DETROIT — Texans rookie Graham Mertz made a bid to earn a spot on a 53-man roster or at least an invite to be on a practice team. Mertz led the Texans to a preseason-ending 26-7 win over the Lions in Detroit Saturday.

Here's the top defensive players for the Houston Texans in their 26-7 preseason win against the Lions on Saturday afternoon at Ford Field.

The Indianapolis Colts concluded their preseason slate of games with a dominant showing over the Cincinnati Bengals. Although it was a game largely comprised of late depth chart reserves, solid football was showcased during this glorified tryout of a live-game scrimmage.