The Detroit Lions made an epic comeback after Jake Bates’ 52-year area purpose as time expired to defeat the Houston Texans 26-23 on Sunday night time.
The Lions improved to 8-1 for the primary time since 1954 with their seventh straight victory total and fifth in a row on the highway.
Detroit trailed 23-7 at half-time after Jared Goff threw three interceptions within the first two quarters, and he threw two extra picks within the third. Nonetheless, the Lions scored 16 straight factors to tie it with about 5 minutes to go on Bates’ 58-yard area purpose.
The Texans (6-4) had an opportunity to take the lead with just below two minutes left, however Ka’imi Fairbairn’s 58-yard strive was vast left.
The Lions grew to become the primary group to win when throwing 5 or extra interceptions since Atlanta beat Arizona in 2012, when Matt Ryan was picked off 5 instances.
David Montgomery ran for three-yard landing early within the third, however his run on the two-point conversion strive was stopped, leaving the Lions down 23-13. A nine-yard TD reception by Amon-Ra St. Brown obtained Detroit inside 23-20 early within the fourth quarter.
Goff threw for 240 yards and two touchdowns and Jahmyr Gibbs ran for 71 yards. C.J. Stroud threw for 232 yards and a landing, however he threw two interceptions within the second half because the Texans have been shut out after the break to lose for the third time in 4 video games.
The 30-year-old’s 5 picks have been probably the most by an NFL participant since Jameis Winston threw 5 on for Tampa Bay towards Carolina 5 years in the past.
Goff hadn’t thrown an interception in 5 video games and entered Sunday with simply 4 all season. His earlier profession excessive was 4 in a loss to Chicago whereas with the Rams in 2019. Rookie Kamari Lassiter led the Texans with two interceptions as they set a franchise report for picks.
“I had some unfortunate things early, but I’ve been through a whole lot worse than that,” Goff stated.
“Mentally, I’ve been to the bottom. Some unlucky plays aren’t going to throw me off my game.”
Stats leaders
Houston Texans
- Passing: C.J. Stroud, 19/33, 232 yards, 1 TD 2 INTs
- Dashing: Joe Mixon, 25 carries, 46 yards 1 TD
- Receiving: John Metchie III, 5 catches, 74 yards, 1 TD
Detroit Lions
- Passing: Jared Goff, 15/30, 250 yards, 2 TD, 5 INTs
- Dashing: Jahmyr Gibbs, 19 carries, 71 yards
- Receiving: Sam Laporta, 3 catches, 66 yards, 1 TD
What’s subsequent?
In Week 11, he Lions host the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, with the Texans heading to the Dallas Cowboys on Monday Evening Soccer, reside on Sky Sports activities NFL.
Week 10 within the NFL concludes on Monday night time when the Los Angeles Rams host the Miami Dolphins, reside on Sky Sports activities NFL from 1.15am within the early hours of Tuesday morning. Additionally stream with NOW
