C.J. Gardner-Johnson prepares for emotional matchup against Texans
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 1:12 PM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
C.J. Gardner-Johnson will face the Houston Texans in Week 1 as a member of the Buffalo Bills. Gardner-Johnson previously played just three games for Houston before being released last season, amid friction within the team. His return brings added tension, particularly after comments indicating unresolved feelings about his departure. The Bills have struggled historically in Houston, with three losses in their last four meetings.
- •Buffalo Bills visit Houston Texans in Week 1
- •C.J. Gardner-Johnson played only three games for Texans
- •Gardner-Johnson expressed frustration over his release
- •Bills have not won in Houston since 2006
- •Emotional stakes high for Gardner-Johnson in the matchup
- 1:12 PMYahoo Sports — Will Chauncey Gardner-Johnson be able to contain himself vs. Texans?
"Gardner-Johnson will be a little extra juice for Buffalo’s Week 1 battle
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