Nobody has ever accused me of looking into things way too much. I promise you that it has never happened. He said while winking uncontrollably. But Hendon Hooker's game Thursday night just opened up a portal and allowed me to step through and galaxy brain on this whole thing.

The Detroit Lions are not expected to start Hendon Hooker at quarterback in their preseason opener Thursday. When the Lions' offense takes the field for the first time in the Hall of Fame Game, it will be led by veteran Kyle Allen according to ESPN's Pat McAfee on Thursday.

Late last season, the Lions brought in a previously-retired Teddy Bridgewater to serve as backup to quarterback Jared Goff for the playoff push and added journeyman Kyle Allen in free agency to compete for the No. 2 job for the coming season. Hooker’s no stranger to competition.