Buffalo
Bills
0-0
21
FINAL
14
Houston
Texans
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 17d ago
In a thrilling Week 1 matchup, the Buffalo Bills narrowly defeated the Houston Texans 21-14, kicking off their 2026 season on a high note. Both teams showcased their talents, but it was the Bills' offensive firepower that ultimately propelled them to victory, setting the stage for what promises to be an exciting season ahead. Josh Allen was the star of the game, throwing for 213 yards and three touchdowns, demonstrating his ability to find the end zone when it mattered most. Keon Coleman also had a standout performance, racking up 101 receiving yards, while David Montgomery kept the Texans competitive with a strong ground game, amassing 107 rushing yards. The Bills' offense operated efficiently, making key plays to seal the win. Defensively, the game turned on a pivotal moment when Christian Benford of the Bills intercepted two passes, halting Houston's momentum and shifting the tide in Buffalo's favor. Despite Will Anderson Jr.'s impressive effort for the Texans, who recorded five sacks and five total tackles, it was the Bills' ability to create turnovers that ultimately sealed their triumph. With both teams showing promise, this game sets the tone for an exciting season ahead.
Passing
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPCMP%YDSTDINTQBR
Josh AllenQB7686%21330158.3
C.J. StroudQB201365%1640350.8
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCYACTDLNGFUM
David MontgomeryHB161076.7271280
James Cook IIIHB8394.9130180
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRYACTDLNGDROP
Keon ColemanWR310133.7491580
Marvin Harrison JrWR46115.340250
James Cook IIIHB15656.0561560
Dalton SchultzTE35016.780250
DJ MooreWR14343.0201430
Tank DellWR33010.0110150
Dalton KincaidTE11313.070130
David MontgomeryHB2126.0110120
Nico CollinsWR11111.060110
Defense
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Tyler BassK0030
Ka'imi FairbairnK22055