Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell remained hospitalized Monday after a neck injury in Sunday's 19-15 win over the Vikings. The team said preliminary indications are positive, and coach Dan Campbell described the prognosis as positive.
Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell remained hospitalized on Monday after an injury suffered the previous day. He stayed at a local hospital overnight after being carted off on a stretcher during Sunday's win over Minnesota. Campbell suffered a neck injury during the game and was transported to the hospital.
What happened on the field
Campbell was injured making a tackle on Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson on the first play of the fourth quarter. He lay face down and motionless, and was strapped into a medical cart and driven away.
Team statements
The Lions said Campbell continues to rest and recover at a local hospital, and that preliminary indications are positive. The team said on Monday that no further information would be shared out of respect for him and his family. Coach Dan Campbell said Monday that the player's prognosis is positive and declined to discuss details of the injury. In his postgame comments, the coach had no new information on the injury.
The game
The Lions defeated the Vikings 19-15 in Week 8. Minnesota had taken a 15-12 lead in the fourth quarter. Detroit answered with a touchdown drive and then forced a three-and-out.
