There was a whole lot to like about the Detroit Lions' 17-6 handling of the Buffalo Bills Thursday night, if you're a Lions fan.
Almost 250 yards rushing, mostly improved blocking out of the non-Backus section of the offensive line, no offensive touchdowns given up, and the only preseason win that wasn't a come-from-behind shocker via Drew Stanton are all things to get excited about.
Of course, a winning effort in the preseason is more about what players heard their names called the most over the course of the night, and less about the final score.
So what players get a gold star for the final game before cuts, and who wishes they could do it all over again?
Let's observe, by position.
Quarterback
Winners: Brooks Bollinger, Daunte [...]
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