It’s the Buffalo Bills versus the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium on September 13, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 1:00 PM ET
- Location: Reliant Stadium, Houston, TX
- TV Channels: CBS
How to Watch Buffalo Bills vs. Houston Texans on September 13, 2026
You can watch the Houston Texans take on the Buffalo Bills live on DIRECTV on CBS on September 13, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET.
Buffalo Bills at Houston Texans — Game Preview
Buffalo opens its 2026 season on the road against Houston at Reliant Stadium, with both franchises kicking off Week 1 in a Sunday afternoon window.
The Bills averaged 393.8 yards and 28.3 points per game a season ago, well ahead of the Texans’ 341.6 yards and 23.8 points, and Buffalo converted third downs at a 44.8% clip compared to Houston’s 37.2%. Josh Allen threw for 3,668 yards and 25 touchdowns last season with a 102.2 rating, and he’ll face a Houston defense built around Danielle Hunter, who piled up 15.0 sacks and 15 tackles for loss.
Stroud, who passed for 3,041 yards and 19 touchdowns to a 92.9 rating in 2025, will look to work through Nico Collins against a Buffalo pass rush that includes Bradley Chubb’s 8.5 sacks. James Cook III adds another dimension to Buffalo’s attack, having rushed for 1,621 yards and 12 touchdowns on 309 carries a year ago.
National TV
CBS
What Time is the Buffalo Bills vs. Houston Texans Game Today?
The Buffalo Bills vs. Houston Texans game starts at 1:00 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Buffalo Bills vs. Houston Texans?
You can watch Buffalo Bills vs. Houston Texans on CBS. Out-of-market games are also available with NFL Sunday Ticket, exclusively on DIRECTV.
Players to Watch: Buffalo Bills vs. Houston Texans
Buffalo Bills
Josh Allen — QB. Allen threw for 3,668 yards and 25 touchdowns last season against 10 interceptions, completing 69.3% of his passes for a 102.2 rating. Buffalo’s offense runs through him first, and last year’s numbers put him among the league’s most productive passers heading into the opener.
James Cook III — RB. Cook piled up 1,621 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns on 309 carries a season ago, averaging 5.2 yards on every attempt. He gives Buffalo a downhill running threat that pairs with Allen’s arm to stress a defense in multiple ways.
Bradley Chubb — LB. Chubb logged 8.5 sacks and 8 tackles for loss last season to go with 47 total tackles, working as a steady disruptor off the edge. He’s the name to watch up front for a Buffalo defense trying to slow down Houston’s offense.
Houston Texans
C.J. Stroud — QB. Stroud passed for 3,041 yards and 19 touchdowns last season with a 92.9 rating, completing 64.5% of his throws. He opens the year as the unquestioned centerpiece of Houston’s passing game, working behind an offense that averaged 218.1 passing yards per game in 2025.
Nico Collins — WR. Collins caught 71 passes for 1,117 yards and 6 touchdowns last season, averaging 15.7 yards per reception. He’s Houston’s clear top target as Stroud looks to build on a 2025 season that produced 3,041 passing yards.
Danielle Hunter — DE. Hunter’s 15.0 sacks and 15 tackles for loss led Houston’s front last season, and he added 54 total tackles working off the edge. He gives the Texans a proven pass-rush threat who can change the math against Allen and Buffalo’s offensive line.
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