The Detroit Lions will finally wrap up their preseason slate on Saturday, Aug. 23 after kicking things off for the league with the Hall of Fame Game back on July 31.

The Lions and Houston Texans had a joint practice on Thursday and now will have an official exhibition at Ford Field with a 1 p.m. kickoff.

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The Lions are not expected to play quarterback Jared Goff or any of their star players, but there are still plenty of roster battles to watch, including at quarterback.

The Lions lost their first preseason game to the Los Angeles Chargers, 34-7, in the Hall of Fame Game in Canton, Ohio. The Lions’ second preseason game against the Atlanta Falcons was suspended in the fourth quarter, with the Lions leading 17-10, after safety Morice Norris left the field in an ambulance following a frightening head injury.

In their third preseason game, the Lions lost, 24-17, when quarterback Hendon Hooker threw an interception on an incredible defensive play from the Dolphins when the Lions were driving to tie the game.

Here’s what you need to know about the Lions’ upcoming preseason matchup:

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Are the Lions playing today?

Yes, the Lions are playing on Saturday, Aug. 23, against the Houston Texans. It is their fourth in final preseason game after starting the exhibition slate early with the NFL Hall of Fame Game.

Date: Saturday, Aug. 23.

Time: 1 p.m. ET.

Location: Ford Field, Detroit.

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How to watch Lions vs. Texans preseason game

After a joint practice this week, the Lions will take on the Texans in a preseason game at Ford Field on Saturday, Aug. 23.

Kickoff: 1 p.m. ET.

TV: WJBK-TV (Fox 2 in Detroit).

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Streaming: Fubo.

Radio: WXYT-FM (97.1).

The Lions’ preseason games will be broadcast in Detroit on Fox 2, with streaming available on Fubo.

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Is Jared Goff playing?Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) signs autographs for fans after practice at training camp at Meijer Performance Center in Allen Park on Thursday, August 21, 2025.

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) signs autographs for fans after practice at training camp at Meijer Performance Center in Allen Park on Thursday, August 21, 2025.

No. The Lions take the conservative approach with their star players and rely on training camp reps and joint practices for their players to get ready for the season and not preseason games.

The Lions are 1-2 in the preseason.

You can reach Andrew at abirkle@freepress.com

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