‘After running through a list of his most prized possessions — photos of his family, a football, headphones, pistachios, along with a handful of endorsed products, Allen pulled out his golf clubs and talked about his passion for the game, and how it “challenges me each and every day” because “you don’t win golf.”’
BillsBeat - September 12, 2026
'Now it's time to go' | Both sides of the ball have reasons to be excited ahead of Week 1 matchup with Houston Texans
‘”When you get your behind kicked, you don’t forget it,” left tackle Dion Dawkins said. “It happens, playing against elite rushers and elite teams. It’s good that the competition is there, but now, it’s round two.”‘
The kid who slept in the weight room | How Keleki Latu earned his place with the Bills
‘Laiatu worked out every morning to improve his game, taking his younger brother under his wing to help him reach his potential. Watching as his older brother earned a scholarship to play football at the University of Washington, Keleki dedicated his time to the workout regimen, hitting the gym every morning at 6 a.m.’
Bills injury report vs. Texans | Week 1
‘RB Ty Johnson (hamstring), DB Jordan Hancock (quad) and DL T.J. Sanders (knee) will all have a questionable designation for the first regular game of the season. All three players were spotted at practice during the open viewing portion to the media.’
BillsBeat - September 11, 2026
Inside the Bills: As Week 1 begins, Joe Brady stays true to his tight-lipped nature
‘Brady’s reluctance to provide pretty much any insight on injuries was in line with his modus operandi throughout the summer. The first-year head coach has been less than forthcoming with any and all injury updates, believing his decision to keep that information close to the vest will give his team some sort of an advantage over its opponents, however slim it may be.’
Bills notebook: Leonhard to coach from field; starting battles continue
‘Jim Leonhard has made his decision. He’ll coach from the field on Sunday in Houston. The Buffalo Bills defensive coordinator saw benefits to calling plays both on the field and in the box, but he ultimately decided that the energy and excitement from being around the players would better help him.’
Bills believe they've solved a major weakness. Texans will find out
‘The Texans have a strong 1-2 running back duo in second-year man Woody Marks and former Bears and Lions standout David Montgomery, whom they acquired in a March trade In a game where Buffalo’s offense will probably be hard-pressed to score more than 20 points against Houston’s elite defense, the more opportunities it gets the better.’
Bills have a new No. 2 cornerback. He's switching his jersey to No. 1
‘Hairston wore No. 31 throughout his rookie season and during training camp this summer. No. 1 had belonged to wide receiver Mecole Hardman during training camp and the preseason before the Bills released him during roster cuts.’
Bills’ Spencer Brown on facing Texans again: ‘For me personally, it can’t get much worse’
‘Brown remembers how dominant the Texans were in their pursuit of Allen in 2025. According to Pro Football Focus, Houston pressured Allen on 33 of his 46 dropbacks. The Bills lost a close game, 23-19. Brown allowed seven of those pressures, and left tackle Dion Dawkins gave up six. “Well, for me personally, it can’t get much worse,” Brown said. “So I’m pretty excited to go back down there and hopefully walk out with both my shoulders intact.”’
Goo Goo Dolls wanted Bills home opener halftime show, now pitch Thanksgiving performance vs. Chiefs
‘One member of the band went as far as to say that they would have gladly done the halftime show on Thursday Night Football when the Bills host the Detroit Lions. In an appearance on WKBW-TV with Ed Drantch, Robby Takac said they had discussions about playing on September 17. “Without causing any trouble, we were talking to some folks, but it just kind of never materialized,” Takac told Drantch. “I hope it turns out great for them, and I hope they ask us to do something else.”’
New-look Bills defense seeking to cultivate a new culture of aggressiveness
‘“If everything is very structured and guys are afraid to make mistakes or try new things, you’re not going to see that personality come out on game day,” Leonhard told GNN Sports. “… If you’re an aggressive and attack style of defense and players know that you’re going to give them freedom to be aggressive and you’re going to teach players how to play off of them, you’re going to get the best out of them.”’
Bills special teams ace Sam Franklin Jr. went from unwanted to team captain within a year
‘“I feel like last year was the most consistent thing that I had last year in my life,” Franklin said. “This year, that’s what I just plan on doing. Being consistent with the guys around me, making sure that I show up the same every day and every week for practice and games.”’
O Canada to be performed at Buffalo Bills home opener amid Canada-U.S. trade war
‘“For the first time in Highmark Stadium history, we will celebrate the American and Canadian anthems during pregame,” the Buffalo Bills shared on X Wednesday, highlighting Canada’s Barenaked Ladies as performers for the latter.’
Josh Allen vs. the Texans: Houston has been house of horrors for Buffalo Bills' star QB
‘It’s been a fascinating game within the game, with the Bills’ star quarterback recording his worst single-game passer rating of the season against the Texans in each of the past two years. Reliant Stadium has been a house of horrors for Allen, the 2024 NFL MVP and one of the league’s most dynamic players. Counting the postseason, the Bills are 0-4 in his four starts in Houston, with only one touchdown pass to two interceptions with a 66.13 QB rating (his career average is 94.4).’
Friday's Houston Coverage
Marlin Klein’s NFL debut with the Texans takes him back to where it all began (Houston Chronicle)
Josh Allen vs. the Texans: Houston has been house of horrors for Bills’ star QB (Houston Chronicle)
Entering critical season, Texans prep for Bills (Victoria Advocate)
Will Anderson Jr., Danielle Hunter and the Blueprint Buffalo Has to Answer Sunday (HoustonTexans.com)
Last Matchup: Calen Bullock’s Night Against Buffalo Was One John Harris Won’t Forget (HoustonTexans.com)
Week 1 Injury Report | Texans vs. Bills (HoustonTexans.com)