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Lions notes: Backup QB battle neck-and-neck; most starters to play in preseason finale

Allen Park — In a competition that's gone back and forth throughout the offseason, the Detroit Lions' backup quarterback battle heads into the final week before roster cuts, still lacking clarity.

"I think it’s neck-and-neck," coach Dan Campbell said.

David Blough, who served as the team's third-string option a year ago, got the start in the team's second preseason game on Saturday. Playing the entire first half, he led three lengthy scoring drives, capping his day with a touchdown pass to wide receiver Tom Kennedy as time expired in the second quarter.

Conversely, Blough threw a pass to Kennedy into tight coverage that was intercepted and translated into Colts points.