C.J. Stroud took full responsibility for the Houston Texans' disappointing 26-23 loss to the Detroit Lions after leading by 16 points at halftime. Despite a strong first half, the Texans failed to score in the second half, allowing the Lions to mount a comeback.

The Texans' defense performed well, forcing five interceptions from Jared Goff, but the offense could not capitalize on these turnovers. Head coach DeMeco Ryans expressed frustration over the inability to score points after halftime, highlighting the need for improvement.