Detroit Lions coach Matt Patricia speaks to the media on Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2018, in Allen Park. Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press
NFL teams typically treat the third preseason game as the final tune-up for the regular season, and the Detroit Lions under Matt Patricia are no different.
Patricia said he plans to give more playing time to his starters, without divulging how much they'll actually play, and said the Lions have taken a more comprehensive approach to planning for Friday's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, scouting an opponent for the first time this summer.