Fairbairn's 59-yard field goal as time expires gives Texans 23-20 win over Bills
— All week, Stefon Diggs downplayed how big it would be when he faced the Buffalo Bills for the first time since a blockbuster trade brought him to Houston.
National Football League
FINAL
Buffalo Bills
20
Houston Texans
23
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUF | 3 | 0 | 14 | 3 | 20 |
| HOU | 14 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 23 |
Reliant Stadium · 71,427 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/1/26 | vs Baltimore Ravens | W 36-10 | NFL |
| 10/18/26 | @ Las Vegas Raiders | W 33-30 | NFL |
| 10/12/26 | @ Los Angeles Rams | W 37-34 | NFL |
| 10/4/26 | vs New England Patriots | L 26-29 | NFL |
| 9/27/26 | vs Los Angeles Chargers | W 24-16 | NFL |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Field Goal 0:00 20-23
Ka'imi Fairbairn 59 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 3:18 20-20
Tyler Bass 33 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 4:20 17-20
Keon Coleman 49 Yd pass from Josh Allen (Tyler Bass Kick)
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Touchdown 8:48 10-20
James Cook 5 Yd Run (Tyler Bass Kick)
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Field Goal 11:15 3-20
Ka'imi Fairbairn 47 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:00 3-17
Ka'imi Fairbairn 50 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 1:34 3-14
Nico Collins 67 Yd pass from C.J. Stroud (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)
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Touchdown 2:55 3-7
Cam Akers 15 Yd Run (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)
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Field Goal 6:27 3-0
Tyler Bass 38 Yd Field Goal
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HOU
2 plays, 5 yards, 0:07 · Field Goal
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BUF 0:07
3 plays, 0 yards, 0:25 · Punt
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HOU 0:32
9 plays, 21 yards, 2:46 · Punt
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BUF 3:18
4 plays, 0 yards, 1:03 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:00 20-23
Ka'imi Fairbairn 59 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 3:18 20-20
Tyler Bass 33 Yd Field Goal
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HOU 4:21
4 plays, 12 yards, 1:29 · Fumble
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BUF 5:50
5 plays, 22 yards, 2:16 · Punt
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HOU 8:06
10 plays, 55 yards, 5:24 · Interception
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BUF 13:30
5 plays, 36 yards, 2:44 · Punt
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HOU 1:14
4 plays, 19 yards, 3:06 · Punt
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BUF 4:20
5 plays, 65 yards, 2:46 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:20 17-20
Keon Coleman 49 Yd pass from Josh Allen (Tyler Bass Kick)
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HOU 7:06
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:42 · Punt
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BUF 8:48
6 plays, 70 yards, 2:27 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:48 10-20
James Cook 5 Yd Run (Tyler Bass Kick)
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HOU 11:15
8 plays, 41 yards, 3:45 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 11:15 3-20
Ka'imi Fairbairn 47 Yd Field Goal
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HOU
6 plays, 19 yards, 0:30 · Field Goal
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BUF 0:30
3 plays, 0 yards, 0:32 · Punt
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HOU 1:02
3 plays, 8 yards, 1:40 · Punt
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BUF 2:42
9 plays, 35 yards, 5:13 · Punt
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HOU 7:55
11 plays, 65 yards, 6:43 · Downs
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BUF 14:38
5 plays, 8 yards, 1:56 · Punt
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Field Goal 0:00 3-17
Ka'imi Fairbairn 50 Yd Field Goal
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HOU 1:34
1 play, 67 yards, 0:09 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:34 3-14
Nico Collins 67 Yd pass from C.J. Stroud (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)
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BUF 1:43
3 plays, -1 yard, 1:12 · Punt
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HOU 2:55
6 plays, 70 yards, 3:32 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:55 3-7
Cam Akers 15 Yd Run (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)
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BUF 6:27
10 plays, 29 yards, 5:37 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 6:27 3-0
Tyler Bass 38 Yd Field Goal
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HOU 12:04
3 plays, 1 yard, 2:17 · Punt
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BUF 14:21
3 plays, 7 yards, 0:39 · Punt
Showing the last 34 of 34 events.
Team Stats
BUF
HOU
16
1st Downs
18
5
Passing 1st downs
13
9
Rushing 1st downs
5
2
1st downs from penalties
0
3-14
3rd down efficiency
8-16
1-1
4th down efficiency
0-1
59
Total Plays
67
276
Total Yards
425
4.7
Yards per Play
6.3
12
Total Drives
13
126
Passing
331
9/30
Comp/Att
28/38
4.1
Yards per pass
8.5
0
Interceptions thrown
1
1-5
Sacks-Yards Lost
1-0
150
Rushing
94
28
Rushing Attempts
28
5.4
Yards per rush
3.4
1-3
Red Zone (Made-Att)
1-2
4-25
Penalties
7-65
0
Turnovers
2
0
Fumbles lost
1
0
Interceptions thrown
1
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
26:50
Possession
33:10
Injuries
Houston Texans
- David Montgomery Out
- Reed Blankenship Questionable
- Jaylin Noel Injured Reserve
- Jalen Pitre Questionable
- Blake Fisher Questionable
Buffalo Bills
- Greg Gaines Questionable
- Dee Alford Questionable
- Spencer Brown Questionable
- DJ Moore Questionable
- Joshua Palmer Questionable
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