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Vintage Josh Allen game lifts Bills over Texans in back-and-forth affair

Josh Allen accounted for four touchdowns and tossed the decisive 34-yard scoring pass to Joshua Palmer with 1:36 remaining as the Buffalo Bills won in Houston for the first time in 20 years with a wild 36-31 victory over the Texans in the season opener for both teams on Sunday afternoon.

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DJ Moore quiets trade haters with long TD as Bills’ Josh Allen stunts on mighty Texans defense

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen has officially dethroned Patrick Mahomes in Albert Breer’s annual executive survey, earning 49 first-place votes to claim the title of the league’s consensus QB1 among NFL coaches and front-office decision-makers.

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The 'Most yards through two NFL seasons' quiz

32 quarterbacks in NFL history have throw for more than 6,000 yards in the first two seasons of their career. How many of those QBs can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most TD passes in first two seasons' quiz

The 'Game-winning-drives record by team' quiz

The 'NFL yards-from-scrimmage leaders' quiz

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / September 13

Tucker Kraft Re-Sets NFL TE Salary Scale: Is Bills' Dalton Kincaid at That Level?

Buffalo Bills’ fourth-year tight end Dalton Kincaid has many varying opinions out there about him. Both within the broad scope of the national media and

NFL News / Yardbarker

When will every NFL team lose its first game in 2026?

All 32 teams have hope for a perfect 17-0 regular season as another year begins, but the odds aren't in their favor. As the season opens, we predict the first loss for each team in 2026.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / September 13

How to Live Stream Bills vs. Texans: NFL Week 1

The Buffalo Bills and Houston Texans begin their 2026 NFL seasons with a matchup between two AFC contenders on Sunday afternoon. Buffalo enters the season looking to make another deep postseason run, while Houston opens its 25th season with high expectations.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / September 13

Bills Week 1 Inactives vs. Texans Include Fan Favorite, Former Second-Round Pick

Figuring out the 53-man roster and 17-man practice squad was just the first step for the Buffalo Bills. With those two units figured out, they now must decide who they take into each regular season game, which is often a game in itself.

Josh Allen News / Buffalo Bills on SI / September 13

Three Enticing Bills' Player Prop Bets for Josh Allen-Led Passing Attack vs. Texans

It's back to Buffalo Bills' football when first-year head coach Joe Brady takes the team to Houston for a September 13 clash against the Texans, and the Week 1 player prop bets are live.

NFL News / Buffalo Bills on SI / September 13

Announcers, Referees & Jersey Combinations for Bills Week 1 Matchup vs. Texans

Sunday will be the first game of the 2026 season for the Buffalo Bills and they will be on the road to take on the Houston Texans. In recent years, the Texans have been an unclimbable mountain for the Bills, with Josh Allen going 1-4 (including the playoffs) against Houston.

NFL News / Buffalo Bills on SI / September 13

NFL Prediction Panel Down on Bills' Chances for Week 1 Road Win vs. Texans

The Buffalo Bills have lost to the Houston Texans on the road each of the past two seasons with Joe Brady as offensive coordinator, and the experts don't foresee a different outcome now that he's head coach.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / September 13

Bills' Fantasy Football Start or Sit Week 1: DJ Moore, Dalton Kincaid, Khalil Shakir

The Buffalo Bills open up their 2026 season on the road against the Houston Texans and will need major contributions from wide receivers DJ Moore and Khalil Shakir and tight end Dalton Kincaid in order to escape Reliant Stadium with a victory in Week 1.

NFL News / Yardbarker

The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.

Buffalo Bills News / EssentiallySports / September 13

'I’m Sick of Buffalo': Jon Gruden Blasts Bills for Relying Too Heavily on Josh Allen

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen has carried this franchise through eight seasons of near-misses, and on the debut episode of the Gruden Family Football Show, brothers Jon and Jay Gruden couldn’t agree on whether that’s still the right plan heading into 2026.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / September 13

3 Reasons The Bills Will Beat Texans in Week 1

The Buffalo Bills walk into a difficult Week 1 test against the Houston Texans at 1 p.m. ET, at NRG Stadium. Houston beating Buffalo in each of Josh Allen’s previous trips to the city makes this a tough game for the Bills.

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The 'Women's U.S. Open champions' quiz

The '4,500-yard, 15-INT NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Most 10-TD catch NFL seasons' quiz

The 'NFL's active passing-leaders' quiz

Jim Leonhard News / Buffalo Bills on SI / September 13

Jim Leonhard Makes Important Logistical Decision for Bills' Season Opener in Houston

Being on the field during a game just feels right for a 10-year NFL veteran. That's why former safety Jim Leonhard's decision does not come as a surprise.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / September 12

Bills’ All-Time History Against All Teams on 2026 Schedule

The current franchise known as the Buffalo Bills began playing football in 1960 is one of the original eight members of the American Football League. They won a couple of AFL titles in 1964 and ’65, but are perhaps known for their four consecutive Super Bowl appearances and failures.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / September 12

Bills Elevate WR, RB Reinforcements for Sunday's Season Opener vs. Texans

The Buffalo Bills made two strategic moves on the eve of their season opener against the Houston Texans. The Bills used their two weekly allotted practice squad elevations to solidify their punt return options and running back depth.

NFL News / Total Pro Sports / September 12

Buffalo Bills Could Make Surprise Running Back Move Ahead Of Houston Texans Week 1 Game

The Buffalo Bills might shake up their running back room right before their Week 1 game against the Houston Texans. Buffalo starts the season on the road in Houston this Sunday.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / September 12

Bills Elevate Return Specialist for Season Opener vs. Texans

The Buffalo Bills have added a pair of players to their game day roster for Sunday’s regular season opener in Houston. On Saturday, the Bills announced that return specialist Greg Dortch and running back Frank Gore Jr.

NFL News / EasySportz / September 11

Bills @ Texans Preview and Prediction

It doesn’t get much better than this to start the season. The Buffalo Bills travel to Houston to face the Texans in a matchup between two legitimate AFC contenders.

Buffalo Bills News / A to Z Sports / September 11

The Buffalo Bills just caught a big break before the start of the 2026 NFL season

The Buffalo Bills will kick off the 2026 season with a tough game against the Houston Texans. The Buffalo Bills caught a big break before the start of the 2026 NFL season.

Buffalo Bills News / Total Pro Sports / September 11

Concerning News Hits Bills Locker Room Days Ahead Of Season Opener vs. Texans

Unlike other teams that have dealt with major injury problems ahead of the 2026 season, the Buffalo Bills have remained mostly unscathed. But that would soon change due to some concerning news.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 11

Patriots add familiar foe in DaQuan Jones after Week 1 disappointment

Given the team's lack of depth on defense, it turned to a former divisional rival to bolster the trenches.

Patriots teammates send strong messages to Drake Maye after Seahawks loss

Patriots get massive A.J. Brown injury update

Patriots still have a lot to prove to doubters, critics

The '18-sack NFL seasons' quiz

Dion Dawkins News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 10

Bills’ Dion Dawkins keeps it 100% real on 2025 Texans loss with revenge on the mind

Dion Dawkins has never forgotten about the Buffalo Bills’ 23-19 loss to the Houston Texans in a Week 12 matchup in the 2025 NFL season at Reliant Stadium in Houston.

Joe Brady News / A to Z Sports / September 10

There was one thing Bills players didn’t like under Sean McDermott that they wanted changed and Joe Brady made the change happen

It’s a simple thing, but it was a big deal to Buffalo Bills players. There are plenty of things that are staying the same in Buffalo under new Bills head coach Joe Brady.

Buffalo Bills News / HITC / September 10

Buffalo Bills will now play the Canadian National Anthem before NFL games at Highmark Stadium

In a landmark announcement, the Buffalo Bills announced that they will honour both the Canadian and American national anthems. Given their proximity to Canada, the Bills want to pay tribute to their Canadian neighbours before all NFL games.

Myles Garrett News / Yardbarker / September 9

This team reportedly wanted to trade for Myles Garrett before Rams deal

The Rams weren't the only team exploring a trade for Garrett.

Rams' Myles Garrett addresses status for 49ers game after dealing with knee swelling

Rams' Puka Nacua addresses uncertainty about potential suspension

Why Rams should follow James Harrison blueprint for Aaron Donald plan

The '2024-25 NFL tackles-for-loss leaders' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 4

Former Bills coach Sean McDermott is setting high bar for team in 2026

Sean McDermott may not have been able to help get the Buffalo Bills to the Super Bowl before he was fired following the 2025 season, but he absolutely sees them getting there in the first year without him.

Three NFL favorites that could stumble badly in Week 1

Scouts echo warnings from Hall of Famers about Aaron Donald returning to Rams

NFL insider reveals latest Aaron Donald Week 1 update

The '2025-26 NFL rushing leaders' quiz