Graham Mertz shined in Houston’s 26-7 win over Detroit, going 14-of-16 for 145 yards with two 20+ yard throws and a 20-yard scramble, hinting at a strong dress-rehearsal case for Houston’s QB depth. Xavier Hutchinson hauled in a pivotal 24-yard third-and-11 to fuel a Texans drive. Detroit’s Hendon Hooker faced a late interception by Jalen Mills as Houston’s defense produced three sacks and a takeaway. PFF graded five Texans defenders—Arthur Maulet, Dylan Horton, Jalen Mills, Jake Hansen and Tommy Togiai—top, while D’Angelo Ross, EJ Speed, Jamal Hill, Casey Toohill and Junior Tafuna logged lower marks. The Togiai-T fatukasi note underscored roster battles, with Togiai rising in two preseason games and Fatukasi fighting for a spot.