As the Detroit Lions embark on another monumental road challenge this week, they find themselves facing the Houston Texans, who are currently at the top of the AFC South with a commendable 6-3 record. Fresh off last week’s impressive victory over the Green Bay Packers, where they triumphed at Lambeau Field, the Lions will look to extend their six-game winning streak.

What makes this matchup even more compelling is that the game will be played at NRG Stadium in Houston, where the Texans will don their vibrant new "Battle Red" uniforms for the primetime showdown on "Sunday Night Football." However, the Lions face a tough task, as the Texans boast an impressive 4-0 home record this season, making them a formidable opponent.

The burning question heading into this clash is: Which Texans player could potentially derail the Lions’ push for seven straight wins?

One standout to watch is Danielle Hunter. A familiar face to Lions fans from his time with the Minnesota Vikings, Hunter has consistently been a menace to the Lions' offense, amassing an astounding 13.0 sacks in just 14 matchups against them. With the Lions missing key left tackle Taylor Decker due to injury, Detroit may struggle with their protection schemes.

The Lions must decide if they will shift Penei Sewell to the left tackle position or rely on Dan Skipper to hold down the fort on Jared Goff's blind side. Adding to the challenge, star pass rusher Will Anderson Jr. has also been ruled out, placing additional pressure on Hunter to step up and lead the Texans' defensive front.

Hunter typically aligns against the right tackle but has shown versatility, having lined up on the left side for more than a quarter of his snaps. This positional flexibility could lead to significant mismatches against a makeshift Lions offensive line, which may not be fully prepared for the intensity Hunter brings.

Despite the Lions' adeptness in handling pressure and blitzes this season, they will face their stiffest test yet, given the Texans' elite pass rush capabilities. Even in the absence of Anderson, Hunter represents a strategic challenge that Detroit’s coaching staff must meticulously plan for ahead of the game.

As excitement builds for this electrifying matchup, one has to wonder: Which Texans player are you most concerned about potentially spoiling the Lions' victory hopes? Let us know your thoughts!