The Buffalo Bills defeated Houston 36-31 in the season opener on September 13, 2026. It was close throughout. Josh Allen hit Dalton Kincaid for a 35-yard touchdown, moving the team in front. The Bills also were playful about Houston throughout the contest. CBS Sports labeled it the most notable troll job of NFL Week 1.
A live score and stats tracker was active throughout. It followed the action. The team recap provided the final score and key stats. Buffalo opened the season with a win. The team sits at 1-0.