In the wake of a draining 40-34 win in San Francisco on Monday Night Football, the Detroit Lions locker room was a balance of exhilaration and exhaustion. The postgame scene was nicely captured and aired on ESPN at the end of their Sportscenter broadcast.

Despite the game’s reduced stakes, Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell made a bold choice to keep his starters on the field. Here’s why it mattered.

Following a Week 17 win over the 49ers, Lions head coach Dan Campbell delivered a emotional speech as they turn their attention to a Week 18 showdown with the Minnesota Vikings.

Dan Campbell faced a difficult decision heading into the Lions' Week 17 showdown with the 49ers, a game that meant nothing from a playoff standpoint. Rest some of your key players

Dan Campbell and Kyle Shanahan couldn't be any different. They face each other Monday night. And technically, they're both offensive coaches. But Shanahan is a

Dan Campbell decided to be a man of his word and played the Detroit Lions' starters against the 49ers, despite the game being meaningless on paper.

Goff threw for 303 yards and three touchdowns on 26-for-34 passing as he heard his name chanted on the road. The Cal product, who hails from the Bay Area, helped Detroit to their 14th win of the year in a rematch of last season's NFC Championship Game where the 49ers beat the Lions on the same field.

Following a 40-34 road win over the San Francisco 49ers on Monday night, Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell defended his decision to play all of

Sorensen explains ‘tough task' Lions present for 49ers in Week 17 49ers defensive coordinator Nick Sorensen speaks with reporters on Friday and previews San Francisco's Week 17