The Houston Texans kept their winning ways alive, securing a 23-20 victory over the Buffalo Bills in Week 5. C.J. Stroud threw for 331 yards and a touchdown and Ka′imi Fairbairn’s game-winning 59-yard field goal as time expired lifted Houston to a 4-1 start.
Nico Collins and the defense were the headlines, but one for the wrong reason. Collins, who leads the NFL with 567 receiving yards, left the game following a 67-yard touchdown reception in the first quarter with a hamstring injury.
The defense allowed two touchdowns, but it also forced a three-and-out on the final drive deep in the Bills’ end zone, thus leading to a punt.
Pro Football Focus handed out player grades for those who took a snap in Houston’s win against Buffalo and we broke them down by offense and defense. Below are the five highest and lowest grades on both sides after a surprising yet much-needed win to begin the month of October.
There were few surprises in terms of the highest- and lowest-graded players, both on offense and defense. In fact, most of you can already guess who graded out stellar and horrendous fashion.
Here’s a look:
Oct 6, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins (12) makes a reception for a touchdown during the first quarter against the Buffalo Bills at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
- WR Nico Collins – 96.4
- QB C.J. Stroud – 80.6
- WR Stefon Diggs – 75.2
- OL Juice Scruggs – 68.4
- RB Cam Akers – 67.9
Oct 6, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans running back Dare Ogunbowale (33) runs with the ball during the first quarter against the Buffalo Bills at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
- OT Blake Fisher – 46.1
- WR Robert Woods – 51.8
- WR John Metchie III – 56.2
- RB Dare Ogunbowale – 56.6
- TE Dalton Schultz – 59.0
- OL Kenyon Green – 59.0
Oct 6, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) attempts a pass as Houston Texans defensive end Danielle Hunter (55) applies defensive pressure during the first quarter at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
- DE Danielle Hunter . – 76.4
- LB Henry To’oTo’o – 75.1
- CB Derek Stingley Jr. – 74.9
- DE Will Anderson Jr. – 74.1
- DL Khalil Davis – 72.7
Oct 6, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Buffalo Bills wide receiver Keon Coleman (0) breaks up a pass intended for Houston Texans cornerback…
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