"The Detroit Lions' Unconventional Strategies and Steady Players Amidst Fan Hysteria"
The Detroit Lions had kicker Riley Patterson handle kickoffs instead of punter Jack Fox in their game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as a way to give Patterson some live reps and prepare him for potential action. Special-teams coordinator Dave Fipp emphasized that Fox is still the team's top option, but Patterson will likely continue to be mixed in. Running back Craig Reynolds returned to practice, while guard Jonah Jackson is expected to miss a second consecutive game due to a sprained ankle.
