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Players from both teams had trouble with footing during the game, and the 49ers changed cleats in the first half because of issues with traction.

While Sunday’s forecast calls for better weather — the game day high is expected to be around 71 degrees, with a minimal chance of precipitation — Campbell said Parcells’ advice “absolutely” carried weight.

Parcells, who coached Campbell for three seasons with the Dallas Cowboys, declined an interview request from the Free Press this week, saying he’s “a little superstitious” and didn’t want to start doing interviews now after turning down several requests recently for fear of jinxing the Lions.

Campbell had high praise Thursday for longtime Lions equipment manager Tim O’Neill, whose job it will be Sunday to make sure the Lions have the appropriate footwear and all necessary backup options.