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Detroit Lions vs. Houston Texans: Preview, Predictions and Picks for November 10, 2024

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Nov 10, 2024 4:12 AM
The Detroit Lions, riding a six-game winning streak, travel to NRG Stadium to face the Houston Texans on Sunday, November 10, 2024, at 8:20 PM. The 7-1 Lions, undefeated on the road, look to extend their streak against a 6-3 Texans team that remains perfect at home with a 4-0 record. This interconference showdown pits two of the NFL's top teams against each other in what promises to be an exciting matchup.
Detroit Lions vs Houston Texans

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Lions vs Texans statistics

Stat Lions Texans
Points Per Game 32.3 22.3
Total Yards 389.1 374.3
Yards Passing 236.5 247.9
Yards Rushing 152.6 126.4
Points Allowed Per Game 18.5 22.2
Yards Allowed 372.1 304.9
Pass Yards Allowed 265.8 190.7
Rush Yards Allowed 106.4 114.2

Houston Texans recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
10/31/24 @ New York Jets L 21-13
10/27/24 vs Indianapolis Colts W 23-20
10/20/24 @ Green Bay Packers L 24-22
10/13/24 @ New England Patriots W 41-21
10/6/24 vs Buffalo Bills W 23-20

Detroit Lions recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
11/3/24 @ Green Bay Packers W 24-14
10/27/24 vs Tennessee Titans W 52-14
10/20/24 @ Minnesota Vikings W 31-29
10/13/24 @ Dallas Cowboys W 47-9
9/30/24 vs Seattle Seahawks W 42-29

Houston Texans injuries

  • Tank Dell (WR): Questionable
  • Jeff Okudah (CB): Injured Reserve
  • Jerry Hughes (DE): Questionable
  • Nico Collins (WR): Questionable
  • Folorunso Fatukasi (DT): Questionable

Detroit Lions injuries

  • Za'Darius Smith (DE): Questionable
  • Jalen Reeves-Maybin (LB): Injured Reserve
  • Emmanuel Moseley (CB): Injured Reserve
  • Ifeatu Melifonwu (S): Injured Reserve
  • Brodric Martin (DT): Injured Reserve

Lions vs Texans game info

Type Info
Venue NRG Stadium
Location Houston, TX
Kickoff Sun 8:20 PM
TV NBC
Temperature 74°
Chance of Rain 0%

Lions vs Texans predictions

As the Detroit Lions look forward to their clash against the Houston Texans, key player performances will be essential to maintaining their winning streak. Quarterback Jared Goff is expected to maintain his reliable form, potentially completing close to 20 passes for over 200 yards and a couple of touchdowns. This would be vital for the Lions' offensive strategy. Additionally, the running back duo of Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery should collectively contribute significantly on the ground, with Gibbs likely adding dimension both in rushing and receiving, helping diversify the Lions' attack against a robust Texans defense.

On the Houston Texans' side, rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud will be under the spotlight to manage the pressure, especially given his critical role in the team’s offense. Stroud is anticipated to throw for approximately 240 yards and might notch a couple of touchdowns, a performance that will be crucial against the strong Lions' defense. Moreover, Joe Mixon, with his consistent track record, is expected to spearhead the Texans' rushing game, potentially accumulating over 80 yards on the ground and being a key target in the passing game, which could be pivotal in breaking down the Lions’ defensive front.

Looking at the match-up and considering the performances of key players from both teams, the Detroit Lions are slightly favored to extend their winning streak. Their balanced offensive threat combined with a competitive defense provides them a slight edge over the Texans, despite Houston's strong home record. However, with Houston's undefeated record at home this season, it promises to be a closely contested battle, potentially decided by a narrow margin. Betting lines showing Detroit as slight favorites could be indicative of their slight edge in overall team performance expected on game day.

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