Final · Kickoff
2008 Regular season · Week 7 · Reliant Stadium
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The Houston Texans beat the Detroit Lions 28–21 at home at Reliant Stadium in Week 7 of the 2008 regular season on October 19, 2008. It was a one-score game at the finish, decided by 7 points.
The result moved the Texans to 2–4 and dropped the Lions to 0–6. It was the Lions’ sixth straight loss. The Lions finished 2008 at 0–16 and missed the playoffs. The Texans finished 2008 at 8–8 and missed the playoffs.
In their previous meeting, the Detroit Lions won 28–16 on September 19, 2004. When they met again, the Houston Texans won 34–31 on November 22, 2012.
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 Series tied 1–1 after meeting No. 2 since 2004 Full series history
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