Bills and Texans prepare for Sunday AFC football matchup

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Bills and Texans prepare for Sunday AFC football matchup
Summary

The Buffalo Bills travel to face the Houston Texans this Sunday in an early-season AFC game. Both teams head into the matchup looking to establish momentum after respective offseason roster adjustments. Buffalo integrated receiver DJ Moore to help address struggles against Houston’s man-heavy defensive schemes, while the Texans aim to incorporate receiver Kayshon Boutte into their retooled offense. The contest features tactical changes from play-callers on both sides, with the Texans expected to emphasize multiple-tight-end sets. Meanwhile, the Bills debut defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard as they look to improve on their previous defensive performance against Houston. The game is viewed by analysts as a physical challenge that could test the integration of new offensive and defensive strategies for both rosters.

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  • Buffalo and Houston meet this Sunday in an AFC showdown.
  • Josh Allen faces a Houston defense that held him to 140 passing yards in their last meeting.
  • DJ Moore joins the Buffalo offense to provide perimeter separation against man coverage.
  • Houston plans to feature tight ends Dalton Schultz and Marlin Klein in 12 personnel sets.
  • Jim Leonhard coordinates the Buffalo defense in his first game with the team.
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Houston humbled Josh Allen and Buffalo last season. Will things be different on Sunday after the Bills made some big offseason moves?

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