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After the bye week, the Detroit Lions will face the division rival Minnesota Vikings. Sitting at 5-2, the Lions have momentum, and Dan Campbell wants to keep that rolling inside Ford Field. But before diving back into football, Campbell had something special to smile about at home. All thanks to his wife, Holly.

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Recently, Holly Campbell was featured on Hour Detroit’s “Best Dressed” list, and she couldn’t be happier. She shared her excitement on Instagram, giving credit where it was due. “Thank you @stylingbycynthia for sourcing the perfect @eliesaabworld skirt. And for holding my dream (special occasion that didn’t happen) @balmain dress until I had a very good reason to need it! 💙💙💙” she wrote.

But Holly’s recognition didn’t come overnight.

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According to her official website, “After more than 20 years of experience in the fashion industry, including teaching at ECA, freelance designing, and being one half of the creative force behind the Edinburgh staple Totty Rocks, Holly now brings her passion and expertise to her own label, the eponymous Holly Campbell.”

Clearly, her work is built on years of creativity and grind, something Lions fans can surely relate to after watching Dan rebuild this team from the ground up.

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What makes their story even more special is how far back it goes. Dan and Holly tied the knot in 1999, the same year the New York Giants drafted him in the third round. Since then, the two have built a life together, raising their son Cody and daughter Piper. And of course, Holly loves Dan’s trademark energy.

Holly once joked about it, saying, “You can laugh hysterically or get to the point where you say, ‘Stop, just stop talking,’” she told People. “I’ve always told him he’s magic. He’s like the Pied Piper.” Maybe that same magic will carry over when the Lions hit the field in Week 9.

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Dan Campbell might easily win next week

The Detroit Lions are fresh off a Monday night win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and now get ready to host the Vikings. When the schedule first dropped, this NFC North clash looked like a must-watch. But after the Los Angeles Chargers crushed the Vikings 37-10, the hype cooled fast. And the Vikings haven’t helped themselves either.

They let Sam Darnold and Daniel Jones walk away in free agency and went all-in on J.J. McCarthy. That gamble hasn’t aged well. McCarthy’s ankle injury has kept him sidelined since Week 2. If he can’t play, the Lions may face Carson Wentz again, who struggled last week and is dealing with a sore shoulder.

To make matters worse, the Vikings’ offensive line is falling apart. Left tackle Christian Darrisaw left after just nine snaps. Right tackle Brian O’Neill and center Ryan Kelly also missed time with injuries. That left Wentz under fire, pressured on over half his drop backs, and the team finished with only 34 rushing yards. Not exactly what you want against Detroit’s front.

Meanwhile, the Lions’ defense is flying high. They shut down Baker Mayfield and the Bucs, allowing just nine points. Plus, Detroit ranks 10th in pressure rate at 23.6%. With Terrion Arnold possibly returning and Alim McNeill getting extra rest, everything points toward another dominant showing.

Now the only question is: can Dan Campbell’s magic keep rolling in Week 9?

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