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Texans' Week 1 Snap Counts vs. Bills: 7 Things That Stood Out

Texans' Week 1 Snap Counts vs. Bills: 7 Things That Stood Out

The Houston Texans have started off their 2026 season at 0-1 following their 31-36 loss to the Buffalo Bills in Week 1; a rough start to a year where this team is facing some of its highest expectations in franchise history.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / September 14
Grading Every Texans Position Group After Week 1 Loss vs. Bills

Grading Every Texans Position Group After Week 1 Loss vs. Bills

The Houston Texans dropped the ball in Week 1 of the new season, as they fell to the Buffalo Bills in a 31-36 loss despite nearly rallying a comeback in the final seconds of the fourth quarter.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / September 14
1 Good Thing and 2 Not-So-Good Things Following Texans Loss to Bills

1 Good Thing and 2 Not-So-Good Things Following Texans Loss to Bills

The Houston Texans suffered a heartbreaking Sunday following a brutal 36-31 loss to the Buffalo Bills, after holding a 31-30 lead with 6:44 left in the fourth quarter.

Houston Texans News / Athlon Sports / September 14
DeMeco Ryans Has Positive Thoughts for C.J. Stroud After Texans' Week 1 Loss to Bills

DeMeco Ryans Has Positive Thoughts for C.J. Stroud After Texans' Week 1 Loss to Bills

The Houston Texans came painfully close in their season opener, falling 36-31 to the Buffalo Bills at home in a back-and-forth thriller that went down to the final seconds.

Bo Nix News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'Most yards through two NFL seasons' quiz

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?

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 / Houston Texans on SI / September 13
Texans' Studs & Duds in Disappointing Week 1 Loss to Bills

Texans' Studs & Duds in Disappointing Week 1 Loss to Bills

The Houston Texans came up short to the Buffalo Bills in their Week 1 matchup to kick off their 2026 campaign, which now sinks them to a sobering 0-1 to begin the new year.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / September 13
7 Biggest Takeaways From Texans' Humbling Week 1 Loss vs. Bills

7 Biggest Takeaways From Texans' Humbling Week 1 Loss vs. Bills

The Houston Texans came up just short of a Week 1 victory against the Buffalo Bills, losing 31-36 on their home field in Reliant Stadium, for what ended up as a less-than-ideal start to the new year for this Texans roster.

Houston Texans News / Viral Sports News / September 13
Houston Texans Reveal Concerning Injury News After Bills Loss

Houston Texans Reveal Concerning Injury News After Bills Loss

The Houston Texans opened the 2026 season with a loss to the Buffalo Bills, and the disappointment lingered beyond the final score. Starting linebacker Henry To’oTo’o left the game in the fourth quarter and did not return, leaving the defense without one of its most reliable pieces at a critical moment.

Kamari Lassiter News / Larry Brown Sports / September 13
Texans’ Kamari Lassiter blows game with terrible 2-play sequence

Texans’ Kamari Lassiter blows game with terrible 2-play sequence

Houston Texans cornerback Kamari Lassiter had one of the worst two-play sequences any player could possibly have during Sunday’s Week 1 game against the Buffalo Bills.

Tedy Bruschi News / Total Pro Sports / September 13
Tedy Bruschi & Alex Smith Clashed During Heated Argument On ‘Sunday NFL Countdown’

Tedy Bruschi & Alex Smith Clashed During Heated Argument On ‘Sunday NFL Countdown’

Sunday’s opening broadcast of Sunday NFL Countdown tackled plenty of storylines before Week 1 even kicked off. Houston’s ongoing contract situation with C.J.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 13
Bills QB Josh Allen overcomes Texans curse in Week 1

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
NFL News / Yardbarker
The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

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.

C.J. Stroud News / Athlon Sports / September 13
C.J. Stroud Debate Sparks Fierce On-Air Clash Among ESPN Analysts

C.J. Stroud Debate Sparks Fierce On-Air Clash Among ESPN Analysts

The C.J. Stroud debate has exploded on ESPN and the timing could not be better. The Houston Texans and the Buffalo Bills are at the NRG Stadium in Houston for a highly anticipated Week 1 matchup.

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The 'Women's U.S. Open champions' quiz
 The 'Women's U.S. Open champions' quiz
The '4,500-yard, 15-INT NFL seasons' quiz
 The '4,500-yard, 15-INT NFL seasons' quiz
The 'Most 10-TD catch NFL seasons' quiz
 The 'Most 10-TD catch NFL seasons' quiz
The 'NFL's active passing-leaders' quiz
 The 'NFL's active passing-leaders' quiz
Josh Allen News / Houston Texans on SI / September 13
Texans' 3 Biggest Keys to Victory vs. Bills, Josh Allen in Week 1

Texans' 3 Biggest Keys to Victory vs. Bills, Josh Allen in Week 1

The Houston Texans are officially ready to kick off their 2026 campaign after a long offseason's wait, as the Buffalo Bills will be traveling to Reliant Stadium for Week 1's opening action.

Houston Texans News / Athlon Sports / September 13
Six Texans Players Expected to be Inactive in Week 1 Against Bills

Six Texans Players Expected to be Inactive in Week 1 Against Bills

The Houston Texans open the season against a familiar AFC rival on Sunday. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. ET and the matchup promises to be intense. Houston has won the previous two meetings, including last year’s 23-19 victory after sacking Josh Allen eight times in 2025.

NFL News / Houston Texans on SI / September 13
Preview Texans' Week 1 Game vs. Bills

Preview Texans' Week 1 Game vs. Bills

The Houston Texans are set to kick off their 2026 regular season with Week 1's action underway against the Buffalo Bills. It'll mark the third season in a row in which these two teams have matched up against one another.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / September 13
Final Injury Report for Bills-Texans: Will Keon Coleman, Will Anderson Jr. Play?

Final Injury Report for Bills-Texans: Will Keon Coleman, Will Anderson Jr. Play?

The Buffalo Bills are on the road Sunday afternoon as they travel to take on the Houston Texans in an AFC showdown during Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season.

C.J. Stroud News / Athlon Sports / September 13
C.J. Stroud and Texans Put it All on the Line for 2026

C.J. Stroud and Texans Put it All on the Line for 2026

C.J. Stroud is once again in the spotlight as the Houston Texans enter the 2026 season without the long-term extension both sides explored during the offseason.

C.J. Stroud News / Field Level Media / September 12
C.J. Stroud, Texans reportedly table contract talks for 2026

C.J. Stroud, Texans reportedly table contract talks for 2026

Barring a last-minute breakthrough in negotiations, Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud will play this season without a new contract, according to multiple reports.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / September 12
Offseason In Review: Houston Texans

Offseason In Review: Houston Texans

A smothering defense brought Super Bowl aspirations for last year’s Texans team. Injuries and poor postseason quarterback play derailed a surging squad.

Casey Toohill News / Pro Football Rumors / September 12
DE Casey Toohill Retires

DE Casey Toohill Retires

Casey Toohill did not see any regular-season action in 2025, and he will not be making an NFL return this season. The veteran defensive end announced his retirement on Saturday.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 12
Lamar Jackson contract extension will reportedly remain on hold

Ravens' Lamar Jackson contract extension will reportedly remain on hold

Do not expect Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens to have a new contract extension signed before Sunday's season opener, according to a Saturday report from ESPN's Adam Schefter.

NFL agent sends fresh Jackson warning to Ravens after Baker Mayfield deal
Was Jackson behind Ravens' John Harbaugh, Todd Monken decisions?
Texans, C.J. Stroud both making smart move to put contract talks on hold
Shedeur Sanders may not get a chance with Browns for a long time
Seahawks' Sam Darnold is dealing with an 'unusual' injury
Houston Texans News / Yardbarker / September 12
Texans, Stroud both making smart move to put contract talks on hold

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

Stroud is facing a big season as he tries to re-establish himself as one of the NFL's elite.

Josh Allen, Bills try to end Houston hex against Texans
The '2026 NFL Week 1 starting QBs' quiz
Kayden McDonald News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 11

Texans Announce Two Roster Moves, Place DT Kayden McDonald On IR

The Houston Texans announced they placed second-round DT Kayden McDonald on injured reserve and signed DT Jaden Crumedy in a corresponding move.  McDonald will miss at least four games on injured reserve.  McDonald, 21, was a four-star recruit and the 290th overall player in his recruiting class.

Houston Texans News / EasySportz / September 11
The Texans Could Be Historic This Year

The Texans Could Be Historic This Year

The Houston Texans could have the best defense in football this season. But I think the ceiling is even higher than that. This defense has a legitimate chance to be historic.

Wyatt Teller News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 10

Texans G Wyatt Teller Apparent Backup To Start Season

Houston signed veteran G Wyatt Teller to a two-year deal this offseason among a few offensive line additions after he made 93 starts with Cleveland over

Brandon Aiyuk News / Yardbarker / September 11
Brandon Aiyuk might still land with one of two desperate teams

Brandon Aiyuk might still land with one of two desperate teams

Aiyuk burned all bridges with the San Francisco 49ers, reportedly not rehabbing the way he was supposed to, and then blasting the team on social media time and time again.

49ers addresses George Kittle's recovery ahead of season opener
Predicting 10 future 2026 NFL headlines: QB benching, NFL records and Super Bowl LXI champion
The '2025 NFL sack leaders by team' quiz

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