Vikings vs. Texans Live Score Updates, Discussion

Join us for live updates and discussion as the Vikings look to get in the win column in Houston.

Will the Vikings finally win a game in 2020, or will the nightmarish losing streak continue? Time to find out.

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Will's pick: Texans 34, Vikings 24

I can see this game going either way, but there are a few reasons why I'm taking the Texans in this one. I think the extra day of practice is a legitimate factor that shouldn't be overlooked. Also, I think Deshaun Watson and the Texans' offense will be excited to face the Vikings after going against tough Steelers and Ravens defenses the past two weeks. Watson and his receivers are positioned well to take advantage of the Vikings' issues in coverage and in creating pressure, and J.J. Watt could have a big day against a leaky interior OL on the other side of the ball. I expect plenty of points.

Last week's pick: Titans 27, Vikings 17. Season record: 2-1

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Final Score: Vikings 31, Texans 23

Three takeaways from the win.

Fourth Quarter

Vikings 31, ˇTexans 23

5:52: Blown coverage by the Vikings (looked like George Iloka) on fourth down and the Texans get a Kenny Stills touchdown. This one isn't over yet.

Vikings 31, ˇTexans 16

10:50: Alexander Mattison walks into the end zone untouched for his second career TD. Another impressive drive from the Vikings.

Third Quarter

Vikings 24, ˇTexans 16

0:41: Big-time response from the Vikings' offense. Kirk Cousins with a couple nice throws to Justin Jefferson and Kyle Rudolph, setting up a touchdown pass to Adam Thielen.

Vikings 17, ˇTexans 16

5:33: The Texans get a big play to Will Fuller to get into the red zone, but the Vikings' defense stiffens again. This is a close one.

Vikings 17, ˇTexans 13

9:47: The Vikings' Harrison Smith-less defense got gashed on that drive. Deshaun Watson hits Will Fuller for a touchdown to get the Texans back within a score.

Second Quarter

Vikings 17, ˇTexans 6

0:27: Ka'imi Fairbairn's second field goal cuts into the Vikings' lead slightly before half. The bigger news is that Harrison Smith was ejected a couple plays earlier for a helmet-to-helmet hit. The Vikings' safeties in the second half will be Anthony Harris and George Iloka.

Vikings 17, ˇTexans 3

1:53: Dalvin Cook continues to feast in the red zone. He breaks a tackle and gets in for his league-leading sixth touchdown of the year.

Vikings 10, ˇTexans 3

8:46: The Texans get on the board with a field goal

Vikings 10, ˇTexans 0

12:45: Dan Bailey's 31-yard field goal is good. The Vikings stalled in the red zone but the turnover helps them take a two-score lead.

First Quarter

1:18: Big-time takeaway on special teams for the Vikings. Mike Boone forces the fumble on a punt return and Dan Chisena is there to fall on the ball.

Vikings 7, ˇTexans 0

5:05: Dalvin Cook goes up the middle and into the end zone for his fifth touchdown of the year to put the Vikings in the lead. The big play on the Vikings' second drive of the day was a 29-yard pass to Justin Jefferson.