Detroit
Lions
8-8
16
FINAL
28
Houston
Texans
7-9
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a pivotal Week 17 matchup, the Houston Texans secured a 28-16 victory over the Detroit Lions, solidifying their position as a playoff contender. With the stakes high, both teams battled fiercely, but the Texans emerged victorious, showcasing their offensive prowess.
Leading the charge for Houston was quarterback Jayden Daniels, who delivered a standout performance with 310 passing yards and three touchdown passes. His ability to find gaps in the Lions' defense was crucial, as he connected with his receivers for key plays that kept the Texans in control throughout the game.
Defensively, the Texans applied consistent pressure, limiting the Lions' offensive opportunities and forcing critical turnovers. The turning point came in the second quarter when Houston's defense intercepted a pass, setting the stage for a touchdown drive that shifted momentum firmly in their favor. With that play, the Texans demonstrated their ability to capitalize on defensive opportunities, securing their victory and a promising path ahead.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 35 | 26 | 310 | 3 | 0 | 129.4 |
| Robert Griffin III | QB | 29 | 21 | 237 | 1 | 0 | 107.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Williams | HB | 13 | 82 | 6.3 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Jahvid Best | HB | 13 | 61 | 4.7 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 3 | 18 | 6.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Robert Griffin III | QB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Tavon Austin | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Dario Gray | WR | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dario Gray | WR | 4 | 80 | 20.0 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Sammy Watkins | WR | 6 | 73 | 12.2 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 6 | 73 | 12.2 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Ricardo Lockette | WR | 5 | 72 | 14.4 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Ryan Williams | HB | 3 | 46 | 15.3 | 0 | 26 | 1 |
| Jahvid Best | HB | 6 | 46 | 7.7 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 3 | 42 | 14.0 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Aaron Hernandez | TE | 3 | 38 | 12.7 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Brock Bowers | TE | 3 | 28 | 9.3 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Tavon Austin | WR | 4 | 25 | 6.3 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Jordan Reed | TE | 3 | 18 | 6.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Steeler Wesley | TE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamere Bashir | WILL | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ace Leutele | SS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demario Davis | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jayden Evans | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryce Malik | DT | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Conte | SS | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aidan Hutchinson | LEDGE | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Peters | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Patrick Chamberlain | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Stingley Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Smith | MIKE | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Virgil Abloh | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adrian Clayborn | REDGE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Yannick Ngakoue | LEDGE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Ransaw | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Mac Harris | REDGE | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akeem Dent | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Je'Von Evans | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shaquil Barrett | LEDGE | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Desmond Trufant | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daniel Harris | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cameron Jordan | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Fehoko | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anthony Hill Jr. | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bernardrick McKinney | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aaryn Washington | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Bates | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 38 |
| Chase McLaughlin | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

