SportsDirect Inc. staff
Nov 22, 2012
Texans 34, Lions 31 (OT): Shayne Graham kicked a 32-yard field goal 12:39 into overtime and Arian Foster rushed for 102 yards and a pair of touchdowns as visiting Houston extended Detroitกฏs Thanksgiving misery.
Matt Schaub passed for 315 yards and a score and Andre Johnson hauled in nine receptions for 188 yards for the Texans (10-1), who turned the ball over once and survived a missed field goal in overtime to win their fifth straight game.
Matthew Stafford went 31-of-61 for 441 yards and two touchdowns, but Jason Hanson had a 47-yard field goal attempt in overtime slam off the upright and the Lions (4-7) turned the ball over once in the extra period. Detroit has lost nine straight on Thanksgiving.
The Lions held a 24-14 lead after opening the third quarter with a 12-play drive that ended with Hansonกฏs 46-yard field goal. The Texans needed only two plays to respond, with Justin Forsett breaking free for an 81-yard touchdown run.
Houston tied it 24-24 on Grahamกฏs 45-yard field goal later in the third and the teams traded touchdowns in the fourth. Fosterกฏs 1-yard plunge knotted it up at 31-31 with 1:58 to play and Detroit punted on the ensuing possession, sending it to overtime.
GAME NOTEBOOK: Calvin Johnson caught eight passes for 140 yards and a touchdown and Joique Bell rushed for 47 yards and a score for the Lions. กญ Detroit TE Brandon Pettigrew fumbled on the opening possession in overtime. กญ The Texans totaled 205 yards on 28 carries and scored three TDs on the ground.