The Detroit Lions pulled quarterback Hendon Hooker from the preseason Week 1 game earlier than expected and inserted Kyle Allen in his place. Here's what we know about the decision.

Hooker didn't get to finish the first half, while Allen led all three scoring drives with the Lions leading 17-10 when the exhibition was suspended in Atlanta.

The Atlanta Falcons have kicked off their 2025 campaign with a preseason opener against the Detroit Lions. After the offense failed to get points on their opening drive, the Falcons defense made sure to get the ball right back, forcing a fumble on Lions quarterback Hendon Hooker.