Detroit Lions Preseason Opener: 5 Things to Watch For Against the Jets

Five things to watch for as the Detroit Lions take on the New York Jets in the 2015 preseason opener.

Oct 19, 2014; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Lions defensive end Ezekiel Ansah (94) and teammates run onto the field before the game against the New Orleans Saints at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

The 2015 Detroit Lions take the field for the first time as the New York Jets visit Ford Field for tonight’s preseason opener.

Seeing big names like Matthew Stafford, Calvin Johnson, DeAndre Levy and Ziggy Ansah back on the field will be cause for celebration with Lions fans but those players have nothing to prove in a preseason opener.

We know what their roles will be and there is no reason to strongly react to anything, positive or negative, we see from players like them tonight.

However, there is plenty of intrigue elsewhere and a number of players and situations worth watching as the Lions take on the Jets.

Here are five things to watch for tonight.

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