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Jacob Saylors...seemed to have the most impactful play amongst the players on offense...Campbell said of Saylors in his post-game press conference. 'He was probably our most potent player on offense...He made a lot of plays for us. He's a steady workhorse.'...Saylors averaged a whopping 6.38 yards after contact per attempt—good for second among 23 qualifying running backs in Week 1.
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Saylors led Lions offense with 6.38 yards after contact per carry, Campbell's praise.

Saylors was the most impactful offensive player in the preseason opener, per head coach Dan Campbell's post-game assessment. He rushed for 6.9 yards per carry (55 yards total) and 9.3 yards per reception (28 receiving yards), averaging 6.38 yards after contact per attempt—the second-best mark among 23 qualifying running backs in Week 1. Campbell called him 'our most potent player on offense' and 'a steady workhorse,' noting he made a lot of plays despite the offensive line still finding its footing.

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