Although it was the Houston Texans‘ day to shine, Detroit Lions rookie wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa just keeps making plays.
Detroit's only points came via TeSlaa, who scored on a deep shot from Kyle Allen. He found the end zone three times across the team's four preseason outings and hit 40-plus yards in three outings.
Texans rookie quarterback Graham Mertz made his case as the game's most impressive first-year player, leading three straight scoring drives to build a 16-7 edge for Houston heading into halftime. The Texans closed out the game by a 26-7 scoreline.
It was by far Mertz's best outing, as he had tossed three interceptions and logged just 29 passing yards on 16 completions heading into Saturday's affair. The sixth-round pick finished the contest 14-of-16 passing for 145 yards and a touchdown.
PFF's dedicated team of graders was hard at work, analyzing every player on every play in real time. The comprehensive grades and data will be available after a thorough review tomorrow at 12 p.m. EST.
In the meantime, we’ve gathered some high-level data and snap counts from the game to give you an early look. Our expert graders have also nominated the standout player of the game, highlighting exceptional performance on the field.
PLAYER OF THE GAME
Third-round pick Isaac TeSlaa played only six receiving snaps, but he again reached 40 receiving yards and scored as the Lions capped their preseason. His four contested catches this preseason are tied for the most among all receivers, pending Saturday night's games.
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SNAP COUNTS & PLAYER PARTICIPATION
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