Graham Mertz shined in Houston’s 26-7 preseason win over Detroit, completing 14 of 16 passes for 145 yards and a touchdown in the first half. He threaded a late-drive TD to Quintez Cephus, highlighting a Wisconsin connection and boosting Cephus’s roster case as the Texans battle for depth at WR. Kedon Slovis wasn’t far behind, but Mertz’s efficiency gives him a notable edge in the Texans’ third-string QB competition, with Cephus pressing for a spot despite a crowded WR room.