The Detroit Lions have gained a widespread amount of respect across the National Football League. Earlier this week, Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans praised the Lions and indicated he expects Dan Campbell's squad to be involved deep in the playoffs this season.

The Detroit Lions looked dominant in two joint practices last week against the Miami Dolphins. On Thursday, the Houston Texans visit.

Dolphins cornerback Jack Jones did not have a good day covering Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown when the teams got together for a joint practice. The Lions posted a highlight video of St. Brown repeatedly beating Jones, and Jones acknowledged on Wednesday that it wasn’t a good look for him.