After two preseason games on the road in Canton, Ohio and Atlanta, the Detroit Lions return home to the friendly confines of Ford Field for preseason game No. 3 this afternoon.

Here are five things to look out for in today's contest against the Miami Dolphins:

1. Hooker vs. Allen

It seems Kyle Allen has taken a step forward in the backup quarterback competition with Hendon Hooker.

Hooker started the second preseason game in Atlanta and failed to move the offense with any consistency and he lost two fumbles. Head coach Dan Campbell pulled Hooker in favor of Allen right before the half because of the turnovers. Allen moved the offense and ended up throwing two touchdown passes in the contest and earning Campbell's praise for his play.

Allen has completed 16-of-22 passes for 211 yards wi

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