Texans Suffer Last-Minute Loss to Lions

The Houston Texans faced a disappointing loss against the Detroit Lions, blowing a 16-point halftime lead and losing 26-23, despite forcing five interceptions from Lions' quarterback Jared Goff (ABC13, ESPN). Quarterback C.J. Stroud accepted blame for the second-half collapse, as he struggled with two interceptions and completed only 39% of his passes after halftime (ABC13, ESPN, CBSSports). This loss marks a historic moment as the Texans became only the second team since 1933 to lose a game under such circumstances (ABC13, ESPN). Although the Texans have been strong at home, their away performance has been less impressive, with all losses occurring on the road this season (SportingNews). Coach DeMeco Ryans emphasized the need for better second-half performances, echoing sentiments from a players-only meeting following another recent loss (PaperCityMag). The Texans remain in playoff contention, but they must address these issues to maintain their standing in the competitive league (PaperCityMag).