BOX SCORE

The Lions built a 31-13 lead late in the third quarter, then had to hold on late to defeat the Texans 31-26. Houston was able to cut the game to 31-26 with 3:58 left in the game. The Lions were unable to run out the clock, and had to punt the ball back to the Texans. Houston drove down the field, but ultimately came up short with no time left on the clock.

Jared Goff threw for 330 yards, and 4 touchdowns. David Montgomery, and Jahmyr Gibbs combined for just 83 yards ruhsing. Amon-Ra St. Brown caught 3 passes for 110 yards, and two touchdowns. Sam LaPorta had 9 catches for 90 yards and a touchdown.

Defensively, the Lions had four players record double digit tackles. Alex Anzalone led with 14. Carlton Davis and Brian Branch had 13 each, and Jack Campbell had 11. Aidan Hutchinson had a pair of sacks.

Next week, the Lions return home to face the 8-2 Jacksonville Jaguars. The Jaguars lead the AFC South by three games over the Texans. The Lions now lead the NFC North by four games over the Packers.

WEEK RESULTS

Thursday's Games

8:15 PM: BENGALS 0 at RAVENS 21

Sunday's Games

9:30 AM: GIANTS 19 at PANTHERS 24

1:00 PM: PATRIOTS 31 at BEARS 27

1:00 PM: BILLS 28 at COLTS 31

1:00 PM: BRONCOS 31 at CHIEFS 45

1:00 PM: FALCONS 20 at SAINTS 10

1:00 PM: 49ERS 31 at BUCCANEERS 21

1:00 PM: STEELERS 24 at COMMANDERS O

1:00 PM: VIKINGS 17 at JAGUARS 23

4:05 PM: TITANS 24 at CHARGERS 28

4:25 PM: EAGLES 35 at COWBOYS 29

4:25 PM: JETS 28 at CARDINALS 0

8:20 PM: LIONS at TEXANS

Monday's Games

8:15 PM: DOLPHINS 35 at RAMS 24