Altmyer’s Chance to Impress | Detroit Lions News

The Detroit Lions’ backup QB battle is heating up as rookie Luke Altmyer, who’s outplaying veteran Josh Dobbs in practice and preseason, eyes a spot on the 53-man roster. Dobbs, despite his experience, made two costly mistakes — a fumble and an interception — in the last preseason game, while Altmyer has shown poise and composure. Coach Dan Campbell wants Altmyer to play smart, avoid risks, and run the offense efficiently — even if that means punting. With about a 45% chance of making the final cut, Altmyer needs a flawless performance against the Colts to boost his odds before kickoff. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/689c06f330a438c7