Adrian Martinez led the Detroit Lions on a game-winning drive in Friday’s preseason-opening, 21-16, win over the New York Giants.
He completed both of his passes on the drive, scrambled for a key third-and-7 conversion and scored on a 1-yard run.
Martinez earned the second-highest Pro Football Focus grade of any Lions offensive player for his performance. His reward this week: Fewer practice and game reps against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
The Lions have five quarterbacks on their 91-man roster, including injured third-round pick Hendon Hooker, and with new backup Teddy Bridgewater set to make his practice debut Monday, Lions coach Dan Campbell said Martinez, understandably, will see a reduction in role.