In conclusion Nick Bellore Jersey , we stan harder than ever before." Detroit Lions NotesNotes: Prater and Martin getting it done with their... arms?New,11commentsIn conclusion, we stan harder than ever before.EDTShare this storyShare this on FacebookShare this on TwitterShareAll sharing optionsShareAll sharing options for:Notes: Prater and Martin getting it done with their... arms?TwitterFacebookRedditPocketFlipboardEmailPhoto by Stacy Revere/Getty ImagesEveryone knows the Pride of Detroit staff has some of the most obsessive kicking game advocates among the SB Nation NFL team blogs. Usually we lead with something serious or detailed for our daily Notes roundup, but because I am one of the hardest of the hard core special teams nuts on the staff (Hamza Baccouche beats me on this count, though) and this item involves both kicking specialists, we’re going with this fun one. Since signing with Detroit to stabilize a shaky field goal unit in 2014, Matt Prater has been a stone cold killer from long range. Although we were pretty sure we liked him right away, he has turned in year after year of amazing kicking. Who can forget this classic:Prater may not have many years left in the league ahead of him T.J. Jones Jersey , but Lions fans will take what we can get. Gladly. On the punting side, there were questions about Sam Martin’s effectiveness after coming back from a lengthy injury in 2017. Turns out he’s still good, and to top it all off he is a really good guy. So there you have it - a pair of good guys, funny and down to earth and also really sharp dressed (according to former Lions WR Golden Tate) - could there be anything else to raise the hype meter?Remember that touchdown at Lambo in December to Toilolo? The folks running the Lions social media accounts do, too:And now, on with the rest of the Notes.Fearless Leader Jeremy Reisman made a guest appearance on Big Blue View’s podcast Valentine’s Views:Chris Burke from The Athletic posted a bubble watch with a twist, identifying players on other teams who may benefit the Lions if they are cut by their current squads - but you’ll need a subscription to see who is on his list.Mike Renner from Pro Football Focus identified the most underrated players in the NFL at each position. Guess who he came up with at cornerback?Kerryon Johnson appreciates the majesty of Barry Sanders’ running style, but will stick to his own style on his path to join Barry in Lions lore:Kyle Meinke from mlive.com recounted a hilarious chance meeting with a Lions fan overseas. Worth the click. Promise.Tori Petry’s One Pridecast recapped the offseason and featured a closer look at veteran WR acquisition Danny Amendola.Our managing editor has really been making the rounds and also guest appeared on the Lions Wire podcast Detroit Lions Breakdown. We know you want more of Jeremy’s velvety voice Kerry Hyder Jersey , so get your fix here:Unsung hero of the week: Detroit Lions vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers The Detroit Lions secured their first win of the preseason Friday night, which means it’s time for our first post-win award for unsung hero of the week. The series highlights one player whose performance, be it throughout the whole game or in a single moment, played an important role in the Lions’ success but may not have been the most memorable. While there are some games where only so many players shine, the objective is to give credit where it may have been forgotten.Unsung hero of the week: Jake RudockJake Rudock’s future (or lack thereof) with the Lions is, unfortunately, fairly certain by now. Last week, Rudock’s inability to take advantage of a last-chance opportunity to work with the first team offense just about cemented Matt Cassel as the Lions’ backup quarterback. That was reaffirmed this week when Rudock didn’t play until the fourth quarter. When he did enter the game Zach Zenner Jersey , however, Rudock made the most of it. He looked confident and in control of the offense, even daring to look towards middle and deep routes. On the second-to-last offensive drive of the game Rudock displayed some uncharacteristically nice touch on his passes, most notably on a rainbow to Brian Brown from across the field that fell out of Brown’s fingertips in tight coverage. After Brandon Powell’s 80-yard punt return touchdown, Rudock then tossed a perfectly timed lob to Brown in the corner of the endzone for the 2-point conversion, but an ill-timed jump rendered Brown unable to come down with it once again. On the final offensive series, Rudock again commanded the offense in a very un-Rudock-like fashion. The offense drove 60 yards down the field in 2:40 for the go-ahead score, with Rudock going 8-of-9 and getting everyone from Powell to Marcus Lucas to Dwayne Washington involved. Most notably Quandre Diggs Jersey , Rudock kept the drive alive with under a minute left when he scrambled for a first down on third-and-1 from inside the red zone. While it may be too little too late for Rudock, it sure was nice to see him look comfortable and commanding for a change. His game-winning drive, although not exactly pressed for time, came largely out of the hurry up and was a stark contrast to how Rudock looked in two-minute drills during joint practices last week.The reason Rudock is the recipient of this week’s award for unsung hero of the week is not because of himself, however—Rudock’s ability to run a no huddle offense against third stringers should not be a question. The importance of it is that he provides opportunities for other players; being on target and keeping drives alive by scrambling offers targets to those on the roster bubble or those looking to impress other teams once inevitably cut in the coming weeks. At the end of the day, if the writing is on the wall, then he’s doing himself as much help as he is other backups by looking sharp late in the game. Whose performance from Friday night do you think was overlooked? Let us know in the comments.