Bills at Texans
Buffalo Bills 31, Houston Texans 28 ยท ๐๐ค๐ฅ & ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ โ๐๐ฅ๐๐ ๐
Final Score
Bills 31 3 TD ยท 1 FG ยท 4 XP
Texans 28 4 TD ยท 0 FG ยท 4 XPC.J. Stroud 201 yds passingJames Cook III 88 yds rushingKhalil Shakir 76 yds receivingTerrel Bernard 5 tkl defenseTotal yards 314 ยท 313Passing yards 163 ยท 201Rushing yards 151 ยท 112Completions 17/25 ยท 17/33Yards per carry 4.0 ยท 4.5Recap
Franchise Hub Beat ยท 9d ago
In a thrilling Week 11 showdown, the Buffalo Bills narrowly defeated the Houston Texans with a final score of 31-28. With playoff implications on the line, both teams fought hard, but it was Buffalo that emerged victorious in a closely contested battle.
C.J. Stroud led the charge for the Texans with an impressive 201 passing yards and two touchdown passes, showcasing his potential as a future star. However, it was the Bills' James Cook III who shined on the ground, racking up 88 rushing yards, while Khalil Shakir proved to be a reliable target with 76 receiving yards. Their combined efforts helped Buffalo maintain its offensive momentum throughout the game.
Defensively, Azeez Al-Shaair was a standout for Houston, recording eight total tackles, but it was Terrel Bernard's critical interception for the Bills that shifted the game's momentum. As the Texans were driving for a potential game-tying score in the fourth quarter, Bernard's timely play not only halted their progress but also allowed Buffalo to control the clock and secure their victory.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bills | ||||||
| Josh AllenQB | 17/25 | 68% | 163 | 2 | 0 | 112.5 |
Texans | ||||||
| C.J. StroudQB | 17/33 | 52% | 201 | 2 | 2 | 65.3 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bills | |||||||
| James Cook IIIHB | 18 | 88 | 4.9 | 20 | 0 | 24 | 1 |
| Josh AllenQB | 11 | 32 | 2.9 | โ | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Quinshon JudkinsHB | 7 | 19 | 2.7 | โ | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| DJ MooreWR | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Skyler BellWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil ShakirWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Texans | |||||||
| Kewan LacyHB | 18 | 87 | 4.8 | 8 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Woody MarksHB | 5 | 17 | 3.4 | 9 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Antonio GibsonHB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Jaylin NoelWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bills | |||||||
| Khalil ShakirWR | 6 | 76 | 12.7 | 43 | 1 | 35 | 0 |
| Skyler BellWR | 5 | 39 | 7.8 | 19 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| DJ MooreWR | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 6 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Jackson HawesTE | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 6 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Dalton KincaidTE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Texans | |||||||
| Nico CollinsWR | 6 | 62 | 10.3 | 8 | 2 | 24 | 1 |
| Dalton SchultzTE | 3 | 50 | 16.7 | 7 | 0 | 27 | 3 |
| Jaylin NoelWR | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 13 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Tank DellWR | 3 | 29 | 9.7 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Kewan LacyHB | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 8 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Foster MoreauTE | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bills | |||||
| Terrel BernardMIKE | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell HairstonCB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison IgbinosunCB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian BenfordSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Landon JacksonDT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyson CampbellCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole BishopFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. ParkerREDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed OliverDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dominic DeLucaWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-JohnsonSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Greg RousseauLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. SandersDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Texans | |||||
| Azeez Al-ShaairMIKE | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Calen BullockFS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari LassiterCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Stingley JrCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danielle HunterREDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| E.J. SpeedSAM | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Henry To'oTo'oWILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Logan HallDT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen PitreCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Anderson JrLEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reed BlankenshipSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Marte MapuSAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kayden McDonaldDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
Bills | |||
| Tyler BassK | 1/1 | 4 | 42 |
Texans | |||
| Ka'imi FairbairnK | 0/0 | 4 | 0 |
