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Texans remain perfect at home with 20-13 win over Lions

ByKristie Rieken AP logo

Sunday, October 30, 2016

Detroit Lions running back Theo Riddick (25) is stopped by Houston Texans defender Benardrick McKinney (55) during the second half.

Houston Texans wide receiver Will Fuller (15) tries to evade the tackle of Detroit Lions cornerback Adairius Barnes (38) during the first half.

Houston Texans quarterback Brock Osweiler (17) throws against the Detroit Lions during the first half of an NFL football game.

Former President George H.W. Bush, left, lines up with the Houston Texans for the national anthem as he helps celebrate Salute to Service day before an NFL football game.

Houston Texans cheerleaders perform of an NFL football game between the Houston Texans and the Detroit Lions on Salute to Service day.

Detroit Lions wide receiver Andre Roberts (12) advance the ball after making a catch against the Houston Texans during the first half of an NFL football game.

Houston Texans' DeAndre Hopkins (10) carries a flag to help celebrate Salute to Service day as he runs on to the field before an NFL football game.

Detroit Lions kicker Matt Prater (5) kicks a field goal against the Houston Texans during the second half of an NFL football game.

Houston Texans tight end C.J. Fiedorowicz (87) celebrates his touchdown catch with teamates during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions.

Detroit Lions strong safety Don Carey (26) breaks up a play intended for Houston Texans running back Tyler Ervin (34) during the second half of an NFL football game.

Detroit Lions running back Theo Riddick (25) celebrates his 1-yard touchdown pass with teammate Eric Ebron (85) during the second half of an NFL football game.

Detroit Lions running back Theo Riddick (25) scores on a 1-yard touchdown pass during the second half of an NFL football game.

Detroit Lions defensive back Johnson Bademosi (29) causes Houston Texans' DeAndre Hopkins (10) to fumble during the second half of an NFL football game.

Detroit Lions middle linebacker Tahir Whitehead (59) breaks up a pass intended for Houston Texans tight end C.J. Fiedorowicz (87) during the first half of an NFL football game.

Houston Texans running back Lamar Miller (26) is stopped by Detroit Lions defensive end Kerry Hyder (61) and A'Shawn Robinson (91) during the first half of an NFL football game.

Detroit Lions defenders Devin Taylor (98) and A'Shawn Robinson (91) celebrate after they sacked Houston Texans quarterback Brock Osweiler (17) during the second half.

Houston Texans run on to the field as they celebrate Salute to Service day prior to an NFL football game.

Houston Texans run on to the field as they celebrate Salute to Service day prior to an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions.

Former President George H.W. Bush takes part in Salute to Service day at NRG Stadium during before an NFL football game between the Houston Texans and the Detroit Lions.

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Texans remain perfect at home with 20-13 win over LionsDetroit Lions running back Theo Riddick (25) is stopped by Houston Texans defender Benardrick McKinney (55) during the second half.

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HOUSTON -- Brock Osweiler bounced back from an ugly performance by throwing for 186 yards and a touchdown to help the Houston Texans remain perfect at home this season with a 20-13 win over the Detroit Lions on Sunday.

The Texans (5-3) have lost all of their road games, including a 27-9 loss to Denver on Monday, but they've had no such trouble in Houston where they're 5-0 this season.

Osweiler has struggled in his first season in Houston, but has been better at home where he's thrown eight of his nine touchdown passes.

On Sunday, he gave the Texans a 7-0 lead on a 6-yard touchdown pass to C.J. Fiedorowicz in the second quarter. The Texans made it 14-0 when Lamar Miller bulled his way into the end zone from a yard out later in the quarter. That score was set up when DeAndre Hopkins used one hand to make a 12-yard reception.

The Lions (4-4) cut the lead to seven when Theo Riddick connected with Matthew Stafford on a 1-yard touchdown reception early in the fourth quarter.

Houston added a field goal after that before a 34-yard field goal by Matt Prater got Detroit back within a score. But Houston recovered an onside kick and ran out the clock to secure the victory.

Stafford threw for 240 yards and a touchdown for Detroit, which had a three-game winning streak snapped as the Lions were unable to continue a string of late-game comebacks.

INJURIES: The Lions were without top cornerback Darius Slay, who missed the game because of a hamstring injury. Houston receiver Jaelen Strong injured his ankle in the second quarter and didn't return. Texans nose tackle Vince Wilfork didn't return after injuring his groin in the third quarter and receiver Will Fuller left the game in the fourth quarter with a leg injury.

O'BRIEN'S OUTBURST: Houston coach Bill O'Brien was seen yelling at special teams coach Larry Izzo after the Texans had just 10 men on the field for the opening kickoff of the second half. O'Brien got in Izzo's face and yelled for several seconds before being pushed away by another member of the staff. He turned around for a second and started to walk away before whipping back around and screaming at him for several more seconds.

UP NEXT: Houston is off next week before visiting the Jaguars on Nov. 13.