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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.

Baker Mayfield News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The '4,500-yard, 15-INT NFL seasons' quiz

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

There have been 22 quarterbacks in NFL history to throw for 4,500 yards and 15 interceptions in the same season. How many can you name in five minutes?

The 'Active 4th quarter comebacks' quiz
The 'Multiple 4K passing-yard NFL seasons' quiz
The '3-TD, 3-INT NFL games' quiz
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.

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.

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
C.J. Stroud News / Larry Brown Sports / September 12
Texans make major decision about CJ Stroud

Texans make major decision about CJ Stroud

The Houston Texans have made a significant decision about the future of quarterback CJ Stroud. Stroud and the Texans made a late attempt to agree on a long-term contract, but ultimately fell short, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

C.J. Stroud News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 12
Texans & C.J. Stroud Tabling Extension Talks Until Next Year

Texans & C.J. Stroud Tabling Extension Talks Until Next Year

Adam Schefter reports that the Texans and QB C.J. Stroud tried to complete a contract extension before the regular season but couldn’t reach a deal. Schefter adds that both sides agree to wait to see how this season plays out before working out a long-term deal.

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 / 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
Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / September 12
Texans Elevate Veteran Safety From Practice Squad for Bills Game

Texans Elevate Veteran Safety From Practice Squad for Bills Game

The Houston Texans have made a subtle roster move right ahead of their Week 1 matchup against the Buffalo Bills. According to the Texans' transaction log, the Texans have elevated safety George Odum to their gameday roster for Week 1.

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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
NFL News / Viral Sports News / September 12
Texans Make Move With Former All-Pro Before Facing Bills

Texans Make Move With Former All-Pro Before Facing Bills

The Houston Texans elevated veteran safety George Odum from the practice squad Saturday to add depth for Sunday’s season opener against the Buffalo Bills.

Houston Texans News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 12
Texans Week 1 injury report vs. Bills: What it means for fantasy football

Texans Week 1 injury report vs. Bills: What it means for fantasy football

Fantasy football managers invested in the Houston Texans received encouraging news from the final injury report before Sunday’s opener against the Buffalo Bills.

Houston Texans News / Athlon Sports / September 12
3 Things That Have to Go Right for Texans to Make the Playoffs

3 Things That Have to Go Right for Texans to Make the Playoffs

The Houston Texans enter the 2026 season with a roster that looks pretty built for January. They went 12-5 last season, finished second in the AFC and reached the divisional round before losing to the New England Patriots.

NFL News / Houston Texans on SI / September 12
3 Biggest Matchups That Could Decide Texans' Fate vs. Bills Week 1

3 Biggest Matchups That Could Decide Texans' Fate vs. Bills Week 1

The Houston Texans are counting down the hours on the clock before they officially take the field for their Week 1 matchup at home against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday afternoon.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / September 12
Projecting Who Texans' Starters Will Be for Week 1 vs. Bills

Projecting Who Texans' Starters Will Be for Week 1 vs. Bills

After a long offseason wait, the Houston Texans' Week 1 opener against the Buffalo Bills is right around the corner––marking the first time we'll be seeing this new-and-improved roster in full form since their changes seen over the last several months.

Kayden McDonald News / Athlon Sports / September 12
Kayden McDonald Will Have to Wait For His Texans Debut

Kayden McDonald Will Have to Wait For His Texans Debut

Kayden McDonald’s Week 1 status changed quickly. He was initially listed as a limited participant after suffering an ankle injury during Wednesday’s practice.

NFL News / Viral Sports News / September 12
Texans Steal Former Packers Defender Just Before Week 1

Texans Steal Former Packers Defender Just Before Week 1

The Houston Texans added interior defensive line depth Friday, signing defensive tackle Jaden Crumedy off the Green Bay Packers’ practice squad and placing rookie tackle Kayden McDonald on injured reserve, via the NFL transaction log.

NFL News / EasySportz / September 11
Bills vs. Texans Week 1 Preview: AFC Heavyweights Collide in Houston

Bills vs. Texans Week 1 Preview: AFC Heavyweights Collide in Houston

The Buffalo Bills and Houston Texans will open their 2026 seasons Sunday in one of the most anticipated matchups of Week 1. Buffalo will travel to Houston for a 1 p.m.

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.

Houston Texans News / HITC / September 10
Houston Texans suffer major blow as new recruit lands on injury report ahead of Bills clash

Houston Texans suffer major blow as new recruit lands on injury report ahead of Bills clash

Houston Texans have been handed a concern ahead of their Week 1 clash against the Buffalo Bills after rookie Kayden McDonald appeared on the team’s injury report.

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
Houston Texans News / Larry Brown Sports / September 8
Texans have big plans for newly-acquired wide receiver

Texans have big plans for newly-acquired wide receiver

The Houston Texans clearly believe they have pulled off something of a heist with their trade for wide receiver Kayshon Boutte. Aaron Wilson of KPRC reported Tuesday that the Texans have “big plans” for Boutte and intend to utilize him immediately in the team’s season opener against the Buffalo Bills.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 4
Texans' Boutte responds to stunning Vrabel admission about Patriots trade

Texans' Kayshon Boutte responds to stunning Mike Vrabel admission about Patriots trade

While speaking with reporters this week, Boutte responded to Vrabel's comment.

NFL executives share concerns about Texans' C.J. Stroud amid contract uncertainty
Texans' C.J. Stroud has seemingly made contract decision after Nick Caserio comments
Texans GM Nick Caserio addresses C.J. Stroud contract situation
The '2025 NFL yards-per-catch leaders' quiz

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