The Washington Commanders (5-5) take a trip to Texas to play the Houston Texans'(1-7-1). Sunday’s kickoff from NRG Stadium is set for 1 p.m. ET (FOX). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the'Commanders vs. Texans'odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.
The Commanders upset the previously undefeated Philadelphia Eagles 32-21 on Monday night as 11-point underdogs. The defense won the game by forcing 4 turnovers. QB'Taylor Heinicke continued to shine and has great command of the team right now. He threw for 211 yards with WR Terry McLaurin having'8 receptions for 128 yards. RB'Brian Robinson'had 26 carries for 86 yards and 1 TD.
The Texans are on a 4-game losing streak, including a tough 24-16 loss last Sunday to New York Giants as 4.5-point underdogs. The Texans had more yards and 1st downs than the Giants, but their inability to keep the Giants offense off the field hurt them as well as their inability to limit their own turnovers, a season-long problem.
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