The Buffalo Bills were pushed around all night by the Houston Texans during Thursday Night Football. Josh Allen was battered and bruised by the relentless pressure generated by Houston\u2019s front four, getting sacked a career-worst eight times while throwing two very ugly interceptions. The Bills\u2019 defense failed to generate pressure on backup quarterback Davis Mills and allowed the Texans to score 20 first-half points, including a back-breaking, last-second touchdown following Ray Davis\u2019 97-yard kickoff return for a touchdown.<\/p>\n
Despite it all, the Bills still had a chance to walk away with a big conference win in Houston when Josh Allen, Joshua Palmer, and Khalil Shakir converted a 4th and 27 on a hook and ladder play. But as he was all night long, Allen was under duress on the final play, and his pass intended for Palmer was picked off by Calen Bullock, who forced three turnovers on the night, with 24 seconds left.<\/p>\n
Today\u2019s edition of Buffalo Rumblinks leads off with observations and analysis from the demoralizing setback in Houston.<\/p>\n
Final thoughts on Bills loss to Texans<\/p>\n
Linked below: the Bills knew the Texans\u2019 pass rush would pose a mighty challenge for their offensive line, and in the end, Buffalo\u2019s o-line had no answers for Will Anderson Jr. (2.5 sacks), Danielle Hunter (2 sacks) and the Texans, and Josh Allen remains winless in four career starts in Houston.<\/p>\n
Plus, how offensive coordinator Joe Brady once again came up small with his short-yardage play-calling, often forgetting about running back James Cook III (averaged 6.8 yards per carry on 17 rushes) and then becoming too predictable when Buffalo faced a pivotal fourth-down scenario in the fourth quarter. And relive the viral moment on the sidelines after Brady dialed up that terrible play call that had Allen wondering \u201cwhat are we doing?\u201d<\/p>\n
Also: how turnovers once again doomed Allen and the Bills\u2019 chances at a last-minute win; how Buffalo\u2019s beleaguered defense rebounded from a bad opening half; how the Bills\u2019 now face a daunting task if they want to win their sixth straight AFC East title; how the injuries continued to pile up; how Matt Prater\u2019s missed extra point loomed large at the end of the game; and more!<\/p>\n
Report cards and positional grades<\/p>\n
Catch up on report cards to see what players are trending up and whose stock is on the decline following Buffalo\u2019s loss in Houston.<\/p>\n
Bills react to latest loss<\/p>\n
Hear from head coach Sean McDermott, quarterback Josh Allen, safety Jordan Poyer, and left tackle Dion Dawkins following Buffalo\u2019s Week 12 setback in Houston.<\/p>\n
Get the latest news on injuries to linebacker Terrel Bernard and cornerback Maxwell Hairston; and find out the new game time for Buffalo\u2019s Week 14 home game vs. the Cincinnati Bengals.<\/p>\n
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