Final / OT · Kickoff
2012 Regular season · Week 12 · Ford Field
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The Houston Texans beat the Detroit Lions 34–31 on the road at Ford Field in overtime in Week 12 of the 2012 regular season on November 22, 2012. It was decided by 3 points, a field goal or less.
It was one of two games of Week 12 to need overtime.
The result moved the Texans to 10–1 and dropped the Lions to 4–7. It was the Texans’ fifth straight win. It was the Lions’ third straight loss. The Texans finished 2012 at 12–4 and lost in the Divisional round. The Lions finished 2012 at 4–12 and missed the playoffs.
In their previous meeting, the Houston Texans won 28–21 on October 19, 2008. When they met again, the Houston Texans won 20–13 on October 30, 2016.
Written by WHYNFL from the final scores in its results archive, which begins with the 1999 season. Records, streaks and season results count regular-season and playoff finals.
Series Texans lead the series 2–1 after meeting No. 3 since 2004 Full series history
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