The preseason finale is almost here, and as soon as it’s done, coach Dan Campbell and general manager Brad Holmes have decisions to make. They’re on a deadline.The Detroit Lions will travel to Indianapolis on Friday, face the Colts on Saturday and have a completed roster by 6 p.m. ET Sunday. A quick turnaround that doesn’t leave much time for thorough evaluations.“I mean, this is difficult,” Campbell said. “You have got to have a pretty good idea where you’re at before you go into that game, knowing there’s a few spots left. But you better have a pretty good idea because it’s a quick turnaround. We land next morning, get up, and we’ve got things we have to do and it’s difficult.”That said, here’s a look at a few players who could help themselves in the finale — hoping to leave Holmes and Campbell with a lasting impression before cutdown day arrives.QB Josh Dobbs and Luke AltmyerThe QB2 competition rolls into the final week of the preseason. At this point, it’s a matter of preference. Do the Lions prefer an experienced veteran who can help Jared Goff prepare for upcoming opponents and offer an extra set of eyes on the sideline during games? Or would they prefer the upside of a developmental QB like Altmyer — who’s shown the ability to manage a game in the preseason and limit turnovers?If Dobbs has another game where he looks like he’s doing too much and putting the offense in a bad position, it’ll hurt his chances. He’s got the leg up right now, but his interception versus the Washington Commanders was an ill-advised throw. While Altmyer is subject to waivers (unlike Dobbs), there’s a good chance the Lions can keep him around on the practice squad and continue to invest in him without burning a roster spot on an inexperienced QB2.DT Ben StilleSigned midway through training camp, Stille has worked his way into the roster mix. He’s made plays seemingly every practice — whether it’s a sack, a run stuff or taking on a double team. He offers positional versatility and has the size to compete inside. If the Lions go heavier at defensive line, it could come down to Stille and Chris Smith. I’d give the edge to Stille right now, based on what I’ve seen.“He’s a pro, smart, really smart,” Campbell said of Stille. “He’s got versatility, very strong. He can shed blocks, shock, make plays, kind of knows himself, knows what he is, knows his own limitations and can play fast enough to cover up for some of those. But that’s what the intrigue with him is — the versatility, man. … The more you can do and the more that you can prove you can do, that is always going to help your case.”LB Joe BachieThe Michigan State alum has been a mainstay with the second-team defense and offers value on special teams, playing 200 snaps there in each of the last four seasons. He has quietly had a strong camp and could work his way onto the roster, especially if rookie fourth-round linebacker Jimmy Rolder needs more time before he returns to practice. Bachie and Campbell crossed paths with the New Orleans Saints. Campbell is high on him.“Just a smart, crafty, all-out linebacker,” Campbell said. “He just picked up where he left off from when I remember him. I mean, that’s what he’s been in this league and he’s walked in the door and he’s got a great grasp of this defense right now. And he can play on special teams and do anything that (Lions special teams coordinator Dave) Fipp’s asked him to do. So, he’s pretty dependable. He’s reliable and he’s made plays in camp.”TE Jackson MeeksMeeks was a popular choice to make the roster last week, when Sam LaPorta’s status for Week 1 against the Saints was unknown. Meeks is coming off an excellent preseason game against the Commanders, which gives him momentum heading into the preseason finale. However, LaPorta returned to practice this week and picked up where he left off. There aren’t many signs of rust or injury there — great news for LaPorta and the Lions, less great news for Meeks’ chances of making the team. There’s still a chance the Lions like Meeks enough to roster four tight ends, joining LaPorta, Brock Wright and Tyler Conklin. But it’s hard to imagine a team using a waiver claim on an inexperienced second-year wide receiver-turned-tight end, so chances are Meeks could be stashed on the practice squad.Jackson Meeks’ chances of making the final roster took a hit when Sam LaPorta returned, but his versatility could help him stick around. (Paul Barnick / Imagn Images)RB Jabari SmallsIt sounds like Isiah Pacheco (knee, back) might not be ready for the season opener. Campbell said the sprained MCL he suffered earlier in camp is not the concern right now — it’s a back injury he picked up. Now, the Lions may prefer to add a veteran running back (they worked out Kareem Hunt this week) rather than keep a back like Smalls. He’s admittedly a roster long shot. However, Smalls knows the offense, he’s already with the team and has a chance to stick around on the practice squad. An elevation makes sense if Pacheco misses time early in the season, but only if he proves his value.WR Dominic LovettCampbell wants more consistency out of Lovett, which is worth noting when factoring him into roster plans. If the Lions are going to keep a fifth or sixth receiver, that receiver must be dependable — be it on offense or special teams. A guy like Tay Martin has been praised by this staff throughout the offseason for his reliability on special teams. Lovett hasn’t earned that sort of love on special teams or offense. And while he made the roster last year, if not for an injury to rookie WR Kendrick Law (torn ACL), Lovett would be on the outside looking in. He’s got a chance to impress Saturday, but needs to make a splash one way or another.G Ben BartchWhen camp began, Bartch was a dark horse to start at left guard. Signed by the Lions this offseason, Bartch was expected to compete with Christian Mahogany for the starting left guard job. At times, he’s repped with the first-team offense, but he’s missed more practices with injuries than he’s participated in, and Campbell admitted he’s running out of time to get back into the mix. Mahogany has been the starting left guard all week. Barring an unforeseen change, he’ll be the Week 1 starter.That said, it doesn’t quite feel like this is over. Bartch’s return to practice this week was a welcome sight. He needed to get his feet under him and string together performances, which he’s done this week. He can continue to do so Saturday — shaping up to be his first game action this preseason. As things stand, Bartch is the next man up at guard if there’s an injury to Tate Ratledge or Mahogany. You also can’t rule out a starter change if Mahogany struggles early in the season. Bartch has fans in the building.C Seth McLaughlinAt this point, Juice Scruggs is the Lions’ projected starting center. He’s the first center out with the No. 1 offense in practice, and that was the case when he suited up for his first preseason game against the Commanders. We’ll see if McLaughlin plays Saturday after missing Thursday’s practice. If he does, it’ll be his last opportunity to make the team. He’s had nice moments, but others where he’s been overmatched.CB Roger McCrearyMcCreary’s had a bit of a strange camp. When practice first began, he’d often be on the wrong end of a highlight-reel catch or explosive play. He was losing one-on-one battles, was repping with the second-team defense, and it was becoming tougher to envision him on the roster.Over the last few weeks, however, McCreary has picked it up. He’s been great in the preseason, he’s held his own on reps against these Lions wide receivers and has found a groove. When you look at the secondary depth without him — with guys like Ennis Rakestraw Jr., Keith Abney II and Nick Whiteside, among others — there isn’t much experience. And now that projected starting nickel Christian Izien is expected to miss time, McCreary’s value continues to rise. He can solidify a roster spot with a strong finish Saturday.