After one preseason game, there’s plenty for Detroit Lions fans to be happy about from the running back position. Rookie Kerryon Johnson made some explosive plays, even if his highlight run of the night – a would-be 57-yard scamper – was called back by a penalty.
Johnson was the Lions leading rusher topping out at 34 yards that counted. Following him was running back LeGarrette Blount grabbing 21 yards. Those are some low yardage totals for the top two running backs in this game, but they are also telling of the Lions plans.
Wait, didn’t Ameer Abdullah show up against the Raiders and punch one into the end zone for a score?