Texans’ defensive grades from 22-19 overtime win versus the Bills

The Houston Texans beat the Buffalo Bills on Saturday to advance. How did the J.J. Watt-led defense do to earn the win?

Special teams

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Not one complaint about the special teams. Okay, one: DeAndre Carter’s “common sense” touchdown that was once ruled a Bills touchdown turned to Texans touchdown. Kneel the ball, Carter.

Other than Carter’s blunder, the Texans’ special teams were fantastic. Bryan Anger averaged 43.2 yards per punt and downed three inside the 20; the Bills got eight total yards on both punt and kick returns; most importantly, Ka’imi Fairbairn drilled the walk-off 28-yard field goal.

Grade: A