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NFL · Week 4 · October 3, 2021 · 12 min read

Houston Texans vs. Buffalo Bills: 2021 Week 4 Recap

Bills defeat Texans 40–0 in Week 4

Eli Sanders led Fantasy Impact as Bills prevailed in a 0–40 Week 4 finish.

Houston Texans 0 1–3
Final 0–40
Buffalo Bills 40 3–1 Winner
Winner
Buffalo Bills
Final score
0–40
Halftime
Houston Texans 0–16 Buffalo Bills
Top passer
Jonathan Allen
FantasyHQ MVP
Eli Sanders
Game date
October 3, 2021

Top fantasy performers · Texans

  • Brandin Cooks
    Brandin Cooks 5 REC · 47 YDS +0.9 Fantasy Impact
  • Jordan Akins
    Jordan Akins 1 CAR · 3 YDS +0.5 Fantasy Impact
  • R.Burkhead 1 CAR · -1 YDS -0.7 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Bills

  • Eli Sanders 5 REC · 74 YDS +4.8 Fantasy Impact
  • Jonathan Allen
    Jonathan Allen 20/33 · 253 YDS · 2 TD +2.5 Fantasy Impact
  • Devin Singletary
    Devin Singletary 14 CAR · 79 YDS +2.1 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Buffalo Bills
Final score
Buffalo Bills 40–0 Houston Texans
Halftime
Houston Texans 0–16 Buffalo Bills at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Eli Sanders
Top passer
Jonathan Allen
Biggest EPA play
(12:22) 17-J.Allen pass short middle intended for 14-S.Diggs INTERCEPTED by 1-L.Johnson at…
Game date
2021-10-03

Game summary

The Buffalo Bills beat the Houston Texans 40–0 on 2021-10-03. Eli Sanders posted a game-high +4.75 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 21 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Houston Texans000000
Buffalo Bills79321040

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

HOUHouston Texans
BUFBuffalo Bills

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. BUFBuffalo Bills
    Q1 2:06TD
    Dawson Knox

    Points+6

    Yard line
    HOU 25
    Score
    0-6

    (2:06) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short middle to 88-D.Knox for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. BUFBuffalo Bills
    Q1 1:59XP
    Tyler Bass

    Points+1

    Yard line
    HOU 15
    Score
    0-7

    2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-3-M.Haack.

  3. BUFBuffalo Bills
    Q2 13:09FG
    Tyler Bass

    Points+3

    Yard line
    HOU 15
    Score
    0-10

    (13:09) 2-T.Bass 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-3-M.Haack.

  4. BUFBuffalo Bills
    Q2 7:15FG
    Tyler Bass

    Points+3

    Yard line
    HOU 8
    Score
    0-13

    (7:15) 2-T.Bass 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-3-M.Haack.

  5. BUFBuffalo Bills
    Q2 0:26FG
    Tyler Bass

    Points+3

    Yard line
    HOU 2
    Score
    0-16

    (:26) 2-T.Bass 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-3-M.Haack.

  6. BUFBuffalo Bills
    Q3 8:49FG
    Tyler Bass

    Points+3

    Yard line
    HOU 10
    Score
    0-19

    (8:49) 2-T.Bass 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-3-M.Haack.

  7. BUFBuffalo Bills
    Q4 13:34TD
    Dawson Knox

    Points+6

    Yard line
    HOU 1
    Score
    0-25

    (13:34) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short right to 88-D.Knox for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. BUFBuffalo Bills
    Q4 13:29XP
    Tyler Bass

    Points+1

    Yard line
    HOU 15
    Score
    0-26

    2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-3-M.Haack.

  9. BUFBuffalo Bills
    Q4 10:48TD
    Zack Moss

    Points+6

    Yard line
    HOU 4
    Score
    0-32

    (10:48) 20-Z.Moss left guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. BUFBuffalo Bills
    Q4 10:44XP
    Tyler Bass

    Points+1

    Yard line
    HOU 15
    Score
    0-33

    2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-3-M.Haack.

  11. BUFBuffalo Bills
    Q4 3:42TD
    Mitchell Trubisky

    Points+6

    Yard line
    HOU 4
    Score
    0-39

    (3:42) 10-M.Trubisky left end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Bootleg.

  12. BUFBuffalo Bills
    Q4 3:36XP
    Tyler Bass

    Points+1

    Yard line
    HOU 15
    Score
    0-40

    2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-3-M.Haack.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Eli Sanders · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +4.75 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play
  2. 2Jonathan AllenJonathan Allen · Buffalo Bills · Passing · +2.51 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play
  3. 3Jonathan AllenJonathan Allen · Buffalo Bills · Rushing · +2.16 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play
  4. 4Devin SingletaryDevin Singletary · Buffalo Bills · Rushing · +2.11 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
  5. 5Dawson KnoxDawson Knox · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +1.59 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
  6. 6Cole BeasleyCole Beasley · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +1.28 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play
  7. 7Devin SingletaryDevin Singletary · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +0.89 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.89 EPA/play
  8. 8Brandin CooksBrandin Cooks · Houston Texans · Receiving · +0.88 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Eli Sanders — BUF · Receiving

Eli Sanders posted the highest total EPA (+4.75) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Buffalo Bills. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +0.79 EPA per play.

Biggest single play (-7.02 EPA): Jonathan Allen — (12:22) 17-J.Allen pass short middle intended for 14-S.Diggs INTERCEPTED by 1-L.Johnson at BUF 45. 1-L.Johnson pushed ob at BUF 13 for 32 yards (17-J.Allen).

Quarterback report card

Jonathan Allen led all passers in efficiency for Buffalo Bills, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Jonathan AllenJonathan Allen (Buffalo Bills) · 33 dropbacks · 60.6% completion · +5.0% CPOE · +0.08 EPA/play · +2.51 total EPA
  • Davis MillsDavis Mills (Houston Texans) · 30 dropbacks · 36.7% completion · -15.9% CPOE · -1.11 EPA/play · -33.23 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatHouston TexansBuffalo Bills
Offensive EPA/play-0.643+0.079
Offensive success rate23.0%61.2%
Pass EPA/play-1.108+0.089
Rush EPA/play-0.358+0.143
Defensive EPA/play-0.079+0.643
Defensive success rate38.8%77.0%

Drive & efficiency notes

Buffalo Bills held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.08 vs -0.64), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Houston Texans: -0.64 EPA/play (1st percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)
  • Buffalo Bills: +0.08 EPA/play (71st percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)
  • Buffalo Bills: 12 drives, +6.69 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
  • Houston Texans: 12 drives, -39.22 total EPA, 0 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • Dawson KnoxBuffalo Bills — Dawson Knox (Jonathan Allen pass) (Q1 2:06)
  • Dawson KnoxBuffalo Bills — Dawson Knox (Jonathan Allen pass) (Q4 13:34)
  • Zack MossBuffalo Bills — Zack Moss (Q4 10:48)
  • Mitchell TrubiskyBuffalo Bills — Mitchell Trubisky (Q4 3:42)

Field goals

  • Tyler BassBuffalo Bills — Tyler Bass (Q2 13:09)
  • Tyler BassBuffalo Bills — Tyler Bass (Q2 7:15)
  • Tyler BassBuffalo Bills — Tyler Bass (Q2 0:26)
  • Tyler BassBuffalo Bills — Tyler Bass (Q3 8:49)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 7–0. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the HOU 25 (Q1 2:06) — (2:06) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short middle to 88-D.Knox for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the HOU 15 (Q1 1:59) — 2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-3-M.Haack..

The second quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 9–0. Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the HOU 15 (Q2 13:09) — (13:09) 2-T.Bass 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-3-M.Haack.; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the HOU 8 (Q2 7:15) — (7:15) 2-T.Bass 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-3-M.Haack.; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the HOU 2 (Q2 0:26) — (:26) 2-T.Bass 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-3-M.Haack..

The third quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 3–0. Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the HOU 10 (Q3 8:49) — (8:49) 2-T.Bass 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-3-M.Haack..

The fourth quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 21–0. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the HOU 1 (Q4 13:34) — (13:34) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short right to 88-D.Knox for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the HOU 15 (Q4 13:29) — 2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-3-M.Haack.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the HOU 4 (Q4 10:48) — (10:48) 20-Z.Moss left guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the HOU 15 (Q4 10:44) — 2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-3-M.Haack.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the HOU 4 (Q4 3:42) — (3:42) 10-M.Trubisky left end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Bootleg.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the HOU 15 (Q4 3:36) — 2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-3-M.Haack..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Buffalo Bills (Q1 12:22) — (12:22) 17-J.Allen pass short middle intended for 14-S.Diggs INTERCEPTED by 1-L.Johnson at BUF 45. 1-L.Johnson pushed ob at BUF 13 for 32 yards (17-J.Allen). [WPA -20.4% · EPA -7.02]
  • Houston Texans (Q1 10:10) — (10:10) (Shotgun) 10-D.Mills pass incomplete short right to 31-D.Johnson (55-J.Hughes). Pass tipped at line. [WPA -13.0% · EPA -3.22]
  • Houston Texans (Q1 7:09) — (7:09) (Shotgun) 10-D.Mills pass short middle intended for 3-A.Miller INTERCEPTED by 49-T.Edmunds at BUF 27. 49-T.Edmunds to BUF 31 for 4 yards (13-B.Cooks). [WPA -10.6% · EPA -3.79]
  • Buffalo Bills (Q1 3:59) — (3:59) 17-J.Allen left end pushed ob at HOU 33 for 16 yards (48-J.Thomas). [WPA +10.3% · EPA +2.81]
  • Buffalo Bills (Q1 2:06) — (2:06) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short middle to 88-D.Knox for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +5.7% · EPA +3.07]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Buffalo Bills (Q1 12:22) — (12:22) 17-J.Allen pass short middle intended for 14-S.Diggs INTERCEPTED by 1-L.Johnson at BUF 45. 1-L.Johnson pushed ob at BUF 13 for 32 yards (17-J.Allen). [WPA -20.4% · EPA -7.02]
  • Houston Texans (Q4 13:06) — (13:06) (Shotgun) 10-D.Mills pass short middle to 88-J.Akins to HOU 28 for 5 yards (49-T.Edmunds, 47-C.Lewis). FUMBLES (47-C.Lewis), RECOVERED by BUF-54-A.Klein at HOU 27. [WPA -0.1% · EPA -5.16]
  • Houston Texans (Q4 8:15) — (8:15) (Shotgun) 10-D.Mills pass deep right intended for 3-A.Miller INTERCEPTED by 46-Jaq.Johnson at BUF 7. 46-Jaq.Johnson pushed ob at BUF 32 for 25 yards (2-M.Ingram). PENALTY on HOU-18-C.Conley, Un [WPA +0.0% · EPA -4.96]
  • Houston Texans (Q4 1:34) — (1:34) (Shotgun) 10-D.Mills pass short middle intended for 85-P.Brown INTERCEPTED by 44-T.Matakevich at BUF 44. 44-T.Matakevich to HOU 41 for 15 yards (68-J.Britt). [WPA +0.0% · EPA -4.62]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q1 2:06 · HOU 25 · Score 0-6
    (2:06) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short middle to 88-D.Knox for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q1 1:59 · HOU 15 · Score 0-7
    2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-3-M.Haack.
  3. Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q2 13:09 · HOU 15 · Score 0-10
    (13:09) 2-T.Bass 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-3-M.Haack.
  4. Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q2 7:15 · HOU 8 · Score 0-13
    (7:15) 2-T.Bass 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-3-M.Haack.
  5. Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q2 0:26 · HOU 2 · Score 0-16
    (:26) 2-T.Bass 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-3-M.Haack.
  6. Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q3 8:49 · HOU 10 · Score 0-19
    (8:49) 2-T.Bass 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-3-M.Haack.
  7. Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q4 13:34 · HOU 1 · Score 0-25
    (13:34) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short right to 88-D.Knox for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q4 13:29 · HOU 15 · Score 0-26
    2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-3-M.Haack.
  9. Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q4 10:48 · HOU 4 · Score 0-32
    (10:48) 20-Z.Moss left guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q4 10:44 · HOU 15 · Score 0-33
    2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-3-M.Haack.
  11. Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q4 3:42 · HOU 4 · Score 0-39
    (3:42) 10-M.Trubisky left end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Bootleg.
  12. Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q4 3:36 · HOU 15 · Score 0-40
    2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-3-M.Haack.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

  • Buffalo Bills earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • Eli Sanders (Buffalo Bills) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Jonathan Allen (BUF) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
  • Davis Mills (HOU) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Houston Texans vs Buffalo Bills on 2021-10-03?

The Buffalo Bills beat the Houston Texans 40-0 in Week 4, 2021.

What was the score by quarter in Houston Texans vs Buffalo Bills?

Q1: Houston Texans 0, Buffalo Bills 7; Q2: Houston Texans 0, Buffalo Bills 9; Q3: Houston Texans 0, Buffalo Bills 3; Q4: Houston Texans 0, Buffalo Bills 21; Final: Houston Texans 0, Buffalo Bills 40.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Houston Texans vs Buffalo Bills?

Buffalo Bills touchdown — D. Knox (J. Allen pass) (Q1 2:06) Buffalo Bills touchdown — D. Knox (J. Allen pass) (Q4 13:34) Buffalo Bills touchdown — Z. Moss (Q4 10:48) Buffalo Bills touchdown — M. Trubisky (Q4 3:42) Buffalo Bills field goal — T. Bass (Q2 13:09, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — T. Bass (Q2 7:15, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — T. Bass (Q2 0:26, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — T. Bass (Q3 8:49, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Houston Texans vs Buffalo Bills?

Jonathan Allen (Buffalo Bills), 60.6% completion, +5.0% CPOE, +0.08 EPA per dropback, +2.51 total passing EPA. Davis Mills (Houston Texans), 36.7% completion, -15.9% CPOE, -1.11 EPA per dropback, -33.23 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Houston Texans vs Buffalo Bills?

Eli Sanders (Buffalo Bills) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.75 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 6 snaps.

Season records after this game

Houston Texans

Entered 1-2 Now 1-3 L

Buffalo Bills

Entered 2-1 Now 3-1 W

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