Houston Texans face Buffalo Bills following 2026 season projections

The Houston Texans open their 2026 season schedule against the Buffalo Bills this Sunday. Team projections suggest the roster is positioned to compete for the AFC title and potential playoff home-field advantage. Defensive additions including Reed Blankenship, Jadeveon Clowney, Logan Hall, and Kayden McDonald join a unit led by Will Anderson Jr. and Danielle Hunter. Offensively, C.J. Stroud enters his second season under offensive coordinator Nick Caley with new interior offensive line support from Keylan Rutledge and Evan Brown. Projections highlight an expected increased role for receiver Kayshon Boutte, who is forecasted to serve as a primary red-zone target. The team aims to improve upon its previous defensive performance, which ranked among the league's top groups in total yards allowed last season.

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