Buffalo Bills learn from past mistakes in victory over Houston Texans
Buffalo Rumblings • • sports
Key Points:
- The Buffalo Bills snapped a 20-year losing streak in Houston with a 36-31 victory over the Texans to open the 2026 season, overcoming past struggles at NRG Stadium.
- Key to the win was improved offensive protection for quarterback Josh Allen, who was sacked eight times in last year’s loss but faced a much more varied and effective protection scheme on Sunday.
- The Bills used diverse blocking strategies, including double teams and wide receiver chips, to neutralize Houston’s pass rushers like Danielle Hunter and Will Anderson.
- The game-winning touchdown came from a well-executed play where DJ Moore’s chip block allowed Allen to find Joshua Palmer for a 34-yard score, exploiting Houston’s defensive overcommitment.
- Head coach Joe Brady, offensive coordinator Pete Carmichael Jr., and offensive line coach Pat Meyer were credited for their strategic adjustments that helped secure the Bills’ breakthrough victory in Houston.
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