Houston
Texans
7-2
28
FINAL
14
Buffalo
Bills
2-7
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 10 matchup, the Houston Texans topped the Buffalo Bills 28-14, solidifying their playoff aspirations as the season approaches its final stretch. The Texans showcased their offensive prowess, converting key plays that kept the Bills at bay throughout the game.
Leading the charge for Houston was quarterback C.J. Stroud, who delivered an impressive performance with 227 passing yards and three touchdown passes. Ollie Gordon II contributed on the ground with 47 rushing yards, while Joshua Palmer of the Bills stood out in the receiving game, amassing 92 yards, but it wasn’t enough to bridge the gap.
Defensively, the Texans were relentless, with Danielle Hunter leading the way with three total tackles and a pivotal sack that disrupted the Bills' rhythm. Azeez Al-Shaair added a crucial interception that shifted momentum in favor of the Texans, marking a turning point in the second half that sealed the victory. Houston's defensive effort was key in containing the Bills and ensuring they maintained control throughout the matchup.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 19 | 14 | 74% | 227 | 3 | 0 | 152.8 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 15 | 7 | 47% | 194 | 1 | 3 | 75.6 |
| Jeremiah Smith | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ollie Gordon II | HB | 9 | 47 | 5.2 | 16 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 4 | 30 | 7.5 | 6 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 2 | 92 | 46.0 | 5 | 0 | 50 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Smith | WR | 4 | 88 | 22.0 | 34 | 1 | 66 | 0 |
| Jayden Higgins | WR | 3 | 60 | 20.0 | 24 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Cam Coleman | WR | 2 | 48 | 24.0 | 11 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 2 | 44 | 22.0 | 7 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Mark Andrews | TE | 4 | 38 | 9.5 | 9 | 2 | 17 | 0 |
| Ollie Gordon II | HB | 3 | 37 | 12.3 | 32 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Kaden Wetjen | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azeez Al-Shaair | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Danielle Hunter | REDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antonio Johnson | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Calen Bullock | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Anderson Jr | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Stingley Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Stephen Griffin | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Parker | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Elarms-Orr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ashton Hampton | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ty Benefield | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Bass | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Ka'imi Fairbairn | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

