Heading into their coming matchup against the Indianapolis Colts, Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans outlined what could be the key for Houston's run game, find that aspired spark, and bringing a bit more balance to what the offensive side of the ball has to offer: that leans upon the offensive line.

Down 9-3 late in the first half, Mills found an open Christian Kirk from 2 yards out for an easy score.

The Houston Texans can ride their league-best defense to a playoff berth, based on their game against the Buffalo Bills.

The Houston Texans are on the outside looking in for those best equipped to put together a late-season playoff push.

Davis Mills delivered in his third straight start for the Houston Texans, drawing strong comments from a local icon and fellow QB

Bills fans won't love Josh Allen's quote after Texans mauling originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The Buffalo Bills ' 23-19 loss to the Houston Texans was a brutal reality check for the AFC East champs as Josh Allen and the offense had a torrid night.

According to Aaron Wilson on X, CJ Stroud is expected to start against the Indianapolis Colts next Sunday. However, given the Houston Texans’ recent performances, Stroud has no excuses to win that game.

Houston has won five out of its last seven -- the fifth-most wins since Week 3 -- and sits squarely in the playoff race, with a chance to defy the odds. As of Wednesday, the Texans are one game out of the last playoff spot in the AFC, trailing the Jacksonville Jaguars (6-4).

The Bills had a shot in the final minutes to get the lead. They pulled off a wild hook-and-ladder play for 44 yards on fourth-and-27 to keep the game alive. But on fourth down in Texans territory, Allen threw an INT.

The Texans hosted the Bills on the Week 12 edition of "Thursday Night Football." Follow along as USA TODAY Sports provided live coverage, highlights:

Thursday night’s NFL game between the Houston Texans and Buffalo Bills was a rough and tumble affair, featuring injuries aplenty – including to one of the officials.