Bills clinch 36-31 victory over Texans in intense AFC battle
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 8:41 PM
Last updated Sep 13, 2026
The Buffalo Bills defeated the Houston Texans 36-31 in a tightly contested matchup on September 13, 2026, featuring eight lead changes. Buffalo's quarterback Josh Allen played a pivotal role, connecting with DJ Moore for a decisive 43-yard touchdown. Texans running back David Montgomery contributed significantly, scoring three touchdowns. Both teams demonstrated potential while also revealing areas needing improvement. Buffalo will face off against the Detroit Lions in their home opener next.
- •Bills and Texans combined for 67 points with eight lead changes.
- •Josh Allen threw a key touchdown pass to DJ Moore.
- •David Montgomery scored three touchdowns for Houston.
- •Buffalo's defense struggled but made crucial plays late.
- •Upcoming matchup for Bills against the Detroit Lions.
- 8:41 PMYahoo Sports — Bills cracked Texans' dominant defense. Takeaways from wild AFC tilt
"The Bills and Texans combined for 67 points and eight lead changes. Here are the key takeaways from Buffalo's wild win.
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