The New England Patriots defeated the Buffalo Bills 37-31 to improve to 6-3 in a game where the teams combined for 62 first downs.

The Patriots had a +3.6 advantage in The Trench Counter, despite being outgained by a 1.7 per play margin and recording eight fewer first downs due to recording a 3-0 win in turnovers. New England had a -3 deficit in Total Rushes/Completions.

Tom Brady went 23-for-38 for 237 yards and two touchdowns.

Stevan Ridley rushed 22 times for 98 yards and a touchdown.

Ryan Fitzpatrick went 27-for-40 for 337 yards, two touchdowns and an interception.

Fred Jackson rushed 16 times for 80 yards and two touchdowns, but he fumbled twice and lost one.

The Houston Texans improved to 7-1 with a 21-9 victory over the Buffalo Bills.

The Texans had a +6.2 advantage in The Trench Counter, averaging 9.5 yards per pass and winning the turnover battle 1-0. Houston had a +10 edge in Total Rushes/Completions.

Matt Schaub went 19-for-27 for 268 yards and two touchdowns.

Andre Johnson didn't score a touchdown, but had eight receptions for 118 yards.

Arian Foster continued his dominant season with 24 carries for 111 yards and one touchdown.

Ryan Fitzpatrick went 25-for-38 for 239 yards, while C.J. Spiller had 39 yards on six carries.

Mario Williams had one sack and seven total tackles in his return to Houston.