When Allen took over, everything changed. The veteran quarterback looked poised, accurate, and utilized his mobility better than Hooker. The Lions went on to score on three straight drives, and Allen finished with a perfect 158.3 passer rating after completing 7-of-8 passes for 120 yards and two touchdowns.

Hendon Hooker provided a blunt assessment of his first preseason performance. “A zero out of 10,” the Detroit Lions quarterback said.