Buffalo
Bills
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28
FINAL
17
Houston
Texans
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AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 51d ago
In an exciting season opener, the Buffalo Bills defeated the Houston Texans 28-17, starting their 2026 campaign on a high note. With playoff aspirations on the line, both teams were eager to establish early momentum, but it was the Bills who ultimately came out on top. Josh Allen was the star of the show for Buffalo, throwing for 239 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his powerful arm and pinpoint accuracy. Complementing his performance, Jordan Addison rushed for 80 yards, while Dalton Kincaid emerged as a receiving threat, racking up an impressive 135 yards through the air. The Bills' offense demonstrated a balanced attack that kept the Texans' defense on their heels throughout the game. Buffalo's defense was also a key factor in the victory, with Ed Oliver recording two sacks and Maxwell Hairston snagging an interception to stifle any potential momentum for Houston. The turning point came in the third quarter when Hairston's interception halted a promising Texans drive, allowing the Bills to extend their lead and maintain control. Overall, Buffalo's strong defensive efforts helped secure the win, setting the tone for the rest of the season.
Passing
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPCMP%YDSTDINTQBR
Josh AllenQB271867%23932100.6
C.J. StroudQB191158%1382276.0
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCYACTDLNGFUM
Jordan AddisonWR18080.0—1800
Joe MixonHB10484.8180140
C.J. StroudQB33712.350190
Ray DavisHB11313.040130
Aaron Jones SrHB7121.710050
David MontgomeryHB11010.0—0100
Dalton KincaidTE000.0—000
Josh AllenQB3-1-0.31030
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRYACTDLNGDROP
Dalton KincaidTE613522.5581450
Nico CollinsWR25628.0241500
Jordan AddisonWR55210.4121210
Keenan AllenWR4348.5211160
Tank DellWR33411.3120190
DJ MooreWR22412.0210120
Aaron Jones SrHB3175.790100
Khalil ShakirWR11414.051140
Jonnu SmithTE11212.020120
Joe MixonHB122.03020
Ben VanSumerenFB1-3-3.01000
Defense
Box score: defensive stats by player
PlayerPosTKLSACKINTFFPD
Calen BullockFS50100
Ed OliverDT32000
Reed BlankenshipSS20100
Danielle HunterREDG31000
E.J. SpeedSAM50000
Terrel BernardMIKE10101
Maxwell HairstonCB00101
Dorian WilliamsWILL40000
Greg RousseauLEDG20000
Jalen PitreCB20001
Cole BishopFS20000
Kamari LassiterCB20000
Deone WalkerDT10000
C.J. Gardner-JohnsonSS10000
Derek Stingley JrCB10001
Tommy TogiaiDT10000
T.J. ParkerREDG10000
Geno StoneFS10000
Azeez Al-ShaairMIKE00001
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Ka'imi FairbairnK11238
Tyler BassK0040