Buffalo
Bills
3-0
24
FINAL
45
Houston
Texans
4-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 16 matchup, the Houston Texans topped the Buffalo Bills with a final score of 45-24. This victory not only showcased Houston's offensive prowess but also solidified their playoff positioning as the regular season winds down.
Leading the charge for the Texans was quarterback Jalen Milroe, who threw for an impressive 323 yards and four touchdowns. His connection with standout wide receiver Tank Dell, who racked up 102 receiving yards, proved to be a key factor in the Texans' high-scoring affair. On the ground, Kewan Lacy of the Bills provided a bright spot with 116 rushing yards, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with Houston's offensive explosion.
Defensively, the Texans made their presence felt, with Adon Shuler registering four total tackles and Will Anderson Jr. contributing a timely sack. The turning point came when Aiden Fisher intercepted a pass, swinging momentum firmly in Houston's favor. This defensive play not only halted a potential scoring drive from the Bills but also set up another scoring opportunity for the Texans, further widening their lead.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Milroe | QB | 19 | 16 | 84% | 323 | 4 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 24 | 14 | 58% | 207 | 2 | 4 | 74.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kewan Lacy | HB | 17 | 116 | 6.8 | 20 | 1 | 41 | 0 |
| Ahmad Hardy | HB | 15 | 63 | 4.2 | 24 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 1 | 49 | 49.0 | — | 1 | 49 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 5 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tank Dell | WR | 3 | 102 | 34.0 | 23 | 2 | 45 | 1 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 4 | 102 | 25.5 | 7 | 0 | 51 | 0 |
| Ahmad Hardy | HB | 4 | 86 | 21.5 | 58 | 1 | 54 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 2 | 78 | 39.0 | 70 | 0 | 60 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 4 | 41 | 10.3 | 24 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Dalton Schultz | TE | 3 | 29 | 9.7 | 6 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 1 | 29 | 29.0 | 28 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Evan Stewart | WR | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 10 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | — | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Kewan Lacy | HB | 3 | 12 | 4.0 | 14 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Jalin Hyatt | WR | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E.J. Speed | SAM | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Azeez Al-Shaair | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Lassiter | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Aiden Fisher | WILL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Adon Shuler | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Will Anderson Jr | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calen Bullock | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Pitre | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Bolden | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Ramsey | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy Williams | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sheldon Rankins | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayden McDonald | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Sanders | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Hummel | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wade Woodaz | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Stingley Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Elarms-Orr | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ka'imi Fairbairn | K | 1 | 1 | 6 | 58 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 50 |

