On this episode of the Twentyman in the Huddle podcast presented by Microsoft, Tim Twentyman previews the Detroit Lions' second Sunday Night Football matchup of the season against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium. First, Tim welcomes Colton Pouncy, Lions beat writer for The Athletic, to go over the three keys to the game. Tim and Colton discuss Detroit's top-scoring offense against Houston's high-ranked defense, the Lions' pass rush with the acquisition of Za’Darius Smith and how each stacks up in the red zone. Next, Detroit Lions tight end Brock Wright joins the show. Brock, who grew up roughly 30 minutes outside of Houston, shares his excitement to play against his childhood favorite team on Sunday Night Football with many friends and family expected to attend. He also chats about his free agency experience and his desire to stay in Detroit, what it's like to play in Ben Johnson's offense and the close-knit tight end room. Plus, Brock gives his take on who has the best quarterback arm out of the tight ends. To close the show, Texans TV host Drew Dougherty calls in from Houston to share all the latest from the team. He gives injury updates on important players like Nico Collins and Will Anderson Jr, discusses how Houston's defense has performed so well and what adjustments the offensive line needs to make as Houston has allowed 31 sacks so far. Plus, Drew previews the atmosphere at NRG Stadium on Sunday night with the team debuting their "Battle Red" uniforms and shares his key for a Texans win. Stay tuned for more postgame coverage of Lions-Texans following evening's game at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas.
Highlights include:
- 0:10: Tim Twentyman and Colton Pouncy on three keys to the game
- 9:06: Brock Wright chats about growing up outside Houston, playing on Sunday Night Football
- 17:54: Drew Dougherty with all the latest from Houston, NRG Stadium atmosphere