Final · Kickoff
2016 Regular season · Week 8 · NRG Stadium
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The Houston Texans beat the Detroit Lions 20–13 at home at NRG Stadium in Week 8 of the 2016 regular season on October 30, 2016. It was a one-score game at the finish, decided by 7 points.
The result moved the Texans to 5–3 and dropped the Lions to 4–4. The Lions finished 2016 at 9–7 and lost in the Wild Card round. The Texans finished 2016 at 9–7 and lost in the Divisional round.
In their previous meeting, the Houston Texans won 34–31 on November 22, 2012. When they met again, the Houston Texans won 41–25 on November 26, 2020.
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 3–1 after meeting No. 4 since 2004 Full series history
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