The big battle is between Kraemer, whom the current Lions brass really likes, and Stenberg, a fourth-round pick of the previous regime, for the backup guard spot. When the protection around Blough broke down, he extended plays with his mobility.īoyle, too, showed mobility late in the game, with a nine-yard scramble on a critical third-and-6 play.
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For the game, the Lions averaged 5.3 yards per carry. With Evan Brown at center, Logan Stenberg and Tommy Kraemer at guard and Matt Nelson and Dan Skipper at tackle, the Lions moved the ball at will early.Įach of Detroit’s first two drives lasted at least five minutes, and ended with field goals. If not for the three sacks allowed, Saturday was as good a performance as Campbell could’ve asked for from his second-team offensive line. Detroit Lions guard Tommy Kraemer (78) blocks against the Atlanta Falcons during a preseason NFL football game in Detroit, Friday, Aug. Still, they were reliable when called upon in the passing game. But, with him and Brock Wright out, the Lions weren’t asking their tight ends to do a ton. Hockenson will be a much more vital part of the Lions’ passing game once the regular season begins. Rookie James Mitchell, recovering from a knee injury suffered in his final college season, saw his first action as a pro, and made two catches for nine yards. He showed some ability as a blocker, too, helping to pave the way for Detroit’s running backs. Shane Zylstra was a top target throughout the afternoon, tying for the team lead in catches with five, and securing 34 receiving yards. Detroit Lions tight end Shane Zylstra (84) looks to get past Indianapolis Colts cornerback Marvell Tell III (39) after a catch during first half of an NFL preseason football game in Indianapolis, Saturday, Aug. Meanwhile, Maurice Alexander caught three passes, while having a nice day as a returner.
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Undrafted free agent Kalil Pimpleton dropped a fade route in the end zone, but bounced back to have a nice performance. Kennedy caught two touchdown passes in the game, finishing with five catches for 24 yards. Perhaps the factor most detrimental to Benson’s performance was the showing from Tom Kennedy, another wideout battling for a roster spot. Though it’s just the preseason, the former Denver Broncos wideout hauled in four passes for 44 yards, and displayed the athleticism that Detroit general manager Brad Holmes saw when he traded for him before last season. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)Ĭampbell said Saturday during the Lions pregame show that he hoped Trinity Benson would show up “when the lights come on.” As the starters at his position watched from the sideline, Benson gave his best performance to this point as a Lion.
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Detroit Lions wide receiver Trinity Benson (17) makes a catch during a joint practice with the Indianapolis Colts at NFL football training camp in Westfield, Ind., Thursday, Aug. His stock may have been hurt the most, due to the performances of those around him.Īll four running backs are making their case for the third spot behind starters D’Andre Swift and Jamaal Williams, which could lead the Lions to allocate an extra spot on the final roster. Jefferson, meanwhile, totaled 25 yards on the ground and negative one yard on two receptions. Igwebuike scored the team’s only touchdown on the ground, and finished with 32 yards on his share of carries. Reynolds, meanwhile, displayed his power, while averaging 5.3 yards per carry. Jackson was the most explosive, breaking off a 19-yard run on his first carry and later notching 21 yards on a dash, to finish with a team-high 54 yards. Reynolds, Jermar Jefferson, Igwebuike and Justin Jackson carried the ball seven times apiece. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)Ĭraig Reynolds got the start, but the touches were distributed evenly amongst the running backs. Detroit Lions quarterback David Blough (10) hands off to running back Craig Reynolds (46) during first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Indianapolis Colts in Indianapolis, Saturday, Aug.