Buffalo
Bills
0-0
20
FINAL
42
Houston
Texans
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 18d ago
In an impressive season opener, the Houston Texans topped the Buffalo Bills with a decisive 42-20 victory. This win sets a strong tone for the Texans as they look to make a mark in the 2026 season, showcasing their offensive firepower right out of the gate. C.J. Stroud was the standout performer for Houston, throwing for 265 yards and three touchdowns, effectively leading his team to victory. David Montgomery added to the offensive explosion with a solid 89 rushing yards, while Dalton Schultz proved to be a reliable target, racking up 85 receiving yards. Together, they formed a potent offensive trio that kept the Bills' defense on its heels throughout the game. Defensively, the Texans were able to disrupt the Bills' rhythm, with Derek Stingley Jr. contributing a key interception. The turning point came when the Texans capitalized on that turnover to score, allowing them to extend their lead and put the game out of reach. While Terrel Bernard of the Bills recorded ten tackles and Landon Jackson made a significant impact with two sacks, it wasn't enough to slow down Houston's dominance on both sides of the ball.
Passing
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPYDSTDINTRTG
C.J. StroudQB362426530116.0
Josh AllenQB30161690242.2
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCTDLNGFUM
David MontgomeryHB15895.92320
James Cook IIIHB17694.11180
Ray DavisHB7486.91210
Woody MarksHB44511.30230
Josh AllenQB4194.80151
Jarquez HunterHB3124.0180
Dawson KnoxTE199.0090
C.J. StroudQB382.7050
Kayshon BoutteWR155.0050
Joshua PalmerWR000.0000
Foster MoreauTE000.0000
Jackson HawesTE000.0000
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRTDLNGDROP
Dalton SchultzTE9859.41150
Kayshon BoutteWR67412.31340
Nico CollinsWR46115.31270
Dalton KincaidTE5428.40130
Joshua PalmerWR23517.50220
James Cook IIIHB23517.50290
DJ MooreWR33010.00130
Foster MoreauTE12424.00240
Tank DellWR3196.3080
Jackson HawesTE2157.50102
Ray DavisHB188.0080
Khalil ShakirWR144.0040
David MontgomeryHB122.0021
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Ryan StonehouseP0000
Tyler BassK22236
Ka'imi FairbairnK0060