During Sunday's game against the Rams, Lions head coach Dan Campbell threw a challenge flag after a 23-yard catch by Colby Parkinson.

This article was originally published on www.si.com as Dan Campbell Delivers Harsh Reality Check As Lions' Playoff Chances Dwindle. On Sunday, the Detroit Lions and the Los Angeles Rams squared off. Both teams were looking to close in on the NFL postseason.

Dan Campbell delivered a message to the Detroit Lions about their path back to the playoffs, which starts with Aaron Rodgers.

Head coach Dan Campbell, appearing on 97.1 The Ticket for his weekly radio interview, was asked about the struggles of McNeill. The fifth-year head coach was also asked about Reed's struggles on Monday, when he spoke to local reporters to recap the disappointing 41-34 loss to the Rams.

Detroit hasn't won consecutive games in more than two months, and its defense has become a liability over the last four.

An odd coaching and officiating sequence happened in the first quarter of the Detroit Lions’ loss to the Los Angeles Rams. After the Rams completed a 23-yard pass all the way down the Lions’ 3-yard line, Detroit head coach Dan Campbell threw a challenge flag.

Lions head coach Dan Campbell gave an update Monday on the status of cornerback Amik Robertson, who left Sunday’s game against the Rams with a hand injury. Campbell said he is hopeful Robertson can play this week but that the team needs to see how he moves around in practice.

Head coach Dan Campbell speaks to the media about focusing on the Steelers, and needing a winning streak. Quarterback Jared Goff speaks to the media about believing in the team's resilience after the Lions' loss to the Los Angeles Rams in Week 15.