Josh Allen is headed to Houston with a shot at an odd little piece of NFL history.
The Bills are trying to win in Houston for the first time since 2006, when J.P. Losman was the quarterback and Buffalo escaped with a 24-21 victory.
In that game, Losman threw for 340 yards and Lee Evans piled up 11 catches for 265 yards and two touchdowns. That trip is part of a long run of tight games between Buffalo and Houston, even if the recent results haven’t gone the Bills’ way.
Allen has already handled the Texans once in his career, but that came in Orchard Park in 2021, when Buffalo rolled to a 40-0 win. He still hasn’t won in Houston.
The last two seasons have brought more frustration. Houston has beaten Buffalo in close games, and last year’s meeting was anything but comfortable for Allen, who was sacked eight times by the Texans’ defense. This time around, Buffalo is healthier than it was a year ago, which adds a different feel to the matchup.
Allen’s résumé keeps growing no matter the opponent or the category. He’s become one of the league’s top quarterbacks and continues to climb record lists through both his arm and his legs. That dual-threat element is a huge part of his game, and it’s no surprise when he finishes drives himself, whether on a scramble or a tush push.
This week, that running ability could push him into the history books in a way that isn’t all that flashy.
According to the Buffalo Bills’ PR X account, if Allen scores two rushing touchdowns against Houston, he would reach 81 career rushing touchdowns and tie Frank Gore and Otis Anderson for No. 20 on the NFL’s all-time rushing touchdown list.
That kind of outcome feels very much in play against a Texans defense that can bring heat off the edge, especially with Will Anderson Jr. and Danielle Hunter. If Allen has to extend plays, there’s a real chance he ends up finishing one with his legs. And if Buffalo gets inside Houston’s 1-yard line, the playbook probably doesn’t need much explaining.
Bills fans shouldn’t be shocked if Allen leans on his legs more than his arm. With DJ Moore in the mix as a true No. 1 receiver, Buffalo still has options through the air. But on a day like this, the result matters more than the style points.
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