Buffalo
Bills
0-0
40
FINAL
37
Houston
Texans
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 1d ago
In a thrilling Week 1 showdown, the Buffalo Bills narrowly defeated the Houston Texans with a final score of 40-37. Both teams showcased explosive offensive talent, making this season opener a must-watch that set the tone for the year ahead. With the stakes high, the Bills emerged victorious, starting their campaign on a high note. Josh Allen led the charge for Buffalo, throwing for 300 yards and connecting on key plays throughout the game. Derrick Henry made a significant impact on the ground, racking up 111 rushing yards, while DJ Moore proved to be a reliable target, accumulating 129 receiving yards. Jacoby Brissett kept the Texans competitive, tossing four touchdown passes, but it ultimately wasn’t enough to secure the win. Defensively, TJ Parker was a standout for the Bills, recording four total tackles and an impressive three sacks that disrupted Houston's rhythm. His pressure on Brissett was pivotal in critical moments, especially in the fourth quarter when the Texans were driving for the win. The turning point came when Parker's relentless pursuit led to a key sack, forcing a crucial turnover that allowed Buffalo to secure their lead and clinch the game.
Passing
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPCMP%YDSTDINTQBR
Josh AllenQB171271%30030152.5
Jacoby BrissettQB11982%22440158.3
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCYACTDLNGFUM
Derrick HenryHB221115.0731220
Tank BigsbyHB57615.2380410
Nico CollinsWR11111.010110
David MontgomeryFB133.01030
Ty JohnsonHB200.02030
Skyler BellWR000.0—000
Jayden HigginsWR000.0—000
Jacoby BrissettQB000.0—001
Josh AllenQB2-5-2.51000
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRYACTDLNGDROP
DJ MooreWR312943.0251570
Skyler BellWR511823.6820380
Tank DellWR29045.0481830
Jayden HigginsWR38428.0471530
Keon ColemanWR25125.5161410
Nico CollinsWR23718.531230
Dalton SchultzTE2136.52170
Dalton KincaidTE122.0—120
Derrick HenryHB100.01000
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Ka'imi FairbairnK0130
Tyler BassK22420
Tommy Doman JrP0000