Bills news: Dion Dawkins keeps it real on 2025 Texans loss with revenge on mind

Dion Dawkins, the Bills' five-time Pro Bowl offensive tackle, is determined to exact revenge on the Houston Texans for their Week 12 loss in the 2025 NFL season. The Texans prevailed 23-19 at Reliant Stadium, exposing Buffalo's offensive line as they sacked superstar quarterback Josh Allen eight times for a 70-yard loss. Allen completed 24-of-34 passes for 253 yards and intercepted the ball twice.

Dawkins and the Bills will have their chance to avenge the defeat when they kick off their 2026 season against the Texans at Reliant Stadium on Sunday. The Houston Texans' pass rush, led by Will Anderson Jr., remains a significant threat to opposing offensive lines, but the Bills are confident that their pass protection will improve this time around.

Last season, the Bills had a 7.5 percent offensive sack rate, ranking outside the top 10 in the league, and Josh Allen recorded his most sacks in NFL history with 40. As new head coach Joe Brady takes the reins, the Bills are optimistic that the Texans' defense won't be as dominant as in their previous matchup.