The Texans (1-0) earned their second straight national TV season-opening win on ESPN2 and their largest opening victory since 2002. It was Portland State’s (0-1) first home shutout loss since 2003 and first overall since 2006.

The Texans will have two weeks to get their lineup right before their first meeting of the year arrives with a road date against Nick Caley's former squad in the Los Angeles Rams. Time will tell if Mixon will be among those names in the lineup and ready to go.

Since departing from Detroit, Quintez Cephus has yet to find a home. But an impressive end to the preseason could lead to Cephus finding a home in Houston.

Jackson's 4-yard touchdown reception from third-string quarterback Kedon Slovis should be the nail in the coffin as the Houston Texans expand their lead to 23-7. Here's a video of the play, courtesy of the team's official social media account:

The Detroit Lions resume Week 3 of the 2025 NFL preseason hosting the Houston Texans tonight. Start time, where to watch, streaming and NFL schedule.

Lions head coach Dan Campbell suggests QB Hendon Hooker might need 'change of scenery' after another rough outing in preseason loss to Texans

Texans rookie quarterback Graham Mertz threw a 6-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Quintez Cephus late in the second quarter of Saturday's preseason game against the Detroit Lions, giving Houston a 16-7 lead. Here's video of the play, courtesy of the team's official social media account: