How to Watch Texans vs. Bills: Time, TV Channel and Live Stream – 2024 Week 5

Updated Oct. 6, 2024 11:16 a.m. ET

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Nico Collins and the Houston Texans will host James Cook and the Buffalo Bills on Sunday at 1:00 p.m. ET, in a battle between two of the biggest stars in the league on offense.

On the defensive side of the ball, the Texans have been a top-five unit, ranking fifth-best by giving up only 273.8 yards per game. They rank eighth on offense (364.5 yards per game). The Bills' offense has been leading the charge for the team, as they rank second-best in the NFL with 30.5 points per game. In terms of defense, they are ceding 20.8 points per game, which ranks 11th.

We dive into all of the details you need to know about this contest below, including how to watch on TV.

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How to Watch Texans vs. Bills

• When: Sunday, October 6, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. ET
• Where: NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas
• TV: Watch on CBS

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Texans vs. Bills: Head-to-Head

• In the past five meetings, Houston has a 3-2 record against Buffalo.
• Houston has put up 33 fewer points than Buffalo in their past five games.

Texans' 2024 Schedule

Texans Stats & Insights

• Houston has been a difficult matchup for opposing teams in the passing game, with a top-five ranking in both passing offense (fourth-best with 257.8 passing yards per game) and passing defense (fourth-best with 161.0 passing yards allowed per game) this year.
• The Texans are compiling 106.8 rushing yards per game on offense, which ranks them 20th in the NFL. On defense, they rank 13th, surrendering 112.8 rushing yards per contest.
• Houston has forced three total turnovers (23rd in NFL) this season and have turned it over four times (ninth in NFL) for -1a turnover margin of -1, 21st-ranked in the league.

Texans Key Players

• To go along with his 1,054 passing yards and 67.6% completion percentage this season, C.J. Stroud has tallied six touchdowns against two interceptions.
• On 43 targets, Collins has 30 catches (7.5 per game) for 489 yards and two TDs in four games.
• In four games, Stefon Diggs has converted 33 targets into 25 receptions, 233 yards and two touchdowns for the Texans.

Bills' 2024 Schedule

Bills Stats & Insights

• Buffalo ranks 20th in the NFL with 195.5 passing yards per game on offense, and it ranks sixth with 165.3 passing yards allowed per contest on the defensive side of the ball.
• The Bills rank 17th in rushing yards per game (110.3), but they've been less effective on the defensive side of the ball, ranking third-worst in the NFL with 156.5 rushing yards surrendered per contest.
• Buffalo has accumulated seven forced turnovers this season and have turned it over two times, resulting in a +5 turnover margin, which ranks second-best in the NFL.

Bills Key Players

• Josh Allen has passed for 814 yards (203.5 per game), completing 69.3% of his passes, with seven touchdowns and zero interceptions in four games.
• In four games, Cook has rushed for 227 yards (56.8 per game) and three TDs.
• Khalil Shakir has 18 receptions for 230 yards (57.5 per game) and two touchdowns in four games.

FOX Sports created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

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