Texans vs. Lions live score updates: Joe Mixon puts Houston in first place on Sunday Night Football

The Texans have allowed the second-fewest yards per game allowed this season, proving to be a stingy defense. However, they rank 30th in red zone defense. The Lions, meanwhile, rank 8th in red zone offense — and first since Week 3, according to TruMedia, with a conversion rate of 81.8 percent over that period. If the Lions can move the ball, you have to like their chances of finishing when it matters most.

On the other hand, Detroit’s red zone defense ranks fourth overall while the Texans’ offense ranks 15th this season (26th since Week 3). The team that performs better in the red zone should win this game in an otherwise close matchup.