Special to The Detroit News
The Detroit Lions kick off their three-game preseason slate against the New York Giants this evening, as the offseason hype train makes its first stop.
The game likely won't feature many starters, with the focus turned more towards reps for the reserves rather than crafting winning formula.
Positional battles across the roster will be the narrative to key-in on. Justin Jackson's retirement and Craig Reynolds injury have ratcheted up the roster battle in the running back room, as Jermar Jefferson, Mohamed Ibrahim and a couple new signings fight for a spot behind David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs.