Josh Allen delivered a career-defining performance, throwing for 286 yards and two touchdowns while rushing for two more scores, leading the Buffalo Bills to a 36-31 victory over the Houston Texans. The win marked Joe Brady's debut as head coach. Allen was efficient, completing 11 of 15 deep passes (10+ yards in the air) for 286 yards.

A 34-yard touchdown to Joshua Palmer secured the win. The Bills overcame a hostile environment, having not won at NRG Stadium since 2006. Allen's efficiency was highlighted by an average of 7.9 yards per play on just 52 offensive snaps.

The Bills' offensive line improved significantly, surrendering only two sacks compared to eight last November, allowing Allen time to connect with seven different receivers. D. J.

Moore and Dalton Kincaid both surpassed 100 receiving yards, the first time Buffalo achieved this since 2023. Allen now sits alone at 303 career touchdown passes, the first player in NFL history to reach 300 in his first nine seasons.