Detroit’s rivalry with Chicago just got more intense. The Detroit Lions didn’t just bounce back in Week 2 — they stomped the Chicago Bears into the turf at Ford Field. Coming off a sloppy Week 1 loss to the Green Bay Packers, head coach Dan Campbell and new offensive coordinator John Morton led the Lions to a massive 52–21 victory on Sunday. Quarterback Jared Goff threw five touchdowns. The offense put up 500+ yards. The defense overwhelmed rookie QB Caleb Williams. But the moment that really captured the postgame buzz? A single, silent Instagram post from Dan Campbell’s wife.
Holly Campbell’s bold lion-and-bear post went viral for a reason
Hours after the game, Holly Campbell posted a single photo on her Instagram: a giant, scratched-up lion hoisting a tiny bear cub in its mouth. No caption. No hashtags. The message landed instantly. Detroit didn’t just beat Chicago — they owned them. Fans immediately picked up on the symbolism, and the post quickly went viral across NFL fan circles. It was savage, sure, but also hilarious. And for many Lions fans, it was the perfect way to sum up what this win meant after a rocky offseason and a disappointing Week 1.
The game wasn’t close — and Dan Campbell made sure it stayed that way
From the very first drive, Detroit looked locked in. Running back Jahmyr Gibbs scored early, and the offense never took its foot off the gas. Amon-Ra St. Brown caught three touchdowns. The Lions averaged 8.8 yards per play — a franchise record — and pushed the score to 52–21 by the final whistle. And just to put an exclamation point on it, Dan Campbell called a gutsy fourth-and-goal in the fourth quarter with the game already well in hand. Goff found St. Brown for his third score of the day. Asked about it after the game, Bears head coach Ben Johnson didn’t seem thrilled. He said, “What’s he supposed to do? It’s fourth-and-goal, what do you want him to do? Yeah, he could’ve kicked a field goal, they don’t kick field goals, they go for it there.”
Dan Campbell’s win over Ben Johnson felt personal
This game carried more weight than most. Ben Johnson was the offensive mastermind behind Detroit’s top-ranked offense in 2024. When he took the Bears’ head coaching job after the Lions’ playoff loss, fans felt betrayed – and so did some inside the building.
Dan Campbell mostly avoided the topic all offseason. But Sunday’s blowout? That said enough.
Inside the locker room, he kept the focus on the team. “Man, there’s nothing like gettin’ your first win of the season… and playing better than we did last week. A lot freakin’ better.” But outside the locker room, Holly Campbell’s post spoke louder than any press conference ever could.Also read: Will C.J. Stroud play against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers tonight? Latest injury update on the Houston Texans’ quarterback