In a game won by defense, the Houston Texans continue to shine.
More importantly, they’re showing up against a surging Detroit Lions offense that’s averaged over 30 points per game in their past three outings.
After scoring on its previous drive, Houston recorded its second takeaway against the Lions when defensive end Denico Autry got his hands on quarterback Jared Goff and forced the ball into the air.
The ball tipped up and hung long enough for Henry To’oTo’o to secure his first interception of the season.
DEFENSE GOING CRAZY
TO’OTO’O WITH THE TAKEAWAY
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The Lions have not had two turnovers in a game since Week 2 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Conicidently, that marked their other lone loss of the season.
Autry, one of several free agency signings, missed the first six games of the season with a PED suspension. In the four games since he’s returned, he’s notched a quarterback hit in each outing, including a two-sack performance a week ago against the New York Jets.
Not only was that To’oTo’o’s first interception of the season, but it marked the first of his NFL career. The former Alabama started six games last year and appeared to be the team’s top backup behind Azeez Al-Shaair and Christian Harris.
With Harris sidelined, has played well in eight games. He might not be so inclined to give it back once he former Crimson Tide teammate is healthy.