Houston Texans vs. Buffalo Bills: NFL Week 1 predictions from Houston Chronicle sports staff
The Houston Texans face the Buffalo Bills on Sunday in the season opener for both teams. The Houston Chronicle's predictions.
The Houston Texans are set to face the Buffalo Bills in their season opener on Sunday, with the Houston Chronicle's sports staff offering their predictions. The Texans' good news includes the return of safety Calen Bullock, while bad news is the placement of rookie defensive tackle Kayden McDonald on the reserve/injured list. Despite the absence of McDonald, the Texans' fully healthy defense is expected to pose challenges for Bills quarterback Josh Allen.
Predictions for the game vary, with some forecasting a close contest and others favoring the Texans with a narrow margin of victory.
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