{"id":306793,"date":"2025-08-21T20:43:14","date_gmt":"2025-08-21T20:43:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/306793\/"},"modified":"2025-08-21T20:43:14","modified_gmt":"2025-08-21T20:43:14","slug":"houston-texans-detroit-lions-2025-joint-training-camp-practice-observations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/306793\/","title":{"rendered":"Houston Texans-Detroit Lions 2025 joint training camp practice observations"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Brick wall: Houston running back Nick Chubb is one of the more physical backs in the NFL. In a team period against Detroit&#8217;s defense, Lions rookie defensive lineman Tyleik Williams beat his defender and was sitting right in the hole Chubb was trying to run through. Williams put two arms out to give Chubb a shove and push the veteran back two steps and right on his butt.<\/p>\n<p>Kickoff fumble: Ball security is huge for this coaching staff, especially on special teams. The Lions have tried linebacker Grant Stuard out as a kick returner because they like his size, speed, and ability there. They&#8217;ve been teaching him the ball security part as they go. He fumbled the first kickoff return he had in the Hall of Fame Game a few weeks back. Thursday he fumbled another kickoff that was recovered by the Texans.<\/p>\n<p>Star players: During a team red-zone period late in practice, Detroit&#8217;s two biggest skill position stars showed why they&#8217;re considered two of the best at their position. Running back <a class=\"nfl-o-cta--link nfl-o-cta--underline\" style=\"word-break: break-word\" href=\"https:\/\/www.detroitlions.com\/team\/players-roster\/jahmyr-gibbs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Jahmyr Gibbs<\/a> had a nice run to the right and followed it up with a terrific cutting run to the left to set the Lions up at the 3-yard in just two plays after starting at the 20-yard line. The next play was a pitch and catch from Goff to St. Brown for the touchdown.<\/p>\n<p>Nice day for Anzalone: I thought veteran linebacker <a class=\"nfl-o-cta--link nfl-o-cta--underline\" style=\"word-break: break-word\" href=\"https:\/\/www.detroitlions.com\/team\/players-roster\/alex-anzalone\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Alex Anzalone<\/a> had a nice practice that showed off his vast skillset. He flushed Houston quarterback C.J. Stroud out of the pocket and made him throw a pass away on a blitz in a team period. Later he had a great diving breakup on a pass intended for wide receiver Justin Watson near the goal line. He also made some plays in the run game. Anzalone can do it all for a defense.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Brick wall: Houston running back Nick Chubb is one of the more physical backs in the NFL. 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