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2 Winners and 2 Losers in Bills’ 36-31 Thrilling Win over Texans

The Buffalo Bills opened the 2026 season with a thrilling 36-31 victory over the Houston Texans on Sunday. Buffalo needed a 96-yard game winning drive and a last-second defensive takeaway to escape Houston with its first Victor at Reliant Stadium since 2006.

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Five winners from the Buffalo Bills thrilling Week One win over an opponent who has given Josh Allen plenty of fits in his career

The Buffalo Bills defeated the Houston Texans 36-31 in the first game of the Joe Brady Era. Josh Allen overcame a theme that had been haunting him in his career, and the guys around him stepped up mightily.

D.J. Moore News / Buffalo Bills on SI / September 13

DJ Moore Puts His Name in Buffalo Bills' Record Book With Stellar Debut

Critics said the Buffalo Bills overpaid for DJ Moore, but his debut against one of the best defenses in the NFL should change that narrative. Moore proved to be every bit the WR1 the Bills' offense needed, finishing with five receptions for 100 yards and a touchdown.

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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

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.

C.J. Stroud News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 13

Bills ruin C.J. Stroud’s heroic attempt with strip-sack to end Week 1 thriller

The Buffalo Bills pulled out of Week 1 with an impressive 36-31 win over the Houston Texans. It was a back-and-forth contest that ended thanks to a huge defensive stop by the Buffalo defense, as they spoiled everything with a nice strip-sack on C.J.

Josh Allen News / Field Level Media / September 13

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.

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.

Josh Allen News / Yardbarker / September 13

Bills QB Josh Allen overcomes Texans curse in Week 1

Who said Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen couldn't beat the big, bad Houston Texans?

Texans, C.J. Stroud both making smart move to put contract talks on hold

Kyler Murray suffers brutal injury in Vikings debut

Browns QB Deshaun Watson proves critics right, throws awful interception on first drive of 2026 season

Deshaun Watson gets mocked for his sideline move amid struggles

The 'Passing + Rushing TD playoff games' quiz

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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

Buffalo Bills News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 13

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.

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 / 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.

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.

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.

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.

DaQuan Jones 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

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.

Buffalo Bills News / The Lead / September 9

Should the Bills start Dorian Williams or Kaleb Elarms-Orr Week 1?

With rosters set and the first NFL games kicking off this week, many teams still have difficult decisions to make. For the Buffalo Bills, it comes down to who should start at the other inside linebacker position next to Terrel Bernard.

Buffalo Bills News / The Spun / September 9

Buffalo Bills To Honor 2 National Anthems This NFL Season

The Buffalo Bills announced Wednesday that two national anthems will be played before every home game this season. Just like all other 31 NFL teams, the Bills will have someone perform “The Star-Spangled Banner” before their home games at Highmark Stadium.