{
  "id": 7170024,
  "title": "Josh Allen connects with Joshua Palmer for a late TD and Bills beat Texans 36-31 in wild opener",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/josh-allen-connects-with-joshua-palmer-for-a-late-td-and-bills-beat",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-13T20:41:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/football/nfl/2026/09/13/josh-allen-connects-with-joshua-palmer-for-a-late-td-and-bills-beat-texans-36-31-in-wild-opener"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a thrilling season opener, the Buffalo Bills emerged victorious over the Houston Texans with a final score of 36-31. Quarterback Josh Allen played a crucial role in the win, throwing a 34-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Joshua Palmer with just 1:36 left on the clock. Allen completed 334 yards passing, including two touchdowns and two rushing scores, securing his first win against Houston after a string of four losses at Reliant Stadium.\n\nThe Texans took an early lead at 31-30, but Allen's precision delivered a game-changing play. Houston’s Kamari Lassiter made contact with Allen in the end zone, but failed to secure an interception. With just seconds remaining, Greg Rousseau intercepted C.J. Stroud, resulting in a turnover that led to Terrel Bernard’s game-winning recovery.\n\nDavid Montgomery, traded from Detroit, had a standout performance with three touchdown runs and a 7-yard touchdown reception in his Houston debut. Nico Collins also contributed, scoring twice with a crucial 43-yard touchdown catch and an impressive 12-yard touchdown reception in the second half. The Bills' new head coach, Joe Brady, secured his first win after being promoted from offensive coordinator following Sean McDermott's firing.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Josh Allen throws game-winning TD pass to Joshua Palmer",
    "Bills defeat Texans 36-31 in season opener",
    "David Montgomery leads with 3 TD runs and catch"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Josh Allen couldn't stop gushing about Joe Brady's first gameplan as Bills HC",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/josh-allen-couldnt-stop-gushing-about-joe-bradys-first-gameplan-as",
        "published": "2026-09-14T00:45:39.000Z"
      }
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}