Dalton Kincaid shines as Bills top Texans in Week 1
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 7:47 PM
Last updated Sep 15, 2026
The Buffalo Bills secured a narrow 36-31 victory over the Houston Texans in their season opener on September 15, 2026. Josh Allen posted impressive stats, completing 20 of 29 passes for 324 yards, while adding two rushing touchdowns. Among the standout performers was first-round tight end Dalton Kincaid, who caught five passes for 130 yards—marking a career high and the best performance by a Bills tight end since 1967. ESPN analyst Ben Solak identified Kincaid’s emergence as crucial for the Bills' offensive success this season, suggesting he could take the team's play to another level. The Bills look to build on this success as they continue through the regular season.
- •Bills defeat Texans 36-31 in season opener on September 15, 2026.
- •Josh Allen completed 20 of 29 passes for 324 yards and two rushing touchdowns.
- •Dalton Kincaid caught five passes for 130 yards, a career best.
- •Kincaid's performance is expected to be pivotal for the Bills' offense.
- •The Bills aim to maintain momentum as they progress through the season.
- 7:47 PMYahoo Sports — ESPN analyst believes Bills' 'secret sauce' is their first-round TE
"This first-round TE might be the Bills 'secret sauce' for offensive success.
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