National Football League

FINAL
Houston Texans 26
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Detroit Lions 7
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Ford Field · 49,017 att.

Match Report

Lions QB Kyle Allen, rookie WR Isaac TeSlaa solidify roster chances in 26-7 preseason loss to Texans

— The Detroit Lions believe they have found the backup quarterback and depth receiver they were looking for this preseason.

Full story at ESPN →

Team Stats

HOU DET
28
1st Downs
9
13
Passing 1st downs
7
13
Rushing 1st downs
2
2
1st downs from penalties
0
9-12
3rd down efficiency
1-7
0-0
4th down efficiency
0-2
71
Total Plays
36
399
Total Yards
186
5.6
Yards per Play
5.2
9
Total Drives
8
249
Passing
114
25/32
Comp/Att
11/16
7.5
Yards per pass
6.0
1
Interceptions thrown
1
1-7
Sacks-Yards Lost
3-22
150
Rushing
72
38
Rushing Attempts
17
3.9
Yards per rush
4.2
3-4
Red Zone (Made-Att)
0-0
8-59
Penalties
5-47
1
Turnovers
1
0
Fumbles lost
0
1
Interceptions thrown
1
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
40:15
Possession
19:45

Top Performers

HOU

  • Graham Mertz C/ATT 14/16 · YDS 145 · AVG 9.1
  • Kedon Slovis C/ATT 11/16 · YDS 111 · AVG 6.9
  • Tremon Smith NO 1 · YDS 47 · AVG 47.0
  • Ka'imi Fairbairn FG 2/3 · PCT 66.7 · LONG 53

DET

  • Jack Fox NO 4 · YDS 206 · AVG 51.5
  • Kyle Allen C/ATT 5/5 · YDS 66 · AVG 13.2
  • Grant Stuard NO 1 · YDS 44 · AVG 44.0
  • Hendon Hooker C/ATT 6/11 · YDS 70 · AVG 6.4

Injuries

Detroit Lions

  • Roger McCreary Questionable
  • Kerby Joseph Out
  • Isiah Pacheco Injured Reserve
  • Ben Bartch Injured Reserve
  • Devin White Injured Reserve

Houston Texans

  • Jaylin Noel Injured Reserve
  • Jalen Pitre Questionable
  • David Montgomery Questionable
  • Reed Blankenship Questionable
  • Blake Fisher Questionable

Play by Play

  1. Field Goal 6:35 26-7

    Ka'imi Fairbairn 48 Yd Field Goal

    Q4
  2. Touchdown 12:58 23-7

    Daniel Jackson 3 Yd pass from Kedon Slovis (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)

    Q4
  3. Touchdown 4:46 16-7

    Quintez Cephus 6 Yd pass from Graham Mertz (Ka'imi Fairbairn PAT Failed)

    Q2
  4. Touchdown 12:22 10-7

    Woody Marks 9 Yd Rush (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)

    Q2
  5. Touchdown 1:52 3-7

    Isaac TeSlaa 33 Yd pass from Kyle Allen (Jake Bates Kick)

    Q1
  6. Field Goal 7:12 3-0

    Ka'imi Fairbairn 53 Yd Field Goal

    Q1
  1. HOU

    6 plays, 20 yards, 3:48 · End of Game

    Q4
  2. DET 3:48

    6 plays, 35 yards, 2:47 · Downs

    Q4
  3. HOU 6:35

    9 plays, 26 yards, 4:02 · Field Goal

    Q4
  4. Field Goal 6:35 26-7

    Ka'imi Fairbairn 48 Yd Field Goal

    Q4
  5. DET 10:37

    6 plays, 28 yards, 2:21 · Downs

    Q4
  6. HOU 12:58

    4 plays, 28 yards, 1:44 · Touchdown

    Q4
  7. Touchdown 12:58 23-7

    Daniel Jackson 3 Yd pass from Kedon Slovis (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)

    Q4
  8. DET 14:42

    1 play, 0 yards, 0:11 · Interception

    Q4
  9. HOU 14:53

    10 plays, 55 yards, 5:56 · Interception

    Q4
  10. DET 5:49

    3 plays, 3 yards, 2:33 · Punt

    Q3
  11. HOU 8:22

    11 plays, 54 yards, 6:38 · Missed FG

    Q3
  12. HOU

    6 plays, 9 yards, 2:36 · End of Half

    Q2
  13. DET 2:36

    3 plays, 4 yards, 2:10 · Punt

    Q2
  14. HOU 4:46

    11 plays, 89 yards, 5:31 · Touchdown

    Q2
  15. Touchdown 4:46 16-7

    Quintez Cephus 6 Yd pass from Graham Mertz (Ka'imi Fairbairn PAT Failed)

    Q2
  16. DET 10:17

    4 plays, 20 yards, 2:05 · Punt

    Q2
  17. HOU 12:22

    8 plays, 50 yards, 4:30 · Touchdown

    Q2
  18. Touchdown 12:22 10-7

    Woody Marks 9 Yd Rush (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)

    Q2
  19. DET 1:52

    10 plays, 85 yards, 5:20 · Touchdown

    Q1
  20. Touchdown 1:52 3-7

    Isaac TeSlaa 33 Yd pass from Kyle Allen (Jake Bates Kick)

    Q1
  21. HOU 7:12

    9 plays, 46 yards, 5:30 · Field Goal

    Q1
  22. Field Goal 7:12 3-0

    Ka'imi Fairbairn 53 Yd Field Goal

    Q1
  23. DET 12:42

    3 plays, -4 yards, 2:18 · Punt

    Q1

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