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Here’s how to catch the Lions’ second preseason game of the season.
First quarter
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). 7-0 Texans.
CAN'T STOP HOP
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) August 18, 2019
(via @thecheckdown)pic.twitter.com/MqfnHR8FW1
It turns out Matthew Stafford would not play, meaning veteran Josh Johnson—signed just last week—got the start for Detroit. New quarterback, but the results were the same as Week 1 of the preseason. Johnson was sacked on his first dropback of the game after failing to get rid of the ball on a three-step drop. Johnson couldn’t connect with Chris Lacy on third-and-long and the Lions punted without gaining a first down.
After a short punt from Sam Martin, the Texans’ second-string offense took over under Joe Webb III. The Lions’ defense was a little more stout, allowing just one first down before stiffening up. However, thanks to the poor punt, Houston tacked on a 50-yard field goal. 10-0 Texans.
From there, the teams would trade three straight three-and-outs. Josh Johnson struggled to get anything going, as he failed to complete a single pass in the opening quarter.
Second quarter
The Lions offense finally got a little spark when Johnson went deep for Lewis. The pass wasn’t completed, but a 42-yard pass interference penalty had Detroit in field goal range. A strange personal foul penalty on T.J. Hockenson set them back, but Johnson gained enough of it back to get the Lions back in field goal range, and Matt Prater was true from 49 yards. 10-3 Texans.
A few possessions later the Lions defense would tie it up. Romeo Okwara punched out the ball from Steven Mitchell Jr.’s arms, and Will Harris was in the right spot at the right time and returned it 19 yards. 10-10.
.@jwillofficial_ picked it up and found the end zone. #OnePride
— Detroit Lions (@Lions) August 18, 2019
That's a TD for the rook pic.twitter.com/9RHEMKn8Jo
The Texans threatened to respond after an Amani Oruwariye pass interference set them up first-and-goal. But safety Andrew Adams would save the day with the Lions’ first interception of the preseason:
INT.
— Detroit Lions (@Lions) August 18, 2019
ANDREW ADAMS.#OnePride pic.twitter.com/eOmvpuonMe
Pregame
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.
Lions go to their pre-game 7 on 7 and Stafford is out there in the first group, along with Kerryon, Jesse James and I believe Golladay.
— Dave Birkett (@davebirkett) August 17, 2019
Obviously players like Marvin Jones Jr., Damon Harrison Sr., Trey Flowers and many more are not expected to play as those players are still slowly working their way back from injury.
Kickoff is at 8 p.m. ET. So stay tuned for live updates!
We’re a week closer to Detroit Lions regular season football, and that is good news no matter how you look at it. Football is better than no football, which technically means preseason football is also better than no football.
Saturday night, the Lions will take on the Houston Texans for their second exhibition game, marking the halfway point in the preseason. Fans are eager to see some of the starters take a few snaps—unlike the preseason opener—but there is no indication yet from the coaching staff that they’ll risk putting guys like Matthew Stafford, Kerryon Johnson or Kenny Golladay out there against a good Texans defense.
Still, fans should be interested in seeing whether the Lions’ depth can bounce back after a rough performance against the Patriots last week. If you’re not doing anything else on a Saturday night, here’s how to watch Detroit’s second preseason game of the 2019 season.
How to watch Lions vs. Texans
Date: Saturday, August 17, 2019
Time: 8 p.m. ET
Location: NRG Stadium — Houston, TX
TV channel: FOX 2 Detroit
Announcers: Fred McLeod, Chris Spielman, Tori Petry
Other local broadcast markets (via 506 sports)
- WNEM (CBS/5 - Saginaw)
- WSYM (FOX/47 - Lansing)
- WXMI (FOX/17 - Grand Rapids)
- WFQX (FOX/32 - Traverse City MI)
- WUPW (FOX/36 - Toledo OH)
- WJMN (CBS/3 - Escanaba MI)
Texas markets
- KTRK (ABC/13 - Houston)
- WOAI (NBC/4 - San Antonio)
- KVUE (ABC/24 - Austin)
- KFDM (CBS/6 - Beaumont TX)
- KETK (NBC/56 - Tyler TX)
- KCEN (NBC/6 - Waco TX)
- KAGS (NBC/23 - Bryan TX)
- KVCT (CW/19.3 - Victoria TX)
- KZTV (CBS/10 - Corpus Christi TX)
- KGBT (CBS/4 - Harlingen TX)
- KXVA (FOX/15 - Abilene TX)
- KIDY (FOX/6 - San Angelo TX)
- KPEJ (FOX/24 - Odessa TX)
- KYLX (CBS/13 - Laredo TX)
- KDBC (CBS/4 - El Paso)
Online streaming: NFL Game Pass (free seven-day trial)
Local radio: WJR-AM NEWS TALK 760
Radio announcers: Dan Miller, Lomas Brown
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