It's hard to argue with Al-Shaair. The Texans are the number one scoring defense in the NFL through 12 weeks, have held all but one of their opponents to 20 points or less in each of their games, and have kept all five of their losses of this season within one score.

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.

Houston allowed the fewest points and yards of any team heading into Week 12, but they've rarely been the center of attention the way they were against the Bills on Thursday night and they gave the expanded viewing audience a great example of what they're capable of doing.

Whether C.J. Stroud or Davis Mills is under center, Houston’s defense can carry the franchise into the AFC race.

Is Texans Defense Good Enough To Secure Playoff Berth?

The NFL Network's Ian Rapoport says handing over the defensive play-calling has helped Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans to right the ship in Houston

We have a Thursday night showdown in the AFC as the Houston Texans host Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills to kick off Week 12 from NRG Stadium.