Five Detroit Lions That Must Show Up Versus Minnesota

Aug 30, 2012; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Lions offensive tackle Riley Reiff (71) battles for position with Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Jarron Gilbert (73) during the second quarter of a preseason game at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

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Jared Allen. That should be enough to get Reiff fired up out the gate. Allen remains one of the leagues elite pass rushers, garnering 34 sacks during the past two seasons. Reiff, on the other hand, did not have the preseason he wanted, allowing six quarterback pressures (including a sack) in just 70 pass blocking snaps, according to Pro Football Focus.

The Lions need Matthew Stafford to stay healthy and Reiff remains one of the vocal points in making that happen.