Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen manipulated the Houston Texans’ defense for a slew of big plays in Sunday’s blowout victory.
Edmunds and Oliver were all over the field for the Bills in a 40-0 victory over the Houston Texans at Highmark Stadium.
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Here is a quarter-by-quarter analysis of the Bills' shutout of the Texans on Sunday.
Allen finished 20 of 29 for 248 yards, two touchdowns and the one interception. The new offensive line surrendered just one sack.
Photos: Buffalo Bills shut out the Houston Texans
Into the mist
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) runs out on the field for the game against the Houston Texans at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021.
Unstoppable
Buffalo Bills tight end Dawson Knox leaves Houston Texans cornerback Tavierre Thomas (37) on the ground as he barrels toward the end zone for a touchdown during the first quarter at Highmark Stadium.
Self recovery
Houston Texans quarterback Davis Mills (10) recovers his own fumble during the first quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021.
Interception
Houston Texans cornerback Lonnie Johnson (1) intercepts a Josh Allen pass during the first quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021.
Defensive pressure
Houston Texans quarterback Davis Mills (10) looks downfield as he is pressured by Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Ed Oliver (91) during the first quarter at Highmark Stadium.
Interception
Buffalo Bills middle linebacker Tremaine Edmunds (49) picks off a pass intended for Houston Texans wide receiver Anthony Miller (3) during the first quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021.
Turnover
Buffalo Bills middle linebacker Tremaine Edmunds (49) makes an interception against the Houston Texans during the first quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021.
Stiff-arm
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) is knocked out of bounds by Houston Texans linebacker Joe Thomas (48) during the first quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021.
Ground game
Buffalo Bills running back Devin Singletary (26) looks for a way past Houston Texans defensive lineman Jaleel Johnson (93) and cornerback Tavierre Thomas (37) during the first quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021.
Messy tackling
Buffalo Bills running back Devin Singletary (26) runs over Houston Texans defensive back Desmond King (25) during the first quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021.
Quarterback pressure
Buffalo Bills defensive end Jerry Hughes (55) pressures Houston Texans quarterback Davis Mills (10) as he passes the ball during the first quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021.
Keeper
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) turns away from Houston Texans cornerback Terrance Mitchell (39) as he rushes the ball during the first quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021.
End zone bound
Buffalo Bills tight end Dawson Knox (88) proves unstoppable as Houston Texans cornerback Tavierre Thomas (37) tries and fails to keep him out of the end zone during the first quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021.
On the board
Buffalo Bills tight end Dawson Knox (88) scores a touchdown against Houston Texans cornerback Terrance Mitchell (39) during the first quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021.
Secret handshake
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) celebrates his touchdown pass to tight end Dawson Knox (88) during the first quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021.
Singletary
Houston Texans defensive lineman Jaleel Johnson (93) wraps up Buffalo Bills running back Devin Singletary (26) during the first quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021.
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Moss
Buffalo Bills running back Zack Moss (20) looks for a seam in the Houston Texans defense during the second quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021.
Gashing the D
Buffalo Bills running back Zack Moss (20) finds a seam in the Texans defense during the second quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021.
Forward motion
Buffalo Bills running back Zack Moss (20) stretches for extra yards against Texans cornerback Lonnie Johnson, who is blocked by Spencer Brown (79) during the second quarter at Highmark Stadium.
Plus three
Buffalo Bills kicker Tyler Bass (2) kicks a field goal against the Houston Texans during the second quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021.
Wet fans
Bills fans are having fun despite the rain during the second quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021.
Field position
Buffalo Bills' Boogie Basham finds Houston Texans quarterback Davis Mills (10) in the backfield for a sack at the 2-yard-line during the second quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021.
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Star power
Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Star Lotulelei (98) finds Houston Texans quarterback Davis Mills (10) in the backfield for a sack during the second quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021.
McKenzie
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie (19) makes a catch against Houston Texans defensive back Tremon Smith (24) during the second quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021.
Cooking up a win
Bills fans have plenty to cheer about despite the rain during the second quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021.
Working the sideline
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Cole Beasley (11) makes a reception on the sideline against Houston Texans defensive back Desmond King (25) during the second quarter.
Another turnover
Buffalo Bills strong safety Micah Hyde (23) and the Bills defense celebrate a turnover during the second quarter.
Almost there
Buffalo Bills running back Zack Moss (20) reaches for a pass against Houston Texans cornerback Terrance Mitchell (39) during the second quarter.
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Micah makes a pick
Buffalo Bills strong safety Micah Hyde (23) picks off a pass intended for Houston Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks (13) during the second quarter.
Moving target
Buffalo Bills defensive end A.J. Epenesa (57) pressures Houston Texans quarterback Davis Mills (10) during the third quarter.
Beasley tough
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Cole Beasley (11) is hit by Houston Texans cornerback Tavierre Thomas (37) and cornerback Terrance Mitchell (39) during the third quarter.
Advantage Diggs
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs (14) makes a catch against Houston Texans defensive back Desmond King (25) during the third quarter.
Hanging on
Buffalo Bills running back Zack Moss (20) is wrapped up by Houston Texans defensive end DeMarcus Walker (55) during the third quarter.
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Sitting duck
Houston Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks (13) makes a catch on the ground against Buffalo Bills cornerback Tre'Davious White (27) during the third quarter.
Rushing yards
Houston Texans strong safety Justin Reid (20) dives after Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) during the third quarter.
On the edge
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs (14) stiff-arms Houston Texans outside linebacker Kamu Grugier-Hill (51) during the third quarter.
Tough yards
Houston Texans defensive back Desmond King (25) wraps up Buffalo Bills wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (1) after a reception during the third quarter.
Happy place
Buffalo Bills tight end Dawson Knox (88) is mobbed by fans as he jumps into the stands after scoring a touchdown during the fourth quarter.
Get ready to celebrate
Buffalo Bills tight end Dawson Knox (88) points to fans as he scores a touchdown during the fourth quarter.
Hanging on by a jersey
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs (14) makes a catch against Houston Texans defensive back Desmond King (25) who grabs his jersey during the fourth quarter.
Coach McDermott
Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott looks up at the scoreboard during the fourth quarter.
Not quite
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) stretches for the end zone pylon as he is knocked out of bounds by Houston Texans strong safety Justin Reid (20) during the fourth quarter.
Sealing a shutout
Buffalo Bills defensive back Jaquan Johnson (46) intercepts a pass intended for Houston Texans wide receiver Anthony Miller (3) during the fourth quarter.
Toughdown Trubisky
Buffalo Bills quarterback Mitchell Trubisky (10) rushes for a touchdown against Houston Texans linebacker Garret Wallow (32) during the fourth quarter.
Fumble recovery
Buffalo Bills outside linebacker A.J. Klein (54) picks up a fumble during the fourth quarter.
TD!
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) signals a touchdown during the fourth quarter.
Shutout defense
Buffalo Bills defensive back Siran Neal (33) tackles Houston Texans wide receiver Chris Conley (18) during the fourth quarter.
