Buffalo Bills vs Houston Texans: Head-to-Head Record, Stats & History

Final2026 Week 1

Reliant Stadium, Houston, TXSun, Sep 13, 2026, 1:00 PM ET

Buffalo Bills vs Houston Texans

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Scoring by quarter
Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Bills	3	21	3	9	36
Texans	7	14	0	10	31

BUF 36HOU 31 Final

Passing leader
Josh Allen
BUF · QB
35.7PPR pts
20/29, 334 YDS, 2 TD, 2 RUSH TD
Top fantasy scorer
David Montgomery
HOU · RB
28.9PPR pts
20 ATT, 60 YDS, 2 TD, 3 REC, 19 REC YDS, 1 REC TD
Texans leader
Nico Collins
HOU · WR
21.2PPR pts
7 REC, 75 YDS, 1 TD
Defensive playmaker
Greg Rousseau
BUF
2 SACK, 4 TKL

Bills 36, Texans 31: Buffalo beats Houston

The Texans went 7-for-16 on third down and committed two turnovers, while the Bills finished without a giveaway.

Key advantages

+2.7 yards/play BUF 7.9 · HOU 5.2
+2 turnover margin BUF 0 turnovers
+28 total yards BUF 409 · HOU 381

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Why the Bills Won

Buffalo won the efficiency and turnover battles.

Team stats comparison, Bills vs Texans
Bills	Stat	Texans
7.9	Yards per play	5.2

0	Turnovers	2

409	Total yards	381

Other team stats
52	Plays	73

33%	Third-down conversion	44%

23:43	Time of possession	36:17

Scoring Summary

The Bills scored four touchdowns and three field goals; the Texans scored four touchdowns and one field goal.

Scoring plays, Bills vs Texans
Time	Team	Play	BUF	HOU
1st quarter
7:28	BUF	Tyler Bass 46-yard FG Takes lead	3	0
0:32	HOU	David Montgomery 1-yard TD run Takes leadKa'imi Fairbairn XP	3	7
2nd quarter
12:46	BUF	Josh Allen 21-yard TD run Takes leadTyler Bass XP	10	7
4:48	HOU	David Montgomery 18-yard TD run Takes leadKa'imi Fairbairn XP	10	14
3:59	BUF	Josh Allen 1-yard TD run Takes leadTyler Bass XP	17	14
1:29	BUF	Josh Allen → DJ Moore, 43-yard TD Extends leadTyler Bass XP	24	14
0:26	HOU	C.J. Stroud → Nico Collins, 12-yard TDKa'imi Fairbairn XP	24	21
3rd quarter
4:24	BUF	Tyler Bass 34-yard FG Extends lead	27	21
4th quarter
13:34	HOU	C.J. Stroud → David Montgomery, 7-yard TD Takes leadKa'imi Fairbairn XP	27	28
10:31	BUF	Tyler Bass 33-yard FG Takes lead	30	28
6:44	HOU	Ka'imi Fairbairn 58-yard FG Takes lead	30	31
1:36	BUF	Josh Allen → Joshua Palmer, 34-yard TD Game winner2-pt try failed	36	31

Fantasy Points: Bills vs Texans, Week 1 2026

Fantasy leaders

Josh AllenBUFQB35.7 PTSQB2
David MontgomeryHOURB28.9 PTSRB7
Nico CollinsHOUWR21.2 PTSWR8
DJ MooreBUFWR21.0 PTSWR9

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
Player	FPTS	FIN	CMP/ATT	Pass YDS	TD	INT	Rush ATT	Rush YDS	Rush TD	Rate	Start/Sit
Josh AllenBUFQB	35.7	QB2	20/29	334	2	0	6	23	2	130.5	Start/Sit →
C.J. StroudHOUQB	16.5	QB16	26/38	274	2	0	2	15	0	106.7	Start/Sit →

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
Player	FPTS	FIN	POS	Rush ATT	Rush YDS	Rush TD	TGT	REC	Rec YDS	Rec TD	Start/Sit
David MontgomeryHOURB	28.9	RB7	RB	20	60	2	3	3	19	1	Start/Sit →
Nico CollinsHOUWR	21.2	WR8	WR	1	7	0	10	7	75	1	Start/Sit →
DJ MooreBUFWR	21.0	WR9	WR	—	—	—	8	5	100	1	Start/Sit →
Dalton KincaidBUFTE	18.0	TE5	TE	—	—	—	6	5	130	0	Start/Sit →
Joshua PalmerBUFWR	10.4	WR33	WR	—	—	—	2	1	34	1	Start/Sit →
James CookBUFRB	9.9	RB27	RB	13	57	0	4	3	12	0
Khalil ShakirBUFWR	9.0	WR40	WR	—	—	—	6	4	50	0	Start/Sit →
Dalton SchultzHOUTE	7.5	TE21	TE	—	—	—	8	4	35	0	Start/Sit →
Jaylin NoelHOUWR	7.3	WR53	WR	—	—	—	2	2	53	0	Start/Sit →
Xavier HutchinsonHOUWR	6.2	WR62	WR	—	—	—	6	3	32	0	Start/Sit →
Woody MarksHOURB	5.0	RB42	RB	9	42	0	1	1	-2	0	Start/Sit →
Foster MoreauHOUTE	3.5	TE37	TE	—	—	—	2	2	15	0	Start/Sit →
Kayshon BoutteHOUWR	3.1	WR89	WR	—	—	—	2	1	21	0	Start/Sit →
Marlin KleinHOUTE	2.6	TE44	TE	—	—	—	1	1	16	0	Start/Sit →
Jared WayneHOUWR	2.2	WR92	WR	—	—	—	1	1	12	0	Start/Sit →
Dawson KnoxBUFTE	1.7	TE54	TE	—	—	—	1	1	7	0	Start/Sit →
Keon ColemanBUFWR	1.1	WR104	WR	—	—	—	1	1	1	0	Start/Sit →
Cade StoverHOUTE	0.8	TE63	TE	—	—	—	1	1	-2	0	Start/Sit →
Frank GoreBUFRB	0.3	RB74	RB	1	3	0	—	—	—	—
Ray DavisBUFRB	0.3	RB75	RB	1	3	0	—	—	—	—	Start/Sit →

Fantasy Usage

Buffalo Bills

Snap Share

DJ MooreWR44 snaps76%
James CookRB42 snaps72%
Dalton KincaidTE42 snaps72%
Dawson KnoxTE39 snaps67%
Khalil ShakirWR31 snaps53%

Target Share28 targets

DJ Moore29%, 8 targets
Khalil Shakir21%, 6 targets
Dalton Kincaid21%, 6 targets
James Cook14%, 4 targets
Joshua Palmer7%, 2 targets
Other7%, 2 targets

Carry Share21 carries

James Cook62%, 13 carries
Josh Allen29%, 6 carries
Frank Gore5%, 1 carries
Ray Davis5%, 1 carries

Houston Texans

Snap Share

Nico CollinsWR57 snaps72%
Dalton SchultzTE52 snaps66%
Xavier HutchinsonWR44 snaps56%
Woody MarksRB40 snaps51%
David MontgomeryRB39 snaps49%

Target Share37 targets

Nico Collins27%, 10 targets
Dalton Schultz22%, 8 targets
Xavier Hutchinson16%, 6 targets
David Montgomery8%, 3 targets
Foster Moreau5%, 2 targets
Other22%, 8 targets

Carry Share32 carries

David Montgomery63%, 20 carries
Woody Marks28%, 9 carries
C.J. Stroud6%, 2 carries
Nico Collins3%, 1 carries

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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
Player	SNAPS	SNAP %	TGT	TGT %	CAR
DJ MooreBUFWR	44	76%	8	29%	0
James CookBUFRB	42	72%	4	14%	13
Dalton KincaidBUFTE	42	72%	6	21%	0
Nico CollinsHOUWR	57	72%	10	27%	1
Dawson KnoxBUFTE	39	67%	1	4%	0
Dalton SchultzHOUTE	52	66%	8	22%	0
Xavier HutchinsonHOUWR	44	56%	6	16%	0
Khalil ShakirBUFWR	31	53%	6	21%	0
Woody MarksHOURB	40	51%	1	3%	9
Keon ColemanBUFWR	29	50%	1	4%	0
David MontgomeryHOURB	39	49%	3	8%	20
Kayshon BoutteHOUWR	36	46%	2	5%	0
Foster MoreauHOUTE	35	44%	2	5%	0
Jackson HawesBUFTE	25	43%	0	0%	0
Joshua PalmerBUFWR	18	31%	2	7%	0
Cade StoverHOUTE	24	30%	1	3%	0
Jaylin NoelHOUWR	24	30%	2	5%	0
Frank GoreBUFRB	11	19%	0	0%	1
Marlin KleinHOUTE	9	11%	1	3%	0
Ray DavisBUFRB	5	9%	0	0%	1
Keleki LatuBUFTE	4	7%	0	0%	0

Fantasy Points vs Expected

PPRHalf PPRStandard

Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.

Biggest overperformer+18.5Josh Allen35.7 PTS vs 17.2 xFP
Biggest underperformer−6.5Dalton Schultz7.5 PTS vs 14.0 xFP
Highest expected volume18.9 xFPC.J. Stroud16.5 PTS scored

Usage and expected fantasy points
Player	PTS	xFP	vs xFP	Snap%	Usage	Rte%	Pass att	Car	Car%	Tgt	Tgt%
C.J. StroudHOU · QB	16.5	18.9	−2.4	100%	38 att	—	38	2	6%	0	0%
Nico CollinsHOU · WR	21.2	18.1	+3.1	72%	27% tgt	—	0	1	3%	10	27%
David MontgomeryHOU · RB	28.9	17.3	+11.6	49%	63% car	—	0	20	63%	3	8%
Josh AllenBUF · QB	35.7	17.2	+18.5	100%	29 att	—	29	6	29%	0	0%
James Cook IIIBUF · RB	9.9	14.8	−4.9	72%	62% car	—	0	13	62%	4	14%
Dalton SchultzHOU · TE	7.5	14.0	−6.5	66%	22% tgt	—	0	0	0%	8	22%
DJ MooreBUF · WR	21.0	14.0	+7.0	76%	29% tgt	—	0	0	0%	8	29%
Dalton KincaidBUF · TE	18.0	10.5	+7.5	72%	21% tgt	—	0	0	0%	6	21%
Khalil ShakirBUF · WR	9.0	10.5	−1.5	53%	21% tgt	—	0	0	0%	6	21%
Xavier HutchinsonHOU · WR	6.2	10.5	−4.3	56%	16% tgt	—	0	0	0%	6	16%
Woody MarksHOU · RB	5.0	7.2	−2.2	51%	28% car	—	0	9	28%	1	3%
Foster MoreauHOU · TE	3.5	3.5	0.0	44%	5% tgt	—	0	0	0%	2	5%
Jaylin NoelHOU · WR	7.3	3.5	+3.8	30%	5% tgt	—	0	0	0%	2	5%
Joshua PalmerBUF · WR	10.4	3.5	+6.9	31%	7% tgt	—	0	0	0%	2	7%
Kayshon BoutteHOU · WR	3.1	3.5	−0.4	46%	5% tgt	—	0	0	0%	2	5%
Cade StoverHOU · TE	0.8	1.7	−0.9	30%	3% tgt	—	0	0	0%	1	3%
Dawson KnoxBUF · TE	1.7	1.7	0.0	67%	4% tgt	—	0	0	0%	1	4%
Jared WayneHOU · WR	2.2	1.7	+0.5	—	3% tgt	—	0	0	0%	1	3%
Keon ColemanBUF · WR	1.1	1.7	−0.6	50%	4% tgt	—	0	0	0%	1	4%
Marlin KleinHOU · TE	2.6	1.7	+0.9	11%	3% tgt	—	0	0	0%	1	3%
Frank Gore Jr.BUF · —	0.3	0.6	−0.3	19%	5% car	—	0	1	5%	0	0%
Ray DavisBUF · RB	0.3	0.6	−0.3	9%	5% car	—	0	1	5%	0	0%

Team totals: Bills 28 targets and 21 carries; Texans 37 targets and 32 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2026 season: 1.75 PPR points per target (68% catch rate), 0.60 per carry and 0.47 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Josh Allen Ran hot

BUF · QB · 35.7 pts on 17.2 expected

20 of 29 passing for 334 yards, 2 touchdowns; 6 carries for 23 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 17.2 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat. Next up: Week 4 against the Patriots. Bet on the role more than the result.

Start/Sit: Josh Allen →

C.J. Stroud

HOU · QB · 16.5 pts on 18.9 expected

26 of 38 passing for 274 yards, 2 touchdowns; 2 carries for 15 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 18.9 expected. Next up: Week 4 against the Cowboys. Bet on the role more than the result.

Start/Sit: C.J. Stroud →

James Cook III Volume, no payoff

BUF · RB · 9.9 pts on 14.8 expected

4 targets (14% of the team's), 3 catches for 12 yards; 13 carries (62% of the team's) for 57 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 14.8 expected. Next up: Week 4 against the Patriots. Bet on the role more than the result.

DJ Moore Ran hot

BUF · WR · 21.0 pts on 14.0 expected

8 targets (29% of the team's), 5 catches for 100 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 14.0 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat. Next up: Week 4 against the Patriots. Bet on the role more than the result.

Start/Sit: DJ Moore →

Nico Collins

HOU · WR · 21.2 pts on 18.1 expected

10 targets (27% of the team's), 7 catches for 75 yards and 1 touchdown; 1 carry (3% of the team's) for 7 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 18.1 expected. Next up: Week 4 against the Cowboys. Bet on the role more than the result.

Start/Sit: Nico Collins →

David Montgomery Ran hot

HOU · RB · 28.9 pts on 17.3 expected

3 targets (8% of the team's), 3 catches for 19 yards and 1 touchdown; 20 carries (63% of the team's) for 60 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 17.3 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat. Next up: Week 4 against the Cowboys. Bet on the role more than the result.

Start/Sit: David Montgomery →

Dalton Schultz Unlucky

HOU · TE · 7.5 pts on 14.0 expected

8 targets (22% of the team's), 4 catches for 35 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 14.0 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't. Next up: Week 4 against the Cowboys. Bet on the role more than the result.

Start/Sit: Dalton Schultz →

Dalton Kincaid Ran hot

BUF · TE · 18.0 pts on 10.5 expected

6 targets (21% of the team's), 5 catches for 130 yards.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 10.5 points; efficiency supplied the rest. Next up: Week 4 against the Patriots. Bet on the role more than the result.

Start/Sit: Dalton Kincaid →

Start/Sit Decisions

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Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2026 through Week 3.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Bills defense and Texans defense
Points allowed to	Bills D	Texans D
QBs	20.0	20.3
RBs	29.7	11.7
WRs	38.8	40.0
TEs	10.5	13.2

Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.

How the Game Swung

Houston opened at 46% win probability and fell below 2% in the fourth quarter.

Texans win probability

Key Swings

+27Montgomery 18-yd TD run35% → 62%Q2 4:48
−27Allen 1-yd TD run62% → 35%Q2 3:59
+38Stroud → Montgomery, 7-yd TD16% → 54%Q4 13:34
+26Fairbairn 58-yd FG32% → 57%Q4 6:44
−66Allen → Palmer, 34-yd TD67% → 1%Q4 1:36

Swing in Texans win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Bills vs Texans
Buffalo Bills	Measure	Houston Texans
52	Plays	73
60%	Pass rate	56%
10.4	Yds / dropback	6.3
4.1	Yds / carry	3.9
3/9	Third downs	7/16

Efficiency edge Buffalo ran 21 fewer plays but gained 4.1 more yards per dropback.

Top targets
BUF Moore 29% · Kincaid 21% · Shakir 21%
HOU Collins 27% · Schultz 22% · Hutchinson 16%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Bills vs Texans
Result	BUF	HOU
Touchdowns	4	4
Field goals	3	1
Punts	2	4
Turnovers	0	2
Turnovers on downs	1	0

BUF turnover edge: +2

The Bills opened the scoring on their second possession, a 4-play, 4-yard drive that ended in a field goal.

All 23 possessions, drive by drive

Drive chart
Team	Start	Plays	Yards	Time	Result
BUF	Q1 15:00	7	30	3:45	Downs
HOU	Q1 11:15	3	-4	1:43	Fumble
BUF	Q1 9:32	4	4	2:04	Field goal
HOU	Q1 7:28	12	76	6:56	Touchdown
BUF	Q1 0:32	6	62	2:46	Touchdown
HOU	Q2 12:46	13	75	7:58	Touchdown
BUF	Q2 4:48	3	65	0:49	Touchdown
HOU	Q2 3:59	3	13	1:49	Punt
BUF	Q2 2:10	3	96	0:41	Touchdown
HOU	Q2 1:29	4	86	1:03	Touchdown
BUF	Q2 0:26	2	3	0:26	End of half
HOU	Q3 15:00	3	-10	1:50	Punt
BUF	Q3 13:10	6	19	3:44	Punt
HOU	Q3 9:26	3	5	1:28	Punt
BUF	Q3 7:58	6	27	3:34	Field goal
HOU	Q3 4:24	13	72	5:50	Touchdown
BUF	Q4 13:34	7	52	3:03	Field goal
HOU	Q4 10:31	7	26	3:47	Field goal
BUF	Q4 6:44	3	-2	1:05	Punt
HOU	Q4 5:39	3	1	2:26	Punt
BUF	Q4 3:13	7	96	1:37	Touchdown
HOU	Q4 1:36	10	47	1:27	Fumble
BUF	Q4 0:09	1	-1	0:09	End of game

About these numbers

Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.

Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.

Bills vs Texans Head-to-Head

The Bills and Texans first met in 2002 and have played 14 times since.

All-time series: 8–6Texans lead, 14 meetings since 2002
Postseason: 1–0Texans won in 2019
Largest Bills win: 40–02021
Largest Texans win: 31–102009

Since 2021

2–2 Series tied

4 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.

Oldest to newest. B = Bills win, T = Texans win, outlined = this game.

Recent Meetings

2026 Wk 1 Bills at Texans, 2026 Wk 1 recap Sun, Sep 13, 2026 BUF 36 HOU 31 BUF W
2025 Wk 12 Bills at Texans, 2025 Wk 12 recap Thu, Nov 20, 2025 HOU 23 BUF 19 HOU W
2024 Wk 5 Bills at Texans, 2024 Wk 5 recap Sun, Oct 6, 2024 HOU 23 BUF 20 HOU W
2021 Wk 4 Texans at Bills, 2021 Wk 4 recap Sun, Oct 3, 2021 BUF 40 HOU 0 BUF W

Season to Date (Through Week 3)

The 2026 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Bills vs Texans
Bills	Stat	Texans
3-0	Record	0-3

33.7	Points per game	18.0

401.7	Yards per game	326.0

6.5	Yards per play	4.8

26.0	Points allowed per game	25.0

361.3	Yards allowed per game	325.3

Bills vs Texans Odds and Results

How this game finished against the betting lines.

Spread: BUF −1.5Bills covered by 3.5
Total: 44.5Over: 67 points scored (by 22.5)

Expected vs Actual Scoring

Implied team totals against the actual score
Team	Implied	Actual	Difference
Bills	23.0	36	+13.0
Texans	21.5	31	+9.5

Both offenses beat the market's expectation, and the Fantasy tab shows who cashed in.

Betting Trends

Last 2 meetings: Bills 2–0 ATS, overs and unders 1–1.

Each team's 2026 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.

Buffalo Bills

Against the spread: 1–0
Over/under: 1–0
ATS as favorite: 1–0
ATS on the road: 1–0

Houston Texans

Against the spread: 0–1
Over/under: 1–0
ATS as underdog: 0–1
ATS at home: 0–1

Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.

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Bills and Texans in Fantasy

The two teams don't meet again this season. If you roster a Bill or a Texan, these answer the week-to-week question.

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Bills vs Texans Game FAQ

Who won the 2026 Bills vs Texans Week 1 game?

The Buffalo Bills beat the Houston Texans 36–31 in Week 1 of the 2026 season. The game was played at Reliant Stadium in Houston, TX, on September 13, 2026. See the Bills' 2026 schedule.

What was the final score of Bills vs Texans?

The final score was Bills 36, Texans 31. The Bills led 24–21 at halftime, and the second half went Bills 12, Texans 10.

What happened in the Bills vs Texans game?

Buffalo led 24–21 at halftime after a 21-point second quarter and outscored Houston 12–10 after the break to win 36–31. The Bills finished with a 409–381 edge in total offense and averaged 7.9 yards per play. Josh Allen led all players with 20 of 29 passing for 334 yards and 2 touchdowns, plus 6 carries for 23 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns. The Texans committed 2 turnovers, the Bills none.

What was the game-winning score in Bills vs Texans?

Josh Allen's 34-yard touchdown pass to Joshua Palmer with 1:36 left in the fourth quarter gave the Bills a 36–31 lead they never gave up. It was the final score of the game.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Bills vs Texans?

Josh Allen led the game with 35.7 PPR fantasy points, the QB2 of Week 1, on 20 of 29 passing for 334 yards and 2 touchdowns, plus 6 carries for 23 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns. David Montgomery was next with 28.9 (RB7). See Josh Allen's 2026 game log.

Who led Bills vs Texans in passing, rushing and receiving?

Josh Allen (BUF) led all passers with 20 of 29 for 334 yards and 2 touchdowns. David Montgomery (HOU) led in rushing with 20 carries for 60 yards and 2 touchdowns. Dalton Kincaid (BUF) led in receiving with 5 catches for 130 yards.

How many fantasy points did Josh Allen score against the Texans?

Josh Allen scored 35.7 fantasy points against the Texans in Week 1 of the 2026 season, the same in PPR, half-PPR and standard scoring because he had no catches, on 20 of 29 passing for 334 yards and 2 touchdowns, plus 6 carries for 23 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns.

Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Bills vs Texans?

Josh Allen outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 35.7 PPR points on 17.2 xFP (+18.5). Dalton Schultz fell furthest short, with 7.5 points on 14.0 xFP (−6.5). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.

How did the Bills beat the Texans?

The Bills beat the Texans 36–31 because they averaged 7.9 yards per play to 5.2, won the turnover battle 2–0, and outgained them 409–381. Josh Allen's 34-yard touchdown pass to Joshua Palmer put them ahead for good.

What is the all-time Bills vs Texans record?

The Texans lead the all-time series 8–6 across 14 meetings since 2002, including a 1–0 record in the postseason.

When did the Bills and Texans last play before this game?

Before Week 1 of 2026, they last met in the 2025 season on November 20, 2025, when the Texans beat the Bills 23–19.

Have the Bills and Texans met in the playoffs?

Yes, 1 time, most recently in the 2019 playoffs. The Bills are 0–1 against the Texans in the postseason.

What was the closing spread for Bills vs Texans?

The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Bills −1.5, making the Buffalo Bills 1.5-point favorites, with a closing total of 44.5. That implied about 23.0 points for the Bills and 21.5 for the Texans.

Did Bills vs Texans go over or under the total?

The game went over. The consensus closing total was 44.5, and the teams combined for 67 points, 22.5 over the number.

Who covered the spread in Bills vs Texans?

The Bills covered by 3.5 against the closing line of Bills −1.5. The final margin was 5 points.