Buffalo Bills open 2026 season against Houston Texans at NRG Stadium

The Buffalo Bills begin their 2026 NFL season today with a road matchup against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET, with the game broadcast on CBS. Buffalo enters the contest as a 1.5-point underdog, looking to break a six-game losing streak at the venue. Quarterback Josh Allen faces a stiff test against a Houston defense that has historically pressured the Buffalo offense. The Bills are debuting receiver DJ Moore, who will be matched against a Houston secondary featuring Derek Stingley Jr., Kamari Lassiter, and Jalen Pitre. New defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard leads the Buffalo unit in its first outing against Texans quarterback CJ Stroud and a receiving corps led by Nico Collins.

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