NFL · Week 1
Bills vs Texans Recap – Week 1
Last game: Saturday, September 12, 2026 · 8:00 PM EDT · Houston Arena, Houston, TX
Updated Oct 29, 9:30 AM ET
Week 1
Saturday, September 12
8:00 PM EDT
@ Houston Arena, Houston, TX
Final: Bills 36, Texans 31
- Buffalo Bills won 36–31 on Saturday, September 12
Bills vs Texans team comparison
| Bills | Texans | |
|---|---|---|
| 5-1 | Record | 2-5 |
| 32.8 | Points per game | 23.6 |
| 28.5 | Opponent points/game | 24.3 |
| +4.3 | Points differential | -0.7 |
| 1 | Head-to-head wins | 0 |
Injuries on both sides
| Team | Player | Pos | Status | Injury | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bills | Tyrell Shavers | Wide Receiver | Out 4+ games | out | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Bills | Dorian Strong | Cornerback | Out 4+ games | nfi-r | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Bills | Ty Johnson | Running Back | May play | questionable | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Bills | Phidarian Mathis | Defensive Tackle | Suspended | reserve-sus | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Bills | Zane Durant | Defensive Tackle | Injury reserve | ir | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Bills | T.J. Sanders | Defensive Tackle | May play | questionable | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Bills | Skyler Bell | Wide Receiver | Not playing | inactive | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Bills | Jude Bowry | Offensive Tackle | Not playing | inactive | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Bills | Mike Danna | Defensive End | Not playing | inactive | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Bills | Jalon Kilgore | Safety | Not playing | inactive | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Bills | Ar'maj Reed-Adams | Guard | Not playing | inactive | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Bills | Terrel Bernard | Linebacker | May play | Calf | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Bills | Cole Bishop | Safety | May play | Groin | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Bills | Ed Oliver | Defensive Tackle | May play | Knee | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Bills | DJ Moore | Wide Receiver | May play | Shoulder | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Bills | Keon Coleman | Wide Receiver | May play | Ankle | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Bills | Jordan Hancock | Cornerback | Injury reserve | Hamstring | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Bills | Christian Benford | Cornerback | May play | questionable | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Bills | Josh Allen | Quarterback | May play | Knee | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Bills | Joe Andreessen | Linebacker | May play | questionable | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Bills | Damar Hamlin | Safety | May play | questionable | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Bills | Deone Walker | Defensive Tackle | May play | questionable | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Bills | Sam Franklin Jr. | Safety | May play | questionable | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Bills | Ray Davis | Running Back | May play | Hamstring | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Bills | Te'Cory Couch | Cornerback | May play | Hamstring | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Bills | Dee Alford | Cornerback | May play | Ankle | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
 Texans | Tank Dell | Wide Receiver | Injury reserve | Knee | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Texans | E.J. Speed | Linebacker | Out 4+ games | Quadriceps | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Texans | M.J. Stewart | Safety | Out 4+ games | Knee | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Texans | Ja'Marcus Ingram | Cornerback | Injury reserve | Shoulder | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Texans | Graham Mertz | Quarterback | Injury reserve | Knee | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Texans | Solomon Byrd | Defensive End | Injury reserve | Ankle | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Texans | Ali Gaye | Defensive End | Injury reserve | Knee | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Texans | Sam Hagen | Guard | Injury reserve | Undisclosed | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Texans | Jayden Higgins | Wide Receiver | Injury reserve | ir | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Texans | Dylan Horton | Defensive End | Injury reserve | Achilles | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Texans | K.C. Ossai | Linebacker | Injury reserve | Undisclosed | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Texans | Braden Smith | Offensive Tackle | Injury reserve | Foot | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Texans | Kayden McDonald | Defensive Tackle | Injury reserve | Ankle | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Texans | Jaden Crumedy | Defensive Tackle | May play | Shoulder | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Texans | Aiden Fisher | Linebacker | Not playing | inactive | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Texans | Brevin Jordan | Tight End | Not playing | inactive | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Texans | Febechi Nwaiwu | Guard | Not playing | inactive | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Texans | Collin Wright | Cornerback | Not playing | inactive | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Texans | Jake Hummel | Linebacker | Injury reserve | Groin | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Texans | Henry To'oTo'o | Linebacker | Injury reserve | Shoulder | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Texans | Nate Thomas | Offensive Tackle | May play | questionable | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Texans | Jadeveon Clowney | Defensive End | May play | questionable | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Texans | Nico Collins | Wide Receiver | May play | Hamstring | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Texans | Ed Ingram | Guard | May play | questionable | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Texans | Trent Brown | Offensive Tackle | May play | questionable | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Texans | Logan Hall | Defensive End | May play | questionable | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Texans | Azeez Al-Shaair | Linebacker | May play | Groin | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Texans | Mario Edwards Jr. | Defensive Tackle | Injury reserve | The Texans placed Edwards on i… | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Texans | Will Anderson Jr. | Defensive End | May play | questionable | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Texans | British Brooks | Running Back | Injury reserve | Hamstring | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Texans | Calen Bullock | Safety | May play | questionable | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Texans | Jake Hansen | Linebacker | May play | Knee | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Texans | Chris Braswell | Defensive End | Not playing | inactive | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Texans | Marlin Klein | Tight End | Not playing | Coach's decision | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Texans | Jaylin Smith | Cornerback | Injury reserve | Hamstring | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Texans | Kenneth Murray Jr. | Linebacker | May play | Concussion | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Texans | Jamal Hill | Linebacker | May play | questionable | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
Consensus Bets on this game
No consensus data yet for Bills at Texans. Check back closer to game time.
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Bills vs Texans?
Buffalo Bills won 36–31
What was the final score of Bills vs Texans?
Bills 36, Texans 31
When did Bills vs Texans play?
Saturday, September 12, 2026 at 8:00 PM EDT, Houston Arena, Houston, TX
What is Bills vs Texans head-to-head record?
Bills 1, Texans 0 in recent games