Buffalo
Bills
3-9
21
FINAL
34
Houston
Texans
8-4
AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 2h ago
In a crucial Week 16 matchup, the Houston Texans topped the Buffalo Bills 34-21, solidifying their playoff positioning as the season winds down. With both teams vying for a postseason berth, the stakes were high, and the Texans delivered with a strong performance. Justin Herbert spearheaded the Texans' offensive attack, throwing for 241 yards, while Christian McCaffrey powered the ground game with 102 rushing yards. Terry McLaurin was a key target for Herbert, racking up 94 receiving yards and keeping the Bills' defense on its heels. Although Cam Ward of the Bills threw for a touchdown, it wasn't enough to overcome the Texans' offensive firepower. Defensively, the Texans made their presence felt, with Dallas Turner registering a sack and Nick Cross snagging an interception that helped shift momentum in Houston's favor. The turning point came late in the third quarter when Cross's interception set up a touchdown drive, extending their lead and putting the Bills on their back foot. With solid defensive plays and a potent offensive showing, the Texans secured a vital victory in their quest for the playoffs.
Passing
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPCMP%YDSTDINTQBR
Justin HerbertQB413073%2410087.5
Cam WardQB351851%2221168.9
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCYACTDLNGFUM
Christian McCaffreyHB181025.7371270
Tyrone Tracy JrHB8658.1381200
Will ShipleyHB5397.8212260
Jeremiyah LoveHB14332.4—170
Ray DavisHB3134.3—170
Cam WardQB4123.0—070
Terry McLaurinWR166.0—060
Justin HerbertQB351.7—070
Eli StowersTE000.0—000
Nico CollinsWR000.0—000
Marvin Harrison JrWR000.0—000
Chris BellWR000.0—000
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRYACTDLNGDROP
Terry McLaurinWR69415.7100241
Nico CollinsWR37525.0531520
Ladd McConkeyWR8607.5190120
Chris BellWR5489.670260
Noah FantTE34615.3120180
Marvin Harrison JrWR5408.0200132
Eli StowersTE6355.8130101
Ted Hurst IIIWR3217.070140
Christian McCaffreyHB3175.7170130
Elijah ArroyoTE3134.360100
Dawson KnoxTE188.0—081
Jeremiyah LoveHB155.07050
Tyrone Tracy JrHB111.03010
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Rigoberto SanchezP0000
Tyler LoopK22438
Will ReichardK0030