Final · Kickoff
2020 Regular season · Week 12 · Ford Field
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The Houston Texans beat the Detroit Lions 41–25 on the road at Ford Field in Week 12 of the 2020 regular season on November 26, 2020.
The result moved the Texans to 4–7 and dropped the Lions to 4–7. The Texans finished 2020 at 4–12 and missed the playoffs. The Lions finished 2020 at 5–11 and missed the playoffs. The Texans’ 41 points were their most in any game of 2020.
In their previous meeting, the Houston Texans won 20–13 on October 30, 2016. When they met again, the Detroit Lions won 26–23 on November 10, 2024.
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 4–1 after meeting No. 5 since 2004 Full series history
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