Through the first two weeks of the preseason, the Detroit Lions have largely rested their veterans and “key rookies” after getting the majority of their game reps in during joint practices. Entering Week 3 of the preseason, the Lions once again ramped up the intensity during a mock scrimmage, and are expected to rest their starters again when they close the preseason out against the Carolina Panthers.
In both previous preseason games, the Lions have rested at least 28 players—nearly a third of the 90-man roster—which can make it challenging to track the players on the field.