Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen must have heaved a sigh of relief in the first half against the Houston Texans in Week 12.

Buffalo Bills are big road favorite at Houston on Thursday night to kick off NFL Week 12. Should they be, or are Texans plus six a good bet? Our pick

Josh Allen’s $330 million decision in March locked him into Buffalo’s future. After an MVP season, the Bills QB is backing it up with another strong year as Buffalo heads into Week 12 at 7-3.

The Buffalo Bills face the Houston Texans face off on Thursday night. We have a prediction and picks for this Thursday night clash.

The Texans’ ferocious defense prevented the Bills’ offense from getting in any sort of rhythm. A 45-yard touchdown run by James Cook on the team’s first possession of the game was the only offensive touchdown Buffalo scored all night. The Bills’ other points came on a 97-yard kickoff return by Ray Davis and two Matt Prater field goals.

WATCH: Admiration and friendly jabs paint the picture of Josh Allen and Baker Mayfield's relationship Oh, and did I mention they are friends and golf together regularly through the offseason? That part helps explain the humorous exchange the two had this afternoon at their respective press conferences.

The Houston Texans showed why they have the best defense in the NFL, holding off Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills for a 23-19 win Thursday night. Houston sacked Allen eight times, forced three takeaways, a fumble and two interceptions, largely thanks to the efforts of Calen Bullock, Will Anderson Jr. and Danielle Hunter.

"General manager Brandon Beane is sick of hearing suggestions that the Bills need a No. 1 receiver -- and he'll be sick of it until the Bills either win the Super Bowl or get that game changer," ESPN's Aaron Schatz wrote on Friday. ESPN's Matt Miller brought a suggestion on Friday: Carnell Tate.