Dan Campbell Has Officially Led Lions To First Division Championship In 30 Years | Pat McAfee 

We also need to remember that it was Sheila Ford Hamp that hired these guys right after she took control of the team. Finally an owner who cared enough to actually want to win and put the resources out there for it. Congratulations to her as well.

26 years of losing 26 years of hope and constant disappointment. Thank you for finally ending this Dan Campbell.

Dan campbell is the coach of the year

It took a former Lion with a heart of a "Lion" to lead his team to the playoffs.

The first 5 mins of this video is actually masterful storytelling by Pat. Way to set the scene MAN

Almost everyone in Detroit loved his introductory press conference and couldn't care less what the national media thought. He knew his audience, Detroit vs Everyone.

I’m a Detroit Native and Lions fan. The city itself is on the rise just like the Lions are. So proud of our guys !

I remember everyone saying Jared Goff was the problem and Campbell was stupid for not letting him go. This just proves that you need a TEAM first to get anywhere. So glad Campbell has been able to do this

I'm the 60 year old guy who was sure we were gonna blow it, how many time have I saw that last drive play out? 100s and we NEVER got the turnover , we NEVER got the stop. I almost cried when they won and damn you all, you did make me start crying watching this segment. I had given up hope of ever seeing them winning anything. Thanks for this segment Pat and the boys, it was cathartic watching this.

MCDC's opening speech about kneecaps, that was for the city and the fans. We understood what he was saying and I loved it. I was with MCDC as soon as I heard that! One Pride baby!!!

HUGE congrats to the Lions and HCDC! from a Vikings fan

As a bills fan that watched my own team, the lions, and mostly the browns struggle in the 2000s and 2010s it warms my heart seeing all of us succeed

As a Bears fan of over 40 years. The Lions story and season have to make you love football even more. Go lions!! Congrats Lions fans and foxy.

As a packers fan Congrats to the Lions they deserve it, I know as a packers fan we’re supposed to hate em & hope they lose every week but it’s to see them actually win & I like what Dan Campbell did to that team & how he changed that organization around.

Real football guys knew Dan Campbell was the guy from that opening press conference

As a bears fan, Congrats to you boys in Detroit!

It's so weird to see the Detriot Lions talked about for 15 minutes straight without any other team brought up! Thank you McAfee!

Been watching the Lions since Barry. The amount of times I’ve watched the opposing players or teams set personal and franchise records playing the Lion’s is incalculable. This year is different and I haven’t said that out loud for 20 years.

As a Lions fan I have to say that I was happy about the Campbell hire because I could tell he was the opposite of Patricia but I especially liked Brad Holmes. He put in a lot of good work with the Rams. I’m also happy with ownership for the first time in my life. Sheila Ford found DAWGS. Finally my city has a team that we can say could win a Super Bowl. Will they? It’s gonna be a tough road but in Ford, Campbell and in my opinion most importantly Holmes we trust.

Love Pat. Appreciate that he gets the Detroit Lions culture. Mad love.

Shots fired @ Colin & Max

Funny how Sirianni had a similar vibe in his intro press conference. I'd say Mike McDaniel is up there too. All three doing a hell of a job but none better than Campbell to do what he's done with the Lions.

As a vikings fan. Congrats lions u earned it

Well deserved. Congrats Motor City from Broncos Country!

Can we talk for a minute about the impact of the Stafford trade one more time here? Because just as a direct result from the trade, the Lions got Goff, Gibbs, Jamo, LaPorta, and the _first_ of those drafts picks, all the way back in the 3rd round of the 2021 draft, Ifeatu Melifonwu. This guy has been injured for 2 and a half years, and in his two weeks on rhe field, not only has he been making some huge impact plays, but on his second game back, he makes the game clinching INT to clutch the NFC North title. I mean, that's just poetry right there. The Bobby Layne curse began to unravel the moment the Lions did right by Stafford, and ever since then it's all been snowballing into something incredible.

Normally this doesn't happen in division rivalries, but backing Lions all the way to SB - Bears fan

As a longtime Dolphins fan, I was bummed out when we didn't keep him, and I cheered for Lions fans when they hired him. Max Kellerman? Colin Cowherd? Who CARES! MCDC is THE MAN! Go Lions. :)

Dude I'm a Packer fan, and I am so proud of this Lions team, and I'm rooting for their success. It's awesome to see. 👏👏👏

I’m pulling for the Lions but they gonna have to tighten up that defense if they wanna go far in the playoffs.

Congratulations to the Lions! As a native and wearing my Lions gear for the last 15 years in Panthers country getting mocked and laughed at. After watching this team be rebuilt from top to bottom very similar to how the "going to work Pistons," were rebuilt is fun to watch. Dan Campbell and his Lions have pieces to be good for a long time.

I recall here in up north Michigan, we mostly all liked Dan Campbell instantly. We worried he wouldn't be able to do what he said, and there were bad moments and extreme fans booing... but we always liked him. It was the snobs who didn't understand him and so were stupid about him initially. But we stood by him, even after last season's first half. And he has delivered. Thank you Dan!!!!! It means everything. ONE PRIDE!

From Northern British Columbia Canada….i have become a huge Lions fan because of MCDC after his press conference …the fact he wear his emotions on his sleeve and is not afraid to show it….and I give big shout out to Sheila…she was in front of the media when things weren’t going well and now she is behind the scenes and letting the team shine…incredible owner! Congrats to all Lions fans in Detroit…and congrats to everyone involved on the team…

I’m so freaking proud of this team and the coaching and coaching staff. They definitely turned this team around. I had that gut feeling last year and I told my boys to hang tight hang on for the ride it’s gonna get better. These guys earned every bit of it and as a Detroit Lions fan for 32 years I am so proud of what they accomplished and I feel it’s just gonna keep getting better. Enjoy it because I am loving it.🏈🏈🏈🏈🦁🦁👑👑👑👑🏈👑🦁❤️❤️❤️❤️🦁👏🦁🦁😎

Huge congrats to the lions fans, I know as a jets fan how rare and tough it is to be a fan of your teams when they’re terrible and never go anywhere. Really hope they continue to do well.

I was that 67 year old guy on Sunday. I love the new Lions but I’ve seen so much carnage over the years, starting with the Tom Dempsey 63 yd field goal in 1970. Finally!!!

I was in from his first press conference. So proud of my team! GO LIONS!

Three people made this happen. Not just Dan Campbell, but also Brad Holmes and don't forget Sheila Ford Hemp. Without her commitment to these two men, this doesn't happen. Brad drafted and acquired talent that Campbell needed. Campbell and his amazing staff figured out ways to make the most of that talent. This team is amazing and has done great things in 2023, but it is also built for the future. Ford Hemp, Campbell and Holmes have built a team that will be around for a while. As a 30+ year Lions fan, I watched Pittsburgh build championship teams, Dallas did it too in the '90's. And let's not forget the Patriots that have done is multiple times. The Detroit Lions are a team that will be around for many years. They haven't really won anything yet, but they will and they will be around for years to come. Go Lions!

As a Lions fan.. I wanna thank the rival fans.. Packers.. Bears.. & Vikings for the congrats to our team.. We deserve it and we deserve a lot more...

MCDC BABY! Absolutely love that guy. He’s as real as it gets, and he’s always himself. The culture in Detroit has been established. Holmes has been awesome hitting on draft picks; while also taking the guys they want has been key. They don’t give a damn about the outside noise or what the so called ‘experts’ say. They believe in what they believe in, and what’s best for their team. No ME players, just all around team players on that roster. Go get em Lions! OnePride 🦁

Campbell has the best against the spread record in the NFL since taking over the Lions which proves he's getting the most out of his team

Thank you for calling out that absolute 🤡 that is Kellerman!

It's been hard living in Michigan and loving football but have always been a Lions fan. I wanted them to win more for my dad who's been a fan since the 50s lol. I have since the 90s. Just hope in his lifetime they can win it all. 🙏

As a lifeling packers fan who lives in Michigan, I'm happy for them and secretly rooting for them. So many family members who have lived their whole life waiting for this. I bleed green and gold but it gets to the point where even you feel bad and can't help but rejoice in the happiness. The NFC north doesn't have a new King but even King for a day is awesome for them lions

Me an my dad have had lions season tickets for 24 years. Can’t believe it took this long to win the division but it was worth the wait. More to come!!!

Dan Campbell and Brad Holmes are way beyond coach or exec of the year. They are the best coach and exec of the past 50 years. Because only them took the challenge and succeeded turning the Lions around! 💙🦁

I’m 28 years old. Dan Campbell and Brad Holmes are the greatest thing to ever happen to this organization

Ever since Hard Knocks, I find it absolutely impossible not to root for this guy and the people he surrounds himself with. Speaking as a Panthers fan lost in the wilderness, most of us would crawl over broken glass to find someone like Dan Campbell to build this kind of team culture. Hell, we had one in Steve Wilks, but Tepper inexplicably gave him his walking papers in favor of Frank Reich... which, as you've all seen, did not turn out well. The hindsight facepalm would put you in concussion protocol. Anywho, I'm happy for Lions fans. They are long overdue their day in the sun, and I'll be rooting for Dan and his crew!

I love that it’s the draft picks that are doing it for us. ASB, Sewell, Hutch, Iffy, Branch, JaMo, Gibbs, LaPorta, and others. It feels nice that the guys we brought in are also cooking- Monty, Sutton, etc.. but what has me the most excited is that the handpicked talent is getting the job done. Future light hella bright for this team

Jared Goff is out to prove him self after the trade, congrats 🐯to Dan Campbell and company ! From a long time Vikes fan !!

As a Vikings fan, I wasn’t even upset with the L. Awesome to see the Lions go, gritty team 💪

Love this head coach who totally understands his city. He’s creating “America’s team.” I’m a new bandwagon fan from AZ.

I’ve loved Campbell since day one. This man is MCDC, he is a fighter with a heart. He shows emotion/personality, something I feel that a lot of coaches are missing. Also we can’t forget other storylines going on as well. Ben Johnson. Brad Holmes, Aaron Glenn and Jared Goff.

Thats my Fuckin Coach right there, loved him since day 1, had the caution every Lions fan does but outta everyone, i hope hes the one who brings one back home to Motown 💙

I thought his opening press conference was electric and been a believer since day one. I never understood how these wimps like Cowherd and Kellerman were hating on him for that.

Born in Detroit. Grew up there, It's EXACTLY as Campbell says. DETROIT VS. EVERYBODY isn't marketing, it's a real way of life.

I am 82 yrs old so I grew up with the lions redwings tigers being winners and have live thru the last 35 years what. a treat

I have been a lions fan so long I remember watching them at tiger stadium . Greg Landry was the quarter back . Charlie Sanders was our tight end.Alex Karis Mike Lucci Lem Barney. I remember my dad saying maybe this year will be different when we drafted Steve Owen’s. Being excited when we drafted Billy Simms, Chuck long , remember spider man Allen coming to Detroit? We won 4 in a row and we all started singing , another one bites the dust..….. the list goes on. I had moved to Tennessee and just gotten married during the Barry Sanders years and then megatron . It just feels different this time. If we don’t win the Super Bowl this year, we will in the next season or 2. That 67 yrd field goal last year against Seattle kept us out of the playoffs. That was the end of the Bobby Lane curse.

Lions and browns are awesome! Love that both teams are playoff bound and both look legit AF

Been a Bears fan my whole life and I haven't been this excited for a playoff game since the Bears went to the super bowl.

As a 36-year-old life long Lions fan, I deeply appreciate this segment. The woes of snatching defeat from the jaws of victory and disproportionately frequently having obscure scenarios where rule and/or officiating gave the team tough break after tough break, it means a lot to have it acknowledged. We've had to celebrate first downs as if they were touch downs in many seasons. More importantly though, I really appreciate Pat calling out people who publicly shamed Dan Campbell two years ago for being passionate and publicly claiming he was going to build a team on a foundation of heart and toughness (as if they couldn't comprehend that biting off knee caps was a damn metaphor). Far too often people in media boastfully declare negative predictions about people but don't get held accountable when they're proven wrong. Lastly, Pat is absolutely right. Let the team enjoy the moment. Even if they don't win another game this year, they deserve to enjoy some happiness without immediately having the goalpost moved the moment they accomplish something that hasn't been done since before most the the team was even born.

As a long suffering Atlanta Falcons fan, I can sympathize with the Detroit fans. Good for them and I hope they make an impact in the playoffs.

All of us life long Bengals fans can relate so much. Really happy for the Lions and their fans!

Sheila deserves soooo much credit for this, too. She clearly took ownership to heart and has made all the right calls since taking over. Go Lions. From a Bears fan.

As a Packer fan, I am very happy for the Lions and hope they go all the way! They have a great coach. I think half the battle is getting 70+ grown men under you to see you as their leader. Many brilliant football minds fail with that. But it seems like Campbell has that part secured.

Lions fan of 45 years, happy tears in my eyes all week 💯

I'm a lions fan in the Upper Peninsula of MI and we are ready for the playoffs!! LFG boys

Lions not getting enough respect!! Let's show them more than we can tell them! 1 Pride, 1team shock the world cause you can! 😊

After 40 plus years of being a Lions Fan, Yes Dan Campbell and Brad Homles were the reason I bought season tickets to Ford Field in 2021. Who cares what the media thick or says about the Detroit Lions!!!! LIONS Fan forever GO LIONS!!!

As a 45 yr old life long Bills fan, I'm very excited for Detroit! 17 yr playoff drought mainly because of a guy named Brady, I can relate to the Lions. We lost our first 2 playoff games under McDermott, with a yr off in between! So even if they lose the first one, they're moving forward and getting better! I loved the Lions as a kid as my NFC team! Just happy for the city and the fans! I've been to the stadium twice, back in 2003.

And Stafford is still gonna send em to the #1 seed when he beats the 49ers.

So happy for the Lions. As a Bills fan, it's amazing to see the Lions and Bills playing solid ball. Love it! Thank you for letting Buffalo use your stadium when we were stuck in a blizzard! That game was sick!

Great segment Pat and Co. Love your emotion and enthusiasm.

Dan Campbell is coach of the year hands down

As a Lions fan for the past 20yrs this was one of the best sports moments ever! It feels amazing and I hope there's more titles to win and hopefully conference championships and of course but not anytime soon the superbowl, never thought we would get close.....LETS GOOOOO!

I'm 51 years old and have been a Lions fan my entire life. Lions fans are the most dedicated and loyal sports fans in the world. We've been through all the rough years. This is a special moment for the state of Michigan. It's fun to see people wear Lions gear everywhere in Michigan.

I was a Detroit fan since early 90's. A couple of years ago I was out, couldn't watch it anymore! Happy for the organization and the fans who have stuck through it, well deserved! 💯💯💯

COACH HAS EARNED THE TITLE ~DAN THE MAN~ Smiling in Michigan 😀

Campbell is so awesome! Love that guy! 💪

I was one of the the people who was pissed about Dan Campbell’s press conference! I said what a clown 🤡 I don’t know yet if he can coach but I do know he is a leader of men.These guys will run through a brick wall for him. I became a Lions fan in 1974 at the age of 11.The year now is 2023 I’m 60 years old you know how many friends,family members,co-workers are no longer here to see this ride 😢It was always a joke in the beginning “Will the lions ever win in our lifetime “? But now is a reality!!!GO LIONS 🦁

Dan Campbell is a true leader of men. Congrats to them for all of that tremendous heart.

Thank you for doing this video. The na sayers that made fun of Campbell probably would not dare do it to his face. Go Lions

Funny story I have the knee cap 🧢 quote in my office desk .

delegation and empowerment is one of his great strengths he trusts his coaches

As a Raiders fan and Barry Sanders fan... both 4life! Awesome win and yes, those hat and t-shirts are taken for granted. You found your guy in Dan Cambell, I believe Antonio Pierce also a former player and pray can be half as good as MCDC!

I’m a Vikings fan first and foremost…..our poor team was riddled with injuries all season otherwise I feel Kirk would have given the lions a decent run for their money. Much respect though, Lions took care of business regardless!

My grandad- who will be 80 in April- grew up in Detroit and has been a lions fan for a very long time. In his lifetime he’s maybe seen them have a handful of good years. The looks of disbelief and excitement on his face when the lions have been winning this year has been priceless.

I like McAfee dissing Cowherd and Kellerman.

I just really wanna sincerely thank the Pat Mcafee Show for just being consistent with the love for the game but more importantly our beloved MCDC LIONS because none of these other sport shows keep it complete 💯 when it comes to my LIONS regardless of our history we are literally a good football club now just give us our roses for now because we as fans my not have or see this again! So I’m grateful & appreciative as a honest LIONS FAN for the love cause I grew up with this team by default but feel in love with our cities SPORT SPIRIT & I’ve seen all my other sports clubs Win Championships but now it’s the LIONS TURN‼️ 💯

I was born in 1971 and still wonder if I'll ever see the Lions win a superbowl in my lifetime.

Love It Pat ThePatMcAfeeShow Bro Let's Gooooooooo.

As a lifelong mariners fan i can truly say im happy for the lions and their fans! Dont play seattle and ill be hoping you get that playoff dub

Coach of the year!!! Plain and simple

Been a Lions fan since the 70's....I'm so happy I dont know how to act. Thanks for the best Christmas gift Ever !

I've been a Lions fan since 1970 when i was 12 years old after my family came back from Germany to the states. Every year since then I've rooted for the Lions and it seems every year I die with them. I could see the ridicule and laughter when DC had that press conference, but being a exMichigander now living in California there was a gut feeling something was different. I'm crying now with tears in my eyes and pride in my heart. Now I can go out and wear my Lions jersey out in public. I'm shocked AND impressed with the fans from different teams that have come out and congratulated us. For YEARS i have hated all the other teams for their winning and them looking down on us. I am truly surprised and grateful, you have turn this football Scrooge's heart around. NOW, lets go out there and beat some ass!!

As a Buffalo fan I'm glad these guys got it turned around. It's always super fun to see a bad team flip the switch, and Detroit deserves a good team.

Fantastic success and congratulations on a job well done by the whole Lions organization and players. Bravo👏

I have been a lions fan since 1989, it has been so long waiting for this. Next is a playoff win and hopefully more.

Max Kellerman, the man 2jo said Tom Brady had "fallen off a cliff" in 2014 as well. Brady went on to win 3 more Super Bowls and appear in 4, including the 2014 title...

Big congrats to Lions as a GB fan. Wont lie i forgot how awesome the feeling of winning division was as it became an expectation every year, and it was playoff games that got me nervous and excited.

Congrats Lions fans. As a Vikings fan I wish our team hadn’t been obliterated by injuries so we could have a competition for the division, because it would have been a good fight. Glad it wasn’t GB and you guys get something after so much misery.