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Bills–Texans on Thursday Night: Allen’s Surge Meets Houston’s Top-Ranked Defense

With C.J. Stroud still in concussion protocol, Houston is expected to turn to Davis Mills against Buffalo’s high-scoring offense.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers v Buffalo Bills - NFL 2025
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Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen avoids Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Anthony Nelson and runs for his third touchdown of the game during second half action against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Nov 16, 2025 at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park.

Overview

  • Kickoff is Thursday, Nov. 20 at 8:15 p.m. ET at NRG Stadium in Houston, with the game streaming on Prime Video.
  • Houston coach DeMeco Ryans said Stroud remains in the concussion protocol, making Mills the likely starter for a third straight game.
  • Oddsmakers list Buffalo as roughly a 5.5-point favorite with a total near 43.5, and models generally lean Bills while forecasting a tight matchup.
  • Josh Allen accounted for six touchdowns in Buffalo’s 44-32 win over Tampa Bay to move the Bills to 7-3; the Texans are 5-5 after a last-second 16-13 win over Tennessee led by Mills’ 274 mistake-free passing yards.
  • The Texans lead the NFL in total and scoring defense (258.1 yards and 16.3 points allowed per game) and have forced a turnover and recorded a sack in eight straight contests.