Where to Watch Lions vs. Texans: NFL Kickoff Time, TV Channel, Live Stream, Odds, Week 10 ‘SNF’ Game of the Week Picks

In a weekend full of big games, perhaps the biggest could be in Houston between the Lions and Texans. Both teams are currently in first place in their respective divisions. Houston started 5-1 but is now 6-3 after narrow losses to the Packers and Jets in recent weeks. Detroit is 7-1 and has won six straight games, including last Sunday’s 10-point win at Green Bay, the team’s first road game this season.

Injuries have hit the Texans hard recently, including the season-ending loss of Pro Bowl wideout Stefon Diggs. The Texans have been led so far by quarterback CJ Stroud and outstanding pass rushers Will Anderson Jr. and Danielle Hunter, who have combined to sack opposing quarterbacks 13 times.

Detroit’s offense leads the league in scoring, while only four teams have allowed fewer points than its defense. The Lions made a splash just before the trade deadline when they signed former Pro Bowl pass rusher Za’Darius Smith, who will help fill the void left by Aidan Hutchinson’s long-term injury.

Here’s how you can follow the action in real time, along with our prediction for Sunday’s game.

How to watch Lions vs. Texans

• Date: Sunday November 10th | Time: 8:20 p.m. ET
• Location: NRG Stadium (Houston, Texas)
• TV: NBC | Live stream: fubo (try for free)
• Consequences: CBS Sports App
• Opportunities: Lions -3.5, OU 48.5 (via BetMGM)

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When the Lions have the ball

Detroit’s offense features some of the league’s best offensive players, including quarterback Jared Goff, receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown, running backs David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs, tight end Sam LaPorta and linemen Penei Sewell and Frank Ragnow. The Lions can compete with the best and have a one-two punch at running back that is second to none.

Goff has been incredibly efficient this season. His 74.9% completion rate is the highest in the NFL and a big reason the Lions’ offense ranks seventh in the league on third downs and eighth in red zone efficiency. A secret weapon of sorts for the Lions’ offense was former first-round pick Jameson Williams, who is returning from a two-game suspension.

An important matchup will be the Lions’ offensive line against the Texans’ edge rushers. Detroit will certainly look to minimize the impact of Anderson and Hunter by running the ball and limiting obvious passing situations. Houston’s defense ranks third in passing yards allowed but just 24th in average yards per carry allowed, so the Lions should be able to get things going on the ground.

The red zone will also be a crucial element of Sunday night’s game when the Lions have the ball. The Texans rank 30th in the league in red zone efficiency, largely due to a secondary that has allowed the second-most touchdown passes in the league to date. This could lead to multiple points for Goff and his receivers.

When the Texans have the ball

Diggs is gone, but the Texans are hoping they have fellow wideout Nico Collins, who hasn’t played since suffering a hamstring injury in Week 5. Aside from Collins’ questionable status, Tank Dell also appeared on the injury report on Friday with a back injury and is also listed as questionable.

If Dell is active, expect him to get a number of targets on Sunday night. He caught every one of his targets (including a touchdown) two weeks ago against the Colts and recorded a season-high 121 yards on six grabs in last week’s loss to the Jets.

Fans can also look forward to a busy night for Texas running back Joe Mixon, who rushed for over 100 yards in four straight games after being sidelined for a month with an injury. Mixon faces a Lions defense that ranks seventh in the NFL in rushing yards allowed but is 27th in average yards per carry allowed.

Detroit’s ability to take an early lead has often forced opposing offenses to be one-dimensional, which is why the Lions defense hasn’t allowed any rushing yards so far. It will be crucial for the Texans to avoid a similar fate on Sunday while remaining determined to run the ball if they do fall behind early.

Ultimately, this duel will be about ball losses. The Texans are 16th in the league on third downs, while Detroit’s defense on third downs is the best in the NFL. Houston will need to win a majority of its possessions if it wants to upset the Lions. This increases the Texans’ chances of scoring while keeping the Lions’ high-scoring offense off the field.

Houston also needs to better protect Stroud, who has already been sacked 30 times this year. That will be a challenge, especially given the Lions’ recent acquisition of Smith, who had five sacks for the Browns this year.

forecast

The Texans are certainly capable of pulling off an upset, especially if Collins returns and Mixon can get off to a fast start. But Houston’s red zone defense is a pretty big liability that I think the Lions will take full advantage of. The Texans’ struggles protecting Stroud could also play a big role in Sunday night’s outcome. Score: Lions, 31-24

Bonus: SportsLine expert RJ White has a 65-47-2 record against the spread in Lions games. We can tell you he’s leaning towards the Under in terms of overall points, but who has ATS?