Buffalo
Bills
0-0
63
FINAL
38
Houston
Texans
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 27d ago
In a thrilling season opener, the Buffalo Bills topped the Houston Texans with a commanding 63-38 victory, showcasing their offensive firepower and setting the tone for the 2026 season. Both teams were looking to make a statement, but it was the Bills who emerged victorious in this high-scoring affair. Josh Allen was nothing short of spectacular, throwing for 429 yards and four touchdowns, while Jaxon Smith-Njigba racked up 171 receiving yards to complement the aerial assault. On the ground, David Montgomery of the Texans provided a bright spot with 181 rushing yards, but it wasn’t enough to keep pace with the Bills’ relentless offense. Defensively, the Bills made crucial plays that swung momentum in their favor, highlighted by Bradley Chubb's standout performance with four sacks and Cole Bishop's two interceptions. The turning point came when the Bills' defense forced a turnover in the second quarter, allowing Allen to capitalize and extend their lead, ultimately securing a decisive victory in Houston.
Passing
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPCMP%YDSTDINTQBR
Josh AllenQB291655%42943100.1
C.J. StroudQB321341%2623461.7
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCYACTDLNGFUM
David MontgomeryHB1818110.1351650
James Cook IIIHB13856.5261431
C.J. StroudQB56713.471270
Josh AllenQB6111.842120
Jaylin NoelWR000.0—000
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRYACTDLNGDROP
Jaxon Smith-NjigbaWR617128.5423711
Nico CollinsWR515330.6472551
DJ MooreWR615025.0250540
Jaylin NoelWR47218.0240360
Keon ColemanWR25829.011340
Dalton KincaidTE25025.0120310
Dalton SchultzTE11717.0140170
David MontgomeryHB11212.070120
Tank DellWR166.01060
Jayden HigginsWR122.0—120
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Ka'imi FairbairnK11546
Tyler BassK0090