The Lions had an underwhelming finish to their 2025 preseason slate with a lopsided loss to the Texans on Saturday.

All Detroit Lions quarterback Kyle Allen needed was two drives to fully cement himself as the team's backup quarterback for Jared Goff. Meanwhile, Hendon Hooker struggled again and might not land a spot on the 53-man roster.

The Detroit Lions hosted the Houston Texans in Ford Field for Saturday's exhibition season finale. A largely uninspired Lions team dropped a 26-7 decision to the Texans. Here's how the two teams got to that final score.

DETROIT — Texans rookie Graham Mertz made a bid to earn a spot on a 53-man roster or at least an invite to be on a practice team. Mertz led the Texans to a preseason-ending 26-7 win over the Lions in Detroit Saturday.

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Last season with the Lions, Patrick played in 16 games and caught 33 passes for 394 yards and three touchdowns. Back in 2023 with the Denver Broncos, he racked up 53 receptions for 734 yards and five scores.

Porcher will be inducted into the Pride of the Lions during halftime of the team's homecoming game and home opener on Sept. 14.

The Lions were trying out Grant Stuard at kick returner as an experiment, and a big return against the Texans may have earned him the job.