After thumping the Minnesota Vikings in Week 18, Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell told Kevin O'Connell he'd "see [him] in two weeks," hinting at the two teams squaring off in the divisional round of the NFC playoffs.
That won’t be happening, as the Vikings lost 27-9 to the Los Angeles Rams on Monday night and were eliminated from the postseason.
The Rams reportedly used Campbell's message as motivation this week and even posted a screenshot of the quote inside their locker room. Safety Quentin Lake told NFL Network's Mike Garofolo that L.A. was well aware of Campbell's comments:
"There was a little message that Dan Campbell gave, but I don't want people to overlook us," Lake said. "We're a team that has everything we need to do well in the playoffs. We're gonna be ready come Monday night… We're gonna do some damage, I truly believe that."
Damage done.
Following the Rams' victory, those on the internet—as they tend to do—resurfaced Campbell's comments from last Sunday. Here's a look at some of the best reactions:
The Rams will take on the Eagles next Sunday in Philadelphia for a chance to advance to the NFC championship game. Kickoff is schedule for 3:00 p.m. EST.
As for the Vikings, they now have a major decision to make about the future of quarterback Sam Darnold in Minnesota.
