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Josh Allen showcases versatility in Bills' season opener against Texans

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 10:41 PM

Last updated Sep 13, 2026

Josh Allen showcases versatility in Bills' season opener against Texans

Summary

Josh Allen had a historic start to the 2026 NFL season, leading the Buffalo Bills to a 36-31 victory over the Houston Texans. Allen rushed for two touchdowns in the second quarter, bringing his career rushing touchdown total to 80, tying him for 22nd place on the NFL’s all-time list. He also passed for 334 yards, including a critical 34-yard touchdown to Joshua Palmer late in the game. This marked Allen's third consecutive season opener with two rushing touchdowns and his 26th career game-winning drive, the most by any quarterback since he entered the league in 2018.

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By the Numbers

•Buffalo Bills win 36-31 over Houston Texans
•Josh Allen records two rushing touchdowns
•Allen throws for 334 yards and two passing touchdowns
•Palmer catches game-winning TD with 1:36 left
•Allen ties for 22nd in all-time rushing touchdowns

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10:41 PMYahoo Sports — Josh Allen starts the new season with another historic day

What they're saying

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BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Josh Allen began the 2026 season just like he finished the last one and the one before that — by doing a little bit of everything, and in spectacular fashion. In the process, he entered rare company for a quarterback. Allen had two rushing touchdowns in Buffalo’s wild 36-31 win over […]
— Yahoo Sports

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