{
  "id": 7347725,
  "title": "Bills learn from past mistakes in victory over Texans",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/bills-learn-from-past-mistakes-in-victory-over-texans",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-14T15:45:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/bills-learn-past-mistakes-victory-154500563.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Houston, September 13 - The Buffalo Bills' recent struggles against the Houston Texans over the past two decades came to an end on Sunday as they secured a 36-31 victory, breaking a six-game losing streak at NRG Stadium and Reliant Stadium. This win marks a significant milestone in the franchise's history, as the Bills had only managed two wins against the Texans during their 24-year tenure at home. The victory was a testament to the team's adaptability and resilience, as they implemented several changes in their offensive strategy to counter the Texans' formidable pass rush.\n\nOne of the key factors in the Bills' success was their improved protection scheme, which proved crucial in keeping quarterback Josh Allen upright. In their previous losses to Houston, Josh Allen faced a career-high eight sacks, with many of those blows resulting from inconsistent protection. However, on Sunday, the Bills varied their protections throughout the game, keeping the Texans' edge rushers guessing. They doubled defensive end Danielle Hunter and used tight ends to chip linebackers Will Anderson, while also employing wide receivers to chip defenders. This adaptability was exemplified by DJ Moore's crucial chip on the game's final play, which allowed offensive tackle Spencer Brown to keep Allen protected and in position to make the game-winning pass.\n\nThe change in the Bills' approach was a collaborative effort, led by head coach Joe Brady, offensive coordinator Pete Carmichael Jr., and offensive line coach Pat Meyer. They recognized the importance of \"thinking players, not plays\" in critical situations, and their decision to modify their protection scheme paid off handsomely. The win over the Texans not only sends a message to the Texans but also signifies a turning point in the Bills' relationship with Houston, ending a long-standing struggle at their home stadiums.",
  "summary": "After dropping two games in two seasons at Reliant Stadium, the Bills made a major change that helped them to victory",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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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."
}