The Buffalo Bills opened the NFL season with a big win over the Houston Texans. It was a game of "firsts" for the Bills.

Tons of "Firsts" For Buffalo Bills In Win Over Houston

The Buffalo Bills' 36-31 win over the Texans in Houston was a big win for the Bills and a game full of "firsts" for the team.

First Win For Joe Brady

The win was the first win for new head coach Joe Brady. Brady was promoted to head coach after the team let go of Sean McDermott in the offseason. Brady spent the last couple of years as the team's offensive coordinator.

First Game For DJ Moore

It was the first 100-yard game as a Buffalo Bills player for DJ Moore. The new Bills wide receiver joined the team this offseason after the Bills traded a 2nd-round pick to the Chicago Bears. Moore ended the game with 5 catches for 100 yards and one touchdown.

First Win In Houston In 20 Years

The Buffalo Bills hadn't beaten the Texans in Houston since the 2006 season. They ended that drought yesterday, and that left Josh Allen very happy.

Josh Allen Becomes 1st NFL QB with 80 Rushing TDs

Josh Allen made a statement to be an early MVP candidate as he accounted for four Buffalo Bills touchdowns in the win over the Texans. He has two passing TDs and two rushing TDs, which made him the first NFL QB to rush for 80 career touchdowns.


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Up next for the Buffalo Bills will be their first ever regular season game at the new Highmark Stadium. The Bills will host the Detroit Lions on Thursday night.

Bills Beat Texans Big Week One Defeat, Winning 36-31

The Buffalo Bills did something in Week 1 of the 2026/27 season that they have not done in two decades: they beat the Texans in Houston.

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