The Detroit Lions are in a rebuild year, but they’re still playing competitive football.

That trend for their season continued today with a last second, 19-17 loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. The Vikings won at the buzzer, but the Lions made it interesting by going for, and completing, a two point conversion just seconds before the Vikings iced the game.

This is what a coach in charge of a rebuilding team should be doing. Show faith in your players and give them a chance to win. Instead of trying to take the game into overtime tied at 16 after a touchdown, Campbell decided to go for two and get the Lions their first win of the year.

2⃣pt conversion for the lead!#DETvsMIN | 📺 FOX pic.twitter.com/03jXX9epPX

— Detroit Lions (@Lions) October 10, 2021

In the long run, this isn’t the worst thing for the Lions. They’re playing watchable, competitive football and they’re still on track to have a premium draft pick in 2022.

Hang tight, Lions fans. Better days might be coming.