Traditionally, NFL teams view the third preseason game as their “dress rehearsal contest,” with the starters typically receiving their largest share of playing time during the preseason as the competition for a roster spot ramps up.
When the Buffalo Bills (2-0) travel to Ford Field to face the Detroit Lions (0-2) at 8 p.m. Friday night, not only will both coaching staffs be paying close attention as the two squads work on whittling down their respective rosters to 53—a national audience will get to watch, too, as the contest will be broadcast around the country.