Bills vs Texans Live Updates: Watch Guide and TNF Prediction

The Buffalo Bills' Struggle in Houston

HOUSTON - Despite a small sample size, the Buffalo Bills have faced a tough challenge against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium. In their last five visits to the venue, the Bills have suffered losses, a streak they are determined to break on Thursday night when the teams face off on Amazon Prime at 8:15 PM.

The last time the Bills managed a win in Houston was on November 19, 2006. J.P. Losman led the team to a 24-21 victory with two 83-yard touchdown passes to Lee Evans and a final 15-yard TD to Peerless Price. Since then, the Bills have endured setbacks in 2012, 2014, and the past three years under Josh Allen’s leadership. In 2018, Allen left early due to an elbow injury, and the Bills lost 20-13. In 2019, they fell in overtime of the AFC wild-card game, and last year, Allen had one of his worst performances in a 23-20 loss.

“Yeah, I got beat up that game, didn’t play well at all,” Allen admitted. “There's a lot of good stuff to watch from that film but it's hard to watch. I played pretty badly. So yeah, hopefully (chuckles) we can go out there and play a little bit better and move the ball a little better. But again, this defense is no easy task to go against. And it's gonna take everything that we got from everybody on the field.”

Recent Success for the Bills

Despite the challenges in Houston, the Bills have shown strong performance in Thursday games. Including three Thanksgiving appearances, the team is 8-0 since Allen joined the team, with a record of 5-0 on Thursday Night Football. Their most recent win came against Miami with a score of 31-21 in Week 3.

Injuries and Roster Adjustments

The Bills have made several roster adjustments ahead of the game. Gabe Davis and Keleki Latu were elevated from the practice squad, marking their second elevation. Latu will replace tight end Dalton Kincaid, who is sidelined with a hamstring injury. Davis will step in for Curtis Samuel, who is inactive due to elbow and neck injuries.

Additionally, wide receiver Mecole Hardman has been placed on Injured Reserve after suffering a calf injury in his debut. His absence means Ray Davis and Ty Johnson will handle kickoffs, while Khalil Shakir will manage punts.

Josh Allen and the Rushing Touchdown Record

Josh Allen is on the verge of making history. He currently shares the record for regular-season rushing touchdowns by a quarterback with Cam Newton, with 75 each. With one more rushing touchdown, Allen will surpass Newton’s record, which he set over 11 seasons with Carolina and New England.

Weather Conditions

The weather at NRG Stadium is not expected to be a major factor. The stadium’s roof is typically closed based on weather or temperature conditions. Although the game-time temperatures are projected between 60 and 80 degrees, the possibility of thunderstorms suggests the game might be played indoors.

Schedule Change for the Bengals Game

The NFL has moved the Bills’ home game against the Bengals from 4:25 PM to 1 PM on Sunday, December 7. This change is likely due to the Bengals’ playoff prospects, though Joe Burrow’s potential return adds some intrigue to the matchup.

Keon Coleman’s Status

Reports indicate that wide receiver Keon Coleman may sit out the game for the second consecutive week. If this happens, it could signal concerns about the 2024 second-round pick. The Bills will elevate Gabe Davis again and rely on other receivers such as Joshua Palmer, Khalil Shakir, Elijah Moore, and Tyrell Shavers.

Sean McDermott addressed the situation, saying, “We’ll see. We’ll see how it goes. Take it one day at a time. We addressed the situation (Sunday). We’re now moving forward. One day at a time and earning the trust and respect of the teammates, and that takes time, so that each day that goes by, you check ‘em off as wins, trust builds. So, that's the important piece of it.”

Game Details

The Buffalo Bills vs. Houston Texans game will start at 8:15 PM ET on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at NRG Stadium. It will be broadcast exclusively on Amazon Prime, except for the local Buffalo market, where it will air on WKBW, channel 7. Fans can also watch on NFL.com, the NFL mobile app, or through NFL+.

Broadcast Information

The game will be called by Al Michaels, with Kirk Herbstreit as analyst and Kaylee Hartung as sideline reporter. On radio, fans can listen on SiriusXM satellite radio or traditional stations across the state. The Bills Radio Network includes stations in Rochester, Buffalo, Syracuse, Binghamton, Ithaca, Bath, Newark, Dansville, Elmira, Auburn, Geneva, and others.

Final Thoughts

With a mix of challenges and opportunities, the Bills are looking to end their losing streak in Houston and continue their success on Thursday nights. As the game approaches, fans are eager to see if the team can overcome its struggles and make history.