Detroit — The Detroit Lions' starting offense flashed its promise in the preseason opener Friday night at Ford Field, while the defense showed it has significant work to do before next month's season opener against the Philadelphia Eagles.
Taking the ball to start the game, Detroit's top offensive group put together a lengthy scoring drive, overcoming a mistake — a dropped pass by running back Jamaal Williams — that would have derailed the team more often than not a season ago.
Quarterback Jared Goff completed his other three attempts, getting the unit moving in the right direction with an 18-yard strike to tight end Brock Wright before two throws to Amon-Ra St.