LIVE BLOG: Follow Detroit Lions Preseason Game vs. Jacksonville Jaguars

The All Lions live blog will keep you updated with all the news and notes from press row at Ford Field during the Lions game against Jaguars.

Veteran quarterback Teddy Bridgewater is expected to make his Ford Field debut in the Detroit Lions preseason contest against the Jacksonville Jaguars. 

According to NFL media, Bridgewater will be under center to start the game. 

After signing with Detroit, the veteran signal-caller has showcased his calm demeanor, while at the same time working with the team's young receivers. 

On defense, starters C.J. Gardner-Johnson, Cam Sutton and Jerry Jacobs will not see the field, but it is expected that Tracy Walker and Brian Branch are going to 

Prior to the game, Detroit's starting offensive line was seen observing warmups, along with veteran lineman Graham Glasgow. 

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Many of Detroit's starters are not expected to play, as the team looks to evaluate several players on the lower end of the depth chart. 

"It's hard. It's always hard to do the balancing act," Dan Campbell told 97.1 The Ticket prior to the game. "The only way to duplicate high intensity movements is to play. But also, that is why we do the joint practices."

Detroit's third-year head coach indicated the work with the Jaguars allowed the starters to get the reps needed to make the week of practice quite worthwhile. 

For young wideouts Dylan Drummond and Chase Cota, having a disappointing performance can mean their tenure ending in Motown. 

"Somebody like Drummond. He's really caught our eye," said Campbell. "He's got to continue to string those along to have a chance (to make the 53-man roster). Same with (Chase) Cota. You don't have the luxury of a bad day." 

Follow along all throughout the Jaguars-Lions preseason game with our live blog from inside Ford Field. 

3:57 p.m. -- The Jaguars will kneel out the remaining two minutes, cementing their 25-7 victory over the Lions.

3:28 p.m. -- Jacksonville adds to its lead with a 15-yard touchdown run by D'Ernest Johnson. James McCourt converts the extra point to make it 25-7 in the fourth quarter.

3:24 p.m. -- The third quarter ends with the Jaguars leading 18-7.

3:13 p.m. -- The Jaguars answer with a touchdown of their own, as D'Ernest Johnson scores from one yard out. They miss the extra point, making the score 18-7. 

3:00 p.m. -- The Lions get on the board on a 1-yard pass from Nate Sudfeld to Chase Cota. Riley Patterson converts the extra point and the Lions trail 12-7.

2:55 p.m. -- Jack Campbell and James Houston team up for a sack to end Jacksonville's first drive of the second half. Nate Sudfeld remains in at quarterback for the Lions.

2:48 p.m. -- The Jaguars begin the second half with the ball. Rookie Jack Campbell, who led the team in tackles in the first half, starts at linebacker. 

2:34 p.m. -- The Jaguars score on a pass from Beathard to Parker Washington. The 2-point conversion attempt is no good. They take a 12-0 lead into halftime.

2:28 p.m. -- Sudfeld is intercepted by Gregory Junior, who returns it to the Lions' 18-yard line.

2:23 p.m. -- Nate Sudfeld enters the game at quarterback. Teddy Bridgewater finishes 5-for-11 for 34 yards. 

2:15 p.m. -- The Jaguars extend their lead to 6-0 after another field goal, and the Lions are once again forced to punt.

1:55 p.m. -- Detroit gets its first first down of the afternoon on a short pass from Bridgewater to Cota. However, they're unable to convert any farther and are once again forced to punt.

1:51 p.m. -- The Lions force a turnover on downs as John Cominsky deflects C.J. Beathard's fourth down pass. Detroit takes over on its own 21-yard line.

1:49 p.m. -- The first quarter ends with the Jaguars leading 3-0.

1:46 p.m. -- The Lions give the ball back on a mishandled exchange between Bridgewater and Reynolds. Jeremiah Ledbetter returned the fumble to Detroit's 28-yard line.

1:43 p.m. -- Steven Gilmore intercepts a pass off a deflection. After getting beat for a long completion earlier in the game, he has bounced back strongly in the opening quarter.

1:37 p.m. -- Detroit is forced to punt after their third straight three-and-out. A pass from Bridgewater to Cota was originally ruled complete but overturned after a review. 

1:31 p.m. -- Jacksonville strikes first on a 40-yard field goal by Brandon McManus. Tim Jones got by Steven Gilmore for a 48-yard completion, but Gilmore rebounded with a pass breakup to prevent a touchdown later in the drive. The Jaguars lead 3-0. 

1:21 p.m. -- The Lions once again go three-and-out. Bridgewater threw incomplete behind Brock Wright on third-and-four. 

1:17 p.m. -- The Lions force a three-and-out on their first defensive series. Of note, Derrick Barnes and Malcolm Rodriguez were the team's starting linebackers. 

Chase Cota took the punt return 28 yards. 

1:13 p.m. -- The Lions go three-and-out on their opening possession, as Bridgewater was under heavy pressure throughout the possession. 

1:10 p.m. -- Teddy Bridgewater starts at quarterback and is sacked on the opening snap. Craig Reynolds starts at running back, with Chase Cota, Dylan Drummond and Antoine Green at wide receiver. 

1:05 p.m. -- The Jaguars won the toss and deferred, so the Lions will get the ball first. 

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