Lions vs. Texans: Everything to know from Houston's blown double ...
Nov 10, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) is tackled by Houston Texans cornerback Ka’dar Hollman (32) in the second half at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas B. Shea-Imagn Images
Amon-Ra St. Brown caught an 11-yard pass on third-and-6 with 1:40 remaining. Ka’imi Fairbairn had missed a 58-yard kick, but the Texans still had a timeout left. Lions kicker Jake Bates had been perfect this season on kicks from over 55 yards. He even drilled a career-best 63-yarder while playing in the United Football League in the spring.
This one was from 52. If Houston stops St. Brown, Detroit would either try a 66-yard field goal or punt. The Texans would have had one last attempt to walk away with a win.
Nov 10, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) looks for an open receiver during the fourth quarter against the Detroit Lions at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
Texans
Top passer: C.J. Stroud – 19-of-33, 223 yards, 1 TD, 2 INT
Top rusher: Joe Mixon – 25 carries, 46 yards, 1 TD
Top receiver: John Metchie III – 5 catches, 74 yards, 1 TD
Top tackler: Azeez Al-Shaair – 8 tackles, 2 TFLs
Interceptions: Kamari Lassiter – 2 interceptions, 1 PBU
Sacks: None
Lions
Top passer: Jared Goff – 15-of-30, 240 yards, 2 TDs, 5 INTs
Top rusher: Jahmyr Gibbs – 19 carries, 71 yards,
Top receiver: Sam LaPorta – 3 catches, 66 yards, 1 TD
Top tackler: Brian Branch – 10 tackles, 1 TFL, 2 PBUs
Interceptions: Carlton Davis III – 2 interceptions, 2 PBUs
Sacks: Alim McNeill – 1 sacks
Nov 10, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans linebacker Henry To’oTo’o (39) celebrates his interception with teammates against the Detroit Lions in the second quarter at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas B. Shea-Imagn Images
Houston heads to Al for a Sunday game in Week 11 with the 3-8 Dallas Cowboys, who currently are without star quarterback Dak Prescott. The Texans should also be getting back Nico Collins, who was cleared to return to practice heading into the weekend.
