The Buffalo Bills defeated the Houston Texans 38-20 in a primetime showdown on Thursday Night Football, September 28, 2023, at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York. Buffalo’s victory marked a dominant performance fueled by Josh Allen’s 275 passing yards and three touchdowns.
This contest carried significant weight for both teams early in the NFL season. For the Bills, a win affirmed their status as AFC contenders following a disappointing playoff exit last year. The Texans, under new head coach DeMeco Ryans and with rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud, aimed to demonstrate their rebuilding progress against a perennial playoff team. The outcome underscores buffalo’s continued strength and provides a realistic benchmark for Houston’s developmental trajectory.
Josh Allen connected with Stefon Diggs for two touchdowns, and Dalton Kincaid added another receiving score. James Cook led the Bills’ ground attack with 98 rushing yards. Stroud completed 20 of 34 passes for 283 yards and a touchdown for the Texans, finding Nico Collins for a 75-yard score.
Buffalo established control early, leading 28-6 at halftime. The Bills’ defense pressured Stroud throughout the game, recording multiple sacks and forcing incompletions. Houston showed flashes of offensive potential, but turnovers and defensive lapses proved costly.
The Bills improve to 3-1 on the season,while the Texans fall to 2-2. Buffalo will next face the Jacksonville Jaguars, while Houston will return home to play the Pittsburgh Steelers.
