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Our weekly look into career-highs, unbelievable stats, and other successes had against the Detroit Lions.
The Texans scored touchdowns on their first three possessions for the first time in team history.
The Lions had no yards passing until a 25-yard reception by Mike Furrey with about 9 minutes left in the first half.
Houston took an early lead on a 2-yard catch by Daniels, the first touchdown in the opening quarter for the Texans all season.
Green made it 14-0 with a 1-yard touchdown run midway through the first quarter. It was the oft-injured back’s first touchdown since last November.
Detroit has been outscored 54-0 in the opening quarter.
Texans TE Owen Daniels scored his first and second touchdowns of the season.
Houston held its opponent under 28 points for the first time this season.
Lions
Our weekly look into career-highs, unbelievable stats, and other successes had against the Detroit Lions.
Kyle Orton sets a career-high 334 passing yards
Orton set career highs in passing yards, completions and quarterback rating while throwing two touchdowns to lead the Chicago Bears to a 34-7 win over Detroit on Sunday.
Chicago had its most lopsided win on the road against the Lions since winning 42-14 in 1948.
The Lions (0-4), who have been outscored 147-66 this season, allowed over 30 points for the fourth consecutive game to start the season.
Orton completed 24-of-34 passes and totalled over 300 yards for the first time in his career.
Detroit has given up 82 points in its first two games at Ford Field, matching a franchise record set in 1958 for points allowed in its first two home games.