Texans at Bills
Houston Texans 55, Buffalo Bills 34 · Takeover Madden 27
Final Score
Texans 55 7 TD · 0 FG · 7 XP
Bills 34 1 TD · 2 FG · 4 XPC.J. Stroud 631 yds passingJames Cook III 71 yds rushingNico Collins 254 yds receivingReed Blankenship 8 tkl defenseTotal yards 679 · 203Passing yards 622 · 130Rushing yards 57 · 73Completions 13/23 · 16/27Yards per carry 7.3 · 4.9Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 13d ago
In an explosive offensive showdown, the Houston Texans defeated the Buffalo Bills 55-34 in Week 2 of the 2027 season. With both teams vying for early-season momentum, the Texans showcased their firepower and secured a decisive victory on the road.
C.J. Stroud was nothing short of spectacular, throwing for an astounding 631 yards and six touchdowns, solidifying his status as one of the league's elite quarterbacks. His favorite target, Nico Collins, was a standout receiver, racking up 254 yards and finding the end zone multiple times. Meanwhile, James Cook III led the Bills' ground game with 71 rushing yards, but the Texans' aerial assault proved too overwhelming.
Defensively, the Texans were led by Reed Blankenship, who recorded eight total tackles, contributing to a solid performance that kept the Bills' offense in check. The game's turning point came in the second quarter when the Texans capitalized on a key turnover, allowing Stroud to extend the lead and put the Bills on their heels. Despite a valiant effort from Greg Rousseau, who notched two sacks for Buffalo, it was the Texans' relentless offense that ultimately dictated the outcome.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Texans | ||||||
| C.J. StroudQB | 13/23 | 57% | 631 | 6 | 4 | 101.2 |
Bills | ||||||
| Dante MooreQB | 16/27 | 59% | 154 | 1 | 3 | 47.9 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Texans | |||||||
| Woody MarksHB | 5 | 53 | 10.6 | 5 | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| Tank DellWR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Raleek BrownHB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Cam ColemanWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C.J. StroudQB | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Bills | |||||||
| James Cook IIIHB | 14 | 71 | 5.1 | 16 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Dante MooreQB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Keon ColemanWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Texans | |||||||
| Nico CollinsWR | 4 | 254 | 63.5 | 123 | 4 | 95 | 0 |
| Dalton SchultzTE | 3 | 91 | 30.3 | 53 | 0 | 48 | 0 |
| Tank DellWR | 2 | 80 | 40.0 | 18 | 1 | 60 | 0 |
| Jayden HigginsWR | 2 | 80 | 40.0 | 31 | 0 | 57 | 0 |
| Foster MoreauTE | 1 | 65 | 65.0 | 30 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Woody MarksHB | 1 | 61 | 61.0 | 31 | 0 | 61 | 0 |
Bills | |||||||
| James Cook IIIHB | 7 | 60 | 8.6 | 50 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Keon ColemanWR | 1 | 27 | 27.0 | 3 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Dalton KincaidTE | 3 | 23 | 7.7 | 15 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| DJ MooreWR | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 8 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Joshua PalmerWR | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 16 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Dawson KnoxTE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Texans | |||||
| Reed BlankenshipSS | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Derek Stingley JrCB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Calen BullockFS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalen PitreSS | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaylin SmithCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari RamseyFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari LassiterCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sheldon RankinsDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Anderson JrLEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Bills | |||||
| Jordan HancockSS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell HairstonCB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Greg RousseauLEDG | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Derek PattersonMIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison IgbinosunCB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee AlfordCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Ed OliverDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole BishopFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bradley ChubbREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. ParkerREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Elarms-OrrWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Azeez Al-ShaairMIKE | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
Texans | |||
| Ka'imi FairbairnK | 0/0 | 7 | 0 |
Bills | |||
| Tyler BassK | 2/2 | 4 | 25 |
