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With Isiah Pacheco on injured reserve, Pride of Detroit asks fans which Lions RB will absorb the extra snaps. Jahmyr Gibbs is viewed as the potential bell cow, but Sione Vaki has stepped up as RB2 in camp, Jacob Saylors has impressed in the preseason, and Jabari Small remains a wildcard. A poll tracks votes among Gibbs, Vaki, Saylors, and Small, with results due later this week.
Jacob Saylors exploded for 100 rushing yards on 17 carries as the Lions beat the Colts 25-16 in the preseason finale, locking in a likely roster spot; quarterback battles continued between Luke Altmyer and Josh Dobbs, with Dobbs delivering an efficient first half (12-for-14, 110 yards, 2 TDs) while Altmyer recovered from an early turnover; Lucky Jackson led receivers with 94 yards on five catches, Skyler Gill-Howard added a sack, and Ennis Rakestraw made a late interception as Detroit navigates cutdowns and injuries.
Detroit opened the preseason with a 16-14 loss at Cincinnati, using more players to evaluate the 53-man roster. DE Ahmed Hassanein dominated with 4 tackles, 2 sacks, 3 QB hits and a forced fumble, while DT Skyler Gill-Howard showed relentless pursuit. RB Jacob Saylors flashed as a playmaker with 55 rushing yards and 28 receiving yards, and LG Christian Mahogany helped anchor the run game. On the downside, WR Isaac TeSlaa struggled (lost target to an interception and a late drop) and CB Ennis Rakestraw exited with an injury after a tough night, as several other hopefuls competed for roles in the Lions’ developing roster.