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Watch: Texans WR John Metchie III finally scores first TD

After suffering a torn ACL, undergoing cancer treatment and fighting his way onto the roster in Year 3, John Metchie III scored a touchdown.

The last time John Metchie III scored a touchdown during the regular season came on Dec. 4, 2021.

That was his senior season and final game at the University of Alabama.

Plenty has happened for the Houston Texans‘ third-year receiver since he crossed the goal line in the SEC Championship Game against Georgia.

He tore his ACL the following quarter down in Atlanta and would miss the national championship while undergoing season-ending surgery.

He became a second-round draft pick for Houston and hopefully the long-term option in the slot.

He underwent a battle with acute promyelocytic leukemia, a rare but treatable form of cancer.

And he nearly didn’t make the active roster after back-to-back forgotten seasons as the Texans’ No. 4 receiver.

But Metchie never lost hope that he’d eventually cross into the end zone again. That moment arrived Sunday on the primetime stage against Houston’s most lethal opponent.

As the second quarter came to a close against the Detroit Lions, C.J. Stroud found Metchie for a 15-yard score to give the Texans a 23-7 entering halftime.

Houston (6-3) will receive the ball at halftime and could have a chance to extend its lead beyond the three scores.

With Nico Collins out, Metchie has been the one to step up as the top option for Stroud, hauling in four passes for 65 yards.

His first half against the Lions has actually doubled his receiving total from this season as a whole.

Metchie waited nearly 1,000 days for six points. Just like at Alabama, he was ready to break out the celebration.

What channel is Texans vs. Lions on today? Time, TV schedule for Week 10 game

It’s the Houston Texans vs Detroit Lions in Week 10 of the 2024 NFL season. Here’s how to watch, including time, channel, TV schedule and streaming info.

(This story was updated because an earlier version included an inaccurate headline.)

The Houston Texans (6-3) will battle the Detroit Lions (7-1) on Sunday in Week 10, where the Texans are looking to keep their undefeated record alive at NRG Stadium for another week.

With a win, the Texans would improve to 4-0 in the regular season when playing in front of the home crowd. At 7-3, it also would keep Houston in the hunt for the first-round bye as the AFC favorites.

But the Lions serve as a Super Bowl-esque test for the AFC South favorites. Jared Goff has fewer incompletions than the team has points over the three games. Detriot is getting healthy at the right time with the return of receiver Jameson Williams.

“You talk about turning on the jets; this kid can fly. He can make plays and he’s another guy who we have to tackle, tackle well,” Texans coach DeMeco Ryans said. “He does a good job of running physical. He’s a smaller player, but he runs the ball really physical.”

Watch Texans vs. Lions live on Fubo (free trial)

Here’s how to watch the Lions vs. Texans game today, including time, TV schedule and streaming information:

What channel is Lions vs. Texans on today?

TV Channel: NBC

Livestream: Fubo (free trial)

The Lions vs. Texans will be broadcast on NBC in Week 10 of the 2024 NFL season. Mike Trico will provide the play-by-play. Cris Collinsworth will handle the analysis, and Mellisa Stark will be on the sidelines at NRG. Stadium. Streaming options for the game include FUBO, which offers a free trial to new subscribers, and Paramount+.

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Lions vs Texans: Wednesday injury report

Here’s the injury report from Wednesday’s practice between the Houston Texans and Detroit Lions.

Another day, another practice without Houston Texans receiver Nico Collins.

Collins, along with defensive end Will Anderson Jr., was absent from Wednesday’s practice in preparation for Sunday’s game against the Detroit Lions on primetime.

Texans coach DeMeco Ryans said Collins is making progress, but the team has not elevated him from the injured reserve and opened his 21-day recovery window.

“Nico is doing good,” Ryans said after Wednesday’s practice. “We’ll see where he ends up.”

The go-to target for C.J. Stroud, Collins was on pace for a career year before landing on the IR in Week 5 after suffering a hamstring injury in the first quarter against the Buffalo Bills.  The Texans’ leader in receiving yards (567) is eligible to be activated this week and could be a late addition to the roster come Friday.

Anderson, a favorite to win Defensive Player of the Year, suffered an ankle in the first quarter of the Texans’ 21-13 loss to the New York Jets last Thursday. The former No. 3 overall pick had to be helped off the field by training staff and was in and out of the medical tent throughout the first half.

Anderson tried returning three times, playing four total snaps, before eventually being ruled questionable the rest of the evening.

“He’s doing well,” Ryans said of Anderson. “We’ll see where he ends up.”

Not only does Anderson lead the Texans in sacks (7.5) and tackles for loss (11) but he ranks second in TFLs nationally.

Here’s the remaining injury report from Wednesday’s practice.

Houston Texans

Player Injury Wednesday Thursday Friday Game Status
DE Will Anderson Jr. ankle DNP
DE Derek Barnett calf DNP
OL Kenyon Green shoulder DNP
DL Foley Fatukasi groin DNP
RB Dameon Pierce groin DNP
LB Azeez Al-Shaair knee LP
LB Jake Hansen ankle LP
DE Jerry Hughes hip LP
OL Shaq Mason hip LP
CB Jeff Okudah quad LP
OT Laremy Tunsil rest LP
DB Jimmie Ward groin LP
OL Jarrett Patterson concussion FP

DNP: Did not practice; LP: Limited participation ; FP: Full participation

Detroit Lions

Player Injury Wednesday Thursday Friday Game Status
LB Jalen Reeves-Maybin neck DNP
LB Malcolm Rodriguez ankle DNP
DE Za’Darius Smith rest DNP
DL Brodric Martin knee FP
S Ifeatu Melifonwu ankle FP
CB Emmanuel Mosley pectoral FP
DE Josh Paschal illness FP
DL Mekhi Wingo ankle FP
RB Sione Vaki knee FP

DNP: Did not practice; LP: Limited participation ; FP: Full participation