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The Detroit Lions have rolled back into the top 10 -- as high as No. 4 -- in this week’s power rankings roundup. Following their lopsided 44-22 Week 10 victory over the Washington Commanders, NFL writers across the country have pulled back on their previous trepidations about the Lions -- specifically their offense -- and that is thanks to Dan Campbell. On Sunday, Campbell stripped offensive coordinator John Morton of his duties as play caller, taking over the role himself. As a result, the Lions scored on eight possessions -- five touchdowns and three field goals -- and totaled 546 yards. One outlet still has the Lions ranked ninth overall, but like several others, agreed that Campbell stepping in to call the shots is something that should remain for the rest of this season, at least. Here’s a look at where writers from across the country have the Lions ranked as they prepare for their Week 11 matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles. ESPN Rank: 6 Last week: same “St. Brown is a two-time first-team All-Pro who has proved to be one of the squad’s hardest workers, which has set the tone in Detroit since his arrival as a fourth-round pick out of USC in 2021. Through the first nine games, St. Brown joined Herman Moore (1995) as the only players in franchise history to record at least 60 receptions and eight receiving touchdowns. He did this all despite undergoing offseason knee surgery.” -- Eric Woodyard The Athletic Rank: 5 Last week: 7 "The third-year linebacker is a tackling machine against the run (76 stops overall). That’s no surprise. His four sacks and four quarterback hits are, though. Considered a one-dimensional player when the Lions (supposedly) overdrafted him with the 18th pick in 2023, Campbell has proven to be anything but that. The other Campbell, head coach Dan, took over play-calling duties Sunday, which is worth monitoring." -- Josh Kendall and Chad Graff Pro Football Talk Rank: 4 Last week: same "Dan Campbell morphed from MC/DC into MC/OC/DC." -- Mike Florio Yahoo Sports Rank: 6 Last week: 7 “Jahmyr Gibbs has 40 touchdowns before he turns 24 years old. The only other players in NFL history to do that are Barry Sanders, Randy Moss, Emmitt Smith and Jim Brown, according to NFL Research, via Tim Twentyman with the Lions’ team site. That’s an unbelievable group for Gibbs to be a part of.” -- Frank Schwab The Ringer Rank: 4 Last week: 6 "I think it was fair for Lions head coach Dan Campbell to take control of his offense due to hot-and-cold play from that unit over the past few weeks and a reported disconnect between players and new OC and play caller John Morton. We’ve grown accustomed to Detroit succeeding with a particular style, led by its rushing attack that sets up big passes off of play-action. And if that’s the way Campbell wants to keep things now that he’s the voice in Jared Goff’s headset, this move makes sense. Still, I have a feeling that this offense has taken a step back in 2025 because regression is inevitable in this league, and the interior of Detroit’s offensive line is worse now than it was in years past. Maybe it’ll all work out, but I can’t use Sunday’s game against an awful Commanders defense as a signal in either direction." -- Diante Lee CBS Sports Rank: 7 Last week: 11 "Dan Campbell took over as the play-caller and the offense came to life. Of course, they did it against air, otherwise known as the Commanders defense. But it was impressive." -- Pete Prisco Bleacher Report Rank: 6 Last week: 9 "Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell took matters into his own hands by assuming play-calling responsibilities. He may not permanently handle those duties, but the lead skipper should consider it after the team recorded its second-highest scoring output of the season with him on the headset. Based on Campbell’s play calls, he would like to feature Jahmyr Gibbs and Jameson Williams, who combined for 291 yards and four touchdowns in a 44-22 win over the Washington Commanders. The Lions offense is rolling again, and they’re capable of stringing together several wins with a high-powered scoring unit." -- Maurice Moton USA Today Rank: 9 Last week: same “Points on eight consecutive possessions Sunday? A season-high 546 yards? Their first game in five weeks with more than 24 points? RB Jahmyr Gibbs having his best game of the season? Dan Campbell should keep calling the offensive plays as long as he wants.” -- Nate Davis
