Buffalo Bills Outscore Houston Texans 36-31 in Week 1 of 2026 NFL Season
Josh Allen accounted for four total touchdowns to lead the Buffalo Bills past the Houston Texans 36-31 in their season opener.
On September 13, 2026, the Buffalo Bills defeated the Houston Texans 36-31 in a closely contested Week 1 NFL matchup. Bills quarterback Josh Allen completed 20 of 29 passes for 334 yards and two touchdowns without interceptions. He added six rushes for 23 yards and two rushing touchdowns, showcasing his dual-threat capabilities.
Buffalo's receiving highlights included Dalton Kincaid with five receptions for 130 yards, DJ Moore with five catches for 100 yards and one touchdown, and Joshua Palmer with a single reception for 34 yards and a touchdown. Running back James Cook III contributed 57 rushing yards on 13 carries and three catches for 12 yards.
For Houston, quarterback C.J. Stroud completed 26 of 38 passes for 274 yards and two touchdowns while rushing twice for 15 yards. David Montgomery led the Texans’ ground attack with 60 yards and two rushing touchdowns on 20 attempts, adding three receptions for 19 yards and a receiving touchdown. Wide receiver Nico Collins caught seven passes for 75 yards and one touchdown. Jaylin Noel added two receptions for 53 yards, and Dalton Schultz had four catches for 35 yards.
The combined offensive production reflected a high-scoring contest fueled by key contributions on both sides, with Allen’s four-touchdown performance central to Buffalo’s one-possession victory.
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