Stunned.
Shocked.
Unfortunately not surprised.
Even after forcing five interceptions against it quarterback Jared Goff, the couldn't avoid them in the second half.
They allowed a 19-0 swing that was capped off with one by Jake Bates to help Detroit pull off a 26-23 comeback.
The Texans, who ended their unbeaten streak at home, have lost three of their last five and have not scored in the second half since a win over the New England Patriots in Week 6.
Finally off
— Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans)
Goff, who has likely lost his claim in the MVP race, won the game. That's all that matters in the end, as Detroit remains one game ahead of Minnesota, Washington and Philadelphia in the NFC standings.
The former No. 1 overall pick struggled from the start, as his opening drive ended in an interception by Jimmie Ward. Three drives later, another pass was hit at the line of scrimmage, only this one resulted in an interception by Henry To'oTo'o.
Texas quarterback CJ Stroud didn't miss in the first 30 minutes. After connecting with Tank Dell and John Metchie III for a first down, Joe Mixon secured a 7-0 lead with an 8-yard touchdown run.
Stroud later hit Metchie for a 15-yard score, the first of the former second-round pick's career. Ka'imi Fairbairn had three shots to help Houston take a 23-7 halftime lead.
WOW 🤯
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— Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans)
That was the last positive result of the night from Houston's offense, but Detroit was just getting started. It took two more interceptions from Goff to finally get on the same page, but the Lions defense retaliated.
Stroud was substituted in the opening play of the third quarter. After returning the favor, Goff finally led the Lions with a three-play drive downfield, capped by a 3-yard touchdown run by David Montgomery.
Stroud, who finished the game with 232 passing yards and a touchdown, threw his second interception to Carlton Davis III on an intended touchdown pass to Tank Dell.
The Lions responded two drives later with a 9-yard touchdown pass from Goff to Amon-Ra St. Brown. Bates, who previously played for the Texans, made a 58-yard field goal with 5:01 left.
Fairbairn could have sealed the game with a 59-yard attempt, but the shot went wide left and took the Lions to midfield. Goff scored on an 11-yard gain through St. Brown, forcing the Texans to call their final timeout while setting up Bates' field goal.
CJ Stroud:
“I feel like this game was going towards me. I just have to make throws. The ball cannot be turned over in the scoring position. I blame myself for this. I have to be better in these moments.”
– Houston Stressans (@TexansCommenter)
Goff's five picks were the most by an NFL player since former No. 1 overall pick Jameis Winston threw five against Carolina at Tampa Bay on Oct. 13, 2019.
He finished the game with 240 passing yards and two touchdowns.
Stroud's two interceptions mark the second multi-turnover game of the season and the third of his career.
Rookie cornerback WHO recorded two interceptions in the third quarter. Fellow rookie defenseman With a pick in the third quarter, he increased his team-leading turnover total to four.
Metchie led the Texans with five catches for 74 yards. Mixon finished the game with 46 yards on 25 carries.
Jahmyr Gibbs ran for 71 yards, while tight end Sam LaPorta led Detroit with three catches for 66 yards and a touchdown.
The Texans, who had 10 days to prepare for their Week 10 home game, will have eight days to reevaluate and regroup before traveling to AT&T Stadium to face the Dallas Cowboys.
