Texans and Bills prepare for AFC matchup in Week 1

The Houston Texans host the Buffalo Bills this Sunday in an opening-week contest that carries high expectations for both AFC contenders. Houston has historically defended its home field against Buffalo, winning the previous four meetings at Reliant Stadium since 2019. Texans defensive end Will Anderson Jr. described the game as a potential AFC Championship preview, noting the respect his squad holds for the Buffalo roster. Buffalo enters the season with new offensive options, including wide receiver D.J. Moore, who joins quarterback Josh Allen and tight end Dalton Kincaid. The Texans are relying on their defensive unit, led by coach DeMeco Ryans, to contain the Buffalo attack while looking to avoid the explosive plays that have hindered them in past outings. Both teams are looking to secure a statement win to establish early momentum in the conference.

• 3:19 PMYahoo Sports — Is Week 1 a preview of the AFC title game between Texans & Bills? Will Anderson Jr. thinks so