Observations: Detroit Lions offense closes camp with strong scrimmage

The Detroit Lions concluded their training camp with a competitive scrimmage practice on August 2, 2026, in Allen Park, MI. The offense demonstrated a strong performance throughout the final days of camp. This account will provide observations of the offense unit by unit.

Starting on their own 1-yard line, Drive #1 resulted in a 99-yard touchdown drive. Key moments included a 21-yard back shoulder catch from Jameson Williams, a third-and-12 conversion to Williams on a screen play, and an Amon-Ra St. Brown 22-yard crossing route against Malcolm Rodriguez.

Drive #2 began at the own 24-yard line, culminating in a debatable three-and-out sequence. Tyleik Williams intercepted a pass at the line of scrimmage, but a holding penalty negated a post route catch. St. Brown caught a screen pass, but Dan Campbell called him short.

Drive #3 started at the own 29-yard line and resulted in a two-play, 71-yard touchdown. Tyssel TeSlaa caught a quick curl, evading Jack Campbell's tackle, and rushed for a 59-yard touchdown with a block from Tate Ratledge.

Drive #4 began at the own 45-yard line, ending with a 52-yard field goal attempt. Play-action screen pass to Sam LaPorta gained 18 yards, while Avonte Maddox stopped a third-and-short run for a 5-yard loss.

Drive #5 started at the own 45-yard line, resulting in a three-and-out. On third-and-long, Jared Goff completed a pass to a wide-open Sam LaPorta, which would have gained at least 20 yards, had the whistle not blown prematurely.

Drive #6 occurred at the opponent's 40-yard line, with a missed 63-yard field goal attempt. Jack Campbell stopped a second-and-short run, and an additional holding penalty erased a third-and-5 conversion. Pressure from Skyler Gill-Howard and DJ Wonnum forced a third-down incompletion.

Drive #7 began at the opponent's 40-yard line, resulting in a 16-yard touchdown pass to St. Brown. Goff connected with St. Brown down the sideline between Ya-Sin and Maddox for the scoring play.

The final drive, Drive #8, started with 1:38 left, 20-23 score, and the opponent's 25-yard line. Jahmyr Gibbs rushed for a 16-yard touchdown, setting up a final score. The Lions' offensive unit displayed strong performances, while the run game was moderately effective, producing a few explosive plays, but ultimately, the run game was just okay.