Bills and Bengals start season strong; Chargers suffer upset loss
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 1:38 AM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026
The Buffalo Bills opened the NFL season with a 36-point performance against the Houston Texans, marking Josh Allen's first win in Houston and Joe Brady's debut as head coach. The Cincinnati Bengals also secured a win, defeating the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 33-27, propelled by a defensive effort that forced four turnovers. Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Chargers faced a surprising defeat against the Arizona Cardinals, struggling with sluggish offense and special teams errors, which could complicate their playoff ambitions early in the season.
- •Bills score 36 points in victory over Texans in Week 1.
- •Bengals force four turnovers in win against Buccaneers.
- •Chargers lose to Cardinals in disappointing upset.
- •Josh Allen achieves first win in Houston against Texans.
- •Cincinnati's defensive play highlights team's potential.
- 1:38 AMYahoo Sports — Week 1 winners and losers: Bills, Bengals start season strong while Chargers stumble with baffling loss
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