How to Watch Texans vs. Buccaneers: Time, TV Channel and Live Stream – Week 9

Updated Nov. 5, 2023 11:13 a.m. ET

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At NRG Stadium on Sunday, the Houston Texans meet the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

From an offensive standpoint, the Texans rank 20th in the NFL with 21.1 points per game. Meanwhile, they rank sixth in points allowed (335.4 points allowed per contest). From an offensive angle, the Buccaneers are accumulating 17.3 points per game (27th-ranked). They rank sixth in the NFL on the other side of the ball (18.3 points given up per game).

Here we will break down all of the details about this contest, including how to watch on TV.

How to Watch Texans vs. Buccaneers

When: Sunday, November 5, 2023 at 1:00 PM ET
Where: NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas
TV: Watch on CBS

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Texans vs. Buccaneers: Head-to-Head

Houston has beaten Tampa Bay four times in the past five matchups.
Houston has tallied 110 points in the last five matchups while only giving up 68 to Tampa Bay

Texans' 2023 Schedule

Date	Opponent	Score	TV
9/10/2023	at Baltimore	L 25-9	CBS
9/17/2023	Indianapolis	L 31-20	FOX
9/24/2023	at Jacksonville	W 37-17	FOX
10/1/2023	Pittsburgh	W 30-6	CBS
10/8/2023	at Atlanta	L 21-19	FOX
10/15/2023	New Orleans	W 20-13	FOX
10/29/2023	at Carolina	L 15-13	FOX
11/5/2023	Tampa Bay	-	CBS
11/12/2023	at Cincinnati	-	CBS
11/19/2023	Arizona	-	CBS
11/26/2023	Jacksonville	-	CBS
12/3/2023	Denver	-	CBS
12/10/2023	at New York	-	CBS
12/17/2023	at Tennessee	-	CBS
12/24/2023	Cleveland	-	CBS
12/31/2023	Tennessee	-	FOX
1/7/2024	at Indianapolis	-	-

Texans Stats & Insights

The Texans rank 17th in total offense (330.4 yards per game) and 18th in total defense (335.4 yards allowed per game) this year.
Houston is putting up 238.6 passing yards per game on offense this season (11th in NFL), and is giving up 236.1 passing yards per game (23rd) on the other side of the ball.
The Texans rank 23rd in run offense (91.9 rushing yards per game) and 11th in run defense (99.3 rushing yards allowed per game) this season.
With nine forced turnovers (22nd in NFL) against four turnovers committed (first in NFL), Houston (+5) owns the sixth-ranked turnover margin in the league.

Texans Key Players

C.J. Stroud has helped drive the Texans' offense this year, compiling 1,800 passing yards with nine passing touchdowns, one interception and a 60.3% completion percentage.
On 48 targets, Nico Collins has 33 grabs (4.7 per game) for 577 yards and three TDs in seven games.
In six games, Nathaniel Dell has turned 32 targets into 22 catches, 340 yards and two touchdowns for the Texans.

Buccaneers' 2023 Schedule

Date	Opponent	Score	TV
9/10/2023	at Minnesota	W 20-17	CBS
9/17/2023	Chicago	W 27-17	FOX
9/25/2023	Philadelphia	L 25-11	ABC
10/1/2023	at New Orleans	W 26-9	FOX
10/15/2023	Detroit	L 20-6	FOX
10/22/2023	Atlanta	L 16-13	FOX
10/26/2023	at Buffalo	L 24-18	Amazon Prime Video
11/5/2023	at Houston	-	CBS
11/12/2023	Tennessee	-	CBS
11/19/2023	at San Francisco	-	FOX
11/26/2023	at Indianapolis	-	CBS
12/3/2023	Carolina	-	CBS
12/10/2023	at Atlanta	-	CBS
12/17/2023	at Green Bay	-	FOX
12/24/2023	Jacksonville	-	CBS
12/31/2023	New Orleans	-	FOX
1/7/2024	at Carolina	-	-

Buccaneers Stats & Insights

The Buccaneers rank 24th with 298.3 total yards per contest on offense, and they rank 25th with 354.6 total yards allowed per contest on defense.
Tampa Bay has been struggling to stop the pass, ranking fifth-worst with 256 passing yards allowed per game. It has been more productive offensively, generating 220.4 passing yards per contest (17th-ranked).
The Buccaneers' running game has not been getting things done, ranking third-worst in the NFL with 77.9 rushing yards per game. They have been more effective on the defensive side of the ball, surrendering 98.6 rushing yards per contest (10th-ranked).
At +8, Tampa Bay sports the best turnover margin in the NFL this season.

Buccaneers Key Players

In seven games, Baker Mayfield has thrown for 1,600 yards (228.6 per game), with 10 touchdowns and four interceptions, and a completion percentage of 64.2%.
In the passing game, Mike Evans has scored five TDs, catching 33 balls for 507 yards (72.4 per game).
On the ground, Rachaad White has scored one touchdown and accumulated 305 yards (43.6 per game).