Buffalo
Bills
3-0
35
FINAL
38
Houston
Texans
2-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 4 matchup, the Houston Texans narrowly defeated the Buffalo Bills with a final score of 38-35, solidifying their place in the early race for playoff positioning. Both teams came into this game looking for a crucial win, but it was the Texans who emerged victorious in a tightly contested battle.
Shedeur Sanders led the Texans' offense with an impressive 271 passing yards, while Josh Allen threw for three touchdowns in a valiant effort for the Bills. However, it was Cliff Johnson who stole the show on the ground, racking up an astounding 175 rushing yards, complemented by Tank Dell's 111 receiving yards, showcasing Houston's offensive firepower.
Defensively, Christian Benford stood out for Buffalo with six total tackles, but it was the Texans' ability to stop the Bills' momentum that proved decisive. The turning point came late in the game when Houston's defense made crucial stops, allowing their offense to control the clock and secure the victory, ultimately sealing the deal in a back-and-forth showdown.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shedeur Sanders | QB | 25 | 19 | 76% | 271 | 2 | 1 | 120.5 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 18 | 12 | 67% | 219 | 3 | 1 | 124.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cliff Johnson | HB | 20 | 175 | 8.8 | 23 | 2 | 50 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 12 | 72 | 6.0 | 13 | 1 | 60 | 0 |
| Woody Marks | HB | 6 | 57 | 9.5 | 9 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Dalton Schultz | TE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Foster Moreau | TE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 3 | -1 | -0.3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tank Dell | WR | 4 | 111 | 27.8 | 77 | 1 | 45 | 0 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 2 | 64 | 32.0 | 8 | 1 | 55 | 0 |
| Tetairoa McMillan | WR | 4 | 62 | 15.5 | 1 | 2 | 21 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 3 | 56 | 18.7 | 22 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 8 | 53 | 6.6 | 15 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Dalton Schultz | TE | 3 | 49 | 16.3 | 25 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 2 | 36 | 18.0 | 5 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 25 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Marlin Klein | TE | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | — | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Jaylin Noel | WR | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | — | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Foster Moreau | TE | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 12 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Cliff Johnson | HB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaiah Simmons | SS | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Derek Stingley Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Azeez Al-Shaair | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tommy Togiai | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayden McDonald | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Alford | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Anderson Jr | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Young | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Lassiter | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R.J. Fitzsimmons | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Pitre | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Deone Walker | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Ramsey | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calen Bullock | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asante Samuel Jr | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Geno Stone | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Bass | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Ka'imi Fairbairn | K | 1 | 2 | 5 | 37 |

