After several chaotic weeks, the Detroit Lions finally rediscovered their rhythm on offense in Week 10, exploding for a 44-22 victory over the Washington Commanders. The story behind that performance went deeper than the scoreboard — head coach Dan Campbell had quietly taken the playcalling reins from offensive coordinator John Morton.

The move instantly paid off. Detroit’s attack looked sharper, faster, and more unpredictable than it had in weeks, leading many to assume that Campbell would keep control of the offense for the foreseeable future. But on Monday, Campbell raised eyebrows when he mentioned that Morton might reclaim playcalling duties later this season.

That revelation should give Lions fans pause. Campbell may view the shift as a temporary reset for Morton, but the Green Bay Packers’ offensive collapse on Monday night — a 10-7 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles — served as a timely warning of what can happen when playcalling goes stale and predictable.

Packers’ Offensive Woes Mirror Detroit’s Earlier Problems

The Packers’ biggest issue was their ultra-conservative game plan. Without injured tight end Tucker Kraft, Green Bay leaned heavily on the running game, sacrificing offensive explosiveness in the process. Josh Jacobs became the focal point with 21 carries and the team’s only touchdown, yet he managed just 74 rushing yards at 3.5 yards per attempt.

The defining moment came late in the fourth quarter. Facing a 4th-and-1 with 90 seconds left, the Packers called a run that the Eagles’ defensive line read perfectly. As Philadelphia’s Moro Ojomo shouted out the play pre-snap, Jacobs ran straight into traffic, coughed up the football, and effectively ended Green Bay’s comeback hopes.

That lack of creativity rippled through the rest of the offense. Quarterback Jordan Love’s average depth of target (9.3 yards) stayed close to his career norm, but he struggled to find open receivers or connect on big plays. Christian Watson’s early drop didn’t help, and no receiver managed more than Watson’s 45 yards or Dontayvion Wicks’ four catches on the night.

Without Kraft, the Packers’ identity vanished, leaving head coach and playcaller Matt LaFleur exposed. Watching that offensive stagnation felt eerily familiar — it was as if Detroit’s early-season problems had been transplanted to Green Bay.

A Familiar Cautionary Tale for Detroit

Detroit’s own offensive struggles earlier this year stemmed from similar issues under John Morton. Star wideout Amon-Ra St. Brown even admitted the offense “lacked flow.” Morton never seemed to figure out how to integrate playmakers like Jameson Williams and David Montgomery consistently, while the offensive line’s chemistry suffered under shifting personnel. The result was a unit that looked confused and unbalanced, despite having the pieces to succeed.

Green Bay’s loss illustrated how quickly even a talented team can implode when playcalling becomes predictable and disconnected. The Packers’ defense limited the Eagles to just 10 points — yet the offense’s inability to adjust doomed them anyway.

Detroit, by contrast, just put up 546 total yards in their best offensive showing of the year with Campbell calling the shots. If the Lions want to keep building momentum in the NFC North, reverting to Morton’s system could undo everything they’ve just fixed.

The Packers’ offensive meltdown was more than a divisional opponent’s failure — it was a glimpse of what Detroit risks if it hands the steering wheel back too soon.