Josh Allen torches one of NFL's best defenses to make case it's time to move on from 2025 playoff loss
Josh Allen played sensationally against the Houston Texans in a stirring 36-31 game this day.And this means stuff:It means new Bills coach Joe Brady won his head coaching debut.This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners.
If you sign up or place a wager, FOX News may be compensated.This content was created by a team that works independently from the FOX newsroom.It means the Bills have just sent the NFL the message that they remain a Super Bowl contender for 2026 because, well, the Texans team they just beat are a Super Bowl contender.Josh Allen of the Buffalo Bills reacts after scoring a rushing touchdown against the Houston Texans in the second quarter at NRG Stadium on Sept.
13, 2026, in Houston, Texas.(Getty Images)And it means Josh Allen has already joined the MVP race in earnest after he exorcised the ghosts of his horrible postseason performance and that loss which haunted all offseason.Allen also made the statement that he can indeed play up to his standard even against the Texans."We do like Reliant Stadium, woo-hoo!" Allen exclaimed after the game.
"It feels good.It feels good to start the season off right.
Obviously coach Joe getting his first win as an NFL head coach ...really happy for him.
[He] called a heck of a game."JOSH ALLEN DELIVERS FULL-THROATED UNSOLICITED DEFENSE OF BUFFALO BILLS' HIDEOUS NEW UNIFORMSThe Texans had dominated Allen in five previous games.The Texans won four of those and limited Allen to 196 passing yards per game.Not this game.Allen played up to his billing this time.
He played like he's one of the league's best players.He passed for 334 yards and two touchdowns.And he rushed for two touchdowns.
Allen was in some way responsible for all four of his team's touchdowns, by either running or passing for them.Josh Allen of the Buffalo Bills runs for a touchdown against the Houston Texans in the second quarter at NRG Stadium on Sept.13, 2026, in Houston, Texas.
(Getty Images)Amid all those numbers, ...