5 Detroit Lions to watch during joint practices against the New York Giants

2. WR Daurice Fountain

Fountain spent last season on the Lions' practice squad, and he's now making a legit run at the Lions' No. 3 wide receiver job. He's making noteworthy plays seemingly every day in practice, and he rebounded from a bad practice early last week in a way the coaching staff surely loved to see.

Campbell praised Fountain twice over the course of the first week of padded practices, however noting the coaches still need to see more.

At 6-foot-2, 210 pounds, Fountain is literally built differently than any other Lions' wide receiver. He worked with the first-team offense throughout last week, and he should continue to do so in the joint practices against the Giants.

To put it simply, Fountain has become someone to watch in training camp and that automatically carries into the coming week. He could practically lock down a roster spot, and maybe the No. 3 wide receiver role, with continued excellent work as things ramp to going against an actual opponent.

1. QB Hendon Hooker

If we're being kind based on on-site reports, Hooker has had an up-and-down training camp so far. But it could truly be said he's had more ups than downs, inviting questions about his ability to beat out Nate Sudfeld for the No. 2 spot on the depth chart behind Jared Goff. The finger injury he said he suffered on the first day of OTAs should really no longer be a thing.

Hooker may start the preseason opener against the Giants, and even if he doesn't start he's going to play a ton. Hooker automatically had spotlight him during OTAs, with a ramp up when training camp started. The next big step in his development is his first NFL game action in the preseason opener, preceded by his first work against an opposing defense on Monday and Tuesday.

More reports of interceptions, etc. during the joint practices will not quell whatever concerns there are about the Lions' young quarterback. A huge week for him starts with the first snap he takes in Monday's joint practice, and if he struggles like he has the Lions will have to re-evaluate their backup quarterback situation.