The Houston Texans will strive for their third consecutive victory when they face the Buffalo Bills in a crucial matchup on Thursday Night Football. The Bills are coming off a recent win against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with a score of 44-32, while the Texans triumphed over the Tennessee Titans with a score of 16-13. Currently positioned second in the AFC East, the Bills hold a record of 7-3 and have performed moderately well away from home this season, with a record of 2-2. On the other hand, the Texans (5-5), who rank third in the AFC South, have a commendable record of 3-2 at home.
Quarterback C.J. Stroud has been ruled out due to a concussion, which opens the door for Davis Mills to start again.
Game Timing
Kickoff is scheduled for 8:15 p.m. ET from NRG Stadium in Houston. Historically, the Texans lead the all-time series against the Bills 7-5 and have secured victories in their last five home encounters.
Latest Odds
The Bills are currently favored to win by 5.5 points, with the over/under for total points set at 43.5. The money line shows Buffalo at -275 (risk $275 to win $100).
Key Player: Josh Allen
Veteran quarterback Josh Allen leads the Bills offensively. Throughout the season, he has completed 69.6% of his passes for 2,456 yards, achieving 18 touchdowns with seven interceptions. In the latest win against Tampa Bay, Allen delivered an impressive performance: completing 19 of 30 passes for 317 yards and three touchdowns, along with rushing six times for 40 yards and three touchdowns.
James Cook III, the running back, is on track for a strong rushing season, nearing 1,000 yards with performance statistics of 182 carries for 968 yards and seven touchdowns this season.
Texans’ Strengths
Meanwhile, if Stroud is unable to participate, Mills is prepared to step in. In his limited appearances this year, Mills has shown promise, achieving a completion rate of 60% with 726 passing yards and three touchdowns. Nico Collins, a pivotal player for the Texans, has been crucial in the passing game with 49 receptions for 642 yards and four touchdowns so far this season.
Betting Insights
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