Buffalo Bills and Houston Texans face off in Week 1 NFL matchup

NFL Buffalo Bills Houston Texans Josh Allen C. J. Stroud

The Buffalo Bills and Houston Texans are set to face each other in a Week 1 NFL matchup at NRG Stadium. Both teams are coming off divisional playoff appearances in the previous season.

In Buffalo, the team has transitioned to former offensive coordinator Joe Brady as head coach following the departure of Sean McDermott. The Bills' offense has been noted for its efficiency in the red zone and league-leading rushing yards.

In Houston, quarterback C. J. Stroud enters a contract year, with Texans GM Nick Caserio indicating that Week 1 serves as a cutoff for extension discussions. The Texans' defense, led by head coach DeMeco Ryans, ranked first in the NFL in yards allowed per game last season.

Historical trends favor Houston in this matchup. Josh Allen holds a 1-4 all-time record against the Texans and has struggled specifically in Houston, where he is 0-4. In their most recent meeting in November 2025, the Texans won 23-19.

Entities

Buffalo Bills · C. J. Stroud · DeMeco Ryans · Houston Texans · Josh Allen

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