Bills at Texans: Week 12 Thursday Night Football Preview

Josh Allen is coming off a six-touchdown performance and faces a tough Texans defense that held him to a career-low completion rate last season.

The Texans' defense ranks first in the NFL in scoring defense, total yards per game, and three-and-out percentage.

Texans QB C.J. Stroud is out with a concussion, and Davis Mills will start in his place; Mills has led the Texans to two wins in his starts.

The Bills' defense has struggled with injuries and consistency, allowing 202 rushing yards and 32 points to the Buccaneers last week.

James Cook: Needs to be effective in both the run and pass game against a tough Texans run defense.

Spencer Brown: Faces a tough challenge against Texans' edge rusher Will Anderson IV.

Christian Benford: May be tasked with shadowing Texans' top WR Nico Collins.

Shaq Thompson: His return from injury could provide a boost to the Bills' linebacker corps.

Nick Chubb: Veteran running back who could take pressure off Mills and control the clock.

Dalton Schultz: A reliable target for Mills, Schultz is among the league leaders in receptions for tight ends.

Danielle Hunter: A dominant pass rusher who will challenge Bills' offensive line.

Derek Stingley Jr.: A top-tier cornerback who will make it difficult for Bills' receivers to separate.

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The Bills face a tough test against the Texans' top-ranked defense.

Josh Allen needs to avoid turnovers and find success through both the run and pass.

The Texans will rely on Davis Mills to manage the game effectively.

Key matchups include Allen vs. the Texans' secondary and the Bills' offensive line vs. the Texans' pass rush.