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Bills vs. Texans prediction: NFL Week 1 picks, odds, bets

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Svoboda, D. (2026, September 13). Bills vs. Texans prediction: NFL Week 1 picks, odds, bets. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/09/13/betting/bills-vs-texans-prediction-nfl-week-1-picks-odds-bets/

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The article predicts that the Houston Texans will perform well against the Buffalo Bills in Week 1 of the NFL season, despite being slight underdogs at home. It highlights the Texans' strong defensive unit from last year, which significantly troubled Josh Allen with eight sacks and three turnovers, and notes improvements to their offensive lineup with the addition of David Montgomery to bolster their rushing attack. The author suggests betting on the Texans with a +1.5 point spread due to these factors and the home-field advantage.

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In NFL Week 1, the Houston Texans are slight home underdogs against the Buffalo Bills, with some experts predicting an upset due to Houston's strong defense. The Texans dominated Buffalo in a previous meeting last November, winning 23-19 after sacking Josh Allen eight times and forcing three turnovers. Key defensive players like Will Anderson Jr., Danielle Hunter, Derek Stingley Jr., Kamari Lassiter, and Calen Bullock remain on the roster, potentially making life difficult for Buffalo's offense again. Houston also bolstered its offensive capabilities by adding David Montgomery to a backfield that includes Woody Marks, improving their rushing game against a Bills defense that struggled with run plays last season, allowing 5.1 yards per carry.

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The Texans enter Week 1 as slight home underdogs against the Bills in what could be a preview of the AFC Championship Game. uncertain

what → enter → Game

I’ll gladly take the points with one of the NFL’s most talented defenses that looked dominant against this same Buffalo offense last November. asserted

that → take → offense

Houston gave Josh Allen fits when these teams met last season, sacking the Bills quarterback eight times and forcing three total turnovers in a 23-19 victory. asserted

teams → give → victory

Most of the core of that dominant unit is back, including Will Anderson Jr., Danielle Hunter, Derek Stingley Jr., Kamari Lassiter and Calen Bullock, giving DeMeco Ryans another defense capable of making life difficult for even the league’s best quarterbacks. asserted

life → include → quarterbacks

The Texans also have a better chance of taking some pressure off fourth-year quarterback C.J. Stroud, who in 2025 looked far from the budding star he appeared to be during his rookie year this season. asserted

he → have → year

Over the offseason, they added David Montgomery to a backfield that already includes Woody Marks, adding some depth to a backfield that lacked punch a year ago. asserted

that → add → punch

The duo gets a favorable opening matchup against a Buffalo defense that struggled against the run last year, surrendering 5.1 yards per carry and 136.2 rushing yards per game, including 108 on 26 attempts versus the Texans’ backfield. asserted

that → get → backfield

Stroud remains the biggest variable, but there is reason to believe the fourth-year quarterback can bounce back after an uneven 2025 season. asserted

quarterback → remain → season

- Read our expert guide on how to bet on the NFL - Check out the best NFL betting sites - Get the BetMGM Bonus Code With an elite defense, an improved rushing attack, and home-field advantage, Houston has enough to keep this game tight and potentially win the heavyweight matchup outright. asserted

Houston → read → matchup

The play: Texans +1.5 (-115, FanDuel Sportsbook) Why Trust New York Post Betting Dylan Svoboda is a versatile writer and analyst across many sports. asserted

Svoboda → trust → sports

He’s particularly knowledgeable about the big three — MLB, the NFL and the NBA. asserted

He → ’ → three

Bills vs. Texans prediction: NFL Week 1 picks, odds, bets

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