Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell will remain hospitalized overnight after suffering a neck injury in the fourth quarter of Sunday's 19-15 win over the Minnesota Vikings, the team announced.

Campbell was carted off the field after a tackle and taken to a local hospital. In an encouraging early sign, a report from Brad Galli cited by Yahoo Sports said Campbell was breathing and alert when he left the field. The team's follow-up statement said he is resting and staying overnight for continued evaluation.

The injury cast a shadow over a game Detroit badly needed and won on the strength of a second-half surge from its running game. Teammates formed a prayer circle on the field after Campbell went down, and Aidan Hutchinson grew emotional discussing the linebacker after the game — moments before the defense delivered a crucial fourth-down stop. Head coach Dan Campbell struck a somber tone in his postgame remarks despite the victory.

Medical observers are also asking questions about the lead-up. Dr. Jimmy Liao, per Yahoo Sports, flagged two potentially related hits involving Campbell before the injury. The Lions have not released a timeline; more clarity is expected once the hospital evaluation concludes.