The Detroit Lions and Cincinnati Bengals kicked off their preseason schedule on Thursday night, with the Bengals' starters looking to knock off the rust before the reserves battle for roster spots. The Lions, meanwhile, are taking a different approach, resting most of their starters and giving the reserves a chance to make their case for backup jobs and push for playing time. Coach Dan Campbell's strategy is an interesting one, and it will be fascinating to see how it plays out. The game itself was a back-and-forth affair, with the Bengals taking an early lead but the Lions mounting a comeback in the second half. The Lions' young players and veterans fighting for roster spots will be under the microscope, and the game will be a