DETROIT -- The Detroit Lions finished the preseason with a 26-7 dud of a drubbing against the Houston Texans in front of the home crowd.

Detroit’s offense was blanked across the final three quarters, with quarterback Hendon Hooker and the offense struggling to get anything done. It’s a busy week ahead for the Lions, with their initial 53-man roster due by 4 p.m. Tuesday.

The next time the Lions take the field will be in two weeks against the Green Bay Packers in the season opener from Lambeau Field.

Here are some notable quotes from the Lions and Texans players and coaches on Saturday:

Lions coach Dan Campbell, on how he feels about the team heading into the season: “Thank God it’s here - almost. It’s time. It’s time to get ready for the season and this opener -- get ready to go to La

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