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Lions vs Texans result, live updates: Houston is in control after taking a commanding lead at halftime

Only four of the NFL's 32 teams have yet to play in the Super Bowl, and two of them will take center stage in Week 10 of Sunday Night Football, which could take place in New Orleans in February. The Detroit Lions (7-1) and Houston Texans (6-3) meet in Houston, both with their eyes on deep playoff runs this season. The Lions were on fire, winning six straight during that period and averaging 36 points per game, defeating the playoff contenders Vikings, Packers and Cardinals. Jared Goff completed 83% of his passes with 13 touchdowns and one interception during the winning streak.

While CJ Stroud is grabbing the headlines in Houston — he's on pace for another 4,000-yard passing season — the Texans' defense has taken over and sits atop the AFC South. Houston ranks second in the NFL in total defense, allowing just over 280 yards per game. The Texans are coming off a bit of a bye, having last played in a Thursday Night Football loss to the Jets in New York on Halloween night.

Live34 updates

  • The SEVENTH interception of the game… Jared Goff now has five in the game

    This was a bad throw for Jameson Williams. Calen Bullock got this one for Houston. Goff's fifth interception is now a career high. This is the first NFL game with seven interceptions since 2018.

  • This turns into a turnover fest… Carlton Davis III gets his second interception of the game

    This ends a promising performance from the Texans, and now the question becomes whether or not the Lions can capitalize on a second takeaway in the second half. Jared Goff already has four interceptions, but the Lions are still in the game with just under nine minutes left in the third quarter.

  • Dalton Schultz gets Houston moving with a 32-yarder for a big third down conversion

  • David Montgomery strikes and the Lions take the lead in Houston

    After the two-point attempt fails, the Texans lead by 10 points, but Montgomery brings Detroit onto the field.

  • The Lions are finally making a big appearance

    Sam LaPorta on the Lions' big winner, and they're lined up inside the 5-yard line with the 37-yarder.

  • Detroit forces a punt, so Detroit still has good field position after trading picks

    The Lions begin the drive at the Texans' 44-yard line

  • Jared Goff gives it right back with a pick in the end zone

    It was by far the worst game of Jared Goff's 2024 season. This fourth interception represents a single-game career high for Goff and Kamari Lassiter at the pick.

  • Detroit opened the third quarter with an interception on the first play of the second half

    Carlton Davis III grabs CJ Stroud and Detroit is in business, deep in Houston territory. And right on cue with Dan Campbell's taped interview airing on NBC.

  • Halftime: Texans 23, Lions 7

    Without some timely stops to force field goals, this would be a bust. Houston did almost everything right in its passing offense, with CJ Stroud going 14 of 20 for 164 yards and a touchdown in the first half. John Metchie has four catches for 64 yards. Houston has just four rushing yards on 13 attempts.

    The Texans' defense was equally dominant with three turnovers – all interceptions by Jared Goff, but two were on tipped balls and one on a Hail Mary, so none of the three suggest Goff is struggling. What would That Detroit's passing game is struggling is suggested by him being just 7 of 17 for 91 yards over the last six games after completing 83% of his passes over the Lions.

  • Metchie ends the drive with his first NFL touchdown

    The former Alabama star fought his way back from a leukemia diagnosis in 2022, and with Stefon Diggs and Nico Collins sidelined, he was forced to step up, and he now holds a surprising 23-7 lead over the Lions at halftime, as do the Texans .

  • John Metchie with a big lead as Houston marches down the field hoping for a late goal

  • Detroit has increased the pressure on CJ Stroud

    The Lions forced the Texans' first punt late in the second quarter.

  • In the sudden turnaround, the Lions make a stop

    After another turnover that forced Detroit's defense against the wall, the Lions forced a third field goal from Ka'imi Fairbairn. Houston scored on all four of its possessions but only had one touchdown to take a 16-7 lead.

  • The Texans get another turnover from Jared Goff

    Denico Autry forced the INT, and after bouncing around, Henry To'oto'o came in with the ball, and the Texans are back in business, starting a drive deep in Houston territory.

  • The Lions make a stop on 3rd down after the penalty to force 4th down

    Ka'imi Fairbairn scores for the 11th time this season on a 50-yard kick. This hit from 56 yards and made the score 13:7. The big penalty cost Detroit three points, but their offense got rolling in the final series, so they may be in a rhythm to get the points back.

  • Huge improvement for the Texans in pass interference penalty

    A 41-yard pickup for Houston flips the field after Terrion Arnold beats Xavier Hutchinson for the flag.

  • THIS is the Detroit we've seen in the last few weeks

    11 plays, 70 yards, touchdown. Sam LaPorta brings the Lions onto the field after taking a hit from Jared Goff and the Texans take a 10-7 lead.

  • Jameson Williams grabs a 3rd and 16

    A frozen rope from Jared Goff for a pickup at 24 to give the Lions breathing room. They were in for another very short ride, but for Detroit the chains are moving for the first time.

  • James Houston stops the Texans' momentum with the third down sack

    The Lions were reeling after Joe Mixon's big catch-and-run, but after a penalty inside the five-yard line, Houston used a sack by CJ Strout to force a field goal attempt and tie the score 10-10 to bring. 0 towards the end of the first quarter.

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