Bills at Texans
Houston Texans 45, Buffalo Bills 24 · LEGACY REGS
Final Score
Bills 24 3 TD · 1 FG · 3 XP
Texans 45 6 TD · 1 FG · 6 XPJalen Milroe 323 yds passingKewan Lacy 116 yds rushingTank Dell 102 yds receivingE.J. Speed 4 tkl defenseTotal yards 332 · 435Passing yards 197 · 323Rushing yards 135 · 112Completions 14/24 · 16/19Yards per carry 7.1 · 7.0Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 20d ago
In 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.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bills | ||||||
| Josh AllenQB | 14/24 | 58% | 207 | 2 | 4 | 74.8 |
| Texans | ||||||
| Jalen MilroeQB | 16/19 | 84% | 323 | 4 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bills | |||||||
| Kewan LacyHB | 17 | 116 | 6.8 | 20 | 1 | 41 | 0 |
| James Cook IIIHB | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 5 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Texans | |||||||
| Ahmad HardyHB | 15 | 63 | 4.2 | 24 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Nico CollinsWR | 1 | 49 | 49.0 | — | 1 | 49 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Joshua PalmerWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bills | |||||||
| James Cook IIIHB | 2 | 78 | 39.0 | 70 | 0 | 60 | 0 |
| Evan StewartWR | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 10 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Khalil ShakirWR | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | — | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Kewan LacyHB | 3 | 12 | 4.0 | 14 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Dawson KnoxTE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Texans | |||||||
| Tank DellWR | 3 | 102 | 34.0 | 23 | 2 | 45 | 1 |
| Nico CollinsWR | 4 | 102 | 25.5 | 7 | 0 | 51 | 0 |
| Ahmad HardyHB | 4 | 86 | 21.5 | 58 | 1 | 54 | 0 |
| Jalin HyattWR | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Dalton KincaidTE | 4 | 41 | 10.3 | 24 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Dalton SchultzTE | 3 | 29 | 9.7 | 6 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Joshua PalmerWR | 1 | 29 | 29.0 | 28 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bills | |||||
| Maxwell HairstonCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison IgbinosunCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel BernardMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. SandersDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan HancockSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Elarms-OrrWILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Texans | |||||
| Azeez Al-ShaairMIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari LassiterCB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Aiden FisherWILL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Adon ShulerSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Will Anderson JrLEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calen BullockFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen PitreCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari RamseySS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayden McDonaldDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob HummelWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wade WoodazMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Stingley JrCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Other | |||||
| E.J. SpeedSAM | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah BoldenCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy WilliamsWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sheldon RankinsDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed OliverDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bills | |||
| Tyler BassK | 1/1 | 3 | 50 |
| Texans | |||
| Ka'imi FairbairnK | 1/1 | 6 | 58 |