Lions rally for Jack Campbell in emotional Vikings win: 'It was for 4-6'
All-Pro LB Jack Campbell suffered a neck injury on the first play of the fourth quarter and was taken to the hospital for evaluation.
Aiden Hutchinson rallied his Minnesota Vikings teammates in a stadium filled with emotion after his defensive commander, Jack Campbell, was hurt during the fourth quarter of a game against the Detroit Lions. Hutchinson cried out "We’re going to do this for 4-6," referring to the Vikings’ 4-6 record at the time. Campbell was taken off the field on a medical cart and backboard with a possible neck injury, prompting a moment of silence and prayer among the players.
Despite the tragedy, Hutchinson's team prevailed in a tight 19-15 victory, with Jahmyr Gibbs rushing for 153 yards and Jared Goff throwing the game-winning touchdown pass. The Lions' defense, led by Hutchinson and his teammates, pushed through the loss of their team leader to secure a hard-fought win.
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Also reported by 4 other outlets
- Former Lions Star T.J. Hockenson Sends Emotional Message About Jack Campbell’s Injury sports.yahoo.com
- Jack Campbell injury updates: Lions star carted off after lying motionless after play sbnation.com
- Lions LB Jack Campbell Carted Off Field After Scary Injury During Vikings Win newsweek.com
- Detroit linebacker Campbell taken to hospital with neck injury bbc.co.uk
