Miami sits most of its stars in the second preseason game, turning Ford Field into a proving ground for depth on both sides of the ball. With Tua Tagovailoa and many top weapons watching from the sideline, backup QBs Zach Wilson and Quinn Ewers tested reserve targets in pregame drills, while Lions and Dolphins alike used this as a live-lallocation exercise for Week 1 responsibilities.

Fantasy managers should zero in on the depth pieces who could unlock opportunistic chances if starters sit. Miami’s non-elite players in the receiving corps and the Dolphins’ reserve backs will shape late-summer rosters, while Detroit’s youngsters at wide receiver and offensive line may offer sneaky late-round value if the top unit buffers are eased into real-game reps. Across the field, St. Brown and Williams connected during joint practices, giving Lions pass-catching intrigue, while Goff and the Lions’ run game faced a tougher test against a Lions defense that’s growing up fast in practice drills.

In short, this game is about the depth chart turning into fantasy currency. With the plan to rest the starters, the players who step up will be the ones that fantasy gms chase for late-season upside and weekly DFS contrarian plays in September.