The Buffalo Bills beat Houston 36-31 in the season opener on September 13, 2026. It was a nail-biter. Josh Allen hit Dalton Kincaid for a 35-yard touchdown, putting the team ahead. The Bills also were playful about Houston while play was underway. CBS Sports described it as the best troll job of NFL Week 1.
A live score and stats tracker stayed on from start to finish. It tracked the matchup. The team recap gave the final score and key stats. Buffalo opened the season with a win. The team stands at 1-0.