The Houston Texans opened up Week 12 of the NFL season with a massive statement win on Thursday Night Football, holding off the Buffalo Bills 23-19 in a defensive battle that proved the team's playoff hopes are real. It was a signature win — and linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair had something bold to say about it after the win.

The Texans defense dominated from start to finish , sacking Josh Allen eight times and applying constant pressure. They controlled the tempo and came up big in key moments. With three takeaways and a relentless pass rush, the unit continues to ranks near the top in all major NFL defensive categories.

After the win, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler shared a quote on X (formerly known as Twitter) that captured the linebacker’s confidence in the Texans defense.

“We’re the best de

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