Situational football: Practice is all about replicating game situations as best coaches can, so they can prepare players for every situation that might come up throughout the course of a game. Late in practice on Monday, the Lions worked through a two-minute team period that replicated a game situation that came up in the preseason debut Friday night. The final possession in the preseason loss to Oakland started at the Lions' 40-yard line with 2:17 left in the game. It ended when quarterback Matt Cassel was stripped of the ball and the Raiders recovered it. The Lions put 2:17 on the clock in practice Monday, and worked through the same situation. This time, the first and second-team offenses were able to move down the field and score. – Tim Twentyman
Michael Roberts, end zone sighting: The second-year tight end has not been a prolific pass-catcher or red-zone threat the way he was at Toledo, but he showed a flash of his college days in Monday's practice. Roberts jumped to catch a pass from Matthew Stafford in the deep right corner of the end zone. More to come? – Mike O'Hara
View the best stylized photos from the Detroit Lions' preseason opener against the Oakland Raiders courtesy of team photographer Gavin Smith.
RB Ameer Abdullah
WR Brandon Powell
HC Matt Patricia
Detroit Lions defense recovering a fumble
WR Brandon Powell
RB Kerryon Johnson
P Ryan Santoso
LB Freddie Bishop
RB Ameer Abdullah
WR TJ Jones
RB Kerryon Johnson
DE Anthony Zettel
C Leo Koloamatagni
QB Matt Cassel
DE Anthony Zettel
RB Kerryon Jonhson
S Tavon Wilson
LB Jarrad Davis (40) and QB Matthew Stafford (9)
HC Matt Patricia
QB Matthew Stafford (9) and LB Jarrad Davis (40)
HC Matt Patricia
Not just a power back: Veteran running back LeGarrette Blount has a reputation as a thumping power back at nearly 250 pounds, but during one-on-one passing drills against the linebackers on Monday, he showed off his quickness and wiggle against the likes of Jarrad Davis, Darnell Sankey and Steve Longa to gain separation and make the catch. – Tim Twentyman
Healthy Rudock: Jake Rudock took a hard hit at the end of the last possession he directed Friday night against the Raiders, but he showed no ill effects Monday. Running the two-minute offense at the end of practice, he completed his first 10 passes to make it first and goal at the four. After two incompletions – one was a batted ball – he finished off the possession with a TD pass. – Mike O'Hara
Sneaky speed: Wide receiver Kenny Golladay has terrific size at 6-foot-4 and 213 pounds, and it's that size people like most about his game, but Golladay is sneaky fast with those long strides. During a team period at practice Monday, Golladay ran a short crossing route all the way across the field, and was able to get a step on the trailing cornerback for a completion. The trailing cornerback was Darius Slay, the fastest player on the roster. – Tim Twentyman
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Detroit Lions linebacker Devon Kennard (42) warms up before training camp practice on Monday, Aug. 13, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones Jr. (11) during training camp practice on Monday, Aug. 13, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) and center/guard Graham Glasgow (60) during training camp practice on Monday, Aug. 13, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) and offensive lineman Frank Ragnow (77) during training camp practice on Monday, Aug. 13, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions tight end Michael Roberts (80) during training camp practice on Monday, Aug. 13, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions tight end Hakeem Valles (84) during training camp practice on Monday, Aug. 13, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions tight end Michael Roberts (80) during training camp practice on Monday, Aug. 13, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) during training camp practice on Monday, Aug. 13, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions tight end Luke Willson (82) during training camp practice on Monday, Aug. 13, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions quarterback Jake Rudock (14) during training camp practice on Monday, Aug. 13, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions tight end Levine Toilolo (87) during training camp practice on Monday, Aug. 13, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions tight end Sean McGrath (85) during training camp practice on Monday, Aug. 13, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay(19) during training camp practice on Monday, Aug. 13, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions running back Ameer Abdullah (21) during training camp practice on Monday, Aug. 13, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions running back LeGarrette Blount (29) during training camp practice on Monday, Aug. 13, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions running back LeGarrette Blount (29) during training camp practice on Monday, Aug. 13, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions running back Kerryon Johnson (33) during training camp practice on Monday, Aug. 13, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions running back Zach Zenner (34) during training camp practice on Monday, Aug. 13, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions running back Ameer Abdullah (21) during training camp practice on Monday, Aug. 13, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions running back Ameer Abdullah (21) catches a pass during training camp practice on Monday, Aug. 13, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions running back Kerryon Johnson (33) catches a pass during training camp practice on Monday, Aug. 13, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions running back LeGarrette Blount (29) catches a pass during training camp practice on Monday, Aug. 13, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions safety Miles Killebrew (35) breaks up a pass intended for running back Theo Riddick (25) during training camp practice on Monday, Aug. 13, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions running back Kerryon Johnson (33) catches a pass during training camp practice on Monday, Aug. 13, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions running back Theo Riddick (25) catches a pass during training camp practice on Monday, Aug. 13, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver TJ Jones (13) catches a pass during training camp practice on Monday, Aug. 13, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) during training camp practice on Monday, Aug. 13, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions running back Kerryon Johnson (33) catches a pass during training camp practice on Monday, Aug. 13, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions tight end Michael Roberts (80) during training camp practice on Monday, Aug. 13, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions punter Sam Martin (6) during training camp practice on Monday, Aug. 13, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions kicker Matt Prater (5) during training camp practice on Monday, Aug. 13, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Teo Redding (10) during training camp practice on Monday, Aug. 13, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones Jr. (11) during training camp practice on Monday, Aug. 13, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones Jr. (11) works to get open against cornerback Darius Slay (23) during training camp practice on Monday, Aug. 13, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) during training camp practice on Monday, Aug. 13, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) during training camp practice on Monday, Aug. 13, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions quarterback Jake Rudock (14) during training camp practice on Monday, Aug. 13, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions running back Kerryon Johnson (33) catches a pass during training camp practice on Monday, Aug. 13, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) talks with offensive coordinator Jim Bob Cooter during training camp practice on Monday, Aug. 13, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions quarterback Matt Cassel (8) during training camp practice on Monday, Aug. 13, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions punter Sam Martin (6) kicks off during training camp practice on Monday, Aug. 13, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Brandon Powell (1) returns a kickoff during training camp practice on Monday, Aug. 13, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions cornerback Darius Slay (23) during training camp practice on Monday, Aug. 13, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver TJ Jones (13) during training camp practice on Monday, Aug. 13, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions linebacker Devon Kennard (42) during training camp practice on Monday, Aug. 13, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions linebacker Devon Kennard (42) during training camp practice on Monday, Aug. 13, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions linebacker Devon Kennard (42) during training camp practice on Monday, Aug. 13, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions linebacker Jalen Reeves-Maybin (44) during training camp practice on Monday, Aug. 13, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions running back Zach Zenner(34) catches a pass during training camp practice on Monday, Aug. 13, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions defense during training camp practice on Monday, Aug. 13, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions defensive end Ziggy Ansah (94) during training camp practice on Monday, Aug. 13, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) during training camp practice on Monday, Aug. 13, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions running back Kerryon Johnson (33) catches a pass during training camp practice on Monday, Aug. 13, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions defensive end Ziggy Ansah (94) during training camp practice on Monday, Aug. 13, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver TJ Jones (13) smiles during training camp practice on Monday, Aug. 13, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) smiles with running back LeGarrette Blount (29) during training camp practice on Monday, Aug. 13, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions linebacker Devon Kennard (42) during training camp practice on Monday, Aug. 13, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions defensive back Quandre Diggs (28) returns an interception during training camp practice on Monday, Aug. 13, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones Jr. (11) works on a ball security drill during training camp practice on Monday, Aug. 13, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions running back Ameer Abdullah (21) returns a kickoff during training camp practice on Monday, Aug. 13, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions running back Kerryon Johnson (33) returns a kickoff during training camp practice on Monday, Aug. 13, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions cornerback Jamal Agnew (39) returns a kickoff during training camp practice on Monday, Aug. 13, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions running back Ameer Abdullah (21) returns a kickoff during training camp practice on Monday, Aug. 13, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions running back Ameer Abdullah (21) returns a kickoff during training camp practice on Monday, Aug. 13, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Brandon Powell (1) returns a kickoff during training camp practice on Monday, Aug. 13, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions tight end Michael Roberts (80) catches a touchdown during training camp practice on Monday, Aug. 13, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions tight end Michael Roberts (80) catches a touchdown during training camp practice on Monday, Aug. 13, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions tight end Michael Roberts (80) celebrates a touchdown catch during training camp practice on Monday, Aug. 13, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions defensive lineman Da'Shawn Hand (93) during training camp practice on Monday, Aug. 13, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions safety Glover Quin (27) during training camp practice on Monday, Aug. 13, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions linebacker Jarrad Davis (40) during training camp practice on Monday, Aug. 13, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions defensive tackle Ricky Jean Francois (97) during training camp practice on Monday, Aug. 13, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions defensive end Ziggy Ansah (94) during training camp practice on Monday, Aug. 13, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions quarterback Jake Rudock (14) during training camp practice on Monday, Aug. 13, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions safety Glover Quin (27) during training camp practice on Monday, Aug. 13, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions running back LeGarrette Blount (29) during training camp practice on Monday, Aug. 13, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions quarterback Jake Rudock (14) during training camp practice on Monday, Aug. 13, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions quarterback Matt Cassel (8) during training camp practice on Monday, Aug. 13, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions safety Miles Killebrew (35) during training camp practice on Monday, Aug. 13, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver TJ Jones (13) catches a touchdown pass during training camp practice on Monday, Aug. 13, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver TJ Jones (13) catches a touchdown pass during training camp practice on Monday, Aug. 13, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions running back Theo Riddick (25) during training camp practice on Monday, Aug. 13, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions offensive lineman Frank Ragnow (77) during training camp practice on Monday, Aug. 13, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) during training camp practice on Monday, Aug. 13, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions center/guard Graham Glasgow (60) during training camp practice on Monday, Aug. 13, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions guard T.J. Lang (76) during training camp practice on Monday, Aug. 13, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) during training camp practice on Monday, Aug. 13, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) during training camp practice on Monday, Aug. 13, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Golden Tate (15) during training camp practice on Monday, Aug. 13, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions tackle Taylor Decker (68) during training camp practice on Monday, Aug. 13, 2018 in Allen Park, Mich. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Adjusting to the move: It's going to be a difficult transition for Miles Killebrew moving to linebacker full time this late into camp. That being said, one area where I've noticed he stands out compared to his fellow linebackers is with his coverage skills, which should be expected having played safety for so many years. In one-on-one coverage drills vs. the running backs, Killebrew had a great rep against Theo Riddick on a wheel route. Killebrew stayed right on Riddick's hip (which isn't easy for any linebacker). He should have made an interception, but he at least knocked the ball away for an incompletion. – Tim Twentyman
Ramping up workouts: Ziggy Ansah did noticeably more work to start this week. He took part in team drills with the first-team defense, and looked to be a full participant in practice. Ansah came off the PUP list a week ago, and was eased back into action during the joint practices in Oakland. He didn't play in the preseason opener. Will he be a full participant in this week's joint practices with the Giants? Could he play in the preseason game Friday night at Ford Field? – Tim Twentyman
Participation report: The Lions got out of their first preseason game pretty healthy. The only players sitting out practice Monday were: Wide receiver Andy Jones (PUP), running back Dwayne Washington, linebacker Chad Meredith and safety Stefan McClure. – Tim Twentyman
