Situational work: The team worked through a number of different end-game situations Monday. Ball on the 49-yard line down three with 16 seconds left (missed 58-yard field goal by Riley Patterson). Ball on the 19-yard line down a touchdown with 20 seconds left (C.J. Moore deflection of Jared Goff pass as time expired). Ball at midfield down a touchdown with 45 seconds left (Goff and first-team offense turned it over on downs; Rookie cornerback Chase Lucas intercepted quarterback David Blough in end zone to end second-team rep). – Tim Twentyman
Catch of the day: Wide receiver Trinity Benson gets the nod with a good over-the-shoulder sliding grab for a touchdown down on a ball from Blough in a team period. Benson got a step on cornerback Will Harris and made a great adjustment on a good ball thrown to the outside shoulder by Blough. Benson took out a Hard Knocks crew member in the process, and still hung on to the ball. The crew member was OK. – Tim Twentyman
Following form: It's no surprise to anyone who follows practice that wide receiver Tom Kennedy had eight catches for 104 yards in Monday's preseason game. Kennedy makes plays in practice. It's no surprise that he did it in a game, given the opportunity. – Mike O'Hara
Back in action: It was good to see veteran wide receiver Quintez Cephus back on the practice field Monday as he's been out a couple weeks after suffering a left leg injury during a catch in a one-on-one period. Cephus is fighting for a roster spot with Benson, Kennedy and others, so it's good to see he's back and has a few weeks to compete. – Tim Twentyman
First-team reps: Rookie linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez has worked his way up the depth chart and is taking a lot of first-team reps in practice. He was playing alongside Alex Anzalone with the first-team defense a lot Monday. There was one play in particular that showed off his speed and range. He faked an A-gap blitz (between center and guard) and was still able to get out wide and cover the running back in the flat for a no-gain play. His speed really stands out among the linebacker group.
Rodriguez did find himself matched up with running back D’Andre Swift in coverage in the open field in 7-on-7s, and Swift got him for a touchdown, but going against Swift and the first-team guys on offense is going to accelerate Rodriguez's learning curve. – Tim Twentyman
A spark: Tight end Devin Funchess provided one in a practice that seemed to lack energy. Funchess got open on a sharp cut to make a TD catch in the left corner of the end zone. That got a few hand slaps from teammates. – Mike O'Hara
View photos from the Atlanta Falcons vs. Detroit Lions Preseason Week 1 game at Ford Field on Friday, Aug. 12 in Detroit, MI.
Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) warms up before a NFL preseason football game against the Atlanta Falcons on Friday, August 12, 2022 in Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions wide receiver DJ Chark (4) warms up before a NFL preseason football game against the Atlanta Falcons on Friday, August 12, 2022 in Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions defensive lineman Aidan Hutchinson (97) warms up before a NFL preseason football game against the Atlanta Falcons on Friday, August 12, 2022 in Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift (32) warms up before a NFL preseason football game against the Atlanta Falcons on Friday, August 12, 2022 in Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions running back Jamaal Williams (30) warms up before a NFL preseason football game against the Atlanta Falcons on Friday, August 12, 2022 in Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions safety Tracy Walker (21) warms up before a NFL preseason football game against the Atlanta Falcons on Friday, August 12, 2022 in Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions center Frank Ragnow (77) warms up before a NFL preseason football game against the Atlanta Falcons on Friday, August 12, 2022 in Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions wide receiver Josh Reynolds (8) before a NFL preseason football game against the Atlanta Falcons on Friday, August 12, 2022 in Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions tackle Taylor Decker (68) during a NFL preseason football game against the Atlanta Falcons on Friday, August 12, 2022 in Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions Head Coach Dan Campbell during a NFL preseason football game against the Atlanta Falcons on Friday, August 12, 2022 in Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) warms up before a NFL preseason football game against the Atlanta Falcons on Friday, August 12, 2022 in Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions defensive lineman Aidan Hutchinson (97) during a NFL preseason football game against the Atlanta Falcons on Friday, August 12, 2022 in Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions running back Jamaal Williams (30), Detroit Lions center Frank Ragnow (77), and Detroit Lions guard Halapoulivaati Vaitai (72) during a NFL preseason football game against the Atlanta Falcons on Friday, August 12, 2022 in Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) and Detroit Lions center Frank Ragnow (77) during a NFL preseason football game against the Atlanta Falcons on Friday, August 12, 2022 in Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) during a NFL preseason football game against the Atlanta Falcons on Friday, August 12, 2022 in Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) during a NFL preseason football game against the Atlanta Falcons on Friday, August 12, 2022 in Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) during a NFL preseason football game against the Atlanta Falcons on Friday, August 12, 2022 in Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez (44) and Detroit Lions linebacker Josh Woods (51) during a NFL preseason football game against the Atlanta Falcons on Friday, August 12, 2022 in Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) and Detroit Lions wide receiver DJ Chark (4) during a NFL preseason football game against the Atlanta Falcons on Friday, August 12, 2022 in Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions defensive lineman Aidan Hutchinson (97) during a NFL preseason football game against the Atlanta Falcons on Friday, August 12, 2022 in Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions cornerback Jeff Okudah (1) during a NFL preseason football game against the Atlanta Falcons on Friday, August 12, 2022 in Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions linebacker Derrick Barnes (55) and Detroit Lions defensive lineman Aidan Hutchinson (97) during a NFL preseason football game against the Atlanta Falcons on Friday, August 12, 2022 in Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions defensive lineman Aidan Hutchinson (97) during a NFL preseason football game against the Atlanta Falcons on Friday, August 12, 2022 in Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions linebacker Chris Board (49) during a NFL preseason football game against the Atlanta Falcons on Friday, August 12, 2022 in Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions defensive lineman Eric Banks (94) during a NFL preseason football game against the Atlanta Falcons on Friday, August 12, 2022 in Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions linebacker Josh Woods (51) during a NFL preseason football game against the Atlanta Falcons on Friday, August 12, 2022 in Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions defensive lineman Aidan Hutchinson (97) and Detroit Lions cornerback AJ Parker (41) during a NFL preseason football game against the Atlanta Falcons on Friday, August 12, 2022 in Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions tight end Brock Wright (89) during a NFL preseason football game against the Atlanta Falcons on Friday, August 12, 2022 in Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions tight end Brock Wright (89) during a NFL preseason football game against the Atlanta Falcons on Friday, August 12, 2022 in Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions quarterback Tim Boyle (12) during a NFL preseason football game against the Atlanta Falcons on Friday, August 12, 2022 in Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions tight end Brock Wright (89), Detroit Lions guard Tommy Kraemer (78), Detroit Lions center Evan Brown (63), Detroit Lions guard Logan Stenberg (71), and Detroit Lions tackle Dan Skipper (70) during a NFL preseason football game against the Atlanta Falcons on Friday, August 12, 2022 in Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions wide receiver Trinity Benson (17) during a NFL preseason football game against the Atlanta Falcons on Friday, August 12, 2022 in Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions tight end Devin Funchess (13) scores a touchdown during a NFL preseason football game against the Atlanta Falcons on Friday, August 12, 2022 in Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions quarterback Tim Boyle (12) and Detroit Lions tight end Devin Funchess (13) celebrate after a touchdown during a NFL preseason football game against the Atlanta Falcons on Friday, August 12, 2022 in Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions running back Jermar Jefferson (28) during a NFL preseason football game against the Atlanta Falcons on Friday, August 12, 2022 in Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions cornerback Mark Gilbert (29) during a NFL preseason football game against the Atlanta Falcons on Friday, August 12, 2022 in Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions linebacker Jarrad Davis (40) during a NFL preseason football game against the Atlanta Falcons on Friday, August 12, 2022 in Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions safety Kerby Joseph (31) during a NFL preseason football game against the Atlanta Falcons on Friday, August 12, 2022 in Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions linebacker Derrick Barnes (55) and Detroit Lions linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez (44) during a NFL preseason football game against the Atlanta Falcons on Friday, August 12, 2022 in Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions quarterback Tim Boyle (12), Detroit Lions guard Tommy Kraemer (78), Detroit Lions center Evan Brown (63), Detroit Lions guard Logan Stenberg (71), and Detroit Lions tackle Matt Nelson (67) during a NFL preseason football game against the Atlanta Falcons on Friday, August 12, 2022 in Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions wide receiver Trinity Benson (17) and Detroit Lions running back Jermar Jefferson (28) during a NFL preseason football game against the Atlanta Falcons on Friday, August 12, 2022 in Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez (44) during a NFL preseason football game against the Atlanta Falcons on Friday, August 12, 2022 in Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions Assistant Head Coach/Running Backs Coach Duce Staley during a NFL preseason football game against the Atlanta Falcons on Friday, August 12, 2022 in Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions quarterback Tim Boyle (12) during a NFL preseason football game against the Atlanta Falcons on Friday, August 12, 2022 in Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions tackle Dan Skipper (70) during a NFL preseason football game against the Atlanta Falcons on Friday, August 12, 2022 in Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions cornerback Mike Hughes (23) during a NFL preseason football game against the Atlanta Falcons on Friday, August 12, 2022 in Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions defensive lineman Isaiah Buggs (98) during a NFL preseason football game against the Atlanta Falcons on Friday, August 12, 2022 in Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions Head Coach Dan Campbell during a NFL preseason football game against the Atlanta Falcons on Friday, August 12, 2022 in Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions kicker Riley Patterson (6) kicks off during a NFL preseason football game against the Atlanta Falcons on Friday, August 12, 2022 in Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez (44) during a NFL preseason football game against the Atlanta Falcons on Friday, August 12, 2022 in Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions guard Logan Stenberg (71) during a NFL preseason football game against the Atlanta Falcons on Friday, August 12, 2022 in Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions tight end Devin Funchess (13) hurdles a defender during a NFL preseason football game against the Atlanta Falcons on Friday, August 12, 2022 in Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions wide receiver Maurice Alexander (15) during a NFL preseason football game against the Atlanta Falcons on Friday, August 12, 2022 in Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions wide receiver Tom Kennedy (85) during a NFL preseason football game against the Atlanta Falcons on Friday, August 12, 2022 in Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions cornerback Saivion Smith (19) during a NFL preseason football game against the Atlanta Falcons on Friday, August 12, 2022 in Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions linebacker Josh Woods (51) during a NFL preseason football game against the Atlanta Falcons on Friday, August 12, 2022 in Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kalil Pimpleton (83) during a NFL preseason football game against the Atlanta Falcons on Friday, August 12, 2022 in Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions linebacker Shaun Dion Hamilton (50) during a NFL preseason football game against the Atlanta Falcons on Friday, August 12, 2022 in Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions quarterback David Blough (10), Detroit Lions guard Kevin Jarvis (75), and Detroit Lions center Ryan McCollum (74) during a NFL preseason football game against the Atlanta Falcons on Friday, August 12, 2022 in Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions defensive lineman Aidan Hutchinson (97) during a NFL preseason football game against the Atlanta Falcons on Friday, August 12, 2022 in Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions running back Craig Reynolds (46) during a NFL preseason football game against the Atlanta Falcons on Friday, August 12, 2022 in Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions Head Coach Dan Campbell during a NFL preseason football game against the Atlanta Falcons on Friday, August 12, 2022 in Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions defensive lineman John Cominsky (79) and. Detroit Lions linebacker James Houston (59) during a NFL preseason football game against the Atlanta Falcons on Friday, August 12, 2022 in Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions kicker Riley Patterson (6) kicks a field goal during a NFL preseason football game against the Atlanta Falcons on Friday, August 12, 2022 in Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions linebacker Jarrad Davis (40) during a NFL preseason football game against the Atlanta Falcons on Friday, August 12, 2022 in Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kalil Pimpleton (83) during a NFL preseason football game against the Atlanta Falcons on Friday, August 12, 2022 in Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions tight end Nolan Givan (43) during a NFL preseason football game against the Atlanta Falcons on Friday, August 12, 2022 in Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions quarterback David Blough (10) during a NFL preseason football game against the Atlanta Falcons on Friday, August 12, 2022 in Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions running back Jermar Jefferson (28) during a NFL preseason football game against the Atlanta Falcons on Friday, August 12, 2022 in Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions linebacker Anthony Pittman (57), Detroit Lions running back Craig Reynolds (46), Detroit Lions cornerback Mark Gilbert (29), Detroit Lions safety JuJu Hughes (33), and Detroit Lions linebacker James Houston (59) during a NFL preseason football game against the Atlanta Falcons on Friday, August 12, 2022 in Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions wide receiver Tom Kennedy (85) during a NFL preseason football game against the Atlanta Falcons on Friday, August 12, 2022 in Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions quarterback David Blough (10) and Detroit Lions center Evan Brown (63) during a NFL preseason football game against the Atlanta Falcons on Friday, August 12, 2022 in Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Detroit Lions tackle Kendall Lamm (76) during a NFL preseason football game against the Atlanta Falcons on Friday, August 12, 2022 in Detroit, MI. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions).
Working in: I didn't catch if Halapoulivaati Vaitai was at practice early and left or wasn't at practice at all, but Tommy Kraemer got the majority of the work at right guard Monday with Vaitai not taking part. Kraemer played in nine games with three starts last season. He's a solid reserve the Lions are excited about. – Tim Twentyman
Making a difference: Moore is a veteran safety who made a nice play to knock away a Goff pass in the end zone in a team period Monday, but he really makes his mark on special teams. Listening in on special teams drills Monday, there were a lot of 'Good work, C.J.,' 'Nice job, C.J.,' 'Way to compete, C.J.' comments from coaches and fellow players in those drills. - Tim Twentyman
