The Buffalo Bills squashed the Houston Texans 40-0 Sunday in Orchard Park, the team's third-straight victory by more than 20 points. Judging by fans' reactions on Twitter, the overarching belief that Buffalo is a Super Bowl contender has been solidified, as a dominant defense has paved the way since the opening loss to the Steelers.
Dawson Knox is the first Bills tight end to catch a touchdown in three consecutive games since Charles Clay in 2016.
Among the other major storylines from Sunday's game were just how poor Houston is this year, concerns that linger for the Bills, the abrupt switch to live game commentary by the CBS studio analysts and pleas for the Bills to consider a domed stadium.
[More: Read Jay Skurski's immediate observations following Buffalo's win]
Pleased with the lopsided win
Watching the Bills absolutely devastate teams is still so surreal
— Joseph Domino (@Joseph_Domino) October 3, 2021
The Bills took care of business today with a thoroughness I am not used to from my sports teams. #BillsMafia
— Andrew 🍝 (@PastaGut) October 3, 2021
The Bills might never be scored on again idk
— Rile E. Coyote (@Quintus999) October 3, 2021
The face you make when you @BuffaloBills have won every game since you were born. #GoBills #BillsMafia pic.twitter.com/dULHhDg5Vh
— brenna burns brandt (@brennaburns) October 3, 2021
Houston's futility
Bills have more points than Texans have yards and it’s 5 minutes from half time
— Ron (@rxh_716) October 3, 2021
Texans averaging a healthy 21 inches per play today
— Jonah Bronstein (@lebronstein) October 3, 2021
#Texans offense at halftime: 1 first down0-6 on third down8 net yards on 22 plays31 rushing yardsminus-23 passing yards#Bills lead 16-0.
— Jason Wolf (@JasonWolf) October 3, 2021
This feels like a scrimmage for the Bills
— Justin DiLoro (@jdiloro) October 3, 2021
CBS studio analysts star amid technical difficulties
Not going to lie, I'd rather hear the guys in the studio call the Bills game.
— ɐqqoɹɐzuǝs ʞɔıu (@nickydishes) October 3, 2021
I’m down with JB, Burleson, Cowher and Boomer calling the Bills game
— Jake in Buffalo (@TableSlamFamily) October 3, 2021
#BillsMafia anyone else think they should have boomer and the boys call the rest of the season for the bills? @CBS
— David Kazmierczak (@davidkazz07) October 3, 2021
Thanks @CBSSports for picking up the slack in the @BuffaloBills game instead of switching to a different game. Solid move guys
— Dan (@Dan_Pries) October 3, 2021
Concerns still abound
Ike Boettger and Jon Feliciano stink, Ford isnt much better expect the Bills to go heavy at IOL in the draft like that did this year with DE and OT
— TTP_Charlie (@Charlie_Gross_) October 3, 2021
Also the Bills need to get better in the red zone. Being 0-2 against Houston is bad
— Brian (@brian_mulhern) October 3, 2021
Bills special teams are killing us. Penalties on almost every single return, punt, or kickoff.
— Matt O (@Matt_ORourke1) October 3, 2021
Calls for a domed stadium
WEATHER ADVANTAGE!!! Right guys? This is why we don’t want a dome. Bad weather is good for us !!! Smh
— Buffalo Sports Chatter (@ChatterBuffalo) October 3, 2021
Thank you, God, for pointing out to the world why the Buffalo Bills should build a dome stadium.
— Anthony Rizzo (@ARRizzo) October 3, 2021
[Read the latest on the Bills' moves toward a new stadium]
Excitement of Bills game day
Saying go bills to the register girl at Tim’s and having every employee scream go bills back >
— chrisrowan (@crowan_) October 3, 2021
parking attendant said “go bills!” and i said “thanks, you too!” happy week four!!
— katherine fitzgerald 🌵🗞 (@kfitz134) October 3, 2021
Looking ahead to KC
I really believe the Bills offense, as good as it has been, has been holding some stuff back all year for the KC game.This KC game next week is huge. Winner probably gets home field advantage thru the playoffs and a bye. Next week is BIG.
— CMZ (@LegendsRforever) October 3, 2021
The world has never seen a less reliable hamstring https://t.co/PRTkxgNkrA
— Kyle Silagyi (@kylesilagyi) October 3, 2021
Best of the rest
Whenever I see any Bills slander on my timeline. #BillsMafia pic.twitter.com/x7Kvj9hdx8
— kkaattee (@kkaattee___) October 3, 2021
Becoming a Bills fan has been so fun because they just do regular guy stuff, eg: I saw Dawson Knox at bar trivia last Monday https://t.co/uqMIRlZCxn
— Shelagh Dolan (@ShelaghDolan) October 3, 2021
and the academy award goes to… dawson knox, for bills vs titans. “this is knox’s second nomination and first win”
— Thomas McBride (@AgentMcBride) October 3, 2021
Where do I buy that hat and hoodie @CoachDaboll is wearing! I absolutely love those. #BillsMafia #Bills @BethDaboll pic.twitter.com/TUAcIieRx6
— John Sengbusch (@JohnSengbusch) October 3, 2021
Photos: Buffalo Bills shut out the Houston Texans
Into the mist
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Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) runs out on the field for the game against the Houston Texans at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021.
Unstoppable
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Buffalo Bills tight end Dawson Knox leaves Houston Texans cornerback Tavierre Thomas (37) on the ground as he barrels toward the end zone for a touchdown during the first quarter at Highmark Stadium.
Self recovery
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Houston Texans quarterback Davis Mills (10) recovers his own fumble during the first quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021.
Interception
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Houston Texans cornerback Lonnie Johnson (1) intercepts a Josh Allen pass during the first quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021.
Defensive pressure
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Houston Texans quarterback Davis Mills (10) looks downfield as he is pressured by Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Ed Oliver (91) during the first quarter at Highmark Stadium.
Interception
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Buffalo Bills middle linebacker Tremaine Edmunds (49) picks off a pass intended for Houston Texans wide receiver Anthony Miller (3) during the first quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021.
Turnover
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Buffalo Bills middle linebacker Tremaine Edmunds (49) makes an interception against the Houston Texans during the first quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021.
Stiff-arm
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Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) is knocked out of bounds by Houston Texans linebacker Joe Thomas (48) during the first quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021.
Ground game
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Buffalo Bills running back Devin Singletary (26) looks for a way past Houston Texans defensive lineman Jaleel Johnson (93) and cornerback Tavierre Thomas (37) during the first quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021.
Messy tackling
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Buffalo Bills running back Devin Singletary (26) runs over Houston Texans defensive back Desmond King (25) during the first quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021.
Quarterback pressure
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Buffalo Bills defensive end Jerry Hughes (55) pressures Houston Texans quarterback Davis Mills (10) as he passes the ball during the first quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021.
Keeper
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Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) turns away from Houston Texans cornerback Terrance Mitchell (39) as he rushes the ball during the first quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021.
End zone bound
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Buffalo Bills tight end Dawson Knox (88) proves unstoppable as Houston Texans cornerback Tavierre Thomas (37) tries and fails to keep him out of the end zone during the first quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021.
On the board
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Buffalo Bills tight end Dawson Knox (88) scores a touchdown against Houston Texans cornerback Terrance Mitchell (39) during the first quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021.
Secret handshake
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Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) celebrates his touchdown pass to tight end Dawson Knox (88) during the first quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021.
Singletary
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Houston Texans defensive lineman Jaleel Johnson (93) wraps up Buffalo Bills running back Devin Singletary (26) during the first quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021.
Watch now: Bills' Jaquan Johnson talks about his first interception
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Buffalo Bills running back Zack Moss (20) looks for a seam in the Houston Texans defense during the second quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021.
Gashing the D
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Buffalo Bills running back Zack Moss (20) finds a seam in the Texans defense during the second quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021.
Forward motion
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Buffalo Bills running back Zack Moss (20) stretches for extra yards against Texans cornerback Lonnie Johnson, who is blocked by Spencer Brown (79) during the second quarter at Highmark Stadium.
Plus three
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Buffalo Bills kicker Tyler Bass (2) kicks a field goal against the Houston Texans during the second quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021.
Wet fans
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Bills fans are having fun despite the rain during the second quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021.
Watch now: Bills' Micah Hyde talks about confidence in the defense
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Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Star Lotulelei (98) finds Houston Texans quarterback Davis Mills (10) in the backfield for a sack during the second quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021.
McKenzie
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Buffalo Bills wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie (19) makes a catch against Houston Texans defensive back Tremon Smith (24) during the second quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021.
Cooking up a win
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Bills fans have plenty to cheer about despite the rain during the second quarter at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021.
Working the sideline
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Buffalo Bills wide receiver Cole Beasley (11) makes a reception on the sideline against Houston Texans defensive back Desmond King (25) during the second quarter.
Another turnover
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Buffalo Bills strong safety Micah Hyde (23) and the Bills defense celebrate a turnover during the second quarter.
Almost there
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Buffalo Bills running back Zack Moss (20) reaches for a pass against Houston Texans cornerback Terrance Mitchell (39) during the second quarter.
Watch now: Bills' Emmanuel Sanders talks about Dawson Knox
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Buffalo Bills strong safety Micah Hyde (23) picks off a pass intended for Houston Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks (13) during the second quarter.
Moving target
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Buffalo Bills defensive end A.J. Epenesa (57) pressures Houston Texans quarterback Davis Mills (10) during the third quarter.
Beasley tough
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Buffalo Bills wide receiver Cole Beasley (11) is hit by Houston Texans cornerback Tavierre Thomas (37) and cornerback Terrance Mitchell (39) during the third quarter.
Advantage Diggs
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Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs (14) makes a catch against Houston Texans defensive back Desmond King (25) during the third quarter.
Hanging on
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Buffalo Bills running back Zack Moss (20) is wrapped up by Houston Texans defensive end DeMarcus Walker (55) during the third quarter.
Watch now: Bills defender Ed Oliver talks about his play
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Houston Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks (13) makes a catch on the ground against Buffalo Bills cornerback Tre'Davious White (27) during the third quarter.
Rushing yards
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Houston Texans strong safety Justin Reid (20) dives after Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) during the third quarter.
Tough yards
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Houston Texans defensive back Desmond King (25) wraps up Buffalo Bills wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (1) after a reception during the third quarter.
Happy place
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Buffalo Bills tight end Dawson Knox (88) is mobbed by fans as he jumps into the stands after scoring a touchdown during the fourth quarter.
Get ready to celebrate
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Buffalo Bills tight end Dawson Knox (88) points to fans as he scores a touchdown during the fourth quarter.
Hanging on by a jersey
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Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs (14) makes a catch against Houston Texans defensive back Desmond King (25) who grabs his jersey during the fourth quarter.
Coach McDermott
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Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott looks up at the scoreboard during the fourth quarter.
Not quite
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Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) stretches for the end zone pylon as he is knocked out of bounds by Houston Texans strong safety Justin Reid (20) during the fourth quarter.
Sealing a shutout
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Buffalo Bills defensive back Jaquan Johnson (46) intercepts a pass intended for Houston Texans wide receiver Anthony Miller (3) during the fourth quarter.
Toughdown Trubisky
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Buffalo Bills quarterback Mitchell Trubisky (10) rushes for a touchdown against Houston Texans linebacker Garret Wallow (32) during the fourth quarter.
Fumble recovery
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Buffalo Bills outside linebacker A.J. Klein (54) picks up a fumble during the fourth quarter.
TD!
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Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) signals a touchdown during the fourth quarter.
Shutout defense
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Buffalo Bills defensive back Siran Neal (33) tackles Houston Texans wide receiver Chris Conley (18) during the fourth quarter.




