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Lions vs. Texans live score, updates, highlights from NFL ‘Sunday Night Football’ game

By November 11, 2024No Comments

For just the third time ever, the Houston Texans will host the Detroit Lions in a regular season matchup.

Having only met six times overall, the two are polar opposites when it comes to their placement in the league. Detroit hails from the ever-competitive NFC North, while Houston is a member of the less-threatening AFC South.

They are alike, however, in that they each occupy the top spot in their respective divisions, including one of the top four playoff seeds at the moment. With just under half the season left to play, matchups like this can have a significant impact on a team’s season.

MORE: Stream Lions vs. Texans live on Fubo (free trial)

The 6-3 Texans are coming off their second loss in three games, losing 21-13 to Aaron Rodgers’ Jets on Halloween over a week ago. Second-year slinger C.J. Stroud had one of his worst performances so far, completing just 11-of-30 passes for 191 yards and no scores. 

Houston’s offensive line allowed eight sacks — the most in a single game this season — and running back Joe Mixon punched in the team’s lone touchdown late in the second frame. Stroud threw no interceptions, though, and the Texans collected more total yards than New York on the same number of drives. The issue was scoring in the red zone, which Stroud & Co. were only able to do once on four tries.

Super Bowl favorites at this point, the Lions own the top seed in the NFC with a conference-best 7-1 record — second only to the AFC West’s Chiefs. Detroit’s loss came in Week 2 against Baker Mayfield’s Bucs at home, a team with one of the best offenses in the league this season.

Dan Campbell’s squad is coming off a win over the Packers at Lambeau Field. Fringe MVP candidate Jared Goff posted a 97.7 QB rating, completing 26 passes for 246 yards and two touchdowns. 

Detroit also added a weapon before the trade deadline to replace the injured Aidan Hutchinson, trading for three-time Pro Bowl edge rusher Za’Darius Smith from the Browns. He will make his debut for the Lions on Sunday in Houston.

Here’s everything to know about Lions vs. Texans, including live score, updates, and highlights from the “Sunday Night Football” game.

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Lions vs. Texans score

  Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 F
Lions 0 7 6 10 23
Texans 10 13 0 0 23

Lions vs. Texans live score, updates, highlights from ‘Sunday Night Football’

(All times ET)

Fourth quarter

11:21 p.m. — Stroud hands it off to Mixon who gets two, then he finds Dell at the 46 for nine yards to bring up first down at the Lions 46. Mixon takes it twice more for six total, and its third-and-four at the two minute warning.

11:18 p.m. — It’s a touchback for Bates, then Mixon gets a handoff for four as the clock ticks closer to the five minute mark. Stroud misses Metchie, then he hits the wideout on the next play for nine yards and a first down.

Lions 23, Texans 23

11:15 p.m. — BATES TIES IT UP! Goff can’t find St. Brown, then the kicker comes on to hit a historic field goal. Bates boots it through the uprights from 58 yards out, tying the score at 23 and hitting the longest field goal in Lions history.

11:12 p.m. — The Lions are using momentum, after Townsend boots it to the 17. Gibbs takes three carries for 15, nine and 20 yards respectively before adding on six more. Then, he’s taken down by To’oto’o for a loss of seven, bringing up third-and-long at the Houston 40.

11:07 p.m. — HOUSTON PUNTS! Stroud scrambles for five to bring up third-and-10 at the Houston 47, then he’s sacked for a loss of 10. He fumbles, but luckily it’s recovered by Howard before Townsend comes on to punt.

11:05 p.m. — Bates boots it through the end zone and Stroud’s first pass goes to Schultz for a gain of 17 and a first down. Mixon is stuffed at the line of scrimmage at the 47, then Stover false starts to send Houston back to second-and-long.

Texans 23, Lions 20

11:01 p.m. — DETROIT IS BACK IN IT! The game just got a lot more interesting, as St. Brown finally arrives and pulls in a nine yard touchdown reception. Bates hits the XP, pulling Detroit within three with just under 12 minutes in regulation.

11 p.m. — Goff tries to find Williams deep at the 33 where he makes the catch, but he’s taken down and injured on the play. The QB takes a big hit, then Goff finds Montgomery for a big 24 yard gain to the Houston nine for first-and-goal.

10:57 p.m. — Goff’s first pass of the drive is incomplete to Montgomery before he finds St. Brown for a nine-yard gain at the 45. Montgomery runs it for one and gets the first down before adding four more to set up second-and-six at the 50.

10:55 p.m. — HOUSTON PUNTS. Stroud can’t find Hutchinson who is covered by Branch, then Townsend boots it 37 to Raymond, who makes the fair catch at the Detroit 36.

Third quarter: Texans 23, Lions 13

10:50 p.m. — Stroud tries to find Stover, but Campbell has him covered. The QB finds Woods short for one yard before the clock ticks down, leaving 15 minutes and 10 points between the Lions and their second loss of the season.

10:47 p.m. — LIONS PUNT! Gibbs is downed by Hunter for no gain before he combines with Montgomery for five to bring up fourth-and-five at the Lions 49. Fox boots it 42 yards to the nine where Sims fair catches it with 24 seconds remaining in the third.

10:45 p.m. — Townsend’s punt goes to the 18, where Raymond returns it for 20 yards. Niemann is called for illegal block above the waist, pushing the Lions back to their own 10. Gibbs takes a carry, then Goff misses St. Brown before finding Gibbs again for a big 33 yard gain.

10:40 p.m. — HOUSTON PUNTS! Mixon gets another carry for four before Ogunbowale gets his first touch for 11 more. It’s not enough to cover third-and-long, though, and Houston will punt it on their own 28 with 4:43 remaining. 

10:37 p.m. — Mixon takes three carries for 11 and a first down, then He takes it for three more but flags fly. Scruggs is called for offensive holding, pushing Houston back to their own 23. Stroud is sacked on first-and-long for a loss of 10 more, and Detroit’s McNeill was injured during the play.

10:32 p.m. — INTERCEPTION AGAIN! Gibbs takes a carry for 12, then Goff tries to find Williams but its intercepted by Bullock at the Houston 22. He is downed there, where Houston regains possession.

10:29 p.m. — INTERCEPTION LIONS! Stroud is picked of in the end zone by Davis after Mixon gains five on the ground. The pass intended for Dell is pulled in easily by the DB, giving Detroit possession yet again on the sixth turnover of the game at their own 20 with 8:55 in the third.

10:26 p.m. — Bates’ kickoff goes through the end zone, then Mixon takes two carries in a row for two yards. Stroud’s first pass of the drive is a dart to Schultz, who gets 32 on the catch all the way to the Detroit 36.

Texans 23, Lions 13

10:23 p.m. — THE LIONS ARE ON THE BOARD AGAIN! Goff hits LaPorta deep for a 37-yard gain, then Montgomery runs it in for the score. It’s a two score game, though, after the two point conversion fails with another rush from the RB. Houston leads by 10 with 11:34 in the quarter.

10:20 p.m. — Montgomery takes a handoff for four, then Fatukasi doesn’t get up on the play. An injury timeout is called with second-and-six on the board at the Houston 40.

10:14 p.m. — HOUSTON PUNTS! Mixon takes it for one to get Houston out of the end zone, then Stroud passes it short for Woods who can’t pull it in. Schultz is targeted the next play and doesn’t make the catch either, prompting a Townsend punt with 12:44 to go.

10:10 p.m. — HOUSTON GETS IT RIGHT BACK! Montgomery takes it for 11 yards and a first down to the Houston 20, bringing up second-and-eleven. Then, Goff throws his fourth interception of the night—doubling his count on the year—to Lassiter intended for LaPorta. Houston now has it in its own territory.

10:08 p.m. — LIONS PICK IT OFF! Bates kicks it off for a touchback, then Stroud throws an interception to Davis III during Dan Campbell’s live interview. Detroit gets it back on the Houston 31.

Halftime: Texans 23, Lions 7

9:52 p.m. — INTERCEPTION HOUSTON! Goff passes it to St. Brown for a 15 yard gain after a touchback, setting up a first down at the 45 before a Detroit timeout. Goff then tries to find Patrick deep toward the end zone, but Lassiter pulls it in to end the half. 

Texans 23, Lions 7

9:48 p.m. — METCHIE MAKES THE CATCH! Stroud fires one up the middle to his WR in the end zone, punching it in for the 15 yard score. Fairbarn’s PAT is good, and the Texans lead Detroit by 16 with 12 seconds remaining. 

9:46 p.m. — Houston’s two minute drill continues to work, as Stroud finds Schultz on the right sideline with just enough space for him to get both feet in. With first down on the Lions’ 15, Stroud gets rid of it then can’t find Dell, bringing up third-and-10 with 19 on the clock.

9:43 p.m. — LIONS PUNT. Goff’s pass out of the break is incomplete intended for LaPorta, then Fox punts it to Sims who returns it for 15. Stroud takes it at the 34, passing it to Metchie for nine before taking the Texans’ last timeout with 29 seconds on the clock.

9:40 p.m. — HOUSTON PUNT. Texans special teams come up with a huge play, downing Raymond at the 19 off a great Townsend punt. Gibbs takes Stroud’s first handoff for one before Houston takes its second timeout with 1:09 remaining.

9:35 p.m. — Stroud is sacked for a loss of 12 after Sims returns the punt to the 33. Mixon can only get one on the next handoff to bring up third-and-long, then Stroud can only find Hutchinson in the backfield for a loss of five. That brings us to the two minute warning.

9:30 p.m. — LIONS PUNT. It’s another touchback for Fairbarn, then Montgomery get s a handoff for two before Goff’s first pass of the drive is incomplete for LaPorta. Goff can’t find St. Brown on third-and-eight, bringing up fourth down and the Lions punt team with 3:28 on the clock.

Texans 16, Lions 7

9:26 p.m. — THREE MORE FOR FAIRBARN! It’s a 29-yard boot for the kicker, putting Houston up nine with 4:07 on the clock for Goff & Co. to return the favor. 

9:24 p.m. — Stroud finds Hutchinson and Mixon back-to-back for 18, then Mixon takes two carries for six to bring up second-and-ten from the 11. Stroud can’t find the RB the next play and its suddenly third down.

9:22 p.m. — INTERCEPTION (FUMBLE?) TEXANS! Goff is sacked by Autry, who knocks out the ball as the QB is throwing. Then, To’oto’o gets his hands on it for the takeaway, giving Stroud the ball back on the Detroit 36.

9:20 p.m. — Montgomery takes it for no gain, then Goff fails to find LaPorta. However, there is a foul on Hunter, who is called for hands to the face. The Lions get five yards for free and a first down at the 35.

Texans 13, Lions 7

9:15 p.m. — HOUSTON ADDS THREE! Fairbarn nails a 56-yarder, giving the Texans a six point lead with 8:25 left before the half. Stroud has been phenomenal so far, going 6-for-8 for 83 yards, while Goff is 6-for-10 for 76 yards and a score. 

9:13 p.m. — Mixon takes a carry for no gain before Stroud misses Dell, then Mixon is taken down yet again, this time for a loss of three. Luckily, he is given forward progress, but Houston is left with fourth-and-long from the 38.

9:10 p.m. — Bates kicks it for a touchback, and Dell takes a shovel for a loss of six as he’s taken down in the backfield by O’Conner. Then, Stroud looks for Hutchinson deep around the Lions 30, but rookie DB Arnold interferes, and the Texans go from third-and-long to first-and-ten at the Detroit 35.

Texans 10, Lions 7

9:07 p.m. — TOUCHDOWN LIONS! Goff scrambles on third-and-one to preserve the drive, setting up a fresh set of downs at the 25. Gibbs takes it for five, then the QB finds LaPorta in the end zone for a score. Bates hits the PAT, and Detroit is now within three.

9:05 p.m. — Gibbs takes another handoff up the right side for no gain before Goff finds Williams at the Houston 36 for a 13 yard gain. Then, Gibbs gets it again for six more, bringing up second-and-four before he takes it for three.

First quarter: Texans 10, Lions 0

9 p.m. — Gibbs makes a four yard catch at the Houston 49 as the clock winds down to end the quarter, the Texans leading by 10.

8:57 p.m. — Goff’s first pass after a Fairbarn touchback is incomplete, then Gibbs is taken down in the backfield for a loss of six the next play. It’s third-and-sixteen with on the Lions 24, then Goff finds Williams at the 47 for a 23 yard gain and a first down.

Texans 10, Lions 0

8:53 p.m. — FIELD GOAL HOUSTON! Fairbarn’s 34-yard kick is good, giving the Texans a double-digit lead with 2:09 in the first. Stroud’s scoring drive lasting just over four minutes, eight plays and 41 yards. 

8:51 p.m. — Facing first-and-goal, Mixon takes it again for two and Texans lineman Tunsil was injured during the play, appearing to roll his ankle. Stroud’s next pass is incomplete intended for Mixon, then he’s sacked for a loss of five by Houston to bring up fourth-and-goal from the 16.

8:49 p.m. — Mixon is having himself a night, as he takes a short pass from Stroud all over the field for a gain of 36 to the Lions three. With first-and-goal on the line, Scruggs is flagged for offensive holding, setting Houston back to the 13.

8:47 p.m. — Stroud’s favorite weapon tonight appears to be Dell, when he hits him twice for 16 yards total to the Detroit 41. Mixon takes it for two on the next handoff, bringing up second-and-eight.

8:42 p.m. — LIONS PUNT. A flag flies just after the ball is snapped the next play, and Detroit is called for delay of game. Now third-and-long at the 25, Goff hits LaPorta for nine but it’s not enough to save the drive. Detroit will punt deep in its own half with 7:08 on the clock.

8:40 p.m. — Fairbarn boots it for a touchback, and Goff will start with it on the 30. Montgomery rushes for no gain as Pitre takes him down, then the QB can’t find Williams deep up the middle. The ball is nearly intercepted, bringing up third-and-ten.

Texans 7, Lions 0

8:36 p.m. — THE TEXANS ARE ON THE BOARD! Stroud hands it off to Mixon, who takes it around the left edge with a sea of green in front of him. The RB scores his seventh rushing touchdown of the year and Fairbarn’s kick is good. Houston is up seven with 7:46 in the first.

8:35 p.m. — Stroud hits Stover for two before Houston takes a timeout with second-and-goal as the clock was winding down. There is 7:50 to go in the quarter with the Texans at the eight looking to punch in the first score of the night.

8:34 p.m. — The Lions defense comes up with a big stop on second-and-eight, downing Mixon in the backfield for a loss of eight. Facing third-and-long, Stroud finds Metchie for 16, hitting him around the 15 before the WR gets inside the 10.

8:32 p.m. — Mixon takes two carries for no gain, then Stroud finds Dell for a 13 yard gain to save the drive. Now at the Lions 20 with a first down, Mixon powers forward for two more into the red zone.

8:30 p.m. — INTERCEPTION HOUSTON! Goff’s pass intended for Gibbs is tipped on the bubble and picked off by Ward, who is taken down at the Detroit 33. Stroud will get his first snap just outside the red zone with 12:55 on the clock.

8:27 p.m. — Montgomery gets his first handoff of the drive for four, then Goff hits Williams but he’s stuffed for no gain. Detroit is also called for ineligible man downfield, pushing the offense back to the 41 with second-and-long to go.

8:25 p.m. — Goff’s first pass is a rare incompletion, then Gibbs takes it for five to bring up third down. St. Brown makes the first catch of the game off a pitch from Goff  in the backfield, running it off the left edge for a first down at the Lions 42.

8:20 p.m. — Detroit has won the toss and will take the ball to start the game. The Texans are set to kick off at home.

Pregame

8:10 p.m. — There are five minutes to go before kickoff tonight, a game that is bound to deliver on many levels. The Lions 11th ranked defense goes up against the 12th ranked Houston offense, and Detroit’s top 15 rushing game rivals the Texans’ 14th ranked passing attack.

7:50 p.m. — Keep an eye on Houston’s uniforms tonight. Called the Texans’ Battle Red gear, the team is debuting their alternates on the biggest stage.

7:20 p.m. — An hour remains before Texas meets Michigan on SNF, and The Sporting News has been covering the matchup for the past week. Here are some of the best headlines to catch up on ahead of kickoff:

7 p.m. — Both teams have released their inactive players for the matchup tonight. For the Lions, former Browns pass rusher Za’Darius Smith will not suit up yet because his former team has a bye this week.

On a positive note, Detroit gets back edge Josh Paschal after missing him for two games following the removal of a non-cancerous mass from his shoulder. Taylor Decker is back on defense as well after injuring his shoulder in practice Thursday.

For Houston, WR Nico Collins is out after being activated off the IR just yesterday. However, WR Tank Dell is back after his status was questionable heading into the game.

6:25 p.m. — The betting picture for tonight is an interesting one, with Detroit making up the most-bet team to cover the spread on Sunday, per NBC Sports.

6:10 p.m. — We are just over two hours from kickoff in Houston, both teams have arrived at NRG Stadium. The Lions are in search of their seventh consecutive victory and sole possession of the NFC North lead, and the Texans are looking to get back in the win column for the first time since Oct. 27 versus the Colts.

Lions vs. Texans start time

  • Date: Sunday, Nov. 10
  • Time: 8:20 p.m. ET

The Lions and Texans are set to kick off at 8:20 p.m. ET on Sunday night. The game will be played at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas.

MORE: Why C.J. Stroud will be the NFL’s next highest-paid player

What channel is Lions vs. Texans on today?

  • TV channel (national): NBC (U.S) | TSN1/3/4/5, CTV (Canada)
  • Live stream: Peacock, Fubo (U.S.) | DAZN (Canada)

“Sunday Night Football” between the Lions and Texans will be broadcast on NBC, with fans looking to stream the game able to turn toward Peacock or Fubo, which offers a free trial to new users.

MORE: Stream Lions vs. Texans live on Fubo (free trial)

Canadian viewers can find the game on CTV or any of TSN1, 3, 4 or 5, and can stream the game through DAZN.

Lions schedule 2024

Here’s a look at Detroit’s upcoming schedule after Week 10.

Date Opponent Time (ET)
Nov. 17 vs. Jaguars 1 p.m.
Nov. 24 at Colts 1 p.m.
Nov. 28* vs. Bears 12:30 p.m.
Dec. 5 vs. Packers 8:15 p.m.
Dec. 15 vs. Bills 4:25 p.m.

*Thanksgiving Day

Texans schedule 2024

Here’s how the Texans’ next few weeks look after their matchup against the Lions.

Date Opponent Time (ET)
Nov. 18 at Cowboys 8:15 p.m.
Nov. 24 vs. Titans 1 p.m.
Dec. 1 at Jaguars 1 p.m.
BYE — —
Dec. 15 vs. Dolphins 1 p.m.

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