Bills at Texans
Buffalo Bills 37, Houston Texans 17 · Dirt Lg 27
Final Score
Bills 37 5 TD · 1 FG · 4 XP
Texans 17 1 TD · 1 FG · 2 XPJosh Allen 241 yds passingJames Cook III 75 yds rushingDJ Moore 74 yds receivingDeone Walker 1 tkl defenseTotal yards 319 · 78Passing yards 241 · 45Rushing yards 78 · 33Completions 10/14 · 3/9Yards per carry 9.8 · 4.7Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 12h ago
In a decisive opening match of the 2026 season, the Buffalo Bills topped the Houston Texans 37-17, showcasing their offensive prowess and setting the tone for the year ahead. With both teams eager to start strong, the Bills emerged victorious, signaling their intent to contend in the league this season.
Josh Allen led the charge for Buffalo, throwing for 241 yards and two touchdowns, effectively distributing the ball to his key targets. DJ Moore shined in the receiving game, racking up 74 yards, while James Cook III made significant contributions on the ground with 75 rushing yards, helping to establish a balanced attack that kept the Texans' defense on its heels.
Defensively, the Bills were effective, with Deone Walker registering a sack that disrupted Houston's rhythm at a critical moment in the game. While Calen Bullock of the Texans made a solid effort with two total tackles, it was the Bills' ability to pressure the quarterback and force mistakes that proved pivotal. The turning point came when Buffalo's defense stifled a Texans drive deep in their territory, allowing the Bills to capitalize and extend their lead, ultimately securing a comfortable victory.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bills | ||||||
| Josh AllenQB | 10/14 | 71% | 241 | 2 | 0 | 153.2 |
Texans | ||||||
| C.J. StroudQB | 3/9 | 33% | 56 | 0 | 0 | 55.7 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bills | |||||||
| James Cook IIIHB | 7 | 75 | 10.7 | 3 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| Josh AllenQB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Ray DavisHB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Texans | |||||||
| David MontgomeryHB | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 6 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Antonio GibsonHB | 4 | 7 | 1.8 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bills | |||||||
| DJ MooreWR | 5 | 74 | 14.8 | 31 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Khalil ShakirWR | 1 | 68 | 68.0 | 50 | 1 | 68 | 0 |
| Dalton KincaidTE | 2 | 60 | 30.0 | 36 | 0 | 39 | 0 |
| Skyler BellWR | 1 | 31 | 31.0 | 10 | 0 | 31 | 1 |
| James Cook IIIHB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
Texans | |||||||
| Nico CollinsWR | 1 | 58 | 58.0 | 4 | 0 | 58 | 0 |
| Jeff CaldwellWR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Antonio GibsonHB | 1 | -5 | -5.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bills | |||||
| Deone WalkerDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed OliverDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TJ ParkerREDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike DannaLEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian WilliamsWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel BernardMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joe AndreessenMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell HairstonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Elarms-OrrWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amani HookerSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JT WoodsFS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cole BishopFS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Texans | |||||
| Calen BullockFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Stingley JrCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayden McDonaldDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari LassiterCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevon DiggsCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
Bills | |||
| Tommy Doman JrP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler BassK | 1/1 | 4 | 55 |
Texans | |||
| Ka'imi FairbairnK | 1/1 | 2 | 61 |
