Texans fall to Bills 36-31 in season opener despite strong performances

The Houston Texans lost 36-31 to the Buffalo Bills in their season opener on September 13, 2026. The game featured a back-and-forth exchange of scores and came down to the final drive, where Houston reached the Bills' 9-yard line before a series of misplays ended the game. The Texans' standout performance came from running back David Montgomery, who scored three touchdowns. Quarterback C.J. Stroud completed over 60% of his passes and threw two touchdown passes but also had crucial turnovers. The Texans look to rebound next week against the Cincinnati Bengals.

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