Detroit Lions preseason opener studs and duds include Sione Vaki, Isaiah Williams.
' first of three preseason games was dedicated to giving the young players plenty of vital reps. With many starters not dressed,'s team fell 14-3 to the New York Giants Thursday at MetLife Stadium, as the offense struggled to find its footing. Two second-half drives ended on the doorstep of the end zone, though, and there were good moments mixed in on both sides of the ball.showed off his natural instincts on Detroit's final series of the first half.
Hooker led a strong drive on his second series, piloting a nearly seven-minute oddessy that ended in a turnover on downs near the goal line. He finished five-of-nine passing for 36 yards and also rushed four times for 34 yards, including a 16-yard scramble in which he leveled ais part of a crowded group of receivers looking to claim the available snaps in the wide receiver room.
The William & Mary product got to the quarterback on multiple occasions, logging two quarterback hits. One of those was a sack, when he finished the job after Brodric Martin got to Drew Lock in a hurry.drew two penalties in the first quarter Thursday on special teams. First, he was whistled for holding while serving as a jammer on punt return. On that play, though, he demonstrated awareness by falling on Alexander's muffed punt.
Houston had a good day as well, notching a quarterback hit and forcing a throwaway in the first quarter. He also demonstrated an aptitude for dropping into coverage, which is something the Lions want to see more of him as he develops in his third NFL season.' starting linemen not active, Sorsdal was part of the second-team offensive line. He allowed a sack, one of four given up in total Thursday night.
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