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

The Texans (1-0) earned their second straight national TV season-opening win on ESPN2 and their largest opening victory since 2002. It was Portland State’s (0-1) first home shutout loss since 2003 and first overall since 2006.

Top takeaways and notes from the Lions preseason loss, including players who helped themselves and hurt their chances in Detroit

HOUSTON -- The Houston Texans open the 2025 NFL regular season at the Los Angeles Rams on Sept. 7 at SoFi Stadium. There aren't many surprises with the Texans' roster with many roles being set coming into camp, but the biggest challenge this offseason has always revolved around the starting lineups on the offensive line.

Kyle Allen threw a 33-yard, go-ahead touchdown pass late in the first quarter to rookie Isaac TeSlaa, solidifying their roles with the Detroit Lions in a 26-7 loss against the Houston Texans in the preseason.

Marks, the Texans' fourth-round pick out of USC, secured his first touchdown run during the second quarter against the Detroit Lions on a 7-yard run, giving Houston a 10-7 lead at Ford Field. The play marked the first touchdown of the afternoon for Houston's offense behind rookie quarterbac Graham Mertz.

Since departing from Detroit, Quintez Cephus has yet to find a home. But an impressive end to the preseason could lead to Cephus finding a home in Houston.

The Detroit Lions resume Week 3 of the 2025 NFL preseason hosting the Houston Texans tonight. Start time, where to watch, streaming and NFL schedule.

Jackson's 4-yard touchdown reception from third-string quarterback Kedon Slovis should be the nail in the coffin as the Houston Texans expand their lead to 23-7. Here's a video of the play, courtesy of the team's official social media account:

The Houston Texans will battle the Detroit Lions on the road Saturday in their preseason finale. Houston opened the preseason with a loss to the Vikings but rebounded with a home win against the Panthers last week. Quarterback C.J. Stroud played on two drives last week, finding wide receiver Nico Collins for a touchdown in his second drive.