In a thrilling matchup, the Houston Texans secured a hard-fought 23-19 victory over the Buffalo Bills on Thursday night. The Texans” defense was relentless, sacking quarterback Josh Allen eight times and generating three turnovers, with Calen Bullock making a critical interception in the final moments.
As the game wound down, Buffalo faced a daunting fourth-and-27 situation after Allen was sacked on consecutive plays. Despite this, they managed to convert with a 44-yard completion to Josh Palmer, who later lateral passed to Khalil Shakir. However, the Texans” defense remained steadfast. With just 24 seconds left, Bullock intercepted Allen”s pass at the Houston 9-yard line, effectively sealing the game for the Texans.
Quarterback Davis Mills stepped up in the absence of C.J. Stroud, who was sidelined due to a concussion. Mills threw for 153 yards and tossed two touchdown passes in the first half, leading the Texans to their third consecutive victory and improving their record to 6-5, their first time above .500 this season. In contrast, the Bills fell to 7-4 after a frustrating performance, marked by Allen”s late-game interception.
This win not only highlights the Texans” defensive prowess but also underscores a turning point in their season as they continue to build momentum heading into the latter part of the year.
