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Buffalo Bills at Houston Texans

NFLSeptember 13, 2026Reliant Stadium91°F

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Bills 36, Texans 31

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Allen finally breaks Houston curse as Bills edge Texans 36-31Josh Allen threw the game-winning touchdown with 1:36 remaining in Buffalo's dramatic Week 1 victory over Houston.Recap · BenchScout

Scoring

Play-by-play

In order

Q1

  1. 15:00K.Fairbairn kicks 57 yards from HST 35 to BUF 8. G.Dortch to BUF 34 for 26 yards (J.Hansen; G.Odum).
  2. 14:55 · 1st & 10 at BUF 34J.Cook left guard to BUF 43 for 9 yards (C.Bullock).
  3. 15:00K.Fairbairn kicks 57 yards from HST 35 to BUF 8. G.Dortch to BUF 34 for 26 yards (J.Hansen; G.Odum).
  4. 15:00K.Fairbairn kicks 57 yards from HST 35 to BUF 8. G.Dortch to BUF 34 for 26 yards (J.Hansen; G.Odum).
  5. 14:55 · 1st & 10 at BUF 34J.Cook left guard to BUF 43 for 9 yards (C.Bullock).
  6. 15:00K.Fairbairn kicks 57 yards from HST 35 to BUF 8. G.Dortch to BUF 34 for 26 yards (J.Hansen; G.Odum).
  7. 14:55 · 1st & 10 at BUF 34J.Cook left guard to BUF 43 for 9 yards (C.Bullock).
  8. 14:21 · 2nd & 1 at BUF 43T.Grable reported in as eligible. J.Allen pass short right to J.Cook pushed ob at BUF 46 for 3 yards (R.Blankenship).
  9. 13:55 · 1st & 10 at BUF 46J.Cook up the middle to HST 43 for 11 yards (C.Bullock).
  10. 13:55 · 1st & 10 at BUF 46J.Cook up the middle to HST 43 for 11 yards (C.Bullock).
  11. 13:14 · 1st & 10 at HOU 43R.Davis right guard to HST 40 for 3 yards (J.Pitre).
  12. 13:55 · 1st & 10 at BUF 46J.Cook up the middle to HST 43 for 11 yards (C.Bullock).
  13. 13:18 · 1st & 10 at HOU 43R.Davis right guard to HST 40 for 3 yards (J.Pitre).
  14. 12:39 · 2nd & 7 at HOU 40(Shotgun) J.Allen up the middle to HST 36 for 4 yards (A.Al-Shaair).
  15. 12:02 · 3rd & 3 at HOU 36(Shotgun) J.Cook left guard to HST 34 for 2 yards (A.Al-Shaair; C.Bullock).
  16. 12:02 · 3rd & 3 at HOU 36(Shotgun) J.Cook left guard to HST 34 for 2 yards (A.Al-Shaair; C.Bullock).
  17. 11:18 · 4th & 1 at HOU 34J.Allen left end to HST 36 for -2 yards (K.Lassiter).
  18. 9:32 · 1st & 10 at HOU 32J.Cook right tackle to HST 28 for 4 yards (J.Pitre; R.Blankenship).
  19. 8:56 · 2nd & 6 at HOU 28J.Allen sacked at HST 34 for -6 yards (J.Clowney).
  20. 8:14 · 3rd & 12 at HOU 34J.Allen pass short left to K.Coleman to HST 33 for 1 yard. Lateral to K.Shakir pushed ob at HST 23 for 10 yards (R.Blankenship).
  21. 8:14 · 3rd & 12 at HOU 34J.Allen pass short left to K.Coleman to HST 33 for 1 yard. Lateral to K.Shakir pushed ob at HST 23 for 10 yards (R.Blankenship).
  22. 7:42 · 4th & 1 at HOU 23(Run formation) PENALTY on BUF, Offensive Too Many Men on Field, 5 yards, enforced at HST 23 - No Play.
  23. 7:42 · 4th & 1 at HOU 23(Run formation) PENALTY on BUF, Offensive Too Many Men on Field, 5 yards, enforced at HST 23 - No Play.
  24. 7:28 · 4th & 6 at HOU 28T.Bass 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Ferguson, Holder-T.Doman.
  25. 7:28T.Bass kicks 64 yards from BUF 35 to HST 1. J.Noel to HST 24 for 23 yards (J.Andreessen; M.Hoecht).
  26. 7:20 · 1st & 10 at HOU 24D.Montgomery right guard to HST 28 for 4 yards (G.Rousseau).
  27. 6:43 · 2nd & 6 at HOU 28C.Stroud pass short right to N.Collins to HST 37 for 9 yards (T.Bernard; C.Bishop).
  28. 6:04 · 1st & 10 at HOU 37D.Montgomery left tackle to HST 44 for 7 yards (T.Bernard; D.Williams).
  29. 6:04 · 1st & 10 at HOU 37D.Montgomery left tackle to HST 44 for 7 yards (T.Bernard; D.Williams).
  30. 5:24 · 2nd & 3 at HOU 44C.Stroud pass short left to M.Klein to BUF 40 for 16 yards (M.Hairston).
  31. 6:04 · 1st & 10 at HOU 37D.Montgomery left tackle to HST 44 for 7 yards (T.Bernard; D.Williams).
  32. 5:24 · 2nd & 3 at HOU 44C.Stroud pass short left to M.Klein to BUF 40 for 16 yards (M.Hairston).
  33. 4:43 · 1st & 10 at BUF 40W.Marks left guard to BUF 36 for 4 yards (M.Hoecht; D.Williams).
  34. 4:03 · 2nd & 6 at BUF 36N.Collins right end pushed ob at BUF 29 for 7 yards (C.Gardner-Johnson).
  35. 4:03 · 2nd & 6 at BUF 36N.Collins right end pushed ob at BUF 29 for 7 yards (C.Gardner-Johnson).
  36. 3:20 · 1st & 10 at BUF 29B.Fisher reported in as eligible. D.Montgomery left end to BUF 27 for 2 yards (G.Gaines; T.Bernard).
  37. 3:20 · 1st & 10 at BUF 29B.Fisher reported in as eligible. D.Montgomery left end to BUF 27 for 2 yards (G.Gaines; T.Bernard).
  38. 2:37 · 2nd & 8 at BUF 27C.Stroud pass incomplete deep right to K.Boutte.
  39. 3:20 · 1st & 10 at BUF 29B.Fisher reported in as eligible. D.Montgomery left end to BUF 27 for 2 yards (G.Gaines; T.Bernard).
  40. 2:37 · 2nd & 8 at BUF 27C.Stroud pass incomplete deep right to K.Boutte.
  41. 2:30 · 3rd & 8 at BUF 27(Shotgun) C.Stroud pass deep right to N.Collins pushed ob at BUF 2 for 25 yards (C.Gardner-Johnson).
  42. 1:53 · 1st & Goal at BUF 2D.Montgomery right guard to BUF 1 for 1 yard (T.Bernard; B.Chubb).
  43. 1:53 · 1st & Goal at BUF 2D.Montgomery right guard to BUF 1 for 1 yard (T.Bernard; B.Chubb).
  44. 1:15 · 2nd & Goal at BUF 1B.Fisher reported in as eligible. D.Montgomery right tackle to BUF 1 for no gain (D.Carter; D.Williams).
  45. 1:15 · 2nd & Goal at BUF 1B.Fisher reported in as eligible. D.Montgomery right tackle to BUF 1 for no gain (D.Carter; D.Williams).
  46. 0:32 · 3rd & Goal at BUF 1D.Montgomery right guard for 1 yard. Touchdown. K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-A.Brinkman, Holder-K.Kroeger.
  47. 14:48 · 2nd & 15 at HOU 48J.Allen pass short right to K.Shakir to HST 32 for 16 yards (A.Al-Shaair; J.Pitre).

Q2

  1. 14:07 · 1st & 10 at HOU 32J.Cook right end pushed ob at HST 25 for 7 yards (D.Stingley).
  2. 14:48 · 2nd & 15 at HOU 48J.Allen pass short right to K.Shakir to HST 32 for 16 yards (A.Al-Shaair; J.Pitre).
  3. 14:07 · 1st & 10 at HOU 32J.Cook right end pushed ob at HST 25 for 7 yards (D.Stingley).
  4. 13:32 · 2nd & 3 at HOU 25J.Cook left guard to HST 21 for 4 yards (J.Pitre).
  5. 12:46 · 1st & 10 at HOU 21J.Allen scrambles right end for 21 yards. Touchdown. T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Ferguson, Holder-T.Doman.
  6. 11:15 · 1st & 10 at HOU 35C.Stroud pass short left to N.Collins to HST 38 for 3 yards (T.Bernard; C.Benford).PENALTY on BUF-D.Alford, Defensive Holding, 5 yards, enforced at HST 35 - No Play.
  7. 10:51 · 1st & 10 at HOU 40C.Stroud pass incomplete short middle to D.Schultz [G.Rousseau].
  8. 10:51 · 1st & 10 at HOU 40C.Stroud pass incomplete short middle to D.Schultz [G.Rousseau].
  9. 10:47 · 2nd & 10 at HOU 40(Shotgun) C.Stroud pass short left to W.Marks to HST 38 for -2 yards (D.Walker).
  10. 10:51 · 1st & 10 at HOU 40C.Stroud pass incomplete short middle to D.Schultz [G.Rousseau].
  11. 10:47 · 2nd & 10 at HOU 40C.Stroud pass short left to W.Marks to HST 38 for -2 yards (D.Walker).
  12. 10:06 · 3rd & 12 at HOU 38(Shotgun) C.Stroud scrambles up the middle to BUF 47 for 15 yards (T.Bernard).
  13. 9:18 · 1st & 10 at BUF 47(Shotgun) B.Fisher reported in as eligible. D.Montgomery left guard to BUF 41 for 6 yards (M.Hoecht).
  14. 10:06 · 3rd & 12 at HOU 38(Shotgun) C.Stroud scrambles up the middle to BUF 47 for 15 yards (T.Bernard).
  15. 9:18 · 1st & 10 at BUF 47B.Fisher reported in as eligible. D.Montgomery left guard to BUF 41 for 6 yards (M.Hoecht).
  16. 8:41 · 2nd & 4 at BUF 41D.Montgomery right end to BUF 38 for 3 yards (T.Bernard; M.Hairston).
  17. 8:01 · 3rd & 1 at BUF 38D.Montgomery right tackle to BUF 36 for 2 yards (M.Hoecht).
  18. 8:01 · 3rd & 1 at BUF 38D.Montgomery right tackle to BUF 36 for 2 yards (M.Hoecht).
  19. 7:21 · 1st & 10 at BUF 36Timeout by HST at 07:21.
  20. 8:01 · 3rd & 1 at BUF 38D.Montgomery right tackle to BUF 36 for 2 yards (M.Hoecht).
  21. 7:21 · 1st & 10 at BUF 36Timeout by HST at 07:21.
  22. 7:21 · 1st & 10 at BUF 36B.Fisher reported in as eligible. C.Stroud pass incomplete short left to D.Schultz.
  23. 7:16 · 2nd & 10 at BUF 36W.Marks up the middle to BUF 24 for 12 yards (C.Bishop; D.Alford).
  24. 7:16 · 2nd & 10 at BUF 36W.Marks up the middle to BUF 24 for 12 yards (C.Bishop; D.Alford).
  25. 6:33 · 1st & 10 at BUF 24C.Stroud pass short left to C.Stover to BUF 26 for -2 yards (T.Bernard) [B.Chubb].
  26. 6:33 · 1st & 10 at BUF 24C.Stroud pass short left to C.Stover to BUF 26 for -2 yards (T.Bernard) [B.Chubb].
  27. 5:49 · 2nd & 12 at BUF 26(Shotgun) C.Stroud pass short right to X.Hutchinson to BUF 23 for 3 yards (C.Gardner-Johnson).
  28. 5:49 · 2nd & 12 at BUF 26(Shotgun) C.Stroud pass short right to X.Hutchinson to BUF 23 for 3 yards (C.Gardner-Johnson).
  29. 5:03 · 3rd & 9 at BUF 23(Shotgun) C.Stroud pass incomplete deep right. PENALTY on BUF-D.Hamlin, Defensive Holding, 5 yards, enforced at BUF 23 - No Play.
  30. 5:03 · 3rd & 9 at BUF 23C.Stroud pass incomplete deep right.PENALTY on BUF-D.Hamlin, Defensive Holding, 5 yards, enforced at BUF 23 - No Play.
  31. 4:48 · 1st & 10 at BUF 18D.Montgomery left guard for 18 yards. Touchdown. K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-A.Brinkman, Holder-K.Kroeger.
  32. 3:05 · 2nd & 5 at HOU 36C.Stroud pass short middle to D.Montgomery to HST 39 for 3 yards (D.Williams).
  33. 2:26 · 3rd & 2 at HOU 39(Shotgun) C.Stroud pass incomplete short left to X.Hutchinson (D.Igbinosun).
  34. 2:00 · 1st & 10 at BUF 42J.Allen pass short middle to D.Moore to HST 43 for 15 yards (R.Blankenship).
  35. 2:00 · 1st & 10 at BUF 42J.Allen pass short middle to D.Moore to HST 43 for 15 yards (R.Blankenship).
  36. 1:29 · 1st & 10 at HOU 43J.Allen pass deep right to D.Moore for 43 yards. Touchdown. T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Ferguson, Holder-T.Doman.
  37. 1:29T.Bass kicks 62 yards from BUF 35 to HST 3. J.Noel to HST 24 for 21 yards (K.Latu).PENALTY on HST-G.Odum, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at HST 24.
  38. 1:23 · 1st & 10 at HOU 14C.Stroud pass short left to D.Schultz to HST 23 for 9 yards (T.Bernard; C.Gardner-Johnson).
  39. 1:03 · 2nd & 1 at HOU 23(No Huddle, Shotgun) C.Stroud pass incomplete deep left to N.Collins. PENALTY on BUF-C.Benford, Defensive Pass Interference, 21 yards, enforced at HST 23 - No Play.
  40. 1:24 · 1st & 10 at HOU 14C.Stroud pass short left to D.Schultz to HST 23 for 9 yards (T.Bernard; C.Gardner-Johnson).
  41. 1:03 · 2nd & 1 at HOU 23C.Stroud pass incomplete deep left to N.Collins.PENALTY on BUF-C.Benford, Defensive Pass Interference, 21 yards, enforced at HST 23 - No Play.
  42. 0:58 · 1st & 10 at HOU 44C.Stroud pass short left to X.Hutchinson to BUF 47 for 9 yards (C.Benford; K.Elarms-Orr).
  43. 0:40 · 2nd & 1 at BUF 47(No Huddle, Shotgun) C.Stroud pass short middle to J.Noel pushed ob at BUF 12 for 35 yards (C.Gardner-Johnson).
  44. 0:18 · 1st & 10 at BUF 17J.Allen pass incomplete deep middle to D.Moore (C.Bullock).
  45. 0:10 · 2nd & 10 at BUF 17F.Gore up the middle to BUF 20 for 3 yards (W.Anderson; S.Rankins).
  46. 15:00T.Bass kicks 62 yards from BUF 35 to HST 3. W.Marks to HST 34 for 31 yards (D.Igbinosun; M.Hoecht).

Q3

  1. 14:55 · 1st & 10 at HOU 34D.Montgomery left guard to HST 39 for 5 yards (L.Jackson).
  2. 14:55 · 1st & 10 at HOU 34D.Montgomery left guard to HST 39 for 5 yards (L.Jackson). ** Injury Update: BUF-C.Bishop has returned to the game.
  3. 14:19 · 2nd & 5 at HOU 39B.Fisher reported in as eligible. D.Montgomery right tackle to HST 39 for no gain (G.Rousseau).
  4. 14:55 · 1st & 10 at HOU 34D.Montgomery left guard to HST 39 for 5 yards (L.Jackson). ** Injury Update: BUF-C.Bishop has returned to the game.
  5. 14:19 · 2nd & 5 at HOU 39B.Fisher reported in as eligible. D.Montgomery right tackle to HST 39 for no gain (G.Rousseau).
  6. 13:39 · 3rd & 5 at HOU 39C.Stroud pass short middle to K.Boutte to HST 45 for 6 yards (M.Hoecht).PENALTY on HST-D.Montgomery, Chop Block, 15 yards, enforced at HST 39 - No Play.
  7. 13:24 · 3rd & 20 at HOU 24(Shotgun) C.Stroud pass incomplete short left to D.Schultz. HST-E.Brown was injured during the play.
  8. 13:10 · 1st & 10 at BUF 14J.Cook right tackle to BUF 15 for 1 yard (A.Al-Shaair).
  9. 12:33 · 2nd & 9 at BUF 15(Shotgun) J.Allen pass short right to K.Shakir to BUF 18 for 3 yards (S.Rankins; R.Blankenship).
  10. 12:01 · 3rd & 6 at BUF 18(Shotgun) J.Allen pass short right to D.Moore ran ob at BUF 35 for 17 yards.
  11. 12:01 · 3rd & 6 at BUF 18J.Allen pass short right to D.Moore ran ob at BUF 35 for 17 yards.
  12. 11:35 · 1st & 10 at BUF 35J.Cook right tackle to BUF 36 for 1 yard (A.Al-Shaair; S.Rankins).
  13. 11:35 · 1st & 10 at BUF 35J.Cook right tackle to BUF 36 for 1 yard (A.Al-Shaair; S.Rankins).
  14. 10:54 · 2nd & 9 at BUF 36J.Allen pass short middle to K.Shakir to BUF 46 for 10 yards (A.Al-Shaair; H.To'oTo'o).PENALTY on BUF-A.Anderson, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at BUF 36 - No Play.
  15. 10:54 · 2nd & 9 at BUF 36J.Allen pass short middle to K.Shakir to BUF 46 for 10 yards (A.Al-Shaair; H.To'oTo'o).PENALTY on BUF-A.Anderson, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at BUF 36 - No Play.
  16. 10:31 · 2nd & 19 at BUF 26J.Allen pass incomplete deep left. Penalty on BUF-D.Dawkins, Offensive Holding, declined.
  17. 10:54 · 2nd & 9 at BUF 36J.Allen pass short middle to K.Shakir to BUF 46 for 10 yards (A.Al-Shaair; H.To'oTo'o).PENALTY on BUF-A.Anderson, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at BUF 36 - No Play.
  18. 10:31 · 2nd & 19 at BUF 26J.Allen pass incomplete deep left. Penalty on BUF-D.Dawkins, Offensive Holding, declined.
  19. 10:18 · 3rd & 19 at BUF 26J.Allen pass short right to D.Moore to BUF 33 for 7 yards (H.To'oTo'o).
  20. 9:41 · 4th & 12 at BUF 33T.Doman punts 63 yards to HST 4, Center-R.Ferguson, downed by BUF-S.Franklin.
  21. 8:10 · 4th & 5 at HOU 9K.Kroeger punts 44 yards to BUF 47, Center-A.Brinkman. G.Dortch to HST 44 for 9 yards (C.Stover; J.Hansen).
  22. 7:22 · 2nd & 9 at HOU 42(Shotgun) J.Allen pass incomplete deep middle to D.Moore. PENALTY on HST-M.Edwards, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced at HST 42 - No Play. Penalty on HST-K.Lassiter, Illegal Contact, declined.
  23. 7:58 · 1st & 10 at HOU 43J.Cook left guard to HST 42 for 1 yard (W.Anderson).
  24. 7:22 · 2nd & 9 at HOU 42J.Allen pass incomplete deep middle to D.Moore.PENALTY on HST-M.Edwards, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced at HST 42 - No Play.Penalty on HST-K.Lassiter, Illegal Contact, declined.
  25. 7:22 · 1st & 10 at HOU 27J.Allen pass short middle to D.Kincaid to HST 16 for 11 yards (C.Bullock).
  26. 6:34 · 1st & 10 at HOU 16(Shotgun) J.Cook right guard to HST 13 for 3 yards (T.Togiai).
  27. 6:34 · 1st & 10 at HOU 16J.Cook right guard to HST 13 for 3 yards (T.Togiai).
  28. 5:56 · 2nd & 7 at HOU 13(Shotgun) J.Allen sacked at HST 18 for -5 yards (M.Edwards).
  29. 6:34 · 1st & 10 at HOU 16J.Cook right guard to HST 13 for 3 yards (T.Togiai).
  30. 5:56 · 2nd & 7 at HOU 13J.Allen sacked at HST 18 for -5 yards (sack split by M.Edwards and W.Anderson).
  31. 5:11 · 3rd & 12 at HOU 18(Shotgun) J.Allen pass short right to K.Shakir to HST 16 for 2 yards (A.Al-Shaair).
  32. 4:24 · 4th & 10 at HOU 16T.Bass 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Ferguson, Holder-T.Doman.
  33. 4:19 · 1st & 10 at HOU 28C.Stroud pass incomplete deep left. ** Injury Update: BUF-T.Bernard has returned to the game.
  34. 4:13 · 2nd & 10 at HOU 28(Shotgun) C.Stroud pass short middle to D.Montgomery to HST 37 for 9 yards (D.Williams).
  35. 3:33 · 3rd & 1 at HOU 37D.Montgomery right guard to HST 37 for no gain (D.Williams; J.Solomon).
  36. 2:50 · 4th & 1 at HOU 37B.Fisher reported in as eligible. D.Montgomery right tackle to HST 39 for 2 yards (C.Benford).
  37. 3:33 · 3rd & 1 at HOU 37D.Montgomery right guard to HST 37 for no gain (D.Williams; J.Solomon).
  38. 2:50 · 4th & 1 at HOU 37B.Fisher reported in as eligible. D.Montgomery right tackle to HST 39 for 2 yards (C.Benford).
  39. 2:08 · 1st & 10 at HOU 39(Shotgun) C.Stroud pass short right to F.Moreau to HST 48 for 9 yards (D.Igbinosun).
  40. 1:35 · 2nd & 1 at HOU 48(Shotgun) C.Stroud pass short middle to K.Boutte to BUF 31 for 21 yards (C.Gardner-Johnson).
  41. 2:08 · 1st & 10 at HOU 39C.Stroud pass short right to F.Moreau to HST 48 for 9 yards (D.Igbinosun).
  42. 1:35 · 2nd & 1 at HOU 48C.Stroud pass short middle to K.Boutte to BUF 31 for 21 yards (C.Gardner-Johnson).
  43. 1:10 · 1st & 10 at BUF 31C.Stroud pass incomplete deep left to N.Collins (C.Benford).
  44. 1:07 · 2nd & 10 at BUF 31(Shotgun) C.Stroud pass short middle to N.Collins to BUF 22 for 9 yards (C.Bishop).
  45. 1:10 · 1st & 10 at BUF 31C.Stroud pass incomplete deep left to N.Collins (C.Benford).
  46. 1:07 · 2nd & 10 at BUF 31(Shotgun) C.Stroud pass short middle to N.Collins to BUF 22 for 9 yards (C.Bishop).
  47. 0:47 · 3rd & 1 at BUF 22(No Huddle, Shotgun) C.Stroud left guard to BUF 22 for no gain (D.Williams).
  48. 0:04 · 4th & 1 at BUF 22B.Fisher reported in as eligible. W.Marks right guard to BUF 19 for 3 yards (D.Williams; M.Hoecht).
  49. 0:04 · 4th & 1 at BUF 22B.Fisher reported in as eligible. W.Marks right guard to BUF 19 for 3 yards (D.Williams; M.Hoecht).
  50. 0:00END QUARTER 3

Q4

  1. 0:00END QUARTER 3
  2. 15:00 · 1st & 10 at BUF 19(Shotgun) C.Stroud pass short middle to J.Wayne to BUF 7 for 12 yards (C.Benford).
  3. 15:00 · 1st & 10 at BUF 19C.Stroud pass short middle to J.Wayne to BUF 7 for 12 yards (C.Benford).
  4. 14:17 · 1st & Goal at BUF 7(Shotgun) B.Fisher reported in as eligible. D.Montgomery left guard to BUF 7 for no gain (D.Walker).
  5. 14:17 · 1st & Goal at BUF 7B.Fisher reported in as eligible. D.Montgomery left guard to BUF 7 for no gain (D.Walker).
  6. 13:34 · 2nd & Goal at BUF 7C.Stroud pass short right to D.Montgomery for 7 yards. Touchdown. K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-A.Brinkman, Holder-K.Kroeger.
  7. 10:41 · 3rd & 4 at HOU 14J.Allen pass incomplete short middle to K.Shakir (S.Rankins).
  8. 10:31 · 4th & 4 at HOU 14T.Bass 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Ferguson, Holder-T.Doman.
  9. 10:14 · 2nd & 20 at HOU 25(Shotgun) W.Marks left guard to HST 35 for 10 yards (T.Bernard).
  10. 10:14 · 2nd & 20 at HOU 25W.Marks left guard to HST 35 for 10 yards (T.Bernard).
  11. 9:28 · 3rd & 10 at HOU 35(Shotgun) C.Stroud pass short middle to X.Hutchinson pushed ob at BUF 45 for 20 yards (M.Hairston).
  12. 10:14 · 2nd & 20 at HOU 25W.Marks left guard to HST 35 for 10 yards (T.Bernard).
  13. 9:28 · 3rd & 10 at HOU 35C.Stroud pass short middle to X.Hutchinson pushed ob at BUF 45 for 20 yards (M.Hairston).
  14. 8:49 · 1st & 10 at BUF 45W.Marks up the middle to BUF 47 for -2 yards (D.Carter).
  15. 8:12 · 2nd & 12 at BUF 47(Shotgun) C.Stroud pass short middle to N.Collins to BUF 41 for 6 yards (C.Benford).
  16. 8:12 · 2nd & 12 at BUF 47(Shotgun) C.Stroud pass short middle to N.Collins to BUF 41 for 6 yards (C.Benford).
  17. 7:30 · 3rd & 6 at BUF 41(Shotgun) C.Stroud pass short middle to N.Collins to BUF 39 for 2 yards (C.Benford).
  18. 5:50 · 3rd & 12 at BUF 18(Shotgun) J.Allen pass incomplete short right to D.Moore (D.Hunter).
  19. 4:57 · 2nd & 7 at HOU 39B.Fisher reported in as eligible. D.Montgomery right end to HST 37 for -2 yards (D.Williams; E.Oliver).
  20. 4:57 · 2nd & 7 at HOU 39B.Fisher reported in as eligible. D.Montgomery right end to HST 37 for -2 yards (D.Williams; E.Oliver).
  21. 4:09 · 3rd & 9 at HOU 37(Shotgun) C.Stroud pass short left to D.Schultz to HST 37 for no gain (B.Chubb; C.Bishop).
  22. 3:13 · 1st & 10 at BUF 4J.Cook left guard to BUF 16 for 12 yards (D.Stingley). FUMBLES (D.Stingley), recovered by BUF-O.Torrence at BUF 19.
  23. 2:34 · 1st & 10 at BUF 19J.Allen pass short left to D.Knox to BUF 26 for 7 yards (K.Lassiter; H.To'oTo'o). HST-H.To'oTo'o was injured during the play.
  24. 3:13 · 1st & 10 at BUF 4J.Cook left guard to BUF 16 for 12 yards (D.Stingley). FUMBLES (D.Stingley), recovered by BUF-O.Torrence at BUF 19.
  25. 2:34 · 1st & 10 at BUF 19J.Allen pass short left to D.Knox to BUF 26 for 7 yards (K.Lassiter; H.To'oTo'o). HST-H.To'oTo'o was injured during the play.
  26. 2:20 · 2nd & 3 at BUF 26Official Timeout at 02:20.
  27. 2:06 · 2nd & 3 at BUF 26J.Allen pass short right to J.Cook ran ob at BUF 32 for 6 yards (D.Stingley).
  28. 2:34 · 1st & 10 at BUF 19J.Allen pass short left to D.Knox to BUF 26 for 7 yards (K.Lassiter; H.To'oTo'o). HST-H.To'oTo'o was injured during the play.
  29. 2:20 · 2nd & 3 at BUF 26Official Timeout at 02:20.
  30. 2:06 · 2nd & 3 at BUF 26J.Allen pass short right to J.Cook ran ob at BUF 32 for 6 yards (D.Stingley).
  31. 2:00 · 1st & 10 at BUF 32Two-Minute Warning
  32. 2:00 · 1st & 10 at BUF 32J.Allen pass short right to D.Kincaid pushed ob at HST 33 for 35 yards (J.Pitre).
  33. 1:53 · 1st & 10 at HOU 33J.Cook up the middle to HST 34 for -1 yards (A.Al-Shaair).
  34. 1:53 · 1st & 10 at HOU 33J.Cook up the middle to HST 34 for -1 yards (A.Al-Shaair).
  35. 1:48 · 2nd & 11 at HOU 34Timeout by HST at 01:48.
  36. 1:48 · 2nd & 11 at HOU 34Timeout by HST at 01:48.
  37. 1:48 · 2nd & 11 at HOU 34J.Allen pass incomplete deep left to J.Palmer.
  38. 0:50 · 2nd & 2 at BUF 45(No Huddle, Shotgun) C.Stroud pass incomplete deep right to X.Hutchinson.
  39. 0:44 · 3rd & 2 at BUF 45(Shotgun) W.Marks up the middle to BUF 39 for 6 yards (T.Bernard; B.Chubb). PENALTY on BUF-D.Walker, Defensive Holding, 5 yards, enforced at BUF 39.
  40. 0:44 · 3rd & 2 at BUF 45W.Marks up the middle to BUF 39 for 6 yards (T.Bernard; B.Chubb).PENALTY on BUF-D.Walker, Defensive Holding, 5 yards, enforced at BUF 39.
  41. 0:39 · 1st & 10 at BUF 34PENALTY on HST-T.Brown, False Start, 5 yards, enforced at BUF 34 - No Play.
  42. 0:39 · 1st & 10 at BUF 34PENALTY on HST-T.Brown, False Start, 5 yards, enforced at BUF 34 - No Play.
  43. 0:39 · 1st & 15 at BUF 39C.Stroud pass incomplete deep middle to X.Hutchinson.
  44. 0:39 · 1st & 10 at BUF 34PENALTY on HST-T.Brown, False Start, 5 yards, enforced at BUF 34 - No Play.
  45. 0:39 · 1st & 15 at BUF 39C.Stroud pass incomplete deep middle to X.Hutchinson [G.Rousseau].
  46. 0:35 · 2nd & 15 at BUF 39(Shotgun) C.Stroud pass short middle to N.Collins to BUF 27 for 12 yards (C.Gardner-Johnson).
  47. 0:30 · 3rd & 3 at BUF 27Timeout by HST at 00:30.
  48. 0:39 · 1st & 15 at BUF 39C.Stroud pass incomplete deep middle to X.Hutchinson [G.Rousseau].
  49. 0:35 · 2nd & 15 at BUF 39C.Stroud pass short middle to N.Collins to BUF 27 for 12 yards (C.Gardner-Johnson).
  50. 0:30 · 3rd & 3 at BUF 27Timeout by HST at 00:30.
  51. 0:30 · 3rd & 3 at BUF 27Timeout by BUF at 00:30.
  52. 0:30 · 3rd & 3 at BUF 27C.Stroud pass short right to J.Noel pushed ob at BUF 9 for 18 yards (C.Gardner-Johnson).
  53. 0:25 · 1st & Goal at BUF 9(Shotgun) C.Stroud sacked at BUF 18 for -9 yards (D.Walker).
  54. 0:25 · 1st & Goal at BUF 9C.Stroud sacked at BUF 18 for -9 yards (D.Walker).
  55. 0:20 · 2nd & 18 at BUF 18Timeout by HST at 00:20.
  56. 0:20 · 2nd & Goal at BUF 18C.Stroud pass incomplete deep right to N.Collins.

Q1

  1. 7:28 · 4th & 6 at HOU 28BUF 3, HOU 0T.Bass 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Ferguson, Holder-T.Doman.
  2. 0:32 · 3rd & Goal at BUF 1BUF 3, HOU 7D.Montgomery right guard for 1 yard. Touchdown. K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-A.Brinkman, Holder-K.Kroeger.

Q2

  1. 12:46 · 1st & 10 at HOU 21BUF 10, HOU 7J.Allen scrambles right end for 21 yards. Touchdown. T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Ferguson, Holder-T.Doman.
  2. 4:48 · 1st & 10 at BUF 18BUF 10, HOU 14D.Montgomery left guard for 18 yards. Touchdown. K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-A.Brinkman, Holder-K.Kroeger.
  3. 1:29 · 1st & 10 at HOU 43BUF 24, HOU 14J.Allen pass deep right to D.Moore for 43 yards. Touchdown. T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Ferguson, Holder-T.Doman.

Q3

  1. 4:24 · 4th & 10 at HOU 16BUF 27, HOU 21T.Bass 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Ferguson, Holder-T.Doman.

Q4

  1. 13:34 · 2nd & Goal at BUF 7BUF 27, HOU 28C.Stroud pass short right to D.Montgomery for 7 yards. Touchdown. K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-A.Brinkman, Holder-K.Kroeger.
  2. 10:31 · 4th & 4 at HOU 14BUF 30, HOU 28T.Bass 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Ferguson, Holder-T.Doman.

Game leaders

BillsBuffalo

TexansHouston

Team stats

  • BUF 409Total yardsHOU 381
  • BUF 323Passing yardsHOU 257
  • BUF 86Rushing yardsHOU 124
  • BUF 20First downsHOU 26
  • BUF 3-9Third downsHOU 7-16
  • BUF 0-1Fourth downsHOU 2-2
  • BUF 0TurnoversHOU 2
  • BUF 10-85PenaltiesHOU 7-106
  • BUF 23:43PossessionHOU 36:17
All team stats
  • BUF 13Passing 1st downsHOU 11
  • BUF 5Rushing 1st downsHOU 10
  • BUF 21st downs from penaltiesHOU 5
  • BUF 52Total playsHOU 73
  • BUF 7.9Yards per playHOU 5.2
  • BUF 12Total drivesHOU 11
  • BUF 20/29Comp/attHOU 26/38
  • BUF 10.4Yards per passHOU 6.3
  • BUF 2-11Sacks-yards lostHOU 3-17
  • BUF 21Rushing attemptsHOU 32
  • BUF 4.1Yards per rushHOU 3.9
  • BUF 1-3Red zone (made-att)HOU 4-5
  • BUF 0Fumbles lostHOU 2

Box score

PassingC/ATTYDSAVGTDINTRTGSACKS
Josh Allen20/2933411.520130.52-11
RushingCARYDSAVGTDLONG
James Cook III13574.4012
Josh Allen6233.8221
Ray Davis133.003
Frank Gore Jr.133.003
ReceivingRECYDSAVGTDLONGTGTS
Dalton Kincaid513026.00406
DJ Moore510020.01438
Khalil Shakir45012.50196
Joshua Palmer13434.01342
James Cook III3124.0064
Dawson Knox177.0071
Keon Coleman111.0011
DefenseTOTSOLOSACKSTFLPDQB HTSTD
Terrel Bernard12601000
Dorian Williams9401000
C.J. Gardner-Johnson8600000
Cole Bishop7200000
Deone Walker6312010
Christian Benford5300000
Ed Oliver5201010
Michael Hoecht5100000
Special teams and turnovers
FumblesFUMLOSTREC
Josh Allen101
James Cook III100
Ed Oliver001
Terrel Bernard001
O'Cyrus Torrence001
Kick returnsNOYDSAVGLONGTD
Greg Dortch38227.3370
Ray Davis25125.5290
Punt returnsNOYDSAVGLONGTD
Greg Dortch2105.0100
KickingFGPCTLONGXPPTS
Tyler Bass3/3100.0463/312
PuntingNOYDSAVGTBIn 20LONG
Tommy Doman Jr.210954.50163

Video

0:26David Montgomery scores his 3rd TD of the game0:32Josh Allen, DJ Moore link up for a TD late in the 1st half0:17Josh Allen puts Bills ahead in 4th with 34-yard TD pass to Joshua Palmer0:22Bills' defense comes up big with game-sealing turnover

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