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Josh Allen Finally Solves Texans' Defensive Riddle Leading Bills to Impressive Road Win

Flashback to Week 12 of 2025. In a prime time battle of then-defending division champions, the Houston Texans (minus quarterback C.J. Stroud) hosted the Buffalo Bills.

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Bills Make Quiet $3.6 Million Move in Midst of Week 1 Win

The Buffalo Bills opened the 2026 season already working the salary cap. According to Spotrac, the team converted $4.825 million of defensive end Michael Hoecht’s base salary into a signing bonus before Week 1, a standard NFL accounting move that created about $3.6 million in cap room for the current year.

Buffalo Bills News / A to Z Sports / September 14

‘There’s a reason we brought him here’ – Bills HC Joe Brady praises the impact of DJ Moore after his 100-yard Buffalo debut

Bills WR DJ Moore went for 100 yards and a touchdown in his Buffalo debut. He certainly looked the part of a WR1 that Buffalo has been desperately missing since the departure of Stefon Diggs.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / September 14

How Jim Leonhard's Scheme Change Set Greg Rousseau Loose in Bills' Victory

When the Buffalo Bills hired Jim Leonhard as their new defensive coordinator, it meant a big change for sixth-year defensive end Greg Rousseau. The former second-round pick spent his entire career playing on the defensive line with his hand in the dirt, but was moved to outside linebacker in Leonhard's scheme, which has a basis in the 3-4.

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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 / Athlon Sports / September 14

Stephen A. Smith Praises Josh Allen After Bills Win Over Texans

Josh Allen finally solved Houston on Sunday, as the Buffalo Bills left NRG Stadium with a 36-31 victory. The Bills quarterback delivered when it mattered most, leading a 96-yard fourth-quarter drive and finding Joshua Palmer for the 34-yard go-ahead touchdown with 1:36 left.

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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 / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 14

The ‘absurd’ numbers behind Bills making supposedly mighty Texans defense look invisible

The Buffalo Bills have failed to find much success against the vaunted Houston Texans defense in recent years, but Josh Allen and company flipped the script in a 36-31 win in Week 1.

Joe Brady News / Buffalo Bills on SI / September 14

NFL Schedule-Makers Make It Difficult for Bills to Enjoy Joe Brady's First Win

There's no Victory Monday for the Buffalo Bills this week. It's right back to work after returning from the September 13 season-opening road win over the Houston Texans.

Josh Allen News / EssentiallySports / September 14

Bills Star Mocks NFL for Giving Josh Allen & Co. No Chance Against Texans After Week 1 Victory

Last season, the Houston Texans sealed a 23-19 victory against the Buffalo Bills, sacking Josh Allen eight times. And few believed that the Bills would be able to seek revenge this season.

NFL News / Buffalo Bills on SI / September 14

Bills' Prove Better Than Texans in Unexpected Phase of Game

The Buffalo Bills entered Sunday’s crucial early-season AFC matchup against the Houston Texans on quite the losing streak heading into the contest as it had been nearly twenty years since the team last grabbed a victory at Reliant Stadium.

NFL News / Buffalo Bills on SI / September 14

Joe Brady Channels Ben Johnson in Locker Room Speech Following Bills' Win

Joe Brady made his debut as the head coach of the Buffalo Bills on Sunday and picked up his first win in the process. It was an exciting game, with the Bills and Houston Texans trading blows throughout the game.

Josh Allen News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 14

Bills’ Josh Allen reveals why Joshua Palmer’s game-winning TD wasn’t supposed to happen

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Joshua Palmer only had one reception against the Houston Texans, and he made sure it counted the most. Palmer was an unlikely hero for the Bills in their gusty win over the Texans, 36-31, at Reliant Stadium, scoring on a 34-yard pass from Buffalo quarterback Josh Allen with only 1:36 left in the fourth quarter.

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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 / Buffalo Bills on SI / September 13

Bills' Thrilling Week 1 Win Shows Three Reasons Why Passing Game Will Thrive in 2026

Joe Brady and Josh Allen's passing attack had a day in the Buffalo Bills' 2026 season opener. Doing so against the Houston Texans' vaunted defense shows what can be on the horizon this season.

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The 'Most yards through two NFL seasons' quiz

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

NFL News / Athlon Sports / September 13

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.

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.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / September 13

Three Takeaways From the Bills’ Thrilling 36-31 Win Over the Texans

The Buffalo Bills opened the 2026 season with a statement, defeating the Houston Texans 36-31 in a back-and-forth thriller Sunday afternoon. Buffalo surrendered multiple leads and trailed late in the fourth quarter, but Josh Allen delivered when the Bills needed him most.

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.

NFL 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

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 / 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 / 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

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.