Five things to watch in Thursday’s Lions-Bills preseason game:
• Bubble guppies: A handful of spots on the Lions’ 53-man roster are still up for grabs heading into Thursday’s game, and this is the final chance for bubble players like Charles Washington, Steve Longa and Jace Billingsley to impress coaches. Last year, Kerry Hyder and Adairius Barnes cemented their place on the active roster with a strong finish to the preseason. For some, this game really does matter.
• Kaaya time: The NFL’s richest man, Matthew Stafford, won’t play tonight, and backup quarterback Jake Rudock might not get a ton of work either.