Buffalo
Bills
0-0
34
FINAL
49
Houston
Texans
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 20d ago
The Houston Texans kicked off the 2026 season with a commanding 49-34 victory over the Buffalo Bills, showcasing their offensive firepower in a high-stakes matchup. Both teams were eager to start the season on a strong note, but it was the Texans who emerged victorious, setting the tone for the weeks to come. C.J. Stroud led the way for Houston, throwing for an impressive five touchdowns while amassing 292 passing yards. David Montgomery was a force on the ground, rushing for 165 yards and adding another touchdown to his tally, while Tank Dell made key contributions in the air with 111 receiving yards. Josh Allen did his best to keep Buffalo competitive, throwing for 393 yards and three touchdowns, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Texans' offensive onslaught. Defensively, the Texans were bolstered by Kamari Lassiter's timely interception, which helped shift momentum in their favor. The turning point came in the second quarter when Houston scored three consecutive touchdowns, leaving the Bills struggling to catch up. Although Buffalo's Greg Rousseau racked up 3.5 sacks, it was not enough to stifle the Texans' relentless attack, ultimately sealing Houston's impressive season opener.
Passing
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPCMP%YDSTDINTQBR
Josh AllenQB281968%39343110.7
C.J. StroudQB241875%33650156.2
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCYACTDLNGFUM
David MontgomeryHB201658.3261650
Jahmyr GibbsHB13241.87080
C.J. StroudQB2126.020130
Josh AllenQB100.0—000
DJ MooreWR000.0—000
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRYACTDLNGDROP
Tank DellWR511122.253330
Nico CollinsWR511022.0620360
DJ MooreWR410726.8502480
Johnny WilsonWR26934.590580
Khalil ShakirWR46616.5241420
David MontgomeryHB45413.5310230
Skyler BellWR44511.3160161
Mark AndrewsTE13232.060320
Dalton SchultzTE23115.5122221
J.Michael SturdivantWR23015.070150
Dalton KincaidTE11515.0100150
Jahmyr GibbsHB263.07050
Defense
Box score: defensive stats by player
PlayerPosTKLSACKINTFFPD
Kamari LassiterCB50100
Davison IgbinosunCB60001
Calen BullockFS10110
#55522318721.5000
Will Anderson JrLEDG12000
Maxwell HairstonCB50000
Kaleb Elarms-OrrWILL50000
Reed BlankenshipSS40000
Danielle HunterREDG11.5000
Christian BenfordCB30000
Dorian WilliamsWILL20001
Cole BishopFS20001
C.J. Gardner-JohnsonCB20000
Henry To'oTo'oWILL10.5001
E.J. SpeedSAM20000
Kayden McDonaldDT00.5001
Ed OliverDT00.5000
Jordan HancockSS10000
TJ ParkerREDG00.5000
Derrick MooreLEDG10000
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
#5552218000070
Tyler BassK22446