(Photo: Eric Christian Smith, AP)
Houston — Here are some observations from the first half of the Detroit Lions' preseason game with the Texans, where the Lions trail 17-10 at the break.
u25ba Despite playing in the second preseason game last year, Lions starting quarterback Matthew Stafford did not take any snaps in this contest. Josh Johnson, who signed with the team last weekend, got the start and played the entire first half.
Johnson wasn't sharp, completing eight of his 16 throws for 81 yards. He was picked off on his final throw of half, when trying to get Detroit into field goal range in the closing seconds.