Dan Campbell likely didn't have ill-intent behind it, but his quip to Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell after the Lions beat Minnesota in Sunday's season finale may come back to bite both teams in the rear end.
"Great job, I'll see you in two weeks," Campbell appeared to tell Minnesota head coach Kevin O'Connell during a brief handshake following the final game of the regular season on Sunday Night Football.
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After the game, Dan Campbell shared a message for Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell that was seen as a veiled shot at the Rams. “I’ll see you in two weeks,” he said during their postgame handshake. Dan Campbell to Kevin O’Connell: “I’ll see you in two weeks.” pic.twitter.com/WVnFoNsIx5
Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell had a straightforward message for Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell on Sunday night.
Here's what Campbell said to Kevin O'Connell when the two met at midfield after the game. SN's NFL HQ:Live NFL scores \| Updated NFL standings \| Full NFL schedule. What did Dan Cam
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Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell told Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell that the teams will meet again in the NFL playoffs.