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Statistical Breakdown: How Texans and Bills stack up before Week 1

Sunday marks the start of a hopefully better era at Reliant Stadium with the Houston Texans taking over as the face of the AFC. The Texans are set to open the 2026 NFL season at home.

Statistical Breakdown: How Texans and Bills stack up before Week 1

Sunday marks the start of a hopefully better era at Reliant Stadium with the  are set to open the 2026 NFL season at home on Sunday afternoon against the Aug 20, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) warms up before playing agains t the Las Vegas Raiders in the first half at Reliant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images

Scoring Offense

Texans: 23.8 PPG (13th)

Rushing Offense

Texans: 108.9 YPG (22nd)

Bills: 159.6 YPG (1st)

Aug 20, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) shakes hands with head coach DeMeco Ryans before playing agains the Las Vegas Raiders in the first half at Reliant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images

Passing Offense

Texans: 218.1 YPG (14th)

Bills: 216.6 YPG (16th)

Nov 20, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans wide receiver Christian Kirk (13) celebrates with wide receiver Nico Collins (12) after scoring a touchdown against the Buffalo Bills in the second quarter at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Total Offense

Texans: 327.0 YPG (18th)

Bills: 376.3 YPG (4th)

Jul 30, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans running back David Montgomery (32) during training camp at Houston Methodist Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

3rd Down Conversions

Texans: 39.16% (18th)

Bills: 46.44% YPG (3rd)

Dec 14, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans tight end Dalton Schultz (86) runs with the ball after a reception during the first quarter against the Arizona Cardinals at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Red zone scoring

Texans: 45.9% (29th)

Bills: 67.1% (2nd)

Aug 13, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans tackle Aireontae Ersery (79) during the game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Reliant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Sacks allowed

Texans: 31 (10th)

Bills: 40 (22nd)

Aug 16, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans offensive tackle Blake Fisher (57) and guard Ed Ingram (69) approach the line of scrimmage before a play during the game against the Carolina Panthers at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Penalties

Texans: 54.5 penalty YPG (23rd)

Bills: 50.3 penalty YPG (18th)

Dec 7, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) throws a pass during the first quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Amy Kontras-Imagn Images

Turnovers

Texans: 12 (31st)

Bills: 19 (18th)

Nov 9, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans cornerback Kamari Lassiter (4) runs onto the field before the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Scoring Defense

Texans: 17.4 PPG (2nd)

Bills: 21.5 PPG (12th)

Oct 20, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Houston Texans cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. (24) and Houston Texans safety Calen Bullock (2) break up a pass intended for Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tory Horton (15) during the fourth quarter at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images

Passing Defense

Texans: 183.5 YPG (6th)

Bills: 156.9 YPG (1st)

Nov 9, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins (90) runs for a touchdown after recovering a fumble by the Jacksonville Jaguars during the second half at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images

Rushing Defense

Texans: 93.7 YPG (4th)

Bills: 136.2 YPG (29th)

Aug 13, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans linebacker Azeez al-Shaair (0) celebrates linebacker Wade Woodaz (30) interception against Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Fernando Mendoza (15) (not pictured) for an 80 yard touchdown against the Las Vegas Raiders in the first quarter at Reliant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images

Total Defense

Texans: 277.2 YPG (4th)

Bills: 136.2 YPG (29th)

Houston Texans safety Calen Bullock (2) celebrates scoring a touchdown during the second half of the NFL Wild Card game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, PA on January 12, 2026.

Opponents 3rd down conversions

Texans: 34.14% (2nd)

Bills: 42.54% (26th)

Dec 27, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) is sacked by Houston Texans defensive end Danielle Hunter (55) and defensive end Will Anderson Jr. (51) during the first half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Opponets Red zone scoring

Texans: 55.3% (13th)

Bills: 58.2% (20th)

Nov 20, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans defensive end Danielle Hunter (55) celebrates after defeating the Buffalo Bills at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Sacks

Texans: 47 (6th)

Bills: 36 (20th)

Oct 20, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) catches a pass for a touchdown against Houston Texans cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. (24) during the first quarter at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images

Takeaways

Texans: 29 (4th)

Bills: 20 (16th)

Jan 4, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans linebacker Henry To'oto'o (39) reacts with safety Jalen Pitre (5) after a fumble recovery against the Indianapolis Colts during the first half at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Turnover Margin

Texans: +17 (2nd)

Bills: +1 (12th)

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