Buffalo
Bills
5-2
40
FINAL
24
Houston
Texans
5-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive clash during Week 9 of the 2027 season, the Buffalo Bills topped the Houston Texans with a final score of 40-24. The victory was crucial for the Bills as they strive to solidify their playoff positioning, showcasing their offensive prowess throughout the game.
Buffalo’s offense was led by quarterback Josh Allen, who threw for 126 yards and one touchdown. However, it was the ground game that stole the show, with Forrest Burks racking up an impressive 412 rushing yards. Tight end George Kittle contributed significantly as well, leading the receiving corps with 97 yards, demonstrating the Bills' balanced attack.
Defensively, the Bills made key plays that shifted the momentum in their favor. Maxx Crosby recorded a sack that helped stifle Houston's drives, while Davison Igbinosun notched an interception, further sealing the Texans' fate. The turning point came in the second half when the Bills' defense stifled a critical Texans’ possession, allowing Buffalo to build a commanding lead they wouldn't relinquish.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 7 | 5 | 71% | 126 | 1 | 2 | 113.6 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 22 | 9 | 41% | 114 | 1 | 2 | 35.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forrest Burks | HB | 35 | 412 | 11.8 | 40 | 5 | 72 | 0 |
| Matthew Barton | HB | 7 | 88 | 12.6 | 8 | 1 | 46 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| David Montgomery | HB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jayden Higgins | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| George Kittle | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Woody Marks | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Kittle | TE | 4 | 97 | 24.3 | 55 | 1 | 54 | 0 |
| Tank Dell | WR | 3 | 44 | 14.7 | 17 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Trey McBride | TE | 1 | 29 | 29.0 | 4 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Dalton Schultz | TE | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 2 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| David Montgomery | HB | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | 23 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Elijah Higgins | TE | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 6 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Jayden Higgins | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Woody Marks | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kamari Lassiter | CB | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Edgerrin Cooper | WILL | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Terrel Bernard | WILL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayden McDonald | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Anderson Jr | LEDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxx Crosby | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Lewis Cine | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Elarms-Orr | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Calen Bullock | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon Kilgore | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Azeez Al-Shaair | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Landon Jackson | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Stingley Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| E.J. Speed | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mekhi Blackmon | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Reed | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Uchenna Nwosu | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nick Barrett | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy Doman Jr | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ka'imi Fairbairn | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 49 |
| Maddux Trujillo | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

