Dan Campbell made a smart call yesterday, dialing back practice to just an hour in shells, but that didn’t stop Amon-Ra St. Brown from absolutely going off! The guy broke loose for an insane 32-yard catch-and-run touchdown over the middle on a fourth down, play-action pass. He continues to feast in the intermediate middle of the field. Even with the intensity dialed back because the team was “humming yesterday in a good way,” that kind of play just pops. Sure, it was a short session, limited team periods, and no full contact, but St. Brown was still electric. He even opened an end-of-game scenario with a clutch 15-yard reception on a crosser and was part of a nearly flawless trick play that converted on fourth down. That’s serious production even in a condensed workout, telling you everything about his early season form.
Offensive Firepower Showing Up Early
It wasn’t just St. Brown lighting it up. Jahmyr Gibbs reminded everyone why he’s so tough for defenses, turning two runs that looked dead in the water into impressive gains of 9 and 8 yards. These were bottled-up outside zone runs, but he cut backside on a dime, weaving past everyone, even blowing past Aidan Hutchinson on one of them! Hutchinson actually turned around and beat Blake Miller for a sack on the very next play after that Gibbs run, showing how quickly things can flip. Then, in the end-of-game scenario, Gibbs snatched a 7-yard reception near the sideline, lined up out wide, showing his versatility. And get this: during warmups, he caught a rocket from Jared Goff on an angle route that made my eyeballs go full Looney Tunes. Meanwhile, Ben Bartch is finally getting the workload he’s been waiting for, handling the full load at left guard with both the second and third-team offensive lines. With one competitive practice and the final preseason game left, this is his moment to earn that primary backup trust. Tay Martin is also battling hard for a 53-man roster spot, bouncing back from a drop in Saturday’s preseason game. He became a go-to guy for Luke Altmyer with back-to-back completions, first a 6-yard drag and then a crucial 17-yard reception over the middle to move the chains after beating Khalil Dorsey in coverage.
Defensive Players Stepping Up When it Counts
On the defensive side, Eric O’Neill is definitely making his case. It feels like he’s pulled ahead of Anthony Lucas as the most likely defensive end to be stashed. That’s a significant move for a player clawing for a spot on the depth chart. We’re talking about a training camp where, yeah, the team had some “sloppy penalties” and the short practice means we should take some of these takeaways with a pinch of salt. But the flashes are undeniable. With only one more competitive practice and the final preseason game remaining, every single rep is a make-or-break moment. These guys are fighting for their careers, for their spots on the roster, and for the chance to contribute to what’s shaping up to be an exciting season. You know Dan Campbell and his staff are watching every single move, every single burst, looking for that killer instinct. What will the final preseason game reveal about these hungry players?
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Originally reported by Pride of Detroit.
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