Detroit Lions linebacker James Houston delivered one of his best performances of the season against the Texans, stepping up in the absence of injured teammates Aidan Hutchinson and Marcus Davenport. After a promising rookie year and a sophomore season interrupted by injury, Houston’s 2024 season has been about regaining his stride—and his contributions in Detroit’s 26-23 win showed he’s getting back on track.
But a sideline moment had fans buzzing for an unusual reason. Social media erupted when cameras captured what seemed to be a stain on Houston’s pants during a tackle on Texans’ Joe Mixon. Houston was quick to address the speculation, humorously posting, “Ay yall I had sat on some Gatorade just chill.”
Reflecting on his return to form, Houston shared, “It just feels like home. I needed to get back to that feeling.”
