The Detroit Lions will defend their six-game winning streak against the Houston Texans on Sunday Night Football. The Lions easily look like the best team in the NFC. They’ve been super consistent, even without some of their star players, like Jameson Williams and Aidan Hutchinson.
Williams had been suspended for two games but will be able to return this week.
On the other hand, the Texans have been playing without top receiver Nico Collins. Collins went down in early October and has missed a month of game action. Collins was activated off the injured reserve and is now questionable for this game. Despite not playing for a month, Collins is still the leading receiver for the Texans.
Below, I’ll provide a game pick and player prop that you should consider for tonight’s matchup.
Sunday’s Best NFL SNF Picks
Here are our top NFL SNF picks for tonight’s game between the Detroit Lions vs. Houston Texans.
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Detroit Lions vs. Houston Texans (Game Pick)
The Detroit Lions have scored 32.25 points per game. They’ve only added 217 yards in the air. However, the Lions have earned 152.63 yards on the ground per game. They’ve run very effectively behind David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs.
Meanwhile, the big problem with the Texans is their inability to make tackles. They’ve missed so many tackles, ultimately leading to mediocre defense. Houston has allowed 22.22 pints per game and has allowed 114.22 yards on the ground.
Look for Detroit to exploit those weaknesses in the run game and find success on offense.
On the other hand, Detroit’s pass defense has been shocking. While the Lions have allowed 250.75 yards per game in the air, the defense has actually been very good. Teams usually throw aggressively in the second half when the Lions are ahead by multiple touchdowns. The pass defense, especially in the secondary, has played well this season.
Houston has listed Nico Collins and Tank Dell as questionable. Stefon Diggs is also done for the season. With so many question marks on offense, the Lions should be able to escape with a win and cover on the road.
Pick: Lions -3.5 (-110)
Detroit Lions vs. Houston Texans (Player Prop)
David Montgomery has scored a touchdown in seven of his last ten games. However, he’s only scored a touchdown in one of his previous three games.
That said, Montgomery hasn’t had back-to-back games without a touchdown this season, and he didn’t score against Green Bay last week.
We discussed how the Texans have struggled against the run, especially in the tackling department. When the Lions are around the red zone or near the goalline, look for Montgomery to get some reps and score a touchdown.
Pick: David Montgomery Anytime Touchdown (-160)
