Grading Detroit Lions in preseason win over Pittsburgh Steelers.
exhibited grit on Saturday, rallying to win their preseason finale against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Ford Field.
Hooker was sacked five times in the first 20 minutes of the game, which was a less than ideal start. At times, he was holding onto the ball too long. This has been a problem throughout training camp. and Jake Funk to carry the load. All three players had their moment in a showcase designed to demonstrate that the team would benefit from carrying another player at the position., meanwhile, had two rushing scores and 29 yards on nine carries. It was an encouraging day all around for the Lions' running backs. Knight finished with 27 yards on 10 carries.The Lions' wide receiver room didn't get much clarity in terms of who could potentially be the fourth or fifth receiver.
will elect to hold on to players already on their roster or try to find another solution at the position after cuts conclude.and Sean McKeon were all able to log reps with Sam LaPorta and Brock Wright sidelined. The Lions also were able to slow down Pittsburgh's run game, allowing an average of just 3.3 yards per carry. Cordarrelle Patterson, who had a 31-yard touchdown on the first drive, finished with just 31 yards on three total carries.nearly two weeks ago and while that may not be enough time to make the team, he certainly has left a strong impression. Summers paced the Lions with a team-high eight tackles, including 1.5 sacks and two quarterback hits.
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