Buffalo
Bills
0-0
36
FINAL
31
Houston
Texans
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 1 matchup, the Buffalo Bills narrowly defeated the Houston Texans with a final score of 36-31, kicking off the 2026 season in dramatic fashion. Both teams showcased their competitive spirit, but it was the Bills who ultimately came out on top, setting a strong tone for their campaign ahead.
Josh Allen was the standout performer for Buffalo, throwing for 334 yards and two touchdowns, while Dalton Kincaid made a significant impact with 130 receiving yards. The Texans' David Montgomery led the ground game with 60 rushing yards, but it was Allen's precision passing that kept the Bills ahead in the contest.
Defensively, the Bills made crucial plays, with Greg Rousseau recording two sacks that added pressure on the Texans' offense at key moments. C.J. Gardner-Johnson led the team with six total tackles, helping to stifle Houston's late-game attempts to rally. The turning point came when Rousseau's second sack forced a pivotal turnover, allowing Buffalo to maintain their lead and secure the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 29 | 20 | 334 | 2 | 0 | 130.5 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 38 | 26 | 274 | 2 | 0 | 106.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Montgomery | HB | 20 | 60 | 3.0 | 2 | 18 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 13 | 57 | 4.4 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| Woody Marks | HB | 9 | 42 | 4.7 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 6 | 23 | 3.8 | 2 | 21 | 1 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 5 | 130 | 26.0 | 0 | 40 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 5 | 100 | 20.0 | 1 | 43 | 0 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 7 | 75 | 10.7 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Jaylin Noel | WR | 2 | 53 | 26.5 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 4 | 50 | 12.5 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Dalton Schultz | TE | 4 | 35 | 8.8 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 1 | 34 | 34.0 | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| Xavier Hutchinson | WR | 3 | 32 | 10.7 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Kayshon Boutte | WR | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| David Montgomery | HB | 3 | 19 | 6.3 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Marlin Klein | TE | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Foster Moreau | TE | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 3 | 12 | 4.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Woody Marks | HB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | 0 | -2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calen Bullock | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Deone Walker | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Azeez Al-Shaair | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reed Blankenship | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Pitre | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Derek Stingley Jr | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jadeveon Clowney | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Anderson Jr | LEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joe Andreessen | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon Solomon | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Lassiter | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Landon Jackson | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylin Smith | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Michael Hoecht | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tommy Togiai | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Henry To'oTo'o | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sheldon Rankins | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Danielle Hunter | REDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ka'imi Fairbairn | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 58 |