For fans of the Detroit Lions and football in general, the preseason is a welcomed sight. Admittedly, this isn’t the regular season and the games don’t count, but it’s actually football being played. It’s also a debut for rookies and newly signed free agents. It’s an exciting time.
But is the preseason an indicator of things to come? Last year, the Lions lost three of their four preseason games and often looked flat. They continued that poor play in Week One, losing to an inferior New York Jets team 48-17 at Ford Field in the home opener.