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NFL · Week 12 · November 20, 2025 · 12 min read

Buffalo Bills vs. Houston Texans: 2025 Week 12 Recap

Texans defeat Bills 23–19 in Week 12

Ty Johnson led Fantasy Impact as Texans prevailed in a 19–23 Week 12 finish.

Buffalo Bills 19 7–4
Final 19–23
Houston Texans 23 6–5 Winner
Winner
Houston Texans
Final score
19–23
Halftime
Buffalo Bills 16–26 Houston Texans
Top passer
Jonathan Allen
FantasyHQ MVP
Ty Johnson
Game date
November 20, 2025

Top fantasy performers · Bills

  • Ty Johnson
    Ty Johnson 3 REC · 45 YDS +7.0 Fantasy Impact
  • Jackson Hawes
    Jackson Hawes 2 REC · 26 YDS +2.5 Fantasy Impact
  • Jonathan Allen
    Jonathan Allen 1 CAR · 3 YDS +2.4 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Texans

  • Nico Collins
    Nico Collins 3 REC · 55 YDS +3.1 Fantasy Impact
  • Woody Marks
    Woody Marks 16 CAR · 74 YDS +2.7 Fantasy Impact
  • Davis Mills
    Davis Mills 1 CAR · 5 YDS +1.1 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Houston Texans
Final score
Houston Texans 23–19 Buffalo Bills
Halftime
Buffalo Bills 16–26 Houston Texans at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Ty Johnson
Top passer
Jonathan Allen
Biggest EPA play
15-K.Fairbairn kicks 62 yards from HOU 35 to BUF 3. 22-R.Davis for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date
2025-11-20

Game summary

The Houston Texans beat the Buffalo Bills 23–19 on 2025-11-20. Ty Johnson posted a game-high +7.00 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 33 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Buffalo Bills61003019
Houston Texans32330023

Scoring Map

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

BUFBuffalo Bills
HOUHouston Texans

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. BUFBuffalo Bills
    Q1 9:19TD
    James Cook III

    Points+6

    Yard line
    HOU 45
    Score
    6-0

    (9:19) 4-J.Cook right tackle for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. HOUHouston Texans
    Q1 4:36FG
    Ka'imi Fairbairn

    Points+3

    Yard line
    BUF 5
    Score
    6-3

    (4:36) 15-K.Fairbairn 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-40-A.Brinkman, Holder-6-T.Townsend.

  3. BUFBuffalo Bills
    Q2 9:39FG
    Matt Prater

    Points+3

    Yard line
    HOU 26
    Score
    9-3

    (9:39) 15-M.Prater 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-19-M.Wishnowsky.

  4. HOUHouston Texans
    Q2 3:51TD
    Christian Kirk

    Points+6

    Yard line
    BUF 2
    Score
    9-9

    (3:51) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-D.Mills pass short right to 13-C.Kirk for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. HOUHouston Texans
    Q2 3:47XP
    Ka'imi Fairbairn

    Points+1

    Yard line
    BUF 15
    Score
    9-10

    15-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-40-A.Brinkman, Holder-6-T.Townsend.

  6. HOUHouston Texans
    Q2 2:00FG
    Ka'imi Fairbairn

    Points+3

    Yard line
    BUF 25
    Score
    9-13

    (2:00) 15-K.Fairbairn 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-40-A.Brinkman, Holder-6-T.Townsend.

  7. BUFBuffalo Bills
    Q2 1:56TD
    Ryan Davis

    Points+6

    Yard line
    HOU 35
    Score
    15-13

    15-K.Fairbairn kicks 62 yards from HOU 35 to BUF 3. 22-R.Davis for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. BUFBuffalo Bills
    Q2 1:43XP
    Matt Prater

    Points+1

    Yard line
    HOU 15
    Score
    16-13

    15-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-19-M.Wishnowsky.

  9. HOUHouston Texans
    Q2 0:09TD
    Jay Higgins IV

    Points+6

    Yard line
    BUF 8
    Score
    16-19

    (:09) (Shotgun) 10-D.Mills pass short left to 81-J.Higgins for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. ** Injury Update: HOU-12-N.Collins has returned to the game. Penalty on BUF-39-C.Lewis, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.

  10. HOUHouston Texans
    Q2 0:05TD
    Ka'imi Fairbairn

    Points+7

    Yard line
    BUF 15
    Score
    16-20

    15-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-40-A.Brinkman, Holder-6-T.Townsend. ** Injury Update: HOU-79-A.Ersery has returned to the game.

  11. HOUHouston Texans
    Q3 0:21FG
    Ka'imi Fairbairn

    Points+3

    Yard line
    BUF 8
    Score
    16-23

    (:21) 15-K.Fairbairn 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-40-A.Brinkman, Holder-6-T.Townsend.

  12. BUFBuffalo Bills
    Q4 5:48FG
    Matt Prater

    Points+3

    Yard line
    HOU 20
    Score
    19-23

    (5:48) 15-M.Prater 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-19-M.Wishnowsky.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Ty JohnsonTy Johnson · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +7.00 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.33 EPA/play
  2. 2Nico CollinsNico Collins · Houston Texans · Receiving · +3.11 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.04 EPA/play
  3. 3Woody MarksWoody Marks · Houston Texans · Rushing · +2.70 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
  4. 4Jackson HawesJackson Hawes · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +2.51 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.25 EPA/play
  5. 5Jonathan AllenJonathan Allen · Buffalo Bills · Rushing · +2.43 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.21 EPA/play
  6. 6Josh PalmerJosh Palmer · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +1.74 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
  7. 7Gabe DavisGabe Davis · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +1.62 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.81 EPA/play
  8. 8Davis MillsDavis Mills · Houston Texans · Rushing · +1.11 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

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

Ty Johnson

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Ty Johnson — BUF · Receiving

Ty Johnson posted the highest total EPA (+7.00) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Buffalo Bills. Across 3 counted snaps, they averaged +2.33 EPA per play.

Ty Johnson's top snap (+4.10 EPA): (11:49) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass deep left to 26-Ty.Johnson ran ob at HOU 14 for 23 yards.

Biggest single play (+6.10 EPA): Ka'imi Fairbairn — 15-K.Fairbairn kicks 62 yards from HOU 35 to BUF 3. 22-R.Davis for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

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) · 45 dropbacks · 53.3% completion · +0.8% CPOE · -0.27 EPA/play · -12.33 total EPA
  • Davis MillsDavis Mills (Houston Texans) · 33 dropbacks · 48.5% completion · -7.5% CPOE · -0.22 EPA/play · -7.30 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatBuffalo BillsHouston Texans
Offensive EPA/play-0.067-0.042
Offensive success rate35.4%45.5%
Pass EPA/play-0.274-0.188
Rush EPA/play+0.083+0.079
Defensive EPA/play+0.042+0.067
Defensive success rate54.5%64.6%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Buffalo Bills -0.07, Houston Texans -0.04) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Buffalo Bills: -0.07 EPA/play (31st percentile vs. 2025 team-game averages)
  • Houston Texans: -0.04 EPA/play (37th percentile vs. 2025 team-game averages)
  • Buffalo Bills: 12 drives, -5.50 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
  • Houston Texans: 12 drives, -3.24 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • James Cook IIIBuffalo Bills — James Cook III (Q1 9:19)
  • Christian KirkHouston Texans — Christian Kirk (Davis Mills pass) (Q2 3:51)
  • Ryan DavisBuffalo Bills — Ryan Davis (Q2 1:56)
  • Jay Higgins IVHouston Texans — Jay Higgins IV (Davis Mills pass) (Q2 0:09)

Field goals

  • Ka'imi FairbairnHouston Texans — Ka'imi Fairbairn (Q1 4:36)
  • Matt PraterBuffalo Bills — Matt Prater (Q2 9:39)
  • Ka'imi FairbairnHouston Texans — Ka'imi Fairbairn (Q2 2:00)
  • Ka'imi FairbairnHouston Texans — Ka'imi Fairbairn (Q3 0:21)
  • Matt PraterBuffalo Bills — Matt Prater (Q4 5:48)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 6–3. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the HOU 45 (Q1 9:19) — (9:19) 4-J.Cook right tackle for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the BUF 5 (Q1 4:36) — (4:36) 15-K.Fairbairn 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-40-A.Brinkman, Holder-6-T.Townsend..

The second quarter: Houston Texans won the period 23–10. Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the HOU 26 (Q2 9:39) — (9:39) 15-M.Prater 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-19-M.Wishnowsky.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the BUF 2 (Q2 3:51) — (3:51) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-D.Mills pass short right to 13-C.Kirk for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the BUF 15 (Q2 3:47) — 15-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-40-A.Brinkman, Holder-6-T.Townsend.; Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the BUF 25 (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) 15-K.Fairbairn 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-40-A.Brinkman, Holder-6-T.Townsend.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the HOU 35 (Q2 1:56) — 15-K.Fairbairn kicks 62 yards from HOU 35 to BUF 3. 22-R.Davis for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the HOU 15 (Q2 1:43) — 15-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-19-M.Wishnowsky.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the BUF 8 (Q2 0:09); Houston Texans found the end zone from the BUF 15 (Q2 0:05) — 15-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-40-A.Brinkman, Holder-6-T.Townsend. ** Injury Update: HOU-79-A.Ersery has returned to the game..

The third quarter: Houston Texans won the period 3–0. Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the BUF 8 (Q3 0:21) — (:21) 15-K.Fairbairn 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-40-A.Brinkman, Holder-6-T.Townsend..

The fourth quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 3–0. Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the HOU 20 (Q4 5:48) — (5:48) 15-M.Prater 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-19-M.Wishnowsky..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Buffalo Bills (Q4 0:51) — (:51) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short right to 5-J.Palmer to BUF 41 for 11 yards. Lateral to 10-K.Shakir pushed ob at HOU 26 for 33 yards (23-J.Reed). [WPA +32.9% · EPA +4.34]
  • Buffalo Bills (Q4 0:24) — (:24) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short left intended for 5-J.Palmer INTERCEPTED by 2-C.Bullock at HOU 9. 2-C.Bullock to HOU 9 for no gain (5-J.Palmer). Penalty on BUF-13-G.Davis, Offensive Pass Interfe [WPA -24.8% · EPA -2.66]
  • Buffalo Bills (Q2 1:56) — 15-K.Fairbairn kicks 62 yards from HOU 35 to BUF 3. 22-R.Davis for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +20.8% · EPA +6.10]
  • Buffalo Bills (Q4 7:56) — (7:56) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short right to 10-K.Shakir pushed ob at HOU 20 for 44 yards (2-C.Bullock). [WPA +16.9% · EPA +4.26]
  • Buffalo Bills (Q1 9:19) — (9:19) 4-J.Cook right tackle for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +15.6% · EPA +4.43]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Buffalo Bills (Q2 1:56) — 15-K.Fairbairn kicks 62 yards from HOU 35 to BUF 3. 22-R.Davis for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +20.8% · EPA +6.10]
  • Buffalo Bills (Q2 3:41) — (3:41) 17-J.Allen pass deep right intended for 18-E.Moore INTERCEPTED by 2-C.Bullock (0-A.Al-Shaair) at BUF 44. 2-C.Bullock for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN NULLIFIED by Penalty. PENALTY on HOU-95-D.Barnett, I [WPA -14.3% · EPA -4.72]
  • Buffalo Bills (Q4 10:14) — (10:14) 4-J.Cook right guard to HOU 25 for -2 yards (90-S.Rankins). [WPA -9.4% · EPA -4.48]
  • Buffalo Bills (Q1 9:19) — (9:19) 4-J.Cook right tackle for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +15.6% · EPA +4.43]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q1 9:19 · HOU 45 · Score 6-0
    (9:19) 4-J.Cook right tackle for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q1 4:36 · BUF 5 · Score 6-3
    (4:36) 15-K.Fairbairn 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-40-A.Brinkman, Holder-6-T.Townsend.
  3. Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q2 9:39 · HOU 26 · Score 9-3
    (9:39) 15-M.Prater 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-19-M.Wishnowsky.
  4. Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q2 3:51 · BUF 2 · Score 9-9
    (3:51) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-D.Mills pass short right to 13-C.Kirk for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q2 3:47 · BUF 15 · Score 9-10
    15-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-40-A.Brinkman, Holder-6-T.Townsend.
  6. Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q2 2:00 · BUF 25 · Score 9-13
    (2:00) 15-K.Fairbairn 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-40-A.Brinkman, Holder-6-T.Townsend.
  7. Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q2 1:56 · HOU 35 · Score 15-13
    15-K.Fairbairn kicks 62 yards from HOU 35 to BUF 3. 22-R.Davis for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q2 1:43 · HOU 15 · Score 16-13
    15-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-19-M.Wishnowsky.
  9. Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q2 0:09 · BUF 8 · Score 16-19
    (:09) (Shotgun) 10-D.Mills pass short left to 81-J.Higgins for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. ** Injury Update: HOU-12-N.Collins has returned to the game. Penalty on BUF-39-C.Lewis, Defensive Pass Interference,
  10. Houston Texans TD (+7) — Q2 0:05 · BUF 15 · Score 16-20
    15-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-40-A.Brinkman, Holder-6-T.Townsend. ** Injury Update: HOU-79-A.Ersery has returned to the game.
  11. Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q3 0:21 · BUF 8 · Score 16-23
    (:21) 15-K.Fairbairn 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-40-A.Brinkman, Holder-6-T.Townsend.
  12. Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q4 5:48 · HOU 20 · Score 19-23
    (5:48) 15-M.Prater 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-19-M.Wishnowsky.

Key takeaways

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

  • Houston Texans earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • Ty Johnson (Buffalo Bills) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Davis Mills (HOU) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Buffalo Bills vs Houston Texans on 2025-11-20?

The Houston Texans beat the Buffalo Bills 23-19 in Week 12, 2025.

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

Q1: Buffalo Bills 6, Houston Texans 3; Q2: Buffalo Bills 10, Houston Texans 23; Q3: Buffalo Bills 0, Houston Texans 3; Q4: Buffalo Bills 3, Houston Texans 0; Final: Buffalo Bills 19, Houston Texans 23.

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

Buffalo Bills touchdown — J. Cook (Q1 9:19) Houston Texans touchdown — C. Kirk (D. Mills pass) (Q2 3:51) Buffalo Bills touchdown — R. Davis (Q2 1:56) Houston Texans touchdown — J. Higgins (D. Mills pass) (Q2 0:09) Houston Texans field goal — K. Fairbairn (Q1 4:36, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — M. Prater (Q2 9:39, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — K. Fairbairn (Q2 2:00, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — K. Fairbairn (Q3 0:21, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — M. Prater (Q4 5:48, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

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

Jonathan Allen (Buffalo Bills), 53.3% completion, +0.8% CPOE, -0.27 EPA per dropback, -12.33 total passing EPA. Davis Mills (Houston Texans), 48.5% completion, -7.5% CPOE, -0.22 EPA per dropback, -7.30 total passing EPA.

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

Ty Johnson (Buffalo Bills) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.00 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 3 snaps. Their top snap (+4.10 EPA): (11:49) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass deep left to 26-Ty.Johnson ran ob at HOU 14 for 23 yards..

Was Buffalo Bills vs Houston Texans a close game?

Yes — the margin was 4 points. Houston Texans won 23-19 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Buffalo Bills

Entered 7-3 Now 7-4 L

Houston Texans

Entered 5-5 Now 6-5 W

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