The Houston Texans (5-1) will battle the Green Bay Packers (4-2) on Sunday, where Houston could prove to be the AFC’s finest entering the halfway point of 2024.
Houston is coming off a 41-21 win over the New England Patriots (1-5), where C.J. Stroud tossed three touchdown passes and posted a passer rating over 110. Defensively, the Texans forced three turnovers, including two interceptions by Calen Bullock and Eric Murray. Will Anderson, who won AFC Defensive Player of the Week, finished with eight tackles, four tackles for loss, three sacks and a pass breakup.
Meanwhile, the Packers are coming off a 34-13 victory against the Arizona Cardinals behind a four-touchdown day by Jordan Love. The defense enters Sunday’s matchup with an NFL-leading 17 turnovers, including five interceptions by newcomer Xavier McKinney.
Houston is a 3-point road underdog against the Packers, according to BetMGM. But what do the experts think? Here’s a look: