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Altmyer Praises Lions Fan Energy in Preseason Win
23 Aug
Summary
- Backup QB Luke Altmyer lauded over 50,000 fans' energy.
- The Lions secured a 17-13 victory over the Commanders.
- The backup quarterback position remains open for competition.
The Detroit Lions played their second preseason game at Ford Field, defeating the Washington Commanders 17-13. This win evened their preseason record to 1-1.
Reserve players, including backup quarterbacks Luke Altmyer and Joshua Dobbs, saw significant playing time. Altmyer expressed his admiration for the nearly 50,000 fans who created a loud and engaging atmosphere, even late in the game. He noted the city's personality and felt glad to be a part of it.
Head coach Dan Campbell stated that the backup quarterback position is still open for competition between Dobbs and Altmyer. Both players are expected to receive equal opportunities to prove themselves. Altmyer, an undrafted free agent from Illinois, has shown promise during training camp.
The Lions will finish their preseason schedule against the Indianapolis Colts before commencing their regular season on September 13 against the New Orleans Saints.
