Buffalo Bills top Houston Texans in Week 1, key players graded
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 9:46 AM
Last updated Sep 15, 2026

The Buffalo Bills secured a 36-31 victory against the Houston Texans in Week 1. This matchup highlighted strong performances from several Bills defensive players, as detailed by Pro Football Focus. Among the top five graded players were OLB Greg Rousseau with a grade of 84.5, LB Dorian Williams at 76.0, and LB Terrel Bernard at 72.6. The Bills now move forward with a 1-0 record as they prepare for their next game.
- •Bills defeat Texans 36-31 in Week 1
- •Greg Rousseau earns highest defensive grade at 84.5
- •Dorian Williams and Terrel Bernard also rank in top five
- •Buffalo Bills improve to 1-0
- •Houston Texans drop to 0-1
- 9:46 AMYahoo Sports — PFF: 5 highest-graded Bills players on defense in Week 1 vs. Texans
"The five highest-graded defensive players on the Buffalo Bills in their Week 1 win over the Houston Texans, according to Pro Football Focus.
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