Stock report: A backup QB you wouldn't expect impresses, big-bodied WRs fall flat

Detroit — Here’s who is trending up, down and staying level after the Detroit Lions’ 24-17 preseason victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Stock up: Quarterback Jake Fromm

Fromm was signed as injury insurance a couple of weeks back, and based on the way Dan Campbell talked about it a few days earlier, no one expected the former Georgia standout to see the field in the preseason finale.

But making a surprise appearance in the fourth quarter, Fromm impressed with his poise and accuracy, completing six-of-eight passes for 89 yards. Campbell offered some strong praise after the game, and even though there’s next to no chance Fromm makes the 53-man roster, he's unexpectedly thrust himself into consideration for a practice squad spot.

“Man, I like Fromm,” Campbell said. “The kid can play a little ball. There’s something about him. He understands where his answers are at, what to do with the football.

“…I know this, he’s got my antenna up,” Campbell said. “I see him. So, what does that mean? I don’t quite know yet, but I know this is that he’s intriguing. He’s got a little football player in him.”