The Texans know the pattern against top-tier teams, yet tonight offers a different kind of chance, and a defense built for nights exactly like this.

Josh Allen is coming off a six-TD performance for the Bills, who are trying to chase down the New England Patriots in the AFC East. The Texans evened their record with their second straight win last Sunday but are entering a brutal stretch of the schedule, with road games against the Indianapolis Colts and Kansas City Chiefs up next.

Josh Allen is on the verge of a milestone, but he faces a stingy Houston defense. Here's your prep for Week 12's "Thursday Night Football."

The Houston Texans have claimed a free agent linebacker to add to their active roster. According to a team announcement, the Texans have claimed linebacker Damone Clark from the Dallas Cowboys, adding him to their 53-man roster.

Houston has won five out of its last seven -- the fifth-most wins since Week 3 -- and sits squarely in the playoff race, with a chance to defy the odds. As of Wednesday, the Texans are one game out of the last playoff spot in the AFC, trailing the Jacksonville Jaguars (6-4).

The Houston Texans have released former Pittsburgh Steelers kicker Matthew Wright. Wright played in two games for the Texans, making four out of four kicks, with a long of 43. Starting kicker Ka’imi Fairbairn suffered a quad injury, but is expected to return.

Here's a look at who was at practice on Wednesday and who was out ahead of Week 12's matchup against the Buffalo Bills