Josh Allen leads Bills to 36-31 win over Texans in Week 1

Josh Allen threw for 334 yards and four total touchdowns, leading the Buffalo Bills to a 36-31 victory against the Houston Texans on September 13, 2026. This performance follows previous struggles for Allen at Reliant Stadium, including a loss the year prior. Allen's completion of five passing plays of 30-plus yards marked a career high, emphasizing the return of big plays to Buffalo's offense. The Bills also saw strong contributions from DJ Moore and Dalton Kincaid, who combined for 230 receiving yards. The team aims to build on this performance as they move forward in the season.

• 12:10 PMCBS NFL — Bills might have re-unlocked Josh Allen, and that makes Buffalo's offense all the more dangerous