Bills prepare for Houston Texans defensive scheme in upcoming matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 8, 2026, 12:31 PM
Last updated Sep 8, 2026

The Buffalo Bills are preparing to face the Houston Texans and their straightforward, low-blitz defensive scheme in their upcoming Week 1 game. During a matchup last season, the Houston Texans defensive unit recorded a high pressure rate despite blitzing on only 15.2% of Josh Allen’s drop backs. Buffalo offensive coordinator Joe Brady is expected to adjust his game plan after the Bills struggled against this approach in their previous meeting. The Bills enter the contest with a focus on James Cook, the reigning rushing champion, to help counter the Houston pass rush led by Will Anderson and Danielle Hunter. Buffalo aims to execute an offensive strategy that relies less on telegraphing pass plays than in their previous loss to the team.
- •The Houston Texans maintained a 16.7% blitz rate last season while generating a 40.3% pressure rate.
- •Josh Allen faced a 15.2% blitz rate in the Week 12 game against the Houston Texans last year.
- •James Cook enters the game as the reigning NFL rushing champion.
- •The Buffalo offensive strategy will focus on neutralizing Will Anderson and Danielle Hunter.
- 12:31 PMYahoo Sports — Bills must be prepared for this unique but straight-forward wrinkle from Texans defense
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