Starter treatment: Rookies Tyleik Williams and Tate Ratledge were held out of Detroit's third preseason contest Saturday. All of Detroit's other healthy first-year players, including third-round pick Isaac TeSlaa, took part in the contest. Willliams and Ratledge got in great work in the joint practices this week with Miami. Both Williams and Ratledge are expected to be starters Week 1.
Rookie receivers: For a second straight preseason contest, rookie wide receivers TeSlaa and Jackson Meeks caught touchdown passes from veteran quarterback Kyle Allen. Meeks had an 11-yarder late in the first quarter and TeSlaa had an 18-yarder at the end of the first half. Both players have looked great in camp.
Lions faithful: Lions fans, man. Coaches, players, and people within the organization talk about it all the time - Lions fans are just special. The announced attendance was 47,684 for Saturday's game which is over 70 percent full for a preseason contest with no starters.
Penalty fest: We saw a lot of yellow flags laying on the field Saturday afternoon. Miami finished with nine penalties for 60 yards, while Detroit was flagged 13 times for 86 yards. Campbell said penalties played a big factor in the loss and are something he wants to see cleaned up before next week's preseason finale vs. Houston.
Impact player: Sione Vaki made his biggest mark as a rookie on special teams, leading the team with eight ST tackles last season. The Lions' first punt Saturday was a tackle and forced fumble by Vaki that he nearly recovered. Vaki is hoping to also make an impact on offense as a reserve running back in 2025. On offense, he finished Saturday with 30 yards rushing on five carries (6.0 avg.).
Secondary rotation: Campbell played a ton of different players in the secondary, mixing them in and out of the lineup in a lot of different combinations. One player who stood out to me was safety Erick Hallett II. He defended three passes against the Dolphins and had three sacks. The coaches love his versatility as we've seen him play safety, outside corner, and nickel corner in camp. Players with that kind of versatility are extremely valuable.
View photos from the Detroit Lions vs. Miami Dolphins preseason Week 2 game at Ford Field on Saturday, August 16 in Detroit.
Detroit Lions quarterback Kyle Allen (8) before an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Saturday, August 16 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions defensive lineman Tyleik Williams (91) before an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Saturday, August 16 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams (1), Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14), and Detroit Lions offensive coordinator John Morton before an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Saturday, August 16 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Jakobie Keeney-James (80) before an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Saturday, August 16 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions tight end Shane Zylstra (84) before an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Saturday, August 16 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions punter Jack Fox (3) before an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Saturday, August 16 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Dominic Lovett (19) before an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Saturday, August 16 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions linebacker Anthony Pittman (41) before an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Saturday, August 16 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta (87) before an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Saturday, August 16 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions quarterback Hendon Hooker (2) before an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Saturday, August 16 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (0) before an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Saturday, August 16 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) before an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Saturday, August 16 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions defensive lineman Tyleik Williams (91) before an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Saturday, August 16 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery (5) before an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Saturday, August 16 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions defensive lineman Roy Lopez (51) before an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Saturday, August 16 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions edge rusher Marcus Davenport (92) before an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Saturday, August 16 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions quarterback Hendon Hooker (2) before an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Saturday, August 16 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold (6) before an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Saturday, August 16 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions cornerback Tyson Russell (35) before an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Saturday, August 16 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions tight end Zach Horton (40) before an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Saturday, August 16 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Jakobie Keeney-James (80) before an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Saturday, August 16 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions cornerback Rock Ya-Sin (23) before an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Saturday, August 16 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Ronnie Bell (10) before an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Saturday, August 16 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions running back Craig Reynolds (13) before an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Saturday, August 16 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions offensive lineman Tate Ratledge (69) before an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Saturday, August 16 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (0) before an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Saturday, August 16 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions defensive lineman Tyleik Williams (91) before an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Saturday, August 16 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions safety Erick Hallett (36) before an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Saturday, August 16 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions quarterback Kyle Allen (8) before an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Saturday, August 16 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions edge rusher Ahmed Hassanein (61) before an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Saturday, August 16 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions defensive lineman Keith Cooper Jr. (64) before an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Saturday, August 16 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell before an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Saturday, August 16 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions running back Sione Vaki (33) before an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Saturday, August 16 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions punter Jack Fox (3) and Detroit Lions kicker Jake Bates (39) before an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Saturday, August 16 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions safety Ian Kennelly (27) before an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Saturday, August 16 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions quarterback Hendon Hooker (2) before an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Saturday, August 16 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa (18) before an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Saturday, August 16 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold (6) before an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Saturday, August 16 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions kicker Jake Bates (39) before an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Saturday, August 16 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions center Kingsley Eguakun (65) before an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Saturday, August 16 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions running back Jabari Small (42), Detroit Lions guard Netane Muti (52), Detroit Lions center Kingsley Eguakun (65), and Detroit Lions guard Kayode Awosika (74) before an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Saturday, August 16 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions guard Kayode Awosika (74), Detroit Lions quarterback Hendon Hooker (2), and Detroit Lions edge rusher Ahmed Hassanein (61) before an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Saturday, August 16 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions edge rusher Ahmed Hassanein (61) before an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Saturday, August 16 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions linebacker Zach Cunningham (52) before an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Saturday, August 16 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Dominic Lovett (19) before an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Saturday, August 16 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions cornerback Rock Ya-Sin (23) and Detroit Lions tight end Shane Zylstra (84) walk to mid-field for the pregame coin toss before an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Saturday, August 16 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions edge rusher Nate Lynn (57) and Detroit Lions cornerback Avonte Maddox (29) during an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Saturday, August 16 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions defensive lineman Keith Cooper Jr. (64) during an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Saturday, August 16 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions safety Ian Kennelly (27), Detroit Lions edge rusher Al-Quadin Muhammad (96), and Detroit Lions defensive lineman Chris Smith (90) during an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Saturday, August 16 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions linebacker Grant Stuard (15), Detroit Lions linebacker Zach Cunningham (52), Detroit Lions edge rusher Al-Quadin Muhammad (96), and Detroit Lions defensive lineman Pat O'Connor (95) during an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Saturday, August 16 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions edge rusher Nate Lynn (57) during an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Saturday, August 16 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions edge rusher Al-Quadin Muhammad (96) during an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Saturday, August 16 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions linebacker Zach Cunningham (52) during an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Saturday, August 16 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions defensive lineman Pat O'Connor (95) during an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Saturday, August 16 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions cornerback Tyson Russell (35) during an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Saturday, August 16 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions linebacker Zach Cunningham (52) and Detroit Lions edge rusher Al-Quadin Muhammad (96) during an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Saturday, August 16 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions running back Craig Reynolds (13) during an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Saturday, August 16 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions cornerback Rock Ya-Sin (23) during an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Saturday, August 16 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions edge rusher Mitchell Agude (50) and Detroit Lions running back Deon Jackson (36) during an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Saturday, August 16 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions defensive lineman Keith Cooper Jr. (64) during an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Saturday, August 16 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions linebacker Zach Cunningham (52) during an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Saturday, August 16 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions linebacker Grant Stuard (15) during an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Saturday, August 16 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions linebacker Trevor Nowaske (53) during an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Saturday, August 16 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Jackson Meeks (83) during an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Saturday, August 16 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions running back Sione Vaki (33) forces a fumble during an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Saturday, August 16 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions running back Sione Vaki (33) forces a fumble during an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Saturday, August 16 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions running back Sione Vaki (33) forces a fumble during an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Saturday, August 16 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions center Kingsley Eguakun (65), Detroit Lions quarterback Kyle Allen (8), and Detroit Lions running back Craig Reynolds (13) during an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Saturday, August 16 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Tom Kennedy (85) during an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Saturday, August 16 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions tackle Dan Skipper (70), Detroit Lions guard Kayode Awosika (74), and Detroit Lions center Kingsley Eguakun (65) during an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Saturday, August 16 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions linebacker Grant Stuard (15) returns a kick during an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Saturday, August 16 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions running back Sione Vaki (33) during an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Saturday, August 16 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions kicker Jake Bates (39) kicks off during an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Saturday, August 16 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions corner back Miller, D.J. (42) during an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Saturday, August 16 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Jackson Meeks (83) scores a touchdown during an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Saturday, August 16 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Jackson Meeks (83) scores a touchdown during an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Saturday, August 16 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Jackson Meeks (83) celebrate after a touchdown during an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Saturday, August 16 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Jackson Meeks (83) celebrate after a touchdown during an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Saturday, August 16 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Jackson Meeks (83) and Detroit Lions wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa (18) celebrate after a touchdown during an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Saturday, August 16 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions running back Jacob Saylors (48) during an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Saturday, August 16 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions quarterback Kyle Allen (8) during an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Saturday, August 16 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions running back Craig Reynolds (13) during an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Saturday, August 16 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions tackle Dan Skipper (70) and Detroit Lions quarterback Kyle Allen (8) during an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Saturday, August 16 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions linebacker Zach Cunningham (52) during an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Saturday, August 16 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions quarterback Kyle Allen (8) during an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Saturday, August 16 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa (18) during an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Saturday, August 16 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions cornerback Avonte Maddox (29) and Detroit Lions edge rusher Ahmed Hassanein (61) during an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Saturday, August 16 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions tackle Jamarco Jones (72) and Detroit Lions tight end Shane Zylstra (84) during an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Saturday, August 16 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions edge rusher Ahmed Hassanein (61) during an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Saturday, August 16 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions linebacker Grant Stuard (15) during an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Saturday, August 16 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions defensive lineman Pat O'Connor (95) and Detroit Lions defensive lineman Myles Adams (66) during an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Saturday, August 16 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa (18) scores a touchdown during an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Saturday, August 16 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa (18) scores a touchdown during an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Saturday, August 16 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa (18) scores a touchdown during an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Saturday, August 16 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa (18) and Detroit Lions wide receiver Jackson Meeks (83) celebrate after a touchdown during an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Saturday, August 16 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa (18) and Detroit Lions quarterback Kyle Allen (8) celebrate after a touchdown during an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Saturday, August 16 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa (18) and Detroit Lions quarterback Kyle Allen (8) celebrate after a touchdown during an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Saturday, August 16 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions kicker Jake Bates (39) kicks a field goal during an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Saturday, August 16 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Dominic Lovett (19) during an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Saturday, August 16 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Jackson Meeks (83) during an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Saturday, August 16 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions edge rusher Mitchell Agude (50) during an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Saturday, August 16 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions edge rusher Isaac Ukwu (45) during an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Saturday, August 16 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions edge rusher Isaac Ukwu (45) sacks Miami Dolphins quarterback Zach Wilson (0) during an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Saturday, August 16 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions edge rusher Isaac Ukwu (45) sacks Miami Dolphins quarterback Zach Wilson (0) during an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Saturday, August 16 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions edge rusher Isaac Ukwu (45) celebrates after a sack during an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Saturday, August 16 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions defensive lineman Brodric Martin (99), Detroit Lions edge rusher Mitchell Agude (50), Detroit Lions edge rusher Isaac Ukwu (45), and Detroit Lions defensive lineman Myles Adams (66) during an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Saturday, August 16 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions safety Erick Hallett (36) breaks up a pass during an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Saturday, August 16 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions running back Jacob Saylors (48) during an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Saturday, August 16 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions safety Loren Strickland (24) during an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Saturday, August 16 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions linebacker Ezekiel Turner (47), Detroit Lions edge rusher Nate Lynn (57), Detroit Lions edge rusher Isaac Ukwu (45), and Detroit Lions cornerback Nick Whiteside (38) during an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Saturday, August 16 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions cornerback Avonte Maddox (29) during an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Saturday, August 16 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Dominic Lovett (19) recovers a muffed punt during an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Saturday, August 16 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions running back Erick Hallett (36) during an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Saturday, August 16 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions running back Jacob Saylors (48) during an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Saturday, August 16 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions offensive lineman Michael Niese (62), Detroit Lions offensive lineman Zach Johnson (77), Detroit Lions offensive lineman Giovanni Manu (59), and Detroit Lions tight end Zach Horton (40) during an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Saturday, August 16 in Detroit. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions via AP)
Hustle play: Late in the first quarter, Miami completed a short screen pass on 3rd & 12 at the Lions' 37-yard line to wide receiver Dee Eskridge who followed a couple blocks and broke a tackle. He had a clear path to the end zone. Al-Quadin Muhammad came all the way from his edge position on the left side to make the tackle 27 yards downfield at the 10-yard line saving a touchdown. Those kind of effort plays stand out in the film room.
Lynn's performance: Second-year edge rusher Nate Lynn got injured in training camp last year and wasn't able to fully show coaches what he could do. Now healthy, Lynn has had a terrific camp and preseason and is making a case to be part of Detroit's edge depth behind starters Aidan Hutchinson and Marcus Davenport. Lynn was leading Detroit with seven pressures through the first two preseason games and then added four tackles and a tackle for loss in Saturday's loss to Miami.
"It's kind of rookie season part two, so to see him kind of take another step here and grow and get a little bit better, it is good," Campbell said of Lynn after the game. "He's – like I said, he's having a pretty good camp."
