The Houston Texans (6-3) will battle the Detroit Lions (7-1) on Sunday Night Football, where Houston could prove to be the AFC’s finest entering the month of November.
The Texans need a victory following a Thursday night debacle against the New York Jets on primetime. An elongated week has served as a mini bye period, thus giving them time to recover. Houston might be at full strength too as Pro Bowl receiver Nico Collins was elevated off the injured reserve for Friday’s practice.
With Stefon Diggs out for the year due to a torn ACL, the Texans could use a boost in the passing game opposite Tank Dell. Houston also needs its pass rush to be potent without Will Anderson Jr., who was ruled inactive on Friday’s injury report.
Houston enters NRG Stadium as a 3.5-point home underdog against the Lions, according to BetMGM. But what do the experts think? Here’s a look:
Oct 27, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans defensive end Danielle Hunter (55) celebrates with teammates after getting a sack late in the fourth quarter against the Indianapolis Colts at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
Jarrett Bell: Lions
Chris Bumbaca: Lions
Nate Davis: Lions
Tyler Dragon: Lions
Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz: Lions
Lorenzo Reyes: Lions
Sep 29, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) reacts after defeating the Jacksonville Jaguars at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images
Ali Bhanpuri: Lions
Brooke Cersosimo: Lions
Dan Parr: Lions
Gennaro Filice: Lions
Tom Blair: Lions
Oct 27, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans defensive end Will Anderson Jr. (51) shakes hands with Texans chief executive officer Cal McNair after the game against the Indianapolis Colts at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
Stephania Bell: Lions
Matt Bowen: Lions
Mike Clay: Lions
Jeremy Fowler: Lions
Dan Graziano: Lions
Kalyn Kahler: Lions
Kimberley Martin: Lions
Eric Moody: Lions
Jason Reid: Lions
Lindsey Thiry: Lions
Sam Wickersham: Lions
Sep 15, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon (28) runs with the ball during the third quarter against the Chicago Bears at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
Pete Prisco: Texans
Will Brinson: Lions
Jared Dubin: Lions
Ryan Wilson: Lions
John Breech: Lions
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