C.J. Stroud and the Houston Texans, currently at 3-1, are set to face off against AFC rivals Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills, also 3-1, in a highly anticipated Week 5 NFL matchup on CBS and Paramount+. In their previous game, the Texans clinched a 24-20 win against the Jacksonville Jaguars with a last-minute touchdown. Now, they take on a Bills team eager to bounce back after suffering a heavy 35-10 defeat to the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday night.
The game will take place at NRG Stadium in Houston, kicking off at 1 p.m. ET. According to the latest odds from SportsLine consensus, the Texans are slight favorites at 1.5 points, with the over/under set at 47.5. Viewers can stream the game live on Paramount+, which is currently offering a seven-day free trial for new subscribers.
Paramount+ is the exclusive platform for streaming every NFL game on CBS this season. Subscribers also gain access to various other sports content, including UEFA Champions League and Europa League matches, NWSL, Serie A, along with an extensive library of movies and shows.
Fans can find details for the Texans vs. Bills game as follows:
Date: Sunday, October 6
Time: 1 p.m. ET
TV Channel: CBS
Streaming: Paramount+
In preparation for the game, it’s advised to check out NFL picks from SportsLine’s advanced computer model. This model, which simulates every NFL matchup 10,000 times, has a history of strong performance, boasting over $7,000 in earnings for $100 players on top-rated picks since inception. Currently, the model is on an impressive 188-131 record with these picks dating back to the 2017 season and an active 42-23 streak since Week 7 of 2022.
For this matchup, the model predicts that Buffalo will cover the spread on the road. All eyes will be on Stefon Diggs, who faces his former team, but both squads may struggle to establish their passing games due to tight defenses. The Texans possess the fourth-best pass defense in the NFL, while the Bills are ranked sixth. Consequently, both Allen and Stroud may depend on their rushing attacks. Although the Bills have a weaker run defense, the Texans’ rushing unit is coping with multiple injuries. Despite a close spread, the model indicates that the Bills have a better than 50% chance of covering in its simulations.
To watch the NFL on CBS, prepare to live stream your local games on Paramount+ from any device, and don’t forget about the option for a free trial available for the first week.