Bills show mixed results in Week 1 against Texans before facing Lions
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 3:36 PM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026
The Buffalo Bills played the Houston Texans on September 13, 2026, in a Week 1 matchup. While the Bills' run defense displayed signs of improvement, allowing 124 rushing yards but achieving a 24% stuffed rate, their pass rush struggled, generating low pressure on quarterback C.J. Stroud. Quarterback Josh Allen showcased an aggressive approach, leading the Bills' offense with high air yards and deep pass percentages. The Bills now prepare to face the Detroit Lions on September 21, 2026.
- •Bills allowed 124 rushing yards but achieved a notable stuffed rate of 24%
- •C.J. Stroud faced only a 21.4% pressure rate from the Bills' defense
- •Josh Allen led with the most air yards per attempt at 12.6 in Week 1
- •Bills' next game is scheduled against the Detroit Lions on September 21
- 3:36 PMYahoo Sports — 5 Lions vs. Bills thoughts after watching Buffalo’s Week 1 game
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