Lions Wow NFL Fans by Rallying Past C.J. Stroud, Texans Despite Jared Goff's 5 INTs

Lions Wow NFL Fans by Rallying Past C.J. Stroud, Texans Despite Jared Goff’s 5 INTs

Posted by Admin November 11, 2024 NFL

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Following the Detroit Lions’ 26-23 victory over the Houston Texans on Sunday night, fans were astonished that the Lions managed to pull off the comeback win despite quarterback Jared Goff throwing five interceptions.

Lions kicker Jake Bates secured the win for Detroit, nailing a 58-yard field goal to tie the game 23-23 with 5:01 remaining, followed by a walk-off game-winning 52-yarder.

Detroit improved to 9-1 on the season, extending their winning streak to seven straight games, while the Texans dropped to 6-4.

After leading 23-7 at halftime, the Texans were shut out in the second half as the Lions surged back with 19 unanswered points to secure the win.

Bleacher Report @BleacherReport

LIONS WALK INTO HOUSTON TO COMPLETE THE COMEBACK AND BEAT THE TEXANS 26-23 🔥
DETROIT MOVES TO 8-1 pic.twitter.com/5vSAYW1vHo

It was an ugly game for both quarterbacks as each threw for more interceptions than touchdowns.

Goff completed 15-of-30 passes for 240 yards, with two touchdowns and five interceptions. Running back Jahmyr Gibbs contributed with 19 carries for 71 yards.

On the other side of the ball, C.J. Stroud completed 19-of-33 passes for 232 yards, with one touchdown and two interceptions.

Numerous Lions fans turned off the game at halftime, doubtful of a comeback, only to be thrilled by the unexpected victory.

Eric Woodyard @E_Woodyard

#Lions‘ Jared Goff is the 4th QB in NFL history to throw 5 interceptions on the road and go on to win the game, per ESPN Research. pic.twitter.com/ifphcYMLFt

Albert Breer @AlbertBreer

The Lions are unbelievable.

Ari Meirov @MySportsUpdate

The #Lions are the first team since 1970 to throw five interceptions, trail by 15+ points, and still come back to win the game. pic.twitter.com/O9pauZZePS

trey wingo @wingoz

This one is gonna stain for @HoustonTexans . This is just the 3rd win in the last 30 years by a team that threw 5 or more INTs in a game. It might be the most @Lions win ever. They just find a way.. pic.twitter.com/kexXJ4Cexy

Skip Bayless @RealSkipBayless

The Detroit Lions just showed me a lot.

Chris Fallica @chrisfallica

Unless you’re a fan of an NFC North rival, its impossible not to love the Lions.

JJ Watt @JJWatt

Man that one hurts.
5th time in the last 6 games Texans have failed to score a TD in 2nd half.
Incredibly persistent effort from the Lions, hats off.