Josh Allen leads Bills to 36-31 victory over Texans in NFL season opener
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Last updated Sep 14, 2026
Josh Allen showcased his dynamic abilities in the Buffalo Bills' 36-31 win against the Houston Texans on Sunday. He completed 20 of 29 passes for 334 yards and two touchdowns, while adding two rushing touchdowns to his performance. The game featured a critical moment when Texans cornerback Kamari Lassiter dropped a potential game-ending interception, allowing Allen to connect with Joshua Palmer for a 34-yard touchdown late in the game. The Texans had a chance to retake the lead but a fumble from CJ Stroud sealed the game for Buffalo. With this win, the Bills demonstrate their potential amid questions about their overall balance as a team.
- •Josh Allen throws for 334 yards and two touchdowns.
- •He also rushes for two touchdowns in the matchup.
- •Game-deciding plays included a dropped interception and a fumble by CJ Stroud.
- •Both teams are viewed as potential AFC contenders.
- 7:30 AMYahoo Sports — The Josh Allen rollercoaster is up and running again for the new NFL season
- 7:30 AMThe Guardian Sport — The Josh Allen rollercoaster is up and running again for the new NFL season
"The Bills quarterback produced his usual thrills: a galloping touchdown run, a near game-ending mistake and a brilliant throw. Buffalo fans better hold on Having Josh Allen as your quarterback is a bit like owning a high-performance sports car with an odd mechanical flaw that can’t be repaired. Most of the results are amazing – perhaps unprecedented – but there are also times when you wonder if a safer ride would get you farther. In Buffalo’s 36-31 Sunday win over the Houston Texans, Bills fans saw all sides of the Allenmobile. The quarterback completed 20 of 29 passes for 334 yards, two touchdowns, no interceptions, and a passer rating of 130.5. He also ran the ball six times for 23 yards and two more touchdowns, the first a typical romp through the opposing defense. Continue reading...
"The Bills quarterback produced his usual thrills: a galloping touchdown run, a near game-ending mistake and a brilliant throw. Buffalo fans better hold on
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 14, 2026, 7:30 AMThe Josh Allen rollercoaster is up and running again for the new NFL season
The Bills quarterback produced his usual thrills: a galloping touchdown run, a near game-ending mistake and a brilliant throw. Buffalo fans better hold on
- The Guardian SportSep 14, 2026, 7:30 AMThe Josh Allen rollercoaster is up and running again for the new NFL season
The Bills quarterback produced his usual thrills: a galloping touchdown run, a near game-ending mistake and a brilliant throw. Buffalo fans better hold on Having Josh Allen as your quarterback is a bit like owning a high-performance sports car with an odd mechanical flaw that can’t be repaired. Most of the results are amazing – perhaps unprecedented – but there are also times when you wonder if a safer ride would get you farther. In Buffalo’s 36-31 Sunday win over the Houston Texans, Bills fans saw all sides of the Allenmobile. The quarterback completed 20 of 29 passes for 334 yards, two touchdowns, no interceptions, and a passer rating of 130.5. He also ran the ball six times for 23 yards and two more touchdowns, the first a typical romp through the opposing defense. Continue reading...
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