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 — The Detroit Lions have one more opportunity to get some game reps before the 2025 season begins as they host the Houston Texans in their preseason finale. Saturday afternoon’s game is most important for many of the players on the roster bubble right now, with cuts looming on Tuesday.

2.) Detroit's starting defense included ends Al-Quadin Muhammad and Pat O'Connor, tackles Chris Smith and Myles Adams, linebackers Trevor Nowaske, Zach Cunningham and Stuard, cornerbacks Nick Whiteside and Allan George and safeties Rock Ya-Sin and Erick Hallett.