Bills at Texans
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Final Score
Bills 42 4 TD Β· 0 FG Β· 10 XP
Texans 7 1 TD Β· 0 FG Β· 1 XPJosh Allen 285 yds passingZach Charbonnet 5 yds rushingKhalil Shakir 118 yds receivingDorian Williams 2 tkl defenseTotal yards 361 Β· 144Passing yards 274 Β· 139Rushing yards 87 Β· 5Completions 13/16 Β· 8/16Yards per carry 0.7 Β· 1.3Recap
Franchise Hub Beat Β· 1d ago
In a commanding performance, the Buffalo Bills toppled the Houston Texans with a final score of 42-7 in their Week 1 matchup of the 2026 season. The Bills showcased their dominance right from the start, marking a strong opening to their campaign while the Texans struggled to find their footing.
Quarterback Josh Allen led the charge for Buffalo, throwing for 285 yards and four touchdowns, effectively connecting with wide receiver Khalil Shakir, who racked up 118 receiving yards. Running back Zach Charbonnet contributed significantly despite limited rushing yards, keeping the Texans' defense guessing throughout the game.
On the defensive side, Buffalo's unit was relentless, highlighted by Dorian Williamsβ two interceptions and C.J. Gardner-Johnsonβs three tackles. The turning point came early in the second quarter when Williams picked off a pass, setting the tone for the rest of the game and allowing the Bills to build an insurmountable lead. The Texans were left scrambling, unable to recover from the Bills' offensive onslaught and defensive pressure.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bills | ||||||
| Josh AllenQB | 13/16 | 81% | 285 | 4 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Texans | ||||||
| C.J. StroudQB | 8/16 | 50% | 150 | 1 | 4 | 64.0 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bills | |||||||
| Zach CharbonnetHB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Josh AllenQB | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Texans | |||||||
| David MontgomeryHB | 4 | 5 | 1.3 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bills | |||||||
| Khalil ShakirWR | 5 | 118 | 23.6 | 72 | 3 | 35 | 0 |
| Keon ColemanWR | 2 | 74 | 37.0 | 44 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Jaxon Smith-NjigbaWR | 3 | 57 | 19.0 | 4 | 1 | 25 | 1 |
| Joshua PalmerWR | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | 18 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Zach CharbonnetHB | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Texans | |||||||
| Dalton KincaidTE | 3 | 62 | 20.7 | 25 | 0 | 41 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison JrWR | 1 | 44 | 44.0 | 27 | 0 | 44 | 0 |
| Dalton SchultzTE | 3 | 43 | 14.3 | 17 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| David MontgomeryHB | 1 | 29 | 29.0 | 3 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Tank DellWR | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 4 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Nico CollinsWR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 8 | 0 | 11 | 1 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bills | |||||
| Dorian WilliamsWILL | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole BishopFS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| C.J. Gardner-JohnsonSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bradley ChubbREDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan BreseeDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius RushCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| JT WoodsFS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Texans | |||||
| Kamari LassiterCB | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calen BullockFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Stingley JrCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reed BlankenshipSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Azeez Al-ShaairMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Marcus IngramCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen PitreCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tony AdamsSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bills | |||
| Tyler BassK | 0/0 | 6 | 0 |
| Brandon McManusK | 0/0 | 4 | 0 |
| Tommy Doman JrP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Texans | |||
| Ka'imi FairbairnK | 0/0 | 1 | 0 |