Buffalo
Bills
0-0
28
FINAL
62
Houston
Texans
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 15d ago
In a stunning opening to the 2026 season, the Houston Texans overwhelmed the Buffalo Bills with a decisive 62-28 victory. With both teams looking to set the tone for the year, the Texans showcased their offensive firepower and defensive prowess, leaving no doubt who would claim the early momentum in the franchise. Jaxson Dart was nothing short of spectacular for Houston, throwing for 507 yards and racking up seven touchdown passes, making a significant impact on the game’s outcome. Meanwhile, Jameson Williams was a standout target, amassing 185 receiving yards, and Christian McCaffrey led the Bills on the ground with an impressive 273 rushing yards, though it wasn't enough to keep pace with the Texans' aerial assault. Defensively, the Texans delivered key plays that changed the momentum of the game. A.J. Haulcy's four interceptions stifled any potential comeback from Buffalo and turned the tide decisively in Houston's favor. Additionally, Donte Jackson's five tackles contributed to a solid defensive effort that kept the Bills' offense in check throughout the contest, ensuring the Texans could maintain their lead and secure a dominating season opener.
Passing
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPCMP%YDSTDINTQBR
Jaxson DartQB18950%50771112.2
Kyler MurrayQB251352%2301557.4
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCYACTDLNGFUM
Christian McCaffreyHB302739.11023690
Jonathan TaylorHB918620.7312740
Kyler MurrayQB12222.0—0220
Kyren WilliamsHB1-2-2.0—000
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRYACTDLNGDROP
Jameson WilliamsWR318561.71122851
Chimere DikeWR214673.0702870
Christian McCaffreyHB49924.8801700
Mark AndrewsTE27939.5261480
Jaylin NoelWR16868.0331680
Justin JeffersonWR25326.580380
Travis KelceTE4338.380140
Jonathan TaylorHB12929.0—1290
Xavier GipsonWR12828.0110281
Christian KirkWR2178.520180
Defense
Box score: defensive stats by player
PlayerPosTKLSACKINTFFPD
A.J. HaulcySS10400
David OnyemataDT22000
Montez SweatLEDG31.5001
Cam Taylor-BrittCB10102
Donte JacksonCB50000
Elijah MoldenFS10101
Isaiah Rodgers SrCB50000
Carl GrandersonREDG21.5000
Germaine PrattWILL40000
Zach SielerDT21000
Devin BushMIKE40000
Malcolm RodriguezMIKE20000
Jaylen WatsonCB10001
Jalen McLeodMIKE10000
Nate LandmanMIKE10000
Nic ScourtonLEDG10000
Taron JohnsonCB10000
Kevin Byard IIIFS10002
Talanoa HufangaSS10000
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Nick FolkK0080
Evan McPhersonK0040