The Houston Texans have found success for the first time since the fourth quarter of Week 1.
Houston took an early 7-3 over the Buffalo Bills on a six-play, 70-yard drive, capped off with a 15-yard touchdown run from Cam Akers.
While the run was impressive, the blocking set up by Dalton Schultz and Cade Stover actually opened a crease to secure the score.
CAM AKERS TO THE END ZONE 🔥
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— Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) October 6, 2024
Akers gained 11 yards on the previous play to place Houston inside the red zone. He started the day with back-to-back 10-plus-yard carries.
Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud had a few short passes, which his receivers gained extra yards after the catch.
On a screen pass, receiver Nico Collins became the first player to reach 500 receiving yards on the season thanks to a pickup of 12.
For Akers it is the first rushing touchdown since Week 8 of last season. He tore his achilles for the second time in his career the next week.
Akers has since recovered and has been the Texans leading rusher in the absence of starter Joe Mixon.
The Texans will receive the ball to begin the second half.