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Texans versus Bills Week 1: How to watch, injury news, top storylines, predictions

Here is your one-stop-shop for all things Houston Texans vs. Buffalo Bills for week one!
ByClayton Anderson
Houston Texans linebacker Henry To'oTo'o (39)
Houston Texans linebacker Henry To'oTo'o (39) | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

Here is your one-stop-shop for all things Houston Texans vs. Buffalo Bills this Sunday afternoon from Reliant Stadium!

Whether it's broadcast information, injury reports or the latest key narratives surrounding either team, you'll find everything you need to know to best prepare for the upcoming matchup.

The live tracker will be updated with all the latest news and information that becomes available prior to the game's official kickoff time of 1:00 p.m. EST (12:00 p.m. CST).

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  1. How to watch Texans vs. Bills in week one
  2. Texans vs. Bills injury updates in week one
  3. What's Houston saying ahead of the game?
  4. Storylines to watch for the Texans in week one
  5. Texans vs. Bills game prediction(s)

How to watch Texans vs. Bills in week one

Texans vs. Bills broadcast information (information from CBS Sports)

Date: Sunday, September 13th, 2026
Game location: Reliant Stadium (Houston, TX)
Start time: 1:00 p.m. EST (12:00 p.m. CST)
TV: CBS | Streaming: Paramount+
Follow: CBS Sports App


Texans vs. Bills injury updates in week one

Ahead of their AFC clash in week one, both the Texans and Bills have seen several notable players pop up on their respective injury reports.

Houston's injury report

  • Will Anderson Jr., defensive end: DNP on Thursday (rest). Expected to play
  • Trent Brown, offensive tackle: Full participant all week, but had a wrist injury to monitor. Expected to play.
  • Kayden McDonald, defensive tackle: LP on Wednesday and DNP on Thursday (ankle). Moved to IR as a result.
  • Wade Woodaz, linebacker: Full participant all week, was returning from a broken thumb. Expected to play.

Buffalo's injury report

Jordan Hancock, cornerback: DNP on Wednesday, LP on Thursday and FP on Friday (Quad). Questionable to play.
Ty Johnson, running back: DNP on Wednesday and Thursday, LP on Friday (hamstring). Questionable to play.
T.J. Sanders, defensive tackle: LP on Wednesday, DNP on Thursday, LP on Friday (Knee). Questionable to play.


What's Houston saying ahead of the game?

More information coming soon.


Storylines to watch for the Texans in week one

More information coming soon.


Texans vs. Bills game prediction(s)

More information coming soon.

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