The Detroit Lions’ second preseason game was an ugly one to watch. The offense could only manage 131 total yards, went three-and-out seven times, turned the ball over twice, and found the end zone just once. The defense was a little better, but there were even some disheartening performances on that side of the ball, as well. They gave up 145 rushing yards and 4.1 yards per carry—72 yards and 4.8 per carry in the first half.
The Jaguars were 5-of-13 on third down compared to Detroit’s 1-of-12. I could go on and on.
But the basic question here is: does any of that truly matter?