The Buffalo Bills beat Houston 36-31 in the opener on September 13, 2026. It was close throughout. Josh Allen found Dalton Kincaid for a 35-yard touchdown, giving the team the lead. The Bills also were playful about Houston while play was underway. CBS Sports labeled it the best troll job of NFL Week 1.
A live score and stats tracker was active throughout. It followed the matchup. The team recap provided the final score and key stats. Buffalo started the year with a win. The team stands at 1-0.