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Packers vs Texans Final: 24-22 - Recap

Jordan Love scorched the Texans defense for 3 TDs as Green Bay defeated Houston 24-22 on Sunday at Lambeau Field.

Green Bay won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -3.0-point spread. The game went UNDER the consensus closing total of 47.5.

Jordan Love completed 24 of 33 pass attempts for 220 yards and 3 TDs for the Packers in the win.

Joe Mixon rushed for 115 yards for Houston, while C.J. Stroud added 19 yards. C.J. Stroud threw for 86 yards for the Texans, while receivers Dalton Schultz and Stefon Diggs had 28 and 23 yards respectively.

Houston was outgained by Green Bay 277-197 yards in Sunday's match, while the important battle of first downs was won 18-15 by the Packers.

The time of possession battle favored Houston as their offense was on the field for 31:17, longer than the 28:43 of their opponents.

Green Bay heads into a Week 8 battle against the Jaguars. Houston, meanwhile, will have their next action against Indianapolis.