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Texans LB Azeez Al-Shaair makes eye-opening declaration after shutting down Bills

The Houston Texans opened up Week 12 of the NFL season with a massive statement win on Thursday Night Football, holding off the Buffalo Bills 23-19 in a defensive battle that proved the team’s playoff hopes are real.

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Texans DE Will Anderson Jr. loved hunting down Josh Allen during monster game vs. Bills

The Houston Texans unleashed a blistering pass rush and made a major Week 12 statement with their 23-19 win vs. the Buffalo Bills. One of the night’s biggest storylines was Will Anderson Jr., who caused problems for Bills superstar quarterback Josh Allen from start to finish.

NFL News / Houston Texans on SI / November 20

Seven Takeaways From Texans’ Statement Win Over Bills on TNF

The Houston Texans took care of business on a short week at home over the Buffalo Bills to piece together a quality 23-19 victory on Thursday Night Football, raising to a 6-5 record on the regular season.

NFL News / Field Level Media / November 20

Defense racks up 8 sacks as Texans shut down Bills

Davis Mills threw two touchdown passes, Caden Bullock had two interceptions and a forced fumble and the Houston Texans racked up eight sacks while notching a 23-19 victory over the visiting Buffalo Bills on Thursday night.

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The '2022 NFL Week 1 starting QBs' quiz

How many of the starting quarterbacks to begin the 2022-23 NFL season can you name in five minutes?

The 'Active NFL passing YPG leaders' quiz

The 'Most TD passes without an NFL playoff berth' quiz

The '500 passing yard NFL games' quiz

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 20

Texans defense survives Bills’ comeback despite insane 4th-and-27 conversion

The Houston Texans scored a huge upset over the Buffalo Bills, 23-19, at NRG Stadium on Thursday after fending off the visitors’ desperate rally in the fourth quarter.

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College players whose NFL draft stock has risen the most this season

NFL draft stock is fluid from the start of the college football season until it concludes. These 20 players have risen up draft boards in 2025 as a result of their strong start to the season.

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 21

Texans show they have Super Bowl-quality defense on 'TNF'

'TNF' takeaways: Texans show they have Super Bowl-quality defense

The NFL Week 12 schedule kicked off on Thursday night with the Houston Texans delivering an impressive — and significant — 23-19 win over the Buffalo Bills, allowing them to keep pace in the AFC playoff race.

Joe Mixon denying health rumors causes more questions about Texans

Can benched WR Keon Coleman rebuild his career with Bills?

Bills' WR woes continue with update on Mecole Hardman

Update surfaces on GM Joe Schoen's future with the Giants

How Steelers' Aaron Rodgers feels about being a villain for Bears fans

Five under-the-radar NFL players set to earn significant raises in 2026

Houston Texans News / Pro Football Rumors / November 20

Joe Mixon denying rumors causes more questions about Texans

Joe Mixon denying health rumors causes more questions about Texans organization

Rumors of Joe Mixon's season being over have been greatly exaggerated ... according to the Houston Texans star running back.

The Big Five: Most dangerous teams currently outside the playoff picture

20 NFL players who were one-season wonders

The 'Active NFL rushing leaders' quiz

NFL News / Houston Texans on SI / November 20

Texans, Bills Reveal Surprise Inactives for Thursday Night Football

The Houston Texans and Buffalo Bills have each revealed their inactives list heading into their Week 12 Thursday Night Football matchup, and both sides have some eye-catching names to report.

Houston Texans News / Athlon Sports / November 20

How C.J. Stroud and Amber Rose Sparked Dating Rumors

The Houston Texans will miss their star quarterback C.J. Stroud again on Thursday against Josh Allen's Buffalo Bills. The team is 5-5 and in third place in the AFC South.

Houston Texans News / Pro Football Rumors / November 20

Texans waive fourth-year RB

The Texans waived fourth-year running back Dameon Pierce on Thursday. To fill his spot on the active roster, cornerback Ajani Carter was signed from the practice squad.

20 NFL players who were one-season wonders

The 'Active NFL rushing leaders' quiz

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2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10

With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.

NFL Draft intel: Five prospects on the rise — including Ole Miss' Trinidad Chambliss

Preseason evaluations of Garrett Nussmeier, Cade Klubnik were a huge miss for NFL Draft 'experts'

NFL News / Total Apex Fantasy Sports / November 20

Houston Texans vs. Buffalo Bills Start Em Sit Em Week 12 2025 Fantasy Football Guide

The Houston Texans have quietly found a spark with Davis Mills under center, while the Buffalo Bills ride into this matchup behind Josh Allen’s historic, all-time fantasy eruption.

Josh Allen News / Total Apex Sports / November 20

Houston Texans Face a Herculean Task: Can the NFL’s Best Defense Stop the Unstoppable Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills?

Stopping Josh Allen right now is like trying to tackle a freight train with a pool noodle. The man is a walking, talking, touchdown-throwing machine. After lighting up the Buccaneers for a casual six touchdowns, he’s getting ready to face the Houston Texans off a historic hot streak.