Josh Allen and Buffalo Bills prepare to face Texans in season opener

The Buffalo Bills open their 2026 NFL season against the Houston Texans, a team that has posed significant challenges to quarterback Josh Allen throughout his career. Allen remains winless in four road starts at Houston, a record tied for the most losses by a visiting quarterback in Texans history. Recent matchups have been defined by defensive pressure from Houston's line, including Will Anderson Jr. and Danielle Hunter, who combined for eight sacks against Allen in 2025. The Texans frequently utilized man coverage and a four-man pass rush to stifle Buffalo's offense in previous meetings. Buffalo hopes that the addition of wide receiver DJ Moore will provide Allen with an improved target to navigate Houston's defensive scheme in this week's contest.

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