The Houston Texans delivered a defensive clinic on Thursday night, overpowering the Buffalo Bills in a 23–19 victory that firmly established them as the NFL’s most dominant unit this season.
Houston’s defense swarmed Josh Allen from start to finish, racking up eight sacks, disrupting nearly every drive, and holding one of the league’s most explosive offenses without a single offensive touchdown. Safety Calen Bullock headlined the night with three forced turnovers, including a late fourth-quarter interception that sealed the Texans’ win.
Despite Allen entering the game off a historic six-touchdown performance the previous week, Houston’s relentless pressure forced him into quick decisions, hurried throws, and constant retreat. The Texans’ front seven controlled the line of scrimmage, while the secondary capitalized on every mistake.
This performance wasn’t just dominant — it was defining. With Houston already ranked near the top of every major defensive metric, Thursday’s showcase further solidified their claim as the best defense in the NFL.
If this level of play continues, the Texans won’t just be playoff contenders — they’ll be championship threats.
