PFF: Highest-graded Bills players on defense vs. the Texans

Kam Towle

The Buffalo Bills fell to the Houston Texans, 23-20, on Sunday at NRG Stadium.

Statistics might help determine who played well or not, and so may the eye test. But, let’s take it a step further with some help from the analytics folks at Pro Football Focus.

Using PFF grades from Week 5, here are the five highest-graded players from the Bills (3-2) defense against the Texans (4-1).

5. Terrel Bernard

Oct 6, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Buffalo Bills linebacker Terrel Bernard (43) grabs Houston Texans running back Cam Akers (22) jersey in the first quarter at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images

PFF grade: 73.1

4. Christian Benford

HOUSTON, TEXAS – OCTOBER 06: Brandon Hill #36 of the Houston Texans runs with the ball in front of Christian Benford #47 of the Buffalo Bills during the fourth quarter at NRG Stadium on October 06, 2024 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)

PFF grade: 76.3.

3. DaQuan Jones

Jul 24, 2024; Rochester, NY, USA; Buffalo Bills defensive tackle DaQuan Jones (92) runs a drill during a training camp session at St. John Fisher University. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports

PFF grade: 77.2.

2. Dorian Williams

HOUSTON, TEXAS – OCTOBER 06: Dorian Williams #42 of the Buffalo Bills celebrates a fumble recovery during the fourth quarter against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on October 06, 2024 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)

PFF grade: 78.2.

1. Dawuane Smoot

Oct 6, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Buffalo Bills defensive end Dawuane Smoot (94) strips the ball from Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) causing a fumble during the fourth quarter at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

PFF grade: 85.3.

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