For all intents and purposes, if it wasn't already, the Detroit Lions' backup quarterback battle is over now. In the second preseason game against the Miami Dolphins, Kyle Allen went 14-for-17 for 124 yards with two touchdowns and a 136.3 passer rating, while Hendon Hooker again struggled (6-for-13 for 61 yards with an interception).
After the game, head coach Dan Campbell basically declared Allen will be Jared Goff's backup when asked if Allen is the leader in the competition.
"Yeah, I mean, he’s playing better, he’s playing better", Campbell said. "So I would say that right now, if you’re saying – if you had to go in with the (no.