Detroit
Lions
2-3
3
FINAL
41
Houston
Texans
2-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding display, the Houston Texans topped the Detroit Lions 41-3 in Week 6 of the 2028 season, solidifying their position as a formidable force in the league. This matchup was crucial for both teams, with Houston looking to extend their winning streak while Detroit sought to regain momentum after a tough start to the season.
Quarterback Drake Maye led the charge for Houston, throwing for 274 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to connect with targets downfield. Jordan Addison was the standout receiver, racking up 125 yards and proving to be a reliable option for Maye. On the ground, the Lions' James Cook III managed to rush for 66 yards, but it was clear that the Texans' offense was firing on all cylinders.
Defensively, the Texans made critical plays that shifted the momentum of the game. Kwity Paye was a force on the defensive line, registering two sacks that disrupted the Lions' offensive rhythm. In a pivotal moment, Carlton Davis III's interception put the Texans in prime position to extend their lead, effectively sealing Detroit's fate in this lopsided affair.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Maye | QB | 32 | 23 | 72% | 274 | 3 | 0 | 128.9 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 38 | 17 | 45% | 188 | 0 | 2 | 38.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.D. Callaway | HB | 19 | 64 | 3.4 | 19 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Raheim Sanders | HB | 8 | 49 | 6.1 | 22 | 0 | 25 | 1 |
| Kendre Miller | HB | 7 | 29 | 4.1 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antoine Wheatley | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin Yahu Jr. | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Addison | WR | 8 | 125 | 15.6 | 65 | 2 | 63 | 0 |
| Hadeon Druck Jr. | WR | 4 | 59 | 14.8 | 3 | 0 | 27 | 1 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 3 | 51 | 17.0 | 16 | 0 | 20 | 1 |
| Rocky Biers | TE | 5 | 45 | 9.0 | 7 | 0 | 25 | 1 |
| Benjamin Yahu Jr. | WR | 5 | 41 | 8.2 | 15 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Antoine Wheatley | TE | 4 | 37 | 9.3 | 18 | 1 | 18 | 1 |
| Josh Whyle | TE | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | 8 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Fernando Torres | TE | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 1 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Kendre Miller | HB | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 7 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Alec Pierce | WR | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | — | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Raheim Sanders | HB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Marvin Mims Jr | WR | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Campbell | WILL | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nick Emmanwori | SS | 8 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Carlton Davis III | CB | 3 | 0.5 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Kwity Paye | REDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yaya Diaby | REDG | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travis Jones | DT | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Molden | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Micah McFadden | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chad Horton | SAM | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mason Graham | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Haulcy | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jason Pinnock | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi Lawrence | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kendal Daniels | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zyon McCollum | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Beanie Bishop Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jorge Vallejo | LEDG | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Mukuba | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Geoff Cassidy | REDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaden McFarlin | REDG | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tacario Davis | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Peyton Jenkins | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jim Douglas | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre Hawkins III | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Phil Bernard Jr. | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jailin Walker | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Elliott | K | 2 | 2 | 5 | 47 |
| Ka'imi Fairbairn | K | 1 | 1 | 0 | 37 |

