HOUSTON -- The Texans had the No. 1-ranked defense coming into Thursday Night and showed why in their 23-19 win over the Buffalo Bills .

The matchup was a battle of one of the best offenses versus the best defense. Led by the reigning MVP in quarterback Josh Allen , the Bills were fourth in points per game (29.2) and were coming off a 44-32 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in which Allen accounted for six touchdowns. And Houston's defense came in allowing the fewest points (16.4) and yards (258) per game.

But the Texans' defense stifled the Bills' offense, sacking Allen eight times, a career-high for the Buffalo quarterback, and safety Calen Bullock forced three turnovers (two interceptions and a forced fumble), including the game-ending pick.

Houston's defensive players didn

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