Texans at Bills
Buffalo Bills 45, Houston Texans 21 · Say That Again!? Madden League
Final Score
Texans 21 2 TD · 0 FG · 1 XP
Bills 45 6 TD · 1 FG · 4 XPJosh Allen 188 yds passingJames Cook III 282 yds rushingDalton Kincaid 144 yds receivingWill Anderson Jr 3 tkl defenseTotal yards 203 · 451Passing yards 148 · 163Rushing yards 55 · 288Completions 9/24 · 10/27Yards per carry 3.4 · 14.4Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 2d ago
In a decisive Week 12 matchup, the Buffalo Bills topped the Houston Texans with a commanding final score of 45-21, solidifying their playoff aspirations. With this victory, the Bills continue to assert themselves as a top contender in the league, while the Texans face mounting challenges as the season progresses.
Josh Allen led the offensive charge for Buffalo, throwing for 188 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to connect with his playmakers. James Cook III was a standout on the ground, racking up an impressive 282 rushing yards, leaving the Texans' defense scrambling to contain him. Dalton Kincaid also made a significant impact, hauling in 144 receiving yards, further emphasizing the Bills' offensive prowess.
Defensively, the Bills were effective in stifling Houston's attack, with Maxwell Hairston intercepting a pass to shift momentum in favor of Buffalo. The turning point came in the second quarter when Hairston's interception led to a quick touchdown drive, giving the Bills a crucial lead that the Texans could not overcome. Despite Will Anderson Jr.'s two sacks for Houston, the defensive efforts were not enough to hold off the relentless Buffalo offense.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | ||||||
| C.J. StroudQB | 9/24 | 38% | 177 | 1 | 5 | 38.3 |
| Bills | ||||||
| Josh AllenQB | 10/27 | 37% | 188 | 2 | 2 | 55.7 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||||||
| David MontgomeryHB | 14 | 33 | 2.4 | 14 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| C.J. StroudQB | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | — | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Woody MarksHB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Dalton SchultzTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bills | |||||||
| James Cook IIIHB | 19 | 282 | 14.8 | 27 | 4 | 65 | 0 |
| Josh AllenQB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| KJ DuffWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||||||
| David MontgomeryHB | 3 | 89 | 29.7 | 55 | 0 | 50 | 0 |
| Kayshon BoutteWR | 1 | 40 | 40.0 | — | 0 | 40 | 0 |
| Dalton SchultzTE | 3 | 40 | 13.3 | 5 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Nico CollinsWR | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 10 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Bills | |||||||
| Dalton KincaidTE | 5 | 144 | 28.8 | 53 | 1 | 40 | 0 |
| Khalil ShakirWR | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 10 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| KJ DuffWR | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 3 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Skyler BellWR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | — | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| James Cook IIIHB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||||
| Will Anderson JrLEDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Stingley JrCB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Calen BullockFS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari RamseyFS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari LassiterCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tommy TogiaiDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leonard MooreCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kayden McDonaldDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reed BlankenshipSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen PitreCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Bills | |||||
| Cole BishopFS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon KilgoreSS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg RousseauLEDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordan HancockSS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell HairstonCB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian GrayCB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A'mauri WashingtonDT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Surtain IICB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| T.J. SandersDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian BenfordSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison IgbinosunCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Elarms-OrrWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. ParkerREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles GrahamMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jimmy CiarloMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||
| Ka'imi FairbairnK | 0/0 | 1 | 0 |
| Bills | |||
| Tyler BassK | 1/1 | 4 | 23 |