Week 12 of the NFL season begins tonight. We have a matchup between the Houston Texans and the Buffalo Bills. This is a battle between two teams that won their divisions a year ago but have had struggles this season. The Bills will look to win and keep pace with the Patriots in the AFC East, while the Texans will look to get over .500 for the first time this season after starting 0-3. Here are the bold predictions for the game and a final score prediction.
Bills Bold Prediction One
Tyrell Shavers catches a touchdown pass for the second straight week.
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Texans Bold Prediction One
Aug 23, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Houston Texans running back Woody Marks (27) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown against the Detroit Lions in the second quarter at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Eamon Horwedel-Imagn Images
Woody Marks rushes for over 100 yards for the first time in his career.
Bills Bold Prediction Two
Josh Allen turns the ball over twice but also accounts for three touchdowns against the league’s number one defense.
Texans Bold Prediction Two
Nico Collins goes over 100 receiving yards and finds the endzone.
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Bills Bold Prediction Three
Buffalo Bills running back James Cook III has a wide open are to run the ball during first half action against the Kansas City Chiefs at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park on Nov. 2, 2025.
James Cook is held to under 50 rushing yards and has a 4th straight game without a rushing touchdown.
Texans Bold Prediction Three
The Texans sack Josh Allen four times and force a fumble.
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Final Score Prediction:
Oct 13, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) carries the ball against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half of a game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
The 7-3 Bills head to Houston to take on the 5-5 Texans in a game that could have huge AFC Wild Card implications. This is a battle that, after diving into the stats, could be decided on the ground this week. The Bills have the number one rushing offense in the league, averaging 147.6 yards per game, while the Texans defense ranks 3rd against the run, allowing just 87.1 yards per game. The Bills defense ranks second-worst against the run this season, allowing over 150 rushing yards per game, while the Texans rank 23rd, with just 107 rushing yards per game. So, will the Bills’ top rush attack have success against the Texans’ elite run-stopping unit? Or will the Texans struggling run game be able to exploit the Bills weak run defense? When it’s all said and done, the Bills have more star power on their roster, and they will win a close game 20-13.
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