Lions Preseason Preview 2026 | Detroit Lions News

The Detroit Lions ended preseason with a 2-1 record, no major injuries to key starters, and plenty of reason for optimism heading into 2026. Rookie standouts Blake Miller and Skyler Gill-Howard flashed potential, while second-year player Ahmed Hassanein made noise. Even without star running back Jahmyr Gibbs, the run game averaged over 160 yards per game, led by Jacob Saylors and Trayveon Williams—Williams scoring three touchdowns. QB Joshua Dobbs added a long touchdown run. Offensively, they dramatically improved third- and fourth-down conversions, especially on goal-line plays. Defensively, they held opponents to field goals, with a standout defensive line and a bend-but-don’t-break strategy. Fans can look forward to a home opener against the New Orleans Saints on September 13th. 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/4e2c94efa3200449