HOUSTON - A glimmer of hope may shine through for the Buffalo Bills as they cling to the top of the AFC East standings, despite suffering a gut-wrenching 23-20 defeat to the Houston Texans on Sunday. This loss came as Texans kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn nailed a stunning 59-yard field goal as time expired, leaving Bills fans in disbelief.

The Bills now stand at 3-2, leading the division, but their performance raises critical questions about their future. The New York Jets, despite their late-game woes, fell to the Minnesota Vikings in London, and the Miami Dolphins' victory over the New England Patriots barely nudged them to a 2-3 record. But don’t let the standings fool you—Buffalo’s performance on the field paints a much darker picture.

Coaching and Effort Under Scrutiny

Coach Sean McDermott acknowledged the team's struggles, stating, "They’re down. There’s no moral victories in nearly coming back to win." He expressed some pride in the effort, particularly from younger players, but the sentiment is overshadowed by the pressing need for improvement. “We’ve got to find ways to pull these out," added McDermott, emphasizing that injuries cannot be an excuse for the team's inability to perform.

Grading the Bills' Performance

Pass Offense: F