Preseason games are for the hopefuls. The Detroit Lions’ first-team units got some good work in this week, taking on the Miami Dolphins in joint practice. The offense found its rhythm, the defense carried over its intensity and Dan Campbell had to have been satisfied with the two-day period.

Following two days of joint practices with the Detroit Lions, the Miami Dolphins are resting on Friday ahead of Saturday's second preseason game.

After engaging in a pair of joint practices with the Miami Dolphins that were centered around getting competitive reps for their starters, Dan Campbell and the Lions' coaching staff will likely turn to geting their depth players action in Saturday's preseason showdown.