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Josh Allen gets the Dan Campbell treatment with glowing, gritty praise

Lions head coach Dan Campbell doesn’t hold back as he showers Josh Allen with heartfelt praise ahead of Sunday's matchup.

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Lions head coach Dan Campbell isn’t one to hold back, and when asked about Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen, he delivered the kind of glowing review you’d expect for one of the NFL’s brightest stars.

“He’s big, strong, fast, pretty explosive—and he’s competitive,” Campbell said, rattling off a list of Allen’s physical gifts. But as impressive as Allen’s athletic abilities are, Campbell believes it’s what’s inside that truly sets him apart. “It’s what he's got inside of him, man. He’s the ultimate competitor. That’s what makes him who he is.”

Ask any Bills fan, and they’ll tell you the same thing: Josh Allen’s heart and drive make him special. Whether it’s leaping defenders, firing a rocket pass into tight coverage, or rallying the team in crunch time, Allen’s intensity fuels Buffalo’s success.

Sunday’s game between the Bills and Lions might be more than a marquee matchup—it could be a sneak peek at Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans. Both teams are among the league’s elite, with powerhouse offenses, aggressive defenses, and the kind of swagger that screams championship contender.

For 60 minutes, fans will get to see two of the NFL’s best battle it out, and if this matchup doesn’t scream "playoff energy," nothing does.

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Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown / Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK

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With Josh Allen leading the charge for Buffalo and the Lions emerging as one of the league’s toughest teams under Campbell, Sunday’s game has all the ingredients for an instant classic. So buckle up, Bills Mafia and Lions faithful—this could be the start of something special.

Will this be a preview of what’s to come in New Orleans? Only time will tell, but one thing’s for sure: you won’t want to miss this one.

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