Sunday’s slate ends in Houston with a pair of contenders as Jared Goff leads what could be the NFL’s best Detroit Lions on the road against CJ Stroud and the Texans.

Watch below to see Pats Pulpit’s picks tonight and head to the comments section to discuss Friday night’s action further.

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Oliver Thomas: C.J. Stroud has been limited to one touchdown in his last three starts. He has also completed just 52.2 percent of his passes in that span, struggling as much with accuracy as he has with his pass protection. A season that already included 30 sacks for the reigning NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year doesn’t look like it’s going to get much easier against a 7-1 Lions team that has recorded 11 interceptions and tops the NFL in points per game . | Lions 31, Texans 20

Brian Hines: The Texans offense hasn’t looked the same around CJ Stroud this season – much to do with injuries to Nico Collins and Stefon Diggs. Although Collins is nearing his return, it will still be a challenge for Houston to keep up with the red-hot Detroit Lions. | Lions 27, Texans 20

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