Overview
The Houston Texans defeated the Buffalo Bills 23-19 on Thursday night, with the defense recording eight sacks and forcing turnovers to secure the win.
Key Players and Moments
- Davis Mills threw two touchdown passes and completed 16 of 30 passes for 153 yards while starting his third straight game in place of C.J. Stroud.
- Will Anderson recorded 2½ sacks; Danielle Hunter added two sacks as Buffalo’s Josh Allen was brought down for a total of 70 yards in losses.
- Christian Kirk and Jayden Higgins each caught a touchdown pass for the Texans (6-5).
- Josh Allen completed 24 of 34 passes for 253 yards with two interceptions for the Bills (7-4).
- James Cook rushed 17 times for 116 yards and a touchdown.
- Ray Davis returned a kickoff for a touchdown; Khalil Shakir had eight receptions for 110 yards.
- In the closing moments, Allen connected on an 11-yard play to Joshua Palmer, who lateraled to Shakir for 33 more yards to the Houston 26 with 41 seconds left, but Buffalo did not convert on the ensuing drive.
- Buffalo’s Terrell Bernard exited the game in the third quarter with a right elbow injury.
Game Situation
The Texans built a lead with strong defense and timely offense, extending their fourth win in five games. Buffalo mounted a late push but fell short, hampered by multiple sacks and key turnovers.
“Defense racks up 8 sacks as Texans shut down Bills.”
Author's note
Texans leverage a stout pass rush and efficient quarterback play to outpace a Bills squad that struggled with turnovers and critical sacks.
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Hawaii Tribune-Herald — 2025-11-21