We all know wins and losses don’t matter in the preseason, but with that said—it was still nice to see the Detroit Lions pull out a 21-16 win in their first preseason game of 2023 against the New York Giants.
In front of what was a packed Ford Field crowd (especially for an exhibition game), the defense made enough plays down the stretch. And with plenty of starters not dressing, there were a plethora of opportunities for younger players and roster-hopefuls to make their mark. Let’s take a look at how everyone graded out.