ALLEN PARK -- The Detroit Lions are still sorting out their backup quarterback rotation, specifically who will serve as the immediate QB2 behind starter Jared Goff.

While the Hall of Fame game against the Los Angeles Chargers didn’t offer many bright spots, last Friday’s preseason matchup with the Atlanta Falcons provided a glimpse of hope and positive play.

“I thought Kyle (Allen) played really well, man, I was fired up. That was outstanding,” coach Dan Campbell said. “He comes in the game, he wasn’t going to play until the second half, and we get him in there. So it’s kind of like, ‘Hey man, you’re up.’ And, ‘OK, I’ve got to be ready to go now?’ He gets out there and immediately gives us a boost. Runs the offense and makes two huge throws in the first drive he’s in there.

“Man, I thou

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