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Late Bills score seals dramatic win over Texans
13 Sep
Summary
- Josh Allen's late TD pass secured a 36-31 win over the Texans.
- Greg Rousseau's strip sack sealed the victory for Buffalo.
- David Montgomery scored three touchdowns in his Texans debut.
Josh Allen delivered a game-winning 34-yard touchdown pass to Joshua Palmer with just 1:36 left on the clock, securing a thrilling 36-31 season-opening victory for the Buffalo Bills against the Houston Texans. The highly contested match saw multiple lead changes throughout the game.
Key defensive plays secured the win for Buffalo. Greg Rousseau's second strip sack of the day, forcing a fumble recovered by Terrel Bernard, thwarted the Texans' final drive. On offense, Allen contributed significantly with 334 passing yards and two touchdowns, complemented by two rushing scores.
For the Texans, David Montgomery had an impressive debut, scoring three touchdowns. However, quarterback C.J. Stroud threw for 274 yards and two touchdowns but also lost two fumbles. The game's outcome was ultimately decided by Allen's late heroics and Buffalo's critical defensive plays.
