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.
Aug 23, 2026, 04:58 pm - AP
Play-By-Play
1st Quarter
Houston Texans
Field Goal
7:12 - 1st
3
HOU
0
DET
Ka'imi Fairbairn 53 Yd Field Goal
9 plays, 46 yards, 5:30
Detroit Lions
Touchdown
1:52 - 1st
3
HOU
7
DET
Isaac TeSlaa 33 Yd pass from Kyle Allen (Jake Bates Kick)
10 plays, 85 yards, 5:20
2nd Quarter
Houston Texans
Touchdown
12:22 - 2nd
10
HOU
7
DET
Woody Marks 9 Yd Rush (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)
8 plays, 50 yards, 4:30
Houston Texans
Touchdown
4:46 - 2nd
16
HOU
7
DET
Quintez Cephus 6 Yd pass from Graham Mertz (Ka'imi Fairbairn PAT Failed)
11 plays, 89 yards, 5:31
4th Quarter
Houston Texans
Touchdown
12:58 - 4th
23
HOU
7
DET
Daniel Jackson 3 Yd pass from Kedon Slovis (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)
4 plays, 28 yards, 1:44
Houston Texans
Field Goal
6:35 - 4th
26
HOU
7
DET
Ka'imi Fairbairn 48 Yd Field Goal
9 plays, 26 yards, 4:02
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