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Bills coaches assess team's 36-31 win over Texans in season opener

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Last updated Sep 15, 2026

Bills coaches assess team's 36-31 win over Texans in season opener
Summary

The Buffalo Bills secured a 36-31 victory against the Houston Texans on September 13, 2026, marking their seventh season-opening win in the last ten years. Despite the win, head coach Joe Brady expressed concerns regarding penalties and noted that all three phases of the game need improvement. Offensive coordinator Pete Carmichael highlighted the chemistry between quarterback Josh Allen and tight end Dalton Kincaid, while defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard emphasized plans to manage snap counts for defensive starters. Buffalo will face the Detroit Lions in their next game at Highmark Stadium on Thursday night.

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  • •Bills won their opener in Houston after losing previous four meetings there.
  • •Joe Brady noted the need for improvement in all game phases.
  • •DJ Moore and Dalton Kincaid both contributed significantly to the offense.
  • •Jim Leonhard plans to reduce snap counts for defensive starters.
  • •Buffalo takes on the Lions next Thursday at Highmark Stadium.
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  • 11:06 AMYahoo Sports — Bills news: Buffalo’s coaches react to season-opening win
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While the Bills won in Houston, Joe Brady was concerned about penalties and said “all three phases weren’t good enough.”

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