DETROIT -- With Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell stating veteran Kyle Allen had the edge in the QB2 competition, Hendon Hooker needed a strong showing in the preseason finale -- not only to pull even, but to justify Detroit keeping three quarterbacks.

It’s hard to say his performance accomplished that. Hooker turned in his fourth scoreless outing of the preseason as the Lions fell 26-7 to the Houston Texans.

The third-year quarterback finished 6-of-11 for 70 yards, one interception, and a passer rating of 36.2. His lone highlight came with 12:17 remaining, when he scrambled up the middle for a 25-yard gain.

“I played free all day,” Hooker said. “I had fun, tried to make some plays and some throws when they were there, and tried to make them when they weren’t there.

“So just trying to g

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