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Detroit Lions use starters to outlast San Francisco 49ers

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SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- Should he? Or shouldn't he?

Entering the Monday Night Football showdown against the San Francisco 49ers, Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell thought long and hard about whether he should rest or play the starters.

After careful consideration, he decided to go full throttle with his top guys in a rematch of the 2023 NFC Championship game as the Lions escaped Levi's Stadium with a 40-34 win over the San Francisco 49ers while avoiding any major injuries.

"Yeah, it was on my mind, and I thought a lot about it.