Houston Texans – Lions
TV: CBS Sports Network, Noon ET
KEY STORYLINES
QUICK HITS
– Detroit still has enough talent around quarterback Matthew Stafford to improve this season.
– The Texans are coming off a home loss to the Titans in Week 2 and will look to solidify their position near the top of the AFC South.
GAME-BELLING MATCHUP
Lions return man Jamal Agnew makes his preseason debut and looks to make an impression as the fill-in for Golden Tate, who was signed as a free agent in the offseason. Tate is the only receiver who will play against the Texans.
DETROIT (0-2)
Last week – Traded for wide receiver Nate Burleson, a former Pro Bowler, while signing holdout tackle Riley Reiff
– Had little trouble beating up on the Tennessee Titans for a lopsided score (45-14)
– Will need to slow down Jadeveon Clowney and Whitney Mercilus if they are in Detroit.
HOUSTON (1-1)
Last week – Upended the Titans, holding the Titans without a touchdown until the end of the first half, 36-10
– Should be closer to challenging the Bears in the AFC North this season
– Will look to help rookie QB Deshaun Watson build some momentum, knowing that veterans Brock Osweiler and Tom Savage will share the ball.
PURPLE AND GOLD
Lions: WR DeAndre Hopkins
Lions: WR Marvin Jones
Lions: RB LeGarrette Blount
Texans: WR DeAndre Hopkins
Texans: G Xavier Su’a-Filo
Texans: WR Will Fuller
PHOTO: FILE – Houston Texans WR DeAndre Hopkins celebrates after catching a touchdown against the Baltimore Ravens during the first half of an NFL football game in Houston, Monday, Sept. 26, 2016. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)