Slay vs. Hopkins: Joint practices in Houston between the Lions and Texans means one of the best receivers in the game – DeAndre Hopkins – squared off against one of the league's best corners – Darius Slay. In 1-on-1s Wednesday, Hopkins caught a short slant with Slay in tight coverage. Slay jammed Hopkins on the next rep and got him a little off balance off the line of scrimmage, and was on Hopkins' hip on a deep route that was overthrown. It was pretty physical going down the sideline, and Slay could have been hit with a penalty. Hopkins made a nice over-the-shoulder grab on a deep ball in a team period, and later a sliding catch in the back of the end zone for a touchdown with Slay covering in a red-zone team period.
"That was great work," Hopkins said after Wednesday's practice vs. Slay. "Darius is one of the best doing it right now. He matches up against me well. I feel like going against him today I learned some things and we bounce some knowledge off each other."—Tim Twentyman
Weather or not: For everyone who asks – and everyone does – it's hot here. Hot and humid. The temperature at the end of practice was in the low 90's, with a humidity of 53 percent that made it feel like 104 – and on the way to a high of 109 in late afternoon. By then, the teams were off the field. – Mike O'Hara
Wisconsin alums: Texans defensive end J.J. Watt found himself lined up across fellow Wisconsin alum and Lions right tackle Rick Wagner in 1-on-1 pass-rush drills. Wagner was up to the task and won both reps against Watt, but make no mistake, a player of Watt's caliber is going to get his, too. He later put a terrific swim move on Wagner in a team period to disrupt a play, and had another nice rush toward the end of practice. Overall, Wagner was good in that matchup Wednesday. – Tim Twentyman
Center of attention: Frank Ragnow looks back at home in the move from left guard, where he played for the Lions as a rookie, to his college position of center. He showed that in one sequence of plays in the full team drill. He faced a linebacker over him in a two-point stance, a tackle lined up on his left shoulder, and a tackle on his nose. On that play, he gave no ground as the tackle moved to his right, then back to his left. – Mike O'Hara
Not just a runner: Kerryon Johnson's ability to make plays as a pass catcher last year was a nice part of his game that wasn't necessarily showcased in college at Auburn. He's turning into a very good receiver. The Lions trust him to line up out wide as a receiver on some plays. He made a terrific catch on a wheel route down the right sideline in Wednesday's practice. Johnson is going to make plays in the pass game. – Tim Twentyman
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Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) takes the field for Day 16 of 2019 Detroit Lions Training Camp presented by Rocket Mortgage on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019 in Houston. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) during Day 16 of 2019 Detroit Lions Training Camp presented by Rocket Mortgage on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019 in Houston. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) and Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) during Day 16 of 2019 Detroit Lions Training Camp presented by Rocket Mortgage on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019 in Houston. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) and Detroit Lions cornerback Darius Slay (23) during Day 16 of 2019 Detroit Lions Training Camp presented by Rocket Mortgage on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019 in Houston. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions defensive back Quandre Diggs (28) smiles during Day 16 of 2019 Detroit Lions Training Camp presented by Rocket Mortgage on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019 in Houston. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions defensive tackle A'Shawn Robinson (91) during Day 16 of 2019 Detroit Lions Training Camp presented by Rocket Mortgage on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019 in Houston. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions running back Kerryon Johnson (33) during Day 16 of 2019 Detroit Lions Training Camp presented by Rocket Mortgage on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019 in Houston. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions quarterbacks coach Sean Ryan and Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) during Day 16 of 2019 Detroit Lions Training Camp presented by Rocket Mortgage on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019 in Houston. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions warm up during Day 16 of 2019 Detroit Lions Training Camp presented by Rocket Mortgage on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019 in Houston. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) and Detroit Lions cornerback Darius Slay (23) during Day 16 of 2019 Detroit Lions Training Camp presented by Rocket Mortgage on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019 in Houston. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions linebacker Devon Kennard (42) during Day 16 of 2019 Detroit Lions Training Camp presented by Rocket Mortgage on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019 in Houston. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) during Day 16 of 2019 Detroit Lions Training Camp presented by Rocket Mortgage on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019 in Houston. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Brandon Powell (10) during Day 16 of 2019 Detroit Lions Training Camp presented by Rocket Mortgage on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019 in Houston. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions quarterback Josh Johnson (4) during Day 16 of 2019 Detroit Lions Training Camp presented by Rocket Mortgage on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019 in Houston. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) during Day 16 of 2019 Detroit Lions Training Camp presented by Rocket Mortgage on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019 in Houston. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions tackle Rick Wagner (71), Detroit Lions center/guard Graham Glasgow (60) and Detroit Lions offensive lineman Frank Ragnow (77) during Day 16 of 2019 Detroit Lions Training Camp presented by Rocket Mortgage on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019 in Houston. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions offensive lineman Frank Ragnow (77) during Day 16 of 2019 Detroit Lions Training Camp presented by Rocket Mortgage on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019 in Houston. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions tackle Taylor Decker (68) during Day 16 of 2019 Detroit Lions Training Camp presented by Rocket Mortgage on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019 in Houston. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) during Day 16 of 2019 Detroit Lions Training Camp presented by Rocket Mortgage on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019 in Houston. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions offensive lineman Frank Ragnow (77) during Day 16 of 2019 Detroit Lions Training Camp presented by Rocket Mortgage on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019 in Houston. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) during Day 16 of 2019 Detroit Lions Training Camp presented by Rocket Mortgage on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019 in Houston. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions cornerback Rashaan Melvin (29) covers Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) during Day 16 of 2019 Detroit Lions Training Camp presented by Rocket Mortgage on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019 in Houston. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions center/guard Graham Glasgow (60) during Day 16 of 2019 Detroit Lions Training Camp presented by Rocket Mortgage on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019 in Houston. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions head coach Matt Patricia during Day 16 of 2019 Detroit Lions Training Camp presented by Rocket Mortgage on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019 in Houston. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions tackle Taylor Decker (68) during Day 16 of 2019 Detroit Lions Training Camp presented by Rocket Mortgage on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019 in Houston. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions center/guard Graham Glasgow (60) during Day 16 of 2019 Detroit Lions Training Camp presented by Rocket Mortgage on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019 in Houston. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions offensive lineman Frank Ragnow (77) points before the snap during Day 16 of 2019 Detroit Lions Training Camp presented by Rocket Mortgage on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019 in Houston. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions running back C.J. Anderson (26) during Day 16 of 2019 Detroit Lions Training Camp presented by Rocket Mortgage on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019 in Houston. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions running back C.J. Anderson (26) during Day 16 of 2019 Detroit Lions Training Camp presented by Rocket Mortgage on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019 in Houston. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) during Day 16 of 2019 Detroit Lions Training Camp presented by Rocket Mortgage on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019 in Houston. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions defensive end Romeo Okwara (95) during Day 16 of 2019 Detroit Lions Training Camp presented by Rocket Mortgage on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019 in Houston. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions cornerback Amani Oruwariye (46) during Day 16 of 2019 Detroit Lions Training Camp presented by Rocket Mortgage on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019 in Houston. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) during Day 16 of 2019 Detroit Lions Training Camp presented by Rocket Mortgage on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019 in Houston. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions special teams during Day 16 of 2019 Detroit Lions Training Camp presented by Rocket Mortgage on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019 in Houston. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions cornerback Rashaan Melvin (29) drinks water from a Gatorade bottle during Day 16 of 2019 Detroit Lions Training Camp presented by Rocket Mortgage on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019 in Houston. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions defensive back Quandre Diggs (28) during Day 16 of 2019 Detroit Lions Training Camp presented by Rocket Mortgage on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019 in Houston. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions quarterback David Fales (8) during Day 16 of 2019 Detroit Lions Training Camp presented by Rocket Mortgage on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019 in Houston. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions offense during Day 16 of 2019 Detroit Lions Training Camp presented by Rocket Mortgage on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019 in Houston. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions safety Andrew Adams (24) and Detroit Lions cornerback Jamar Summers (21) during Day 16 of 2019 Detroit Lions Training Camp presented by Rocket Mortgage on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019 in Houston. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions tackle Rick Wagner (71) and Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) during Day 16 of 2019 Detroit Lions Training Camp presented by Rocket Mortgage on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019 in Houston. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions running back Ty Johnson (38) during Day 16 of 2019 Detroit Lions Training Camp presented by Rocket Mortgage on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019 in Houston. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions running back Kerryon Johnson (33) catches a pass during Day 16 of 2019 Detroit Lions Training Camp presented by Rocket Mortgage on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019 in Houston. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions guard Kenny Wiggins (79) during Day 16 of 2019 Detroit Lions Training Camp presented by Rocket Mortgage on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019 in Houston. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions kick off during Day 16 of 2019 Detroit Lions Training Camp presented by Rocket Mortgage on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019 in Houston. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions safety Tavon Wilson (32) during Day 16 of 2019 Detroit Lions Training Camp presented by Rocket Mortgage on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019 in Houston. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Tommylee Lewis (14) during Day 16 of 2019 Detroit Lions Training Camp presented by Rocket Mortgage on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019 in Houston. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions running back Ty Johnson (38) during Day 16 of 2019 Detroit Lions Training Camp presented by Rocket Mortgage on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019 in Houston. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions cornerback Jamal Agnew (39) during Day 16 of 2019 Detroit Lions Training Camp presented by Rocket Mortgage on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019 in Houston. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions running back Kerryon Johnson (33) during Day 16 of 2019 Detroit Lions Training Camp presented by Rocket Mortgage on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019 in Houston. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) and Detroit Lions offensive lineman Frank Ragnow (77) during Day 16 of 2019 Detroit Lions Training Camp presented by Rocket Mortgage on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019 in Houston. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions running back Ty Johnson (38) during Day 16 of 2019 Detroit Lions Training Camp presented by Rocket Mortgage on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019 in Houston. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) during Day 16 of 2019 Detroit Lions Training Camp presented by Rocket Mortgage on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019 in Houston. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions head coach Matt Patricia during Day 16 of 2019 Detroit Lions Training Camp presented by Rocket Mortgage on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019 in Houston. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) and Detroit Lions cornerback Darius Slay (23) during Day 16 of 2019 Detroit Lions Training Camp presented by Rocket Mortgage on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019 in Houston. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions linebacker Christian Jones (52) takes a drink of water from the gatorade bottle during Day 16 of 2019 Detroit Lions Training Camp presented by Rocket Mortgage on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019 in Houston. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions cornerback Justin Coleman (27) covers Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) during Day 16 of 2019 Detroit Lions Training Camp presented by Rocket Mortgage on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019 in Houston. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions cornerback Johnathan Alston (41) during Day 16 of 2019 Detroit Lions Training Camp presented by Rocket Mortgage on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019 in Houston. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions cornerback Darius Slay (23) defends Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) during Day 16 of 2019 Detroit Lions Training Camp presented by Rocket Mortgage on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019 in Houston. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) and Detroit Lions cornerback Darius Slay (23) during Day 16 of 2019 Detroit Lions Training Camp presented by Rocket Mortgage on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019 in Houston. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions running back Justin Stockton (25) during Day 16 of 2019 Detroit Lions Training Camp presented by Rocket Mortgage on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019 in Houston. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions cornerback Amani Oruwariye (46) during Day 16 of 2019 Detroit Lions Training Camp presented by Rocket Mortgage on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019 in Houston. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions cornerback Justin Coleman (27) during Day 16 of 2019 Detroit Lions Training Camp presented by Rocket Mortgage on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019 in Houston. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions cornerback Amani Oruwariye (46) intercepts a pass during Day 16 of 2019 Detroit Lions Training Camp presented by Rocket Mortgage on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019 in Houston. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions cornerback Amani Oruwariye (46) intercepts a pass during Day 16 of 2019 Detroit Lions Training Camp presented by Rocket Mortgage on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019 in Houston. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions tight end Isaac Nauta (89) during Day 16 of 2019 Detroit Lions Training Camp presented by Rocket Mortgage on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019 in Houston. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Tom Kennedy (85) during Day 16 of 2019 Detroit Lions Training Camp presented by Rocket Mortgage on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019 in Houston. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions defensive back Quandre Diggs (28) warms up during Day 16 of 2019 Detroit Lions Training Camp presented by Rocket Mortgage on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019 in Houston. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions cornerback Johnathan Alston (41) celebrates a pass breakup with Detroit Lions cornerback Darius Slay (23) during Day 16 of 2019 Detroit Lions Training Camp presented by Rocket Mortgage on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019 in Houston. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions cornerback Johnathan Alston (41) breaks up a pass during Day 16 of 2019 Detroit Lions Training Camp presented by Rocket Mortgage on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019 in Houston. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions safety Tavon Wilson (32) during Day 16 of 2019 Detroit Lions Training Camp presented by Rocket Mortgage on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019 in Houston. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions safety Andrew Adams (24) during Day 16 of 2019 Detroit Lions Training Camp presented by Rocket Mortgage on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019 in Houston. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions running back Kerryon Johnson (33) during Day 16 of 2019 Detroit Lions Training Camp presented by Rocket Mortgage on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019 in Houston. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions running back C.J. Anderson (26) during Day 16 of 2019 Detroit Lions Training Camp presented by Rocket Mortgage on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019 in Houston. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Detroit Lions defensive end Trey Flowers (90) during Day 16 of 2019 Detroit Lions Training Camp presented by Rocket Mortgage on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019 in Houston. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Catching on: Safety Quandre Diggs got tested twice on similar plays and made a play both times. The first was a pass in the right flat. Diggs rode the receiver out of bounds near the line of scrimmage. A few plays later, a receiver caught a pass on a similar play, but with a blocker in front. Diggs got through the blocker to stop that play at the line of scrimmage. – Mike O'Hara
Standing out: Two players on Detroit's defense stood out to me Wednesday. Defensive end Romeo Okwara was tough to handle both in individual and team drills. I noted at least three sacks he could have had in team drills had it been live on the quarterback.
The other was safety Tracy Walker. Another day another interception for Walker, this one off Deshaun Watson in a red zone team period. He has a knack for the ball, and the range and frame to go get it. – Tim Twentyman
Short on receivers: I didn't see Marvin Jones Jr. at practice, and Danny Amendola didn't take part in any team reps. This after Jermaine Kearse was lost last week to a leg injury. Getting first-team reps Wednesday were Kenny Golladay, Chris Lacy and Tom Kennedy, with TommyLee Lewis in the slot. – Tim Twentyman
