Sunday was the final chance for players on the Detroit Lions’ roster bubble to make a lasting impression. Given the high stakes—and the recency effect—it’s quite possible that there are a player or two whose performance against the Pittsburgh Steelers landed them a spot on the team’s coveted 53-man roster. Detroit has until 4 p.m. ET to make those final decisions, but it’s quite possible they’ve already decided after Sunday’s game.
While it wasn’t a particularly pretty game for the Lions—especially on offense—that doesn’t mean there was a lack of impressive individual performances worthy of praise.