The Texans, however, are 7-3 over their last 10 games winning their last 4 and 3 straight on the road.
The Vikings have won their last 2 games, and they have also lost 3 of their last 4 games at home.
According to oddsmakers, the Texans are favored by 2.0 points on the road. The over/under is 46.5.
The Texans are paced by C.J. Stroud who has thrown for 494 yards, 3 td passes with 0 interceptions this year. Joe Mixon has been strong rumbling for 184 yards with 1 TDs. Nico Collins has 14 catches for 252 yards and 1 TD.
The Vikings are anchored by Sam Darnold who has thrown for 476 yards, 4 td passes with 2 picks this season. Star wideout Justin Jefferson has 8 catches for 192 yards and 2 TDs.
The Vikings are among the tops on offense in the league. The Vikings rank among the tops defensively in the league.
The Texans enter off a win against the Chicago Bears 19-13 and the Vikings enter the contest following a strong showing against the San Francisco 49ers 23-17.
Next week the Texans host the the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Vikings travel to the Green Bay Packers.
Game Details
• Matchup: Houston Texans (HOU) at Minnesota Vikings (MIN)
• Date: September 22, 2024
• Time: 1:00PM ET
• Stadium: U.S. Bank Stadium
• TV: CBS
• U.S. Bank Stadium Kick-Off Weather Forecast: Clouds; 60F; 61% humidity; wind: N 10 mph
Team Stats Comparison
| 2024 | LAST 10 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOU | MIN | HOU | MIN | ||
| Record | 2-0 | 2-0 | 7-3 | 4-6 | |
| Home Record | 1-0 | 1-0 | 4-2 | 2-3 | |
| Away Record | 1-0 | 1-0 | 3-1 | 2-3 | |
| Points Scored/Game | 24.0 | 25.5 | 20.8 | 18.9 | |
| Points Allowed/Game | 20.0 | 11.5 | 20.1 | 19.5 | |
| Point Differential | +8 | +28 | +7 | -6 | |
| Yards/Game | 363.5 | 357.5 | 319.4 | 343.4 | |
| Yards Allowed/Game | 254.0 | 319.5 | 307.0 | 335.1 | |
| Passing Yards/Game | 219.5 | 229.0 | 214.3 | 235.6 | |
| Passing Yards Allowed/Game | 166.5 | 231.5 | 209.4 | 242.0 | |
| Rushing Yards/Game | 144.0 | 128.5 | 105.1 | 107.8 | |
| Rushing Yards Allowed/Game | 87.5 | 88.0 | 97.6 | 93.1 | |
| First Downs/Game | 20.5 | 17.0 | 18.3 | 18.7 | |
| First Downs Allowed/Game | 14.5 | 19.0 | 17.9 | 19.0 | |
| 3rd Down Conv % | 39.3 | 45.5 | 35.3 | 36.0 | |
| Opp 3rd Down Conv % | 40.7 | 32.1 | 30.8 | 35.8 | |
| Turnover Margin | +2 | +0 | +8 | -7 | |
| Total Games | 2 | 2 | 10 | 10 | |
Houston Texans 2024 Leaders
| PASSING | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SK | |
| C.J. Stroud | 47-68 | 494 | 3 | 0 | 7 |
| RUSHING | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG |
| Joe Mixon | 39 | 184 | 1 | 16 |
| RECEIVING | REC | YDS | TD | LNG |
| Nico Collins | 14 | 252 | 1 | 55 |
Minnesota Vikings 2024 Leaders
| PASSING | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SK | |
| Sam Darnold | 36-50 | 476 | 4 | 2 | 4 |
| RUSHING | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG |
| Aaron Jones | 23 | 126 | 1 | 19 |
| RECEIVING | REC | YDS | TD | LNG |
| Justin Jefferson | 8 | 192 | 2 | 97 |
Last 10 Meetings
| DATE | TIME | RESULT | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 04-Oct-20 | 1:00PM | Minnesota Vikings d. HOUSTON TEXANS | 31-23 |
| Sun 09-Oct-16 | 1:05PM | MINNESOTA VIKINGS d. Houston Texans | 31-13 |
| Sun 23-Dec-12 | 1:03PM | Minnesota Vikings d. HOUSTON TEXANS | 23-6 |
| Sun 02-Nov-08 | 1:05PM | MINNESOTA VIKINGS d. Houston Texans | 28-21 |
| Sun 10-Oct-04 | 1:02PM | Minnesota Vikings d. HOUSTON TEXANS | 34-28 |
Head-to-Head Stats (last 10)
| HOU | MIN | |
|---|---|---|
| Last 10 Record | 0-5 | 5-0 |
| Home Record | 0-3 | 2-0 |
| Away Record | 0-2 | 3-0 |
QB Career Comparison
| CMP-ATT | PCT | YDs | TDs | INTs | SKs | PS REC (GMs) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.J. Stroud | 366-567 | 64.6% | 4,602 | 26 | 5 | 45 | 1-1 (2) |
| Sam Darnold | 1118-1861 | 60.1% | 12,540 | 67 | 58 | 153 | 0-0 (0) |
Starting QB Win-Loss Trends
• C.J. Stroud W-L last 20 games as a starter: 11-6
• C.J. Stroud last 20 games vs. Minnesota Vikings: 0-0
• Sam Darnold W-L last 20 games as a starter: 10-10
• Sam Darnold last 20 games vs. Houston Texans: 1-1
Player Trends
• C.J. Stroud has 4 straight games with at least one passing TD
• C.J. Stroud has 7 straight games with zero passing interceptions
• C.J. Stroud has 4 straight games with 200+ passing yards & at least one passing TD
• Nico Collins has 3 straight games with 100+ receiving yards
• Nico Collins has 4 straight games with at least 50+ receiving yards
• Nico Collins has 4 straight games with at least 5+ catches
• Sam Darnold has 3 straight games with at least one passing TD
• Sam Darnold has 3 straight games with a turnover
• Justin Jefferson has 3 straight games with a TD catch
• Justin Jefferson has 6 straight games with at least 50+ receiving yards
Game Injuries
Houston Texans: Joe Mixon (RB) Ankle – Out; Juice Scruggs (C) Groin – Questionable; Dameon Pierce (RB) Hamstring – Out; Jarrett Patterson (C) Calf – Out; M.J. Stewart (S) Knee – Questionable
Minnesota Vikings: Ivan Pace (LB) Quadriceps – Out; Jordan Addison (WR) Ankle – Out; Dallas Turner (LB) Knee – Out
Betting Odds
• Favorite: Houston Texans
• Spread: 2.0
• Over/Under: 46.5
Betting Trends
| Houston Texans | Minnesota Vikings | |
|---|---|---|
| Last 5 ATS | 2-3-0 | 2-3-0 |
| Last 10 ATS | 5-5-0 | 4-4-2 |
| Last 10 ATS at Home | 3-7-0 | |
| Last 10 ATS on Road | 5-5-0 | |
| Last 10 ATS as a Favorite | 3-7-0 | |
| Last 10 ATS as a Road Favorite | 2-6-2 | |
| Last 10 ATS as an Underdog | 5-3-2 | |
| Last 10 ATS as a Home Underdog | 5-3-2 | |
| Last 10 Over-Under | 5-5-0 | 4-6-0 |
Latest Super Bowl Odds
• Houston Texans: +1200
• Minnesota Vikings: +4000
Texans vs. Vikings Game Prediction
• Oddsmakers: Houston Texans d. Minnesota Vikings 25-23
• GFA Model: Minnesota Vikings d. Houston Texans 24-20