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The NFL is still in Week 11 because of Monday Night Football. But it’s never too early to look ahead to Thursday Night Football. Buffalo and Houston will square off in an AFC showdown later this week that could have huge ramifications for both teams.
Houston is attempting to turn around their season, improving to 5-5 despite C.J. Stroud being injured. Meanwhile, the Bills still look like one of the AFC’s elite teams after thumping the Buccaneers.
There’s no question that Houston will be the underdogs in this one. But that doesn’t mean the outcome of this game is already decided.
Can the Texans pull off an upset win against the Bills in Week 12? And if so, which players will need to have a big game to make it happen?
Below we will explore some bold predictions for Bills vs. Texans on Thursday Night Football.
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Josh Allen is playing some special football during the 2025 season.
The reigning NFL MVP is making a case to win back-to-back awards with his dominant play over the past few months.
Allen stayed hot in Week 11, racking up 357 total yards and six touchdowns. That makes him the only player in NFL history to record three or more passing and rushing touchdowns in multiple games.
Allen has played well against some of the best teams in the NFL. But he will face a truly unique test against the Texans in Week 12.
Many statistics suggest that Houston has the best defense in the entire league. They have only allowed 258.1 yards per game this season, which is best in the NFL. Houston has also allowed the fewest points per game (16.3) in the NFL through 10 games.
Their resume is not equally strong against the run and the pass, but the Texans are good at both.
This game will be a real acid test for Buffalo’s elite offense. If they can move the ball at ease against Houston, they should be completely fine in the playoffs.
Personally, I think the Bills are in the middle of a special season. So of course I’m picking them to rise to the challenge here.
I’m predicting Allen to have another incredible game, scoring at least three touchdowns and passing for over 300 yards.
There is still uncertainty about Stroud availability ahead of Week 12.
Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans gave an injury update on Monday. He noted that both Stroud and CB Jalen Pitre are both still in concussion protocol, leaving their status uncertain ahead of Thursday Night Football.
Stroud has not played in the last two games after taking a vicious hit on a controversial play against Denver in Week 9.
“We’ll see how the week goes,” Ryans added.
Backup Davis Mills has been filling in for Stroud with middling results....
