In the Detroit Lions’ preseason opener against the Atlanta Falcons, the starters on offense ended up playing just one series after both team's offenses drained nearly the entire first-quarter clock on their opening drives. On defense, a handful of starters saw just a couple series worth of plays before they were replaced by the reserves.
Detroit’s offensive line looks the part
After not playing a single snap together during the 2021 regular season, Detroit’s offensive line finally made it on the field—and the early returns are very encouraging.
The Lions' offensive line consistently generated push upfront on Friday night, helping both D’Andre Swift and Jamaal Williams run for a combined 32 yards on six carries and a touchdown.