NFL Daily with Gregg Rosenthal NFL Week 12 Thursday Night Football Recap | Buffalo Bills at Houston Texans
Nov 21, 2025
The Houston Texans stunned the Buffalo Bills with a gritty 23-19 victory, showcasing a dominant defense that sacked Josh Allen eight times. Significant plays included a late first-half touchdown by Davis Mills and a fourth-quarter hook-and-lateral that sparked a Buffalo rally. Kalen Bullock's game-changing interceptions and the team's cultural turnaround under D'Amico Ryans were key themes. The discussion also touched on the Bills' inconsistency and Josh Allen's struggles, adding layers to the playoff race narrative.
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Halftime Surge Shifted Momentum
- The Texans turned momentum with a two-minute drill touchdown by Davis Mills to lead 20-16 at halftime.
- That late first-half surge set up a defensive-led victory despite limited offensive consistency.
Collective Pressure Crushed Bills' Offense
- Houston's defense sacked Josh Allen eight times and created constant disruption across all levels.
- That collective pressure and disciplined coverage neutralized Buffalo's usually potent offense.
Coverage Discipline Limited Josh Allen
- The Texans mixed zone and man but leaned to man in the second half to eliminate Allen's easy throws.
- Coverage discipline plus varied rushers left Allen without comfortable reads for most of the game.