Not everyone appreciates the preseason games where the starters sit out. I’m the opposite; I relish the opportunity to see the depth players and youngsters fighting for roster spots and exposure getting chances to play meaningful snaps. That’s what Saturday’s matchup in Indianapolis between the Lions and Colts was all about.
The Lions prevailed, 27-26, in a competitive game that came down to the last play.
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Real-time evaluations are more snap judgments. It’s always valuable to go through the game again and see what might have been missed or too hastily noted in the initial watching. That was certainly true in a couple of cases for the Lions in Saturday’s game.
Here are a few notable takeaways from the film review of the Lions’ win over the Colts in the second preseason game.