Then there’s special teams. The Lions hold opponents to the worst average starting field position off kickoffs. No free yards there makes for longer fields for the Texans, who are near the bottom in kick returns. The Lions injuries at linebacker do create some vulnerability on coverage units, but in Dave Fipp we trust.

After defeating division rival Green Bay 24-14 last week, Detroit is looking to extend its six-game winning streak, the team's longest since 2011. The Lions will get back Jameson Williams from a two-game suspension for violating the NFL's PES policy and they're hopeful new acquisition Za'Darius Smith can be available to bolster the pass rush.