Buffalo
Bills
9-7
24
FINAL
59
Houston
Texans
13-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a dominating performance, the Houston Texans topped the Buffalo Bills 59-24 in the Wildcard Round of the 2026 season, solidifying their spot in the playoffs. The Texans showcased their offensive firepower, leaving no doubt as they dismantled the Bills' defense and advanced to the next round.
Leading the charge for Houston was quarterback C.J. Stroud, who threw for 270 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his ability to find the end zone with precision. Running back Mike Washington Jr. added to the onslaught, rushing for 181 yards, while wide receiver Tank Dell racked up 110 receiving yards. The Texans' offensive line provided excellent protection, allowing Stroud to operate with confidence throughout the game.
Defensively, the Texans were equally impressive, with Calen Bullock making a significant impact, recording four total tackles and two interceptions. Will Anderson Jr. contributed with a sack that helped shift momentum in favor of Houston. The game's turning point came in the second quarter when Bullock's first interception led to a quick touchdown, propelling the Texans to a commanding lead that the Bills could never recover from.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 19 | 11 | 58% | 270 | 4 | 0 | 141.9 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 47 | 23 | 49% | 267 | 3 | 4 | 52.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Washington Jr | HB | 11 | 181 | 16.5 | 17 | 2 | 78 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 8 | 44 | 5.5 | 12 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tank Dell | WR | 4 | 110 | 27.5 | 16 | 2 | 50 | 1 |
| James Cook III | HB | 8 | 73 | 9.1 | 82 | 1 | 45 | 0 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 2 | 71 | 35.5 | 43 | 1 | 50 | 0 |
| Dalton Schultz | TE | 3 | 70 | 23.3 | 3 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 4 | 65 | 16.3 | 42 | 1 | 41 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 5 | 61 | 12.2 | 21 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 4 | 52 | 13.0 | 11 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Mike Washington Jr | HB | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 8 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calen Bullock | FS | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Derek Stingley Jr | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Kamari Ramsey | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Will Anderson Jr | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jadeveon Clowney | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ja'Marcus Ingram | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reed Blankenship | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Alford | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Pitre | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Wade Woodaz | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylin Smith | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Lassiter | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayden McDonald | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Damone Clark | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Xavier Woods | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ka'imi Fairbairn | K | 1 | 1 | 8 | 44 |
| Harrison Mevis | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 34 |

