Bills and Jets claim wins to lead AFC East after Week 1

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Last updated Sep 14, 2026

Bills and Jets claim wins to lead AFC East after Week 1
Summary

The Buffalo Bills and New York Jets both started their seasons with victories on September 13, 2026. The Bills secured a 31-28 win against the Houston Texans, highlighted by Josh Allen’s 334 passing yards and four total touchdowns. The Jets won 24-21 against the Tennessee Titans, featuring a strong performance from Geno Smith and a 100-yard rushing game from Breece Hall. The Miami Dolphins lost their opener, while the New England Patriots also fell short, raising questions around their offensive capabilities following the injury of AJ Brown. Both the Jets and Bills aim to build on their early success as the season progresses.

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  • Bills improve to 1-0 after defeating Texans 31-28.
  • Jets start the season 1-0 with a win over Titans 24-21.
  • Josh Allen throws for 334 yards and four touchdowns.
  • Geno Smith leads Jets with no turnovers in their victory.
  • Dolphins and Patriots both fall to 0-1 in their respective games.
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  • 11:02 PMYahoo SportsBills, Jets the two AFC East teams to win in Week 1
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Taking a look at the AFC East standings through one week

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