Five Detroit Lions That Must Show Up Versus Minnesota

Aug 29, 2013; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Detroit Lions defensive end Willie Young (79) and defensive tackle Nick Fairley (98) on the sideline during the second half against the Buffalo Bills at Ralph Wilson Stadium. The Lions beat the Bills 35-13. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Hoffman-USA TODAY Sports

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Will Ezekiel Ansah play or not; it’s the question that’s surfacing around Detroit, following the Lions injury report being released to the public this afternoon. That question, though, is irrelevant for Willie Young. He will see his snaps regardless. After a solid preseason — AGAIN, I know —  Young landed himself on the PFF Team Of Preseason with an overall grade of +8.4. He has the pure speed rushing ability and, with new co-defensive line coach Jim Washburn’s ability to refine talented edge rushers, this may be the year he puts it all together — even in a rotational role.