This afternoon, the Buffalo Bills face off against the Houston Texans, marking a pivotal moment in both teams’ seasons. The story line grabbing most of this week’s attention is Stefon Diggs facing his former team after being traded to the Texans this offseason.
The Bills’ defense, despite injuries throughout, will be tasked with slowing down a Texans offense led by rising star quarterback C.J. Stroud and a standout receiving corps, including Diggs and NFL reception yards leader Nico Collins.
Here’s how these teams stack up in this showdown between AFC contenders.
Houston Texans offense: Explosive numbers, stunted scoring
The Texans’ offense has thrived through the air, ranking third in passing yards per game (257.