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After scary injury to Jack Campbell, Lions get emotional win over Vikings: ‘It was all about Jack’

Detroit linebacker Jack Campbell was resting and expected to spend the night in the hospital for testing and monitoring after sustaining a neck injury in the Lions' game against the Minnesota Vikings.

Published: Monday, 2 November 2026 at 6:39 PM
After scary injury to Jack Campbell, Lions get emotional win over Vikings: ‘It was all about Jack’
Key Things to Know
  • The Detroit Lions rallied to defeat the Minnesota Vikings 19-15 following a scary neck injury to linebacker Jack Campbell.
  • Campbell was breathing, alert, and hospitalized overnight for evaluation after being carted off on a backboard.
  • Detroit held on to hand their NFC North rivals their first defeat of the season.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell sustained a neck injury during Sunday's game against the Minnesota Vikings, prompting an emotional rally from his teammates to secure a 19-15 win. Campbell was injured early in the fourth quarter after tackling tight end T.J. Hockenson and was taken off the field on a backboard. The team reported that he was breathing, alert, and expected to spend the night in the hospital for monitoring.

Following Campbell's injury, edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson rallied the defense to stop Minnesota on fourth down. Head coach Dan Campbell and linebacker Derrick Barnes both expressed emotional support postgame, dedicating the victory over their previously undefeated division rivals to Campbell.

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