It’s game day, Bills Mafia! The Buffalo Bills are in Houston to take on the Texans in the 2026 season opener, and today’s edition of Buffalo Rumblinks has everything you need to know as the Bills look to pick up their seventh win in their last 10 season openers.
Check out the assessments below and then let us know your predictions for Week 1 in the comments section.
HOUSTON, TX - NOVEMBER 20: Buffalo Bills wide receiver Khalil Shakir (10) carries the ball and evades a tackle by Houston Texans safety Jayleen Reed (23) in the third quarter during the NFL game between the Buffalo Bills and Houston Texans on November 20, 2025 at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Leslie Plaza Johnson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
Predictions: Bills vs. Texans
Bills beat writers and NFL pundits break down the key matchups to watch and offer up their thoughts on how they see the Week 1 clash with the Texans playing out.
HOUSTON, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 20: Cole Bishop #24 of the Buffalo Bills runs into Nico Collins #12 of the Houston Texans during the second quarter at NRG Stadium on November 20, 2025 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)
Latest Bills and Texans injury report
Running back Ty Johnson (hamstring), defensive lineman TJ Sanders (knee), and defensive back Jordan Hancock (quad) are all listed as questionable for Sunday’s season opener. On the opposite sideline, the Texans listed two players—linebacker Wade Woodaz (thumb) and offensive tackle Trent Brown (wrist)—who both fully practiced during Friday’s session.
PITTSBURGH, PA - NOVEMBER 30: T.J. Sanders #98 of the Buffalo Bills rushes the passer during an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium on November 30, 2025 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images)
How to follow Bills vs. Texans from home
We’ve got everything you need to know to follow today’s season opener from the comfort of your couch.
HOUSTON, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 20: James Cook III #4 of the Buffalo Bills runs with the ball and scores a touchdown during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on November 20, 2025 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images)
Even more Bills news
The Bills elevated a pair of players from the practice squad for Sunday’s showdown in Houston. Plus, we examine what outside linebacker Bradley Chubb will bring to Buffalo’s defense; learn what uniform combination the Bills will wear in Houston; and find out which Hall of Famer will serve as the first-ever Legend of the Game when the Bills host the Detroit Lions on Thursday night.
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - AUGUST 29: Greg Dortch #8 of Detroit Lions runs with the ball while defended by Rob Carter Jr. #39 of the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on August 29, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
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