Final2024 Week 5
Reliant Stadium, Houston, TX|
Buffalo Bills vs Houston Texans, Week 5 2024
Buffalo Bills
Away
20
Houston Texans
HomeWon
23
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bills | 3 | 0 | 14 | 3 | 20 |
| Texans | 14 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 23 |
BUF 20 · HOU 23 Final
Passing leader
HOU · QB
16.9PPR pts
28/38, 331 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT
Top fantasy scorer
James Cook III
BUF · RB
17.9PPR pts
20 ATT, 82 YDS, 1 TD, 2 REC, 17 REC YDS
Bills leader
BUF · QB
14.6PPR pts
9/30, 131 YDS, 1 TD
Defensive playmaker
Terrel Bernard
BUF
1 INT, 5 TKL
Texans 23, Bills 20: Houston holds off Buffalo
Houston led 17–3 at halftime and won 23–20, though Buffalo took the second half 17–6. The Texans finished with a 425–276 edge in total offense and averaged 6.3 yards per play.
The Bills went 3-for-14 on third down, while the Texans kept the ball for 33:10.
Key advantages
- +1.6 yards/play HOU 6.3 · BUF 4.7
- +149 total yards HOU 425 · BUF 276
- +29% third-down rate HOU 50% · BUF 21%
Game Highlights
Official NFL highlights · Opens from YouTube
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Why the Texans Won
Houston won the efficiency, third-down, and time of possession battles.
| Bills | Stat | Texans |
|---|---|---|
| 4.7 | Yards per play | 6.3 |
| 276 | Total yards | 425 |
| 21% | Third-down conversion | 50% |
| Other team stats | ||
| 59 | Plays | 67 |
| 0 | Turnovers | 2 |
| 26:50 | Time of possession | 33:10 |
Scoring Summary
The Texans scored two touchdowns and three field goals; the Bills scored two touchdowns and two field goals.
| Time | Team | Play | BUF | HOU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st quarter | ||||
| 6:27 | BUF | Tyler Bass 38-yard FG Takes lead | 3 | 0 |
| 2:55 | HOU | Cam Akers 15-yard TD run Takes leadKa'imi Fairbairn XP | 3 | 7 |
| 1:34 | HOU | C.J. Stroud → Nico Collins, 67-yard TD Extends leadKa'imi Fairbairn XP | 3 | 14 |
| 2nd quarter | ||||
| 0:00 | HOU | Ka'imi Fairbairn 50-yard FG Extends lead | 3 | 17 |
| 3rd quarter | ||||
| 11:15 | HOU | Ka'imi Fairbairn 47-yard FG Extends lead | 3 | 20 |
| 8:48 | BUF | James Cook 5-yard TD runTyler Bass XP | 10 | 20 |
| 4:20 | BUF | Josh Allen → Keon Coleman, 49-yard TDTyler Bass XP | 17 | 20 |
| 4th quarter | ||||
| 3:18 | BUF | Tyler Bass 33-yard FG Ties game | 20 | 20 |
| 0:00 | HOU | Ka'imi Fairbairn 59-yard FG Game winner | 20 | 23 |
Fantasy Points: Bills vs Texans, Week 5 2024
Fantasy leaders
- James CookBUF · RB17.9 PTSRB7
- C.J. StroudHOU · QB16.9 PTSQB15
- Nico CollinsHOU · WR15.8 PTSWR19
- Dare OgunbowaleHOU · RB14.7 PTSRB14
Player Stats
Quarterbacks
| Player | FPTS | FIN | CMP/ATT | Pass YDS | TD | INT | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | Rate | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16.9 | QB15 | 28/38 | 331 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 27 | 0 | 97.6 | Start/Sit → | |
| 14.6 | QB19 | 9/30 | 131 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 54 | 0 | 56.4 | Start/Sit → |
WRs, RBs, & TEs
| Player | FPTS | FIN | POS | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | TGT | REC | Rec YDS | Rec TD | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17.9 | RB7 | RB | 20 | 82 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 17 | 0 | ||
| 15.8 | WR19 | WR | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 78 | 1 | Start/Sit → | |
| 14.7 | RB14 | RB | 15 | 30 | 0 | 7 | 6 | 57 | 0 | Start/Sit → | |
| 14.2 | WR24 | WR | — | — | — | 8 | 6 | 82 | 0 | Start/Sit → | |
| 12.7 | RB21 | RB | 9 | 42 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 0 | ||
| 11.9 | WR37 | WR | — | — | — | 5 | 1 | 49 | 1 | Start/Sit → | |
| 7.4 | TE22 | TE | — | — | — | 6 | 4 | 34 | 0 | Start/Sit → | |
| 7.3 | WR53 | WR | 1 | -5 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 38 | 0 | ||
| 5.4 | TE26 | TE | — | — | — | 6 | 2 | 34 | 0 | Start/Sit → | |
| 5.1 | WR66 | WR | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 31 | 0 | Start/Sit → | |
| 4.7 | WR70 | WR | — | — | — | 6 | 2 | 27 | 0 | Start/Sit → | |
| 2.6 | TE39 | TE | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 6 | 0 | Start/Sit → | |
| 1.5 | RB58 | RB | 3 | 15 | 0 | — | — | — | — | Start/Sit → | |
| 1.4 | RB60 | RB | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 | Start/Sit → | |
| 0.9 | WR97 | WR | 1 | -1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 0.0 | — | WR | — | — | — | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
Fantasy Usage
Buffalo Bills
Snap Share
Dalton KincaidTE38 snaps62%
Keon ColemanWR38 snaps62%
James CookRB36 snaps59%
Curtis SamuelWR34 snaps56%
Mack HollinsWR33 snaps54%
Target Share29 targets
- Mack Hollins21%, 6 targets
- Dalton Kincaid21%, 6 targets
- Keon Coleman17%, 5 targets
- Curtis Samuel14%, 4 targets
- Marquez Valdes-Scantling10%, 3 targets
- Other17%, 5 targets
Carry Share28 carries
- James Cook71%, 20 carries
- Josh Allen14%, 4 carries
- Ty Johnson11%, 3 carries
- Curtis Samuel4%, 1 carries
Houston Texans
Snap Share
Dalton SchultzTE67 snaps99%
Stefon DiggsWR59 snaps87%
Xavier HutchinsonWR48 snaps71%
Dare OgunbowaleRB46 snaps68%
Tank DellWR46 snaps68%
Target Share35 targets
- Stefon Diggs23%, 8 targets
- Dare Ogunbowale20%, 7 targets
- Dalton Schultz17%, 6 targets
- Tank Dell11%, 4 targets
- Cam Akers9%, 3 targets
- Other20%, 7 targets
Carry Share28 carries
- Dare Ogunbowale54%, 15 carries
- Cam Akers32%, 9 carries
- C.J. Stroud11%, 3 carries
- Tank Dell4%, 1 carries
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| Player | SNAPS | SNAP % | TGT | TGT % | CAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 67 | 99% | 6 | 17% | 0 | |
| 59 | 87% | 8 | 23% | 0 | |
| 48 | 71% | 3 | 9% | 0 | |
| 46 | 68% | 7 | 20% | 15 | |
| 46 | 68% | 4 | 11% | 1 | |
| 38 | 62% | 6 | 21% | 0 | |
| 38 | 62% | 5 | 17% | 0 | |
| 36 | 59% | 3 | 10% | 20 | |
| 34 | 56% | 4 | 14% | 1 | |
| 33 | 54% | 6 | 21% | 0 | |
| 33 | 54% | 0 | 0% | 0 | |
| 28 | 46% | 3 | 10% | 0 | |
| 24 | 35% | 2 | 6% | 0 | |
| 21 | 34% | 0 | 0% | 3 | |
| 22 | 32% | 3 | 9% | 9 | |
| 16 | 26% | 0 | 0% | 0 | |
| 16 | 24% | 0 | 0% | 0 | |
| 9 | 13% | 2 | 6% | 0 | |
| 5 | 8% | 0 | 0% | 0 | |
| 4 | 7% | 0 | 0% | 0 | |
| 3 | 4% | 0 | 0% | 0 | |
| 2 | 3% | 2 | 7% | 0 |
Fantasy Points vs Expected
Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.
- Biggest overperformer+12.4Nico Collins15.8 PTS vs 3.4 xFP
- Biggest underperformer−7.1Dare Ogunbowale14.7 PTS vs 21.8 xFP
- Highest expected volume21.8 xFPDare Ogunbowale14.7 PTS scored
| Player | PTS | xFP | vs xFP | Snap% | Usage | Rte% | Pass att | Car | Car% | Tgt | Tgt% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dare OgunbowaleHOU · RB | 14.7 | 21.8 | −7.1 | 68% | 54% car | — | 0 | 15 | 54% | 7 | 20% |
| C.J. StroudHOU · QB | 16.9 | 18.9 | −2.0 | 100% | 38 att | — | 38 | 3 | 11% | 0 | 0% |
| James Cook IIIBUF · RB | 17.9 | 18.2 | −0.3 | 59% | 71% car | — | 0 | 20 | 71% | 3 | 10% |
| Josh AllenBUF · QB | 14.6 | 15.9 | −1.3 | 98% | 30 att | — | 30 | 4 | 14% | 0 | 0% |
| Stefon DiggsHOU · WR | 14.2 | 13.7 | +0.5 | 87% | 23% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 8 | 23% |
| Cam AkersHOU · RB | 12.7 | 11.0 | +1.7 | 32% | 32% car | — | 0 | 9 | 32% | 3 | 9% |
| Dalton KincaidBUF · TE | 5.4 | 10.3 | −4.9 | 62% | 21% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 6 | 21% |
| Dalton SchultzHOU · TE | 7.4 | 10.3 | −2.9 | 99% | 17% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 6 | 17% |
| Mack HollinsBUF · WR | 4.7 | 10.3 | −5.6 | 54% | 21% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 6 | 21% |
| Keon ColemanBUF · WR | 11.9 | 8.6 | +3.3 | 62% | 17% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 5 | 17% |
| Curtis SamuelBUF · WR | 0.9 | 7.5 | −6.6 | 56% | 14% tgt | — | 0 | 1 | 4% | 4 | 14% |
| Tank DellHOU · WR | 7.3 | 7.5 | −0.2 | 68% | 11% tgt | — | 0 | 1 | 4% | 4 | 11% |
| Marquez Valdes-ScantlingBUF · WR | 0.0 | 5.1 | −5.1 | 46% | 10% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 3 | 10% |
| Xavier HutchinsonHOU · WR | 5.1 | 5.1 | 0.0 | 71% | 9% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 3 | 9% |
| Cade StoverHOU · TE | 2.6 | 3.4 | −0.8 | 35% | 6% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 2 | 6% |
| Nico CollinsHOU · WR | 15.8 | 3.4 | +12.4 | 13% | 6% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 2 | 6% |
| Ray DavisBUF · RB | 1.4 | 3.4 | −2.0 | 3% | 7% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 2 | 7% |
| Ty JohnsonBUF · RB | 1.5 | 2.0 | −0.5 | 34% | 11% car | — | 0 | 3 | 11% | 0 | 0% |
Team totals: Bills 29 targets and 28 carries; Texans 35 targets and 28 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2024 season: 1.71 PPR points per target (68% catch rate), 0.65 per carry and 0.44 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.
Fantasy Verdicts
Josh Allen
BUF · QB · 14.6 pts on 15.9 expected
9 of 30 passing for 131 yards, 1 touchdown; 4 carries for 54 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 15.9 expected.
Last 4 games + this one (PPR): 31.2, 9.8, 30.9, 7.3, 14.6
W1W2W3W4W5
C.J. Stroud
HOU · QB · 16.9 pts on 18.9 expected
28 of 38 passing for 331 yards, 1 touchdown, 1 interception; 3 carries for 27 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 18.9 expected.
Last 4 games + this one (PPR): 18.7, 14.3, 11.8, 23.5, 16.9
W1W2W3W4W5
James Cook III Volume, no payoff
BUF · RB · 17.9 pts on 18.2 expected
3 targets (10% of the team's), 2 catches for 17 yards; 20 carries (71% of the team's) for 82 yards and 1 touchdown.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 18.2 expected.
Last 4 games + this one (PPR): 13.3, 28.5, 18.7, 5.8, 17.9
W1W2W3W4W5
Season high in carries (20).
Dalton Kincaid
BUF · TE · 5.4 pts on 10.3 expected
6 targets (21% of the team's), 2 catches for 34 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 10.3 expected.
Last 4 games + this one (PPR): 2.1, 7.3, 13.1, 9.7, 5.4
W1W2W3W4W5
Fewest points since Week 1.
Dare Ogunbowale Unlucky
HOU · RB · 14.7 pts on 21.8 expected
7 targets (20% of the team's), 6 catches for 57 yards; 15 carries (54% of the team's) for 30 yards.
Verdict: The role was there, worth 21.8 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.
Last 4 games + this one (PPR): 1.3, 4.3, 4.8, 15.4, 14.7
W1W2W3W4W5
Season high in targets (7). Season high in carries (15).
Stefon Diggs
HOU · WR · 14.2 pts on 13.7 expected
8 targets (23% of the team's), 6 catches for 82 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 13.7 expected.
Last 4 games + this one (PPR): 21.9, 7.7, 19.9, 18.5, 14.2
W1W2W3W4W5
Mack Hollins Unlucky
BUF · WR · 4.7 pts on 10.3 expected
6 targets (21% of the team's), 2 catches for 27 yards.
Verdict: The role was there, worth 10.3 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.
Last 4 games + this one (PPR): 10.5, 0.0, 2.6, 1.5, 4.7
W1W2W3W4W5
Best score since Week 1.
Curtis Samuel Unlucky
BUF · WR · 0.9 pts on 7.5 expected
4 targets (14% of the team's), 1 catch for 0 yards; 1 carry (4% of the team's) for -1 yards.
Verdict: The role was there, worth 7.5 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.
Last 4 games + this one (PPR): 3.5, 1.3, 5.2, 3.5, 0.9
W1W2W3W4W5
Lowest-scoring game of the season.
Stock Up, Stock Down
Buffalo Bills
- ▲Stock up: Curtis Samuel played 56% of the snaps, up from a 29% season average.
- ▼Stock down: Ray Davis played 3% of the snaps, down from a 19% season average.
Houston Texans
- ▲Stock up: Dare Ogunbowale led the backfield with 68% of the snaps after trailing Cam Akers before this game.
- ▲Stock up: Dalton Schultz played 99% of the snaps, up from a 83% season average.
- ▲Stock up: Xavier Hutchinson played 71% of the snaps, up from a 16% season average.
Fantasy Matchups
Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2024 through Week 18.
| Points allowed to | Bills D | Texans D |
|---|---|---|
| QBs | 16.5 | 17.7 |
| RBs | 24.2 | 18.7 |
| WRs | 33.2 | 33.1 |
| TEs | 12.0 | 11.2 |
Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.
How the Game Swung
Houston opened at 50% win probability and passed 98% in overtime on the way to the win.
Texans win probability
Key Swings
- +23Akers 15-yd TD run40% → 63%Q1 2:55
- +19Stroud → Collins, 67-yd TD63% → 82%Q1 1:34
- −25Allen → Coleman, 49-yd TD90% → 65%Q3 4:20
- −33Bass 33-yd FG83% → 50%Q4 3:18
- +50Fairbairn 59-yd FG50% → >99%Q4 0:00
Swing in Texans win probability, in points
Play Calling and Possessions
| Buffalo Bills | Measure | Houston Texans |
|---|---|---|
| 59 | Plays | 67 |
| 53% | Pass rate | 58% |
| 4.1 | Yds / dropback | 8.5 |
| 5.4 | Yds / carry | 3.4 |
| 3/14 | Third downs | 8/16 |
Efficiency edge Houston ran 8 more plays and gained 4.4 more yards per dropback.
- Top targets
- BUF Kincaid 21% · Hollins 21% · Coleman 17%
- HOU Diggs 23% · Ogunbowale 20% · Schultz 17%
Possession Results
| Result | BUF | HOU |
|---|---|---|
| Touchdowns | 2 | 2 |
| Field goals | 2 | 3 |
| Punts | 8 | 5 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 2 |
| Turnovers on downs | 0 | 1 |
BUF turnover edge: +2
- The Bills opened the scoring on their second possession, a 10-play, 29-yard drive that ended in a field goal.
- The Texans scored touchdowns on two of their first three drives.
All 25 possessions, drive by drive
| Team | Start | Plays | Yards | Time | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUF | Q1 15:00 | 3 | 7 | 0:39 | Punt |
| HOU | Q1 14:21 | 3 | 1 | 2:17 | Punt |
| BUF | Q1 12:04 | 10 | 29 | 5:37 | Field goal |
| HOU | Q1 6:27 | 6 | 70 | 3:32 | Touchdown |
| BUF | Q1 2:55 | 3 | -1 | 1:12 | Punt |
| HOU | Q1 1:43 | 1 | 67 | 0:09 | Touchdown |
| BUF | Q1 1:34 | 5 | 8 | 1:56 | Punt |
| HOU | Q2 14:38 | 11 | 65 | 6:43 | Downs |
| BUF | Q2 7:55 | 9 | 35 | 5:13 | Punt |
| HOU | Q2 2:42 | 3 | 8 | 1:40 | Punt |
| BUF | Q2 1:02 | 3 | 0 | 0:32 | Punt |
| HOU | Q2 0:30 | 6 | 19 | 0:30 | Field goal |
| HOU | Q3 15:00 | 8 | 41 | 3:45 | Field goal |
| BUF | Q3 11:15 | 6 | 70 | 2:27 | Touchdown |
| HOU | Q3 8:48 | 3 | 2 | 1:42 | Punt |
| BUF | Q3 7:06 | 5 | 65 | 2:46 | Touchdown |
| HOU | Q3 4:20 | 4 | 19 | 3:06 | Punt |
| BUF | Q3 1:14 | 5 | 36 | 2:44 | Punt |
| HOU | Q4 13:30 | 10 | 55 | 5:24 | Interception |
| BUF | Q4 8:06 | 5 | 22 | 2:16 | Punt |
| HOU | Q4 5:50 | 4 | 12 | 1:29 | Fumble |
| BUF | Q4 4:21 | 4 | 0 | 1:03 | Field goal |
| HOU | Q4 3:18 | 9 | 21 | 2:46 | Punt |
| BUF | Q4 0:32 | 3 | 0 | 0:25 | Punt |
| HOU | Q4 0:07 | 2 | 5 | 0:07 | Field goal |
About these numbers
Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.
Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.
Bills vs Texans Head-to-Head
The Bills and Texans first met in 2002 and have played 14 times since.
- All-time series
- 8–6Texans lead, 14 meetings since 2002
- Postseason
- 1–0Texans won in 2019
- Largest Bills win
- 40–02021
- Largest Texans win
- 31–102009
Since 2021
2–2 Series tied
4 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.
- B
- T
- T
- B
Oldest to newest. B = Bills win, T = Texans win, outlined = this game.
Recent Meetings
- 2026 Wk 1 Bills at Texans, 2026 Wk 1 recap BUF 36 HOU 31 BUF W
- 2025 Wk 12 Bills at Texans, 2025 Wk 12 recap HOU 23 BUF 19 HOU W
- 2024 Wk 5 Bills at Texans HOU 23 BUF 20 HOU W
- 2021 Wk 4 Texans at Bills, 2021 Wk 4 recap BUF 40 HOU 0 BUF W
Season to Date (Through Week 18)
The 2024 regular season, from each game's box score.
| Bills | Stat | Texans |
|---|---|---|
| 13-4 | Record | 10-7 |
| 30.9 | Points per game | 21.9 |
| 359.1 | Yards per game | 319.7 |
| 6.0 | Yards per play | 5.1 |
| 21.6 | Points allowed per game | 21.9 |
| 341.5 | Yards allowed per game | 315.0 |
Bills and Texans in Fantasy
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2024 Game Logs for Players in This Game
Bills vs Texans Game FAQ
Who won the 2024 Bills vs Texans Week 5 game?
The Houston Texans beat the Buffalo Bills 23–20 in Week 5 of the 2024 season. The game was played at Reliant Stadium in Houston, TX, on October 6, 2024. See the Texans' 2024 schedule.
What was the final score of Bills vs Texans?
The final score was Texans 23, Bills 20. The Texans led 17–3 at halftime, and the second half went Bills 17, Texans 6.
What happened in the Bills vs Texans game?
Houston led 17–3 at halftime and won 23–20, though Buffalo took the second half 17–6. The Texans finished with a 425–276 edge in total offense and averaged 6.3 yards per play. James Cook led all players with 2 catches for 17 yards, plus 20 carries for 82 rushing yards and a touchdown. The Texans committed 2 turnovers, the Bills none.
What was the game-winning score in Bills vs Texans?
Ka'imi Fairbairn's 59-yard field goal with 0:00 left in the fourth quarter gave the Texans a 23–20 lead they never gave up. It was the final score of the game.
Who scored the most fantasy points in Bills vs Texans?
James Cook led the game with 17.9 PPR fantasy points, the RB7 of Week 5, on 2 catches for 17 yards, plus 20 carries for 82 rushing yards and a touchdown. C.J. Stroud was next with 16.9 (QB15). See James Cook's 2024 game log.
Who led Bills vs Texans in passing, rushing and receiving?
C.J. Stroud (HOU) led all passers with 28 of 38 for 331 yards, a touchdown and an interception. James Cook (BUF) led in rushing with 20 carries for 82 yards and a touchdown. Stefon Diggs (HOU) led in receiving with 6 catches for 82 yards.
How many fantasy points did James Cook score against the Texans?
James Cook scored 17.9 points in PPR leagues, 16.9 in half-PPR and 15.9 in standard scoring against the Texans in Week 5 of the 2024 season, on 2 catches for 17 yards, plus 20 carries for 82 rushing yards and a touchdown.
Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Bills vs Texans?
Nico Collins outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 15.8 PPR points on 3.4 xFP (+12.4). Dare Ogunbowale fell furthest short, with 14.7 points on 21.8 xFP (−7.1). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.
Who had the highest expected fantasy points in Bills vs Texans?
Dare Ogunbowale had the most fantasy opportunity in the game, worth 21.8 expected PPR points (xFP) at league-average rates, and scored 14.7. Expected points measure the volume of a player's pass attempts, carries and targets, not how well he used them.
How did the Texans beat the Bills?
The Texans beat the Bills 23–20 because they averaged 6.3 yards per play to 4.7 and outgained them 425–276. Ka'imi Fairbairn's 59-yard field goal put them ahead for good.
Which team won the turnover battle in Bills vs Texans?
The Bills won the turnover battle 2–0: the Texans gave the ball away 2 times and the Bills not at all. The Texans won the game anyway.
What was the turning point of Bills vs Texans?
Ka'imi Fairbairn's 59-yard field goal with 0:00 left in the fourth quarter was the biggest swing of the game, moving the Texans' win probability from 50% to >99%.
What is the all-time Bills vs Texans record?
The Texans lead the all-time series 8–6 across 14 meetings since 2002, including a 1–0 record in the postseason.
When did the Bills and Texans last play before this game?
Before Week 5 of 2024, they last met in the 2021 season on October 3, 2021, when the Bills beat the Texans 40–0.
Have the Bills and Texans met in the playoffs?
Yes, 1 time, most recently in the 2019 playoffs. The Bills are 0–1 against the Texans in the postseason.
