The Houston Texans began their 'Sunday Night Football' game against the Detroit Lions with an impressive defensive play. Safety Jalen Pitre intercepted a pass from Lions quarterback Jared Goff, setting the stage for an early lead.

The Texans quickly capitalized on this momentum, executing an eight-play drive that culminated in a rushing touchdown by Joe Mixon, giving them a 7-0 advantage in the first quarter.

Quarterback C.J. Stroud played a crucial role, converting key third downs to keep the drive alive.