The had their final dre s rehearsal before the start of the 2024 regular season and came out on top with a 24-17 win over the in preseason Week 3.Detroit didn't play any of its starters, so that gave backups who are looking to secure a spot and a role on the initial 53-man roster to show their stuff one last time. While some players helped their cause, others did not.The Lions will have to cut their roster down to 53 players by the deadline on Tuesday, Aug. 27, and after that they'll look to the waiver wire and free-agent market for any players who Miles Mikolas Jersey can shore up any remaining holes.In the meantime, here's a look at the biggest winners and losers from Saturday's win over the Steelers.Detroit Lions winners and losersWinner: WR Isaiah WilliamsWilliams only had one catch for 17 yards, but that was enough to cement his status as the most consistent receiver throughout the preseason. He also Steve Carlton Jersey made an impact in the return game once again. Williams has definitely done enough to earn a roster spot, but head coach Dan Campbell admitted that the UDFA being a slot specialist .Loser: QB Hendon HookerHooker had a terrible start to the game before rebounding and putting together a solid performance overall. However, he still fumbled twice (lost one) and threw a pick on top of taking sacks because he held on to the ball too long. Hooker likely didn't do enough to supplant Nate Sudfeld, who Campbell said had the ahead of the preseason finale. Sudfeld didn't play a single snap, which figures to be Tim McCarver Jersey an indication that he's locked into the QB2 job for now.Winner: WR Maurice AlexanderAfter a disastrous preseason Week 1, Alexander has settled in nicely with a few productive games as a pa s-catcher. He led all receivers with 60 yards on four catches, giving him a shot to make the cut.Loser: K Jake BatesBates is going to start the season as the Lions' kicker, but his performance Saturday was a reminder that Detroit needs to carry a kicker on the practice squad just in case. Bates goal and nearly misfired on a 46-yarder later in the game. His showing comes one week after he mi sed an extra point, also.Winner: EDGE Isaac UkwuUkwu, who has received praise from Campbell , tallied another sack on Saturday, giving him one in each game this preseason. The UDFA has a good chance to make the cut.Loser: WR Donovan Peoples-JonesCapping off what has been a disappointing offseason for the veteran, DPJ didn't bring in any of his three targets on Saturday. He'll likely still be the No. 4 receiver on the depth chart, Chris Carpenter Jersey but not because he blew the Lions away.Winner: EDGE James HoustonCampbell admitted Orlando Cepeda Jersey he's got a when it comes to keeping Houston on the 53-man roster to start the season. But Houston no doubt helped his cause with a sack against the Steelers.Loser: TE James MitchellMitchell has been non-existent throughout the offfseason and that didn't change in preseason Week 3, when he failed to catch his lone target. The former fifth-round pick is in danger of being cut by Tuesday.Winner: TE Shane ZylstraOn the opposite side of the tight end spectrum, Zylstra managed to stand out with four catches for 29 yards, the third-most on the team. Zylstra has a better shot than Mitchell to make the cut.