Jake Bates hit a 52-yard subject purpose as time expired Sunday to assist the Detroit Lions beat the Houston Texans 26-23 for his or her seventh straight win.
The Lions scored the ultimate 19 factors of the sport after having trailed 23-7 at halftime. Detroit overcame a chaotic efficiency by quarterback Jared Goff, who threw 5 interceptions within the win. Goff is simply the third quarterback since 1990 to win a recreation whereas throwing 5 interceptions.
C.J. Stroud threw two interceptions of his personal for the Texans, and he was additionally sacked 4 occasions.
Goff was picked off on the Lions’ first drive, and Houston responded by scoring a landing eight performs later. After a Detroit three-and-out, the Texans added to their lead with a subject purpose.
The Lions briefly appeared to calm down offensively with an 11-play, 70-yard drive to chop the rating to 10-7. But their last 4 drives of the primary half had been an interception, a three-and-out, a three-and-out after which yet one more interception on a Hail Mary try.
In that point, Houston added two extra subject targets and a landing. The Texans’ last landing was a 15-yard reception by John Metchie, his first profession rating.
The second half began with the quarterbacks buying and selling interceptions. After a Houston punt, Detroit lastly labored down the sector for a landing to chop the rating to 23-13. But then the sport floor to a halt. The quarterbacks traded interceptions for a second time earlier than the offenses mixed for 3 straight punts.
The Lions lastly restored order with a seven-play, 64-yard drive for a landing to make the rating 23-20. After one other seven-play drive by Detroit to tie the sport, Houston had an opportunity to win late. Stroud led the Texans to the 40-yard line, however Ka’imi Fairbairn missed a 58-yard subject purpose that may have given Houston the lead.
The Lions took benefit of the quick subject, establishing Bates’ game-winner in a couple of performs.
Detroit improved to 8-1, remaining in first place within the NFC. The Lions will return residence to play the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 11.
Houston fell to 6-4 with its third defeat in 4 video games. The Texans play the Dallas Cowboys on Nov. 18.
Jake Bates talks game-winning subject purpose
Final: Lions 26, Texans 23
Jake Bates hits a 52-yard subject purpose as time expires, and the Lions have overcome 5 interceptions by Jared Goff to win their sixth straight recreation.
What a chaotic recreation!
Texans miss subject purpose after no name on third down
Ka’imi Fairbairn missed a 58-yard subject purpose, and the Lions may have the ball on their very own 48 with the sport tied at 23.
Detroit regarded to get away with a go interference penalty on third down, however the no-call arrange the sector purpose try for Houston.
There’s 1:51 left.
We have a tie recreation
Jake Bates hits a 58-yard subject purpose — the longest in Lions historical past — and now we have a tie recreation in Houston.
After all of the chaos, it’s 23-23 with 5:01 left within the fourth.
Texans punt after 4 performs
The Texans punt after 4 performs and now the Lions — who’ve thrown 5 interceptions tonight — will take over with an opportunity to tie or take the lead.
Detroit has the ball by itself 17 trailing 23-20.
Touchdown, Lions!
It’s solely a one-score recreation after an Amon-Ra St. Brown nine-yard landing catch.
The Lions went 64 yards in seven performs, together with a formidable 17-yard catch from Jameson Williams, who held on to the ball after taking a crushing hit.
The Texans’ lead has been reduce to 23-20.
Lions take over one play into the fourth quarter
The Texans can’t full a 3rd down go on the primary play of the third quarter, and the Lions will take over on offense.
Detroit trails 23-13, however is someway nonetheless on this recreation regardless of 5 interceptions from Jared Goff.
Lions punt after six performs
The Lions punted after a six-play, 39-yard drive.
Detroit ran on Third-and-7 to seemingly arrange a fourth-down try, however a David Montgomery rush picked up solely two yards, and the Lions determined to punt on 4th-and-5.
The Texans nonetheless lead 23-13.
We lastly acquired a punt
Only one first down for the Texans on their newest drive, and so they punted again to the Lions. Never has a punt been so refreshing!
Detroit will take over trailing 23-13.
You guessed it — one other interception!
What was within the water in Houston in the present day?
Jared Goff was simply picked off the fifth time. Goff tried to seek out Jameson Williams operating down the left sideline, as a substitute he discovered a Texans defender for his fifth interception.
Houston leads 23-13.
Another interception!
And now C.J. Stroud is intercepted for the second time!
Stroud underthrew Tank Dell in the long run zone and was picked off by Carlton Davis.
The Lions will take over on their very own 20 trailing 23-13.
Touchdown, Lions!
The Lions offense lastly breaks by way of.
David Montgomery punched in a landing from three yards out to chop into the Texans’ lead. Detroit was arrange contained in the 5 after a 37-yard go from Jared Goff to Sam LaPorta.
They failed on the 2-point conversion.
The Lions couldn’t convert a two-point try, so Houston leads 23-13.
Lions survive Goff interception
Replay overview dominated the Texans down at their very own 1 after Jared Goff’s fourth interception of the night time, and their offense may achieve just one yard whereas backed up.
Detroit will take over on the Houston 44 after a punt. Can the Lions offense lastly get going?
Now it’s a Texans interception!
What a flip of occasions!
Three performs after a C.J. Stroud interception, Jared Goff was picked off — his fourth decide of the night time! The Goff interception ends a Lions drive that had already entered the purple zone.
Brutal night time for Goff and the Detroit offense.
The Texans will take over on their very own 20 unscathed after the Stroud turnover. Houston nonetheless leads 23-7.
Interception, Lions!
What a begin to the second half!
C.J. Stroud is picked off on the primary play from scrimmage of the third quarter, and the Lions are arrange on the Houston 31. That’s precisely what Detroit — trailing 23-7 — wanted.
Halftime: Texans 23, Lions 7
Jared Goff was intercepted on a Hail Mary on the ultimate play of the second quarter, and the Texans will take a 23-7 lead into halftime.
C.J. Stroud is 14 of 20 for 167 yards and a landing.
Jared Goff is 7 of 17 for 91 yards, one landing and three picks.
Houston will obtain to begin the third quarter.
Emotional night time for John Metchie
With his 15-yard landing reception within the second quarter, Texans receiver John Metchie caught the primary rating of his NFL profession.
Metchie was chosen within the second spherical of the 2022 NFL Draft, however missed the complete 2022 season after he was identified with acute promyelocytic leukemia. He performed in 16 video games for Houston final season, catching 16 passes.
Metchie entered Sunday with 4 catches for 36 yards in six video games. In the primary half alone towards the Lions, Metchie had 4 catches for 65 yards — and his first profession landing.
Touchdown, Texans!
A primary-half dagger?
On Third-and-10 from the 15, C.J. Stroud laced a ball up the center of the sector to John Metchie for the receiver’s first profession landing.
It’s now a 23-7 lead for the Texans.
Lions punt once more
Another nothingburger for the Lions offense, who went three-and-out for the third time tonight.
The Texans are driving with beneath a minute to go within the first half.
Texans go backwards in three-and-out
Houston loses 15 yards on its most up-to-date drive, giving the Lions an opportunity to chop into the lead earlier than halftime. A 12-yard sack on first down set the Texans again significantly.
Detroit will take over by itself 19 with 1:51 left within the half, trailing 16-7.
Lions go three-and-out
Another powerful drive for the Lions offense, which picked up solely two yards in three performs.
The Texans will take over on their very own 34 with a 16-7 lead.
Lions maintain within the purple zone, Texans kick once more
The Texans had nice subject place after their second interception, however the Lions held them to their third subject purpose of the night time.
Houston acquired all the way in which to the 11 however couldn’t decide up one other yard after that.
The Texans now lead 16-7.
Jared Goff picked off once more!
The Texans are going to have nice subject place after one other interception.
Jared Goff was hit whereas throwing, and after the ball bounced round within the air it ended up within the arms of a Houston defender.
Houston has the ball contained in the Detroit 40.
Texans add one other subject purpose
The Texans finish a five-play, 32-yard drive with a 56-yard subject purpose.
Houston now leads 13-7 with 8:25 left within the second quarter.
Touchdown, Lions!
The Lions are on the board!
After a play-action faux, Jared Goff rolled out proper and located Sam LaPorta for a 20-yard landing. That capped an 11-play, 70-yard drive by the Lions.
It’s now a 10-7 Houston lead.
End of first: Texans 10, Lions 0
Nice begin for the Texans, who’re up by 10 as we head into the second.
The Lions are lastly placing a drive collectively after an interception and three-and-out on their first two possessions. Detroit may have a 1st-and-10 from its personal 47 (after changing a Third-and-16) to begin the subsequent quarter.
Lions make goal-line stand, Texans get three
Nice job by the Detroit protection to maintain this recreation shut.
The Texans had a 1st-and-goal from the three after a 36-yard run by Joe Mixon, however a holding penalty set the drive again, and the Lions sacked C.J. Stroud on third down.
Houston nonetheless added a subject purpose, growing its result in 10-0.
Lions reply landing with three-and-out
Rough offensive begin for the Lions to date.
They go three-and-out after the Texans landing. Houston has the ball again with a 7-0 lead.
Joe Mixon continues to dominate
When Houston introduced Joe Mixon over from Cincinnati in a commerce for a seventh-round decide, I do not suppose anybody thought they’d get this.
Mixon had 609 yards speeding and 6 touchdowns in solely six video games this season coming into ‘Sunday Night Football,’ and he added one other rating already towards the Lions. He has touchdowns in each recreation however one he is appeared in.
Touchdown, Texans!
The Texans took benefit of their interception and went 33 yards in eight performs, capped off with a Joe Mixon eight-yard landing run.
Houston leads 7-0.
Jared Goff picked off!
The Texans are on offense after a fast change.
A Jared Goff go on 2nd-and-11 was batted into the air after which intercepted.
Houston will take over on the Lions’ 33.
We’re off!
The first play from scrimmage is an incomplete play-action go from Jared Goff.
Injuries piling up for Houston
2023 Defensive Rookie of the Year Will Anderson Jr. (team-high 7.5 sacks) suffered an ankle harm in Week 9 on the Jets and can miss tonight’s matchup. So too will WRs Nico Collins (hamstring) and WR Stefon Diggs.
Texans receiver Tank Dell, nevertheless, might be lively and needs to be the highest goal for C.J. Stroud.
Lions announce inactives for ‘Sunday Night Football’
Nico Collins inactive vs. Lions
Texans star WR Nico Collins, who simply got here off the IR following a hamstring harm, appeared in line to play however might be inactive towards the Lions.
Texans, CJ Stroud want to determine issues quick
Houston fell 21-13 on the Jets in Week 9 and have misplaced two of the final three video games after beginning the season 5-1.
Quarterback C.J. Stroud was sacked a career-high eight occasions in defeat. He was 11-for-30 passing (36.7% — worst completion share of profession). Stroud’s final 3 video games: 52.3%, one landing with two fumbles misplaced.
Lions proving why they’re Super Bowl contenders
The Lions enter Week 10 with an NFL-best +110 level differential this season.
Detroit quarterback Jared Goff over his final 5 video games: 83.8% completion, 12 whole touchdowns (11 passing, 1 receiving with 0 turnovers.
Lions on 6-game profitable streak
Detroit beat the Packers 24-14 at Lambeau Field in Week 9. The Lions’ six-game win streak is the longest lively within the NFC.
During the six-game win streak, Jared Goff and Coo. are averaging 36 factors per recreation whereas permitting solely 18 factors per recreation.
Tale of two turnarounds
The Lions are off to their greatest begin since 1956, the yr earlier than they received their most up-to-date title, whereas the Texans are in search of consecutive playoff berths following a 3-season span that noticed them maintain the worst report within the NFL (11-38-1 from 2020-22).
Detroit is in search of consecutive division titles for the primary time since 1952-54 (3 straight) whereas coach Demeco Ryans is making an attempt to turn out to be the primary coach in franchise historical past to win division titles every of his 1st two seasons.