The Texans will have two weeks to get their lineup right before their first meeting of the year arrives with a road date against Nick Caley's former squad in the Los Angeles Rams. Time will tell if Mixon will be among those names in the lineup and ready to go.

Nowaske made plays from the SAM and MIKE roles, and was arguably the team’s best defender against the Texans. In base sets, Nowaske played the SAM with the first and second teams, but when the Lions went into second-team nickel sets, he shifted to MIKE and showed off his range to run the field.

Lions head coach Dan Campbell suggests QB Hendon Hooker might need 'change of scenery' after another rough outing in preseason loss to Texans

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

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.