With much of the Lions’ first-string defense on the field—at least those that were healthy—Detroit didn’t look very promising on their opening drive. Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson went 5-for-7 for 60 yards and a score, as Houston quickly found the end zone. The Lions struggled in generating any pressure, and the one time they did force a fourth down, the Texans went for it and converted (Lions also had too many men on the field).
It’s still unclear whether the starters will play much for the Detroit Lions, but it looks like we may get some Matthew Stafford for the first time in 2019.