The Buffalo Bills (7-3) are riding high following an impressive 44-32 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday afternoon. But now the team must travel to face the Houston Texans (5-5) in a short week on Thursday Night Football, and today’s edition of Buffalo Rumblinks leads off by sharing the key matchups to watch and positional analysis as quarterback Josh Allen and the Bills look to pick up another pivotal primetime win.
Bills vs. Texans story lines to watch
Linked below: Thursday’s clash between Buffalo and Houston will see the Texans
send out their backup quarterback, Davis Mills, for the fourth straight game and fifth time this season in place of starter C.J. Stroud, who has yet to clear the concussion protocol.
Plus, the likelihood of Josh Allen getting back injured wide receivers Curtis Samuel and Mecole Hardman; exploring how Houston’s defense has become one of the league’s best, ranking No. 1 in fewest yards (258.1) and points allowed (16.3) per game; dissecting why edge rushers Greg Rousseau, Joey Bosa, and A.J. Epenesa should be able to exploit a weak Houston offensive line, especially at left tackle; and more!
- Houston Texans’ star player ‘not scheduled to return’ against Buffalo Bills (report) – newyorkupstate.com
- Houston Texans decide on starting QB for Week 12 matchup with Buffalo Bills – Sports Illustrated Buffalo Bills
- Bills vs. Texans injury update: Buffalo’s revived defense may face backup quarterback – Democrat & Chronicle
- Bills’ Josh Allen could be without two WRs for Thursday vs. Texans: Will Keon Coleman return? – newyorkupstate.com
- Top 5 storylines for Bills at Texans | Week 12 – BuffaloBills.com
- Bills head south to face NFL’s top defense in Thursday night showdown – Democrat & Chronicle
- Dan Orlovsky: Big Test For Bills Offense Against Texans Defense – BuffaloBills.com
- Texans’ major change exposes glaring weakness for Bills to exploit – Sports Illustrated Buffalo Bills
- Bills injury updates on a short week, Josh Allen eyes rushing record and team ‘moving forward’ after Keon Coleman inactive decision – BuffaloBills.com
- Bills notebook: Joe Brady on Keon Coleman; Bobby Babich on Buffalo run defense – Buffalo News (subscription required)
Even more Bills news
Benched for Buffalo’s Week 11 game versus Tampa Bay for reportedly missing a team meeting, an offense that is unacceptable on a Sean McDermott team, the Keon Coleman saga continues in Western New York. This was the third time in less than two years that Coleman has been disciplined by McDermott for his off-field behavior. McDermott told reporters “we’ll see” whether Coleman will suit up when Buffalo travels to Houston on Thursday night.
Plus, with a need on special teams, the Bills bring back a familiar face to provide a lift to the return game.
- Sean McDermott says ‘we’ll see’ about Keon Coleman’s status for Bills’ game Thursday – Buffalo News (subscription required)
- Bills veteran has blunt message for young receiver after his third tardiness violation – newyorkupstate.com
- ‘It’s time for him to grow up’: Keon Coleman benched again but Bills offense doesn’t need him – The Athletic (subscription required)
- Buffalo Bills sign player three days after releasing him – Democrat & Chronicle
- Bills bring back return specialist three days following release as need arises – Sports Illustrated Buffalo Bills
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- Despite big win, Bills mistakes a cause for concern – Buffalo Rumblings
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