‘“Each and every game you have that mindset that we want to be the best defense on the field. I want to be that best outside linebacker on the field,” Chubb said. “And they got two dogs over there. … But for me and Greg (Rousseau), I know we want to be the best version of defensive ends, outside linebackers on the field that day, and I know they’re gonna bring it. “So, we got to bring it even harder.”’
Archives for September 12, 2026
Former Bills defensive lineman DaQuan Jones to sign with Patriots
‘Jones, 34, is entering his 13th NFL season. The past four of those were spent in Buffalo. He started 51 games for the Bills in that time, along with eight more in the playoffs.’
Bills to list three players as questionable on Week 1 injury report
‘Head coach Joe Brady said after practice Friday afternoon that three players will be listed as questionable on the final injury report ahead of the season opener: Defensive lineman TJ Sanders (knee), running back Ty Johnson (hamstring) and defensive back Jordan Hancock (quad). All three participated in some capacity during Friday’s practice. It was Johnson’s first practice in more than a month since he got hurt during the team’s annual Blue and Red open practice.’
Bills have 3 injured players who may not play against Texans
‘All three practiced Friday, including Hancock as a full participant. The Bills didn’t rule out anyone on their active roster because of injury.’
Every Josh Allen trip to Houston has gone wrong in a different way
‘An injury. An overtime playoff collapse. Nine completions on 30 attempts. A career-high eight sacks.’
Could Bills RB Ty Johnson actually play on Sunday vs. Texans?
‘But Johnson isn’t your typical third-down back. He’s arguably the Bills’ best pass blocker at the position (that should be a need on Sunday against the Houston Texans defense), and he’s been a factor in the passing game since he arrived.’
Bills set to open season on the road against Texans
‘The question now is, how will the new-look Bills fare against a familiar foe? Especially one that has been dominant at home in the series in recent years.’
Past experiences led Jim Leonhard from small-town folk hero to Bills defensive coordinator
‘Those lessons have taken him from stardom at Wisconsin to a 10-year NFL career, followed by a quick rise up the coaching ladder to becoming interim head coach of his alma mater in 2022. Now, the 43-year-old will prowl the sidelines of Houston’s Reliant Stadium Sunday in his third stint with the Buffalo Bills, this time as an NFL defensive coordinator for the first time.’
Saturday’s Houston Coverage
Why the Texans placed rookie DT Kayden McDonald on the injured reserve (Houston Chronicle)
Texans rookie Kayden McDonald placed on IR with ankle injury (ESPN)
Preseason Moments That Turned Into Real Roles for the 2026 Texans (HoustonTexans.com)
Two Carries: Texans Aim to Slow Bills Run Game (HoustonTexans.com)
Sixty Minutes: The Texans’ Run Game Meets a New-Look Bills Front (HoustonTexans.com)
Tommy Togiai Is the Texan John Harris Says Nobody Talks About (HoustonTexans.com)
Week 1 Injury Report | Texans vs. Bills (HoustonTexans.com)
Houston Texans Transactions (9-11-2026) (HoustonTexans.com)
Bills add Canadian anthem ahead of Lions game. What to expect Sept. 13
‘While unusual for NFL teams to play both anthems, Buffalo is located on the Canadian border near Niagara Falls.’
Jim Leonhard bringing aggressive approach in transforming the Buffalo Bills defense
‘“He’s not going to say much to you, but what’s expected of you,” edge rusher Bradley Chubb said. “And I like it because at the end of the day you want stealth, that guy who’s not trying to be in the media and trying to do all this. He’s just about business.”’
Five Numbers Behind Josh Allen’s Woes Against the Texans
‘14.3: Josh Allen’s completion percentage when pressured in his past two games against the Texans, according to Mina Kimes. Per Kimes, Allen went 2-for-7 for 27 yards when pressured last season and 1-for-14 for 24 yards in 2024 while facing pressure. Not only are the sacks getting to Allen, but so is the bombarding pressure from Houston.’
Bills reportedly have ‘big plans’ for 6-foot-7, 331-pound nose tackle
‘While he’s not the kind of player who will record double-digit sacks, if Walker can provide a bit more pass rush juice and play even better run defense, the Bills defense could win the battle in the trenches.’
Three Bills questionable for Sunday
‘Running back Ty Johnson, defensive lineman TJ Sanders, and defensive back Jordan Hancock were all listed as “questionable” to play Sunday for the Buffalo Bills when they open their regular season at the Houston Texans.’
Can Buffalo Bills & Josh Allen exercise demons and knock off Houston Texans on the road in Week 1?
‘Houston has been a house of horrors for the Bills over the years. Josh Allen has never won there. He’s had some of his worst NFL performances there. In 2025, he was sacked eight times, and both of the Bills’ starting tackles were injured.’