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Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson among ‘young NFL coaches to watch’

When the Detroit Lions offense was flailing to muster up points last year, coach Dan Campbell decided to change course with then-offensive coordinator Anthony Lynn. The offense was averaging just over 16 points per game through the first eight weeks of the season and had failed to score more than 19 points since their season opener against the San Francisco 49ers.

Campbell took over play-calling duties but turned to tight ends coach Ben Johnson to help breathe life into the offense. The Lions offense turned a corner in the second half of the season as the team picked up three victories, averaging nearly 24 points per game down the home stretch.