Why Did the Houston Texans Lose to the Detroit Lions?

Houston Texans quarterback CJ Stroud expressed disappointment after the team lost to the Detroit Lions with a 16-point first half lead.

Following the Texans’ 26-23 loss to the Detroit Lions, Stroud took responsibility for the offensive struggles in the second half.

Despite the defense forcing five interceptions, the Texans were unable to mount any offense in the 2nd half after a fast start.

“We definitely should have won this game,” Stroud said. “My job is to get the offense to score points, and I didn’t do that today. We really should have put them away after halftime. That’s really on offense.”

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Stroud specifically stated that his intervention targeting Tank Dell in the end zone was a turning point.

“I have to make plays. I have to shoot. I can’t turn the ball over when I’m in a scoring position,” he said. “I’m responsible for this. I have to be better in those moments. We have to go down and score in the red zone.”

He also regretted that the Texans were unable to capitalize on Goff’s career-high five interceptions.

“Defense means turnovers. We should be able to reward them with points,” Stroud said. “This is something we didn’t do. I feel like I’m the one to blame when it comes to this.”

The loss was Houston’s third in four games and improved their record to 6-4. Although they remain atop the AFC South, Stroud acknowledged that improvements are needed to compete with top NFL teams like the Lions.

The Texans will face the Dallas Cowboys on the road next week on Monday Night Football.

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