The Houston Texans have climbed from 0-3 to 5-5, and the door to the playoffs is wide open. Can they officially put their ugly start behind them with a prime-time win over the Buffalo Bills?
DeMeco Ryans' squad won back-to-back games without C.J. Stroud, who has been in concussion in protocol, but matching the Bills' offensive output with or without Stroud could be a monumental task. Josh Allen totaled six touchdowns in Buffalo's Week 11 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and it was right about this time of year that he cemented himself as the MVP favorite last season.
While the stakes are highest for the Texans, who can't afford to lose more than one or two more games if they want to control their own fate in the AFC playoff race, the Bills have plenty on the line as well. As long as the New England Patriots keep winning, the pressure is on Buffalo to keep pace and avoid falling even further behind in the AFC East.
The Texans and Bills were both division winners in 2023 and 2024. As of Week 12, they each sit more than a game back of their division leaders — and one team's hopes of climbing back to the top could become much more distant on Thursday night.
Here’s everything you need to know about Texans vs. Bills on Thursday Night Football, including TV and streaming options.
What channel is Texans vs. Bills on?
- TV channel: N/A
- Live stream: Amazon Prime Video
"Thursday Night Football" will not air on traditional broadcast television. Instead, viewers can stream the game live with Amazon Prime Video.
Al Michaels (play-by-play), Kirk Herbstreit (analyst), and Kaylee Hartung (sideline reporter) will be on the call from Houston as the Texans try to climb above.500 for he first time this season.
What time is Texans vs. Bills today?
- Date: Thursday, Nov. 20
- Time: 8:15 p.m. ET
"Thursday Night Football" is set to kick off at 8:15 p.m. ET on Thursday, Nov. 20 from NRG Stadium in Houston.
Texans vs. Bills radio station
Radio channel: SiriusXM channel 225 (Texans broadcast) and 226 (Bills broadcast)
Fans can listen to Bills vs. Texans on "Thursday Night Football" live with SiriusXM. For team-specific calls, head to channel 225 (Texans broadcast) and 226 (Bills broadcast).
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NFL Week 12 schedule
Thursday, Nov. 20
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| Bills vs. Texans | 8:15 p.m. | Amazon Prime Video |
Sunday, Nov. 23
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| Steelers vs. Bears | 1 p.m. | CBS |
| Patriots vs. Bengals | 1 p.m. | CBS |
| Colts vs. Chiefs | 1 p.m. | CBS |
| Jets vs. Ravens | 1 p.m. | CBS |
| Giants vs. Lions | 1 p.m. | Fox |
| Vikings vs. Packers | 1 p.m. | Fox |
| Seahawks vs. Titans | 1 p.m. | Fox |
| Browns vs. Raiders | 4:05 p.m. | CBS |
| Jaguars vs. Cardinals | 4:05 p.m. | CBS |
| Eagles vs. Cowboys | 4:25 p.m. | Fox |
| Falcons vs. Saints | 4:25 p.m. | Fox |
| Buccaneers vs. Rams | 8:20 p.m. | NBC |
Monday, Nov. 24
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| Panthers vs. 49ers | 8:15 p.m. | ABC, ESPN |
Bye: Broncos, Chargers, Dolphins, Commanders