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One of the top runners in the league will be on display when James Cook and the Buffalo Bills (7-3) visit the Houston Texans (5-5) on Thursday, November 20, 2025.
Offensively, the Bills have been a top-five unit, ranking fourth-best in the NFL by averaging 29.2 points per game. They rank 14th on defense (22.9 points allowed per game). The Texans rank 21st in the NFL with 22 points per game, but they’ve been carried by their defense, which ranks best by surrendering just 16.3 points per contest.
For more specifics of this contest, including where and how to watch on TV, continue reading.
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How to Watch Texans vs. BillsWhen: Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 8:15 p.m. ETWhere: NRG Stadium in Houston, TexasTV: Amazon Prime VideoLive Box Score: Fox Sports
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Bills vs. Texans: Head-to-HeadIn the past four meetings, Houston owns a 3-1 record against Buffalo.Houston has scored 27 fewer points than Buffalo in their past four games.Bills’ 2025 Schedule Date Opponent Score TV 9/7/2025 Ravens W 41-40 NBC 9/14/2025 at Jets W 30-10 CBS 9/18/2025 Dolphins W 31-21 Amazon Prime Video 9/28/2025 Saints W 31-19 CBS 10/5/2025 Patriots L 23-20 NBC 10/13/2025 at Falcons L 24-14 ESPN 10/26/2025 at Panthers W 40-9 FOX 11/2/2025 Chiefs W 28-21 CBS 11/9/2025 at Dolphins L 30-13 CBS 11/16/2025 Buccaneers W 44-32 CBS 11/20/2025 at Texans – Amazon Prime Video 11/30/2025 at Steelers – CBS 12/7/2025 Bengals – FOX 12/14/2025 at Patriots – CBS 12/21/2025 at Browns – CBS 12/28/2025 Eagles – FOX TBD Jets – – Bills Stats & InsightsBuffalo ranks eighth in passing yards this year (239.8 per game), but has been thriving on the defensive side of the ball, ranking second-best in the NFL with 169.7 passing yards allowed per game.While the Bills rank second-worst in the NFL in rushing defense with 153 rushing yards allowed per game, it’s been a different situation on offense, as they rank best in the NFL (147.6 rushing yards per game). With 13 forced turnovers (ninth in NFL) against 12 turnovers committed (13th in NFL), Buffalo (+1) has the 13th-ranked turnover margin in the NFL.Bills Key PlayersJosh Allen has spearheaded the Bills’ offense this year, piling up 2,456 passing yards with 18 passing touchdowns, seven interceptions and a 69.6% completion percentage.As part of the Bills’ ground attack, Cook has scampered for 968 yards and seven touchdowns on 5.3 YPC.In eight games, Dalton Kincaid has converted 36 targets into 29 receptions, 448 yards and four touchdowns for the Bills.Texans’ 2025 Schedule Date Opponent Score TV 9/7/2025 at Rams L 14-9 CBS 9/15/2025 Buccaneers L 20-19 ABC/ESPN 9/21/2025 at Jaguars L 17-10 CBS 9/28/2025 Titans W 26-0 CBS 10/5/2025 at Ravens W 44-10 CBS 10/20/2025 at Seahawks L 27-19 ESPN 10/26/2025 49ers W 26-15 FOX 11/2/2025 Broncos L 18-15 FOX 11/9/2025 Jaguars W 36-29 CBS 11/16/2025 at Titans W 16-13 FOX 11/20/2025 Bills – Amazon Prime Video 11/30/2025 at Colts – CBS 12/7/2025 at Chiefs – NBC/Peacock 12/14/2025 Cardinals – FOX 12/21/2025 Raiders – CBS TBD at Chargers – – TBD Colts – – Texans Stats & InsightsHouston’s pass defense has been paving the way for the team, as it ranks third-best in the NFL with 171 passing yards surrendered per game. In terms of offense, it is accumulating 222 passing yards per game, which ranks 16th.The Texans’ run defense has been leading the way for the team, as they rank third-best in the NFL with 87.1 rushing yards surrendered per game. In terms of offense, they are accumulating 107.6 rushing yards per game, which ranks 23rd.With 16 forced turnovers (fifth in NFL) and nine turnovers committed (eighth in NFL) this season, Houston ranks sixth in the NFL with a turnover margin of +7.Texans Key PlayersIn eight games, C.J. Stroud has passed for 1,702 yards (212.8 per game), with 11 touchdowns and five interceptions, and a completion percentage of 66.5%.In nine games, Nico Collins has 49 catches for 642 yards (71.3 per game) and four touchdowns.In 10 games, Woody Marks has run for 348 yards (34.8 per game) and two TDs.
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