Bills vs Texans — Week 1 NFL Player Props & Matchup
Buffalo Bills at Houston Texans · Sunday, September 13, 2026 · Sun 1:00 PM ET · Week 1 · 2026 season
Player props, odds and matchup context for Bills at Texans in Week 1: both teams' FanDuel lines with hit rates at this week's numbers, spread, total and moneyline, injury designations, 2025 offensive pace, the defense-vs-position matchup, key players — build a Bills vs Texans same-game parlay on ParlayBuilder.
Kickoff & Odds
| Team | Spread | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Bills | -1.5 (-106) | -120 |
| Houston Texans | +1.5 (-114) | +102 |
Total: 44.5 (over -112 / under -108)
Bills vs Texans Player Props (Week 1)
FanDuel main lines. "Last 10" counts past games that would have cleared this week's line; the 2025 column is the same count over that season including playoffs. Opponent rank: 1 = toughest of 32 against that position and market, 2025 season, opponent-adjusted.
Bills player props
| Player | Pos | Market | Line | Over / Under | Last 10 | 2025 | Model | Opp rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | Pass TDs | 1.5 | +154 | 4/10 | 10/19 | — | 15th |
| Josh Allen | QB | Pass Yards | 220.5 | -114 / -114 | 6/10 | 10/19 | — | 14th |
| Josh Allen | QB | Rush Yards | 30.5 | -114 / -114 | 6/10 | 11/19 | — | 27th |
| Josh Allen | QB | Anytime TD | — | +120 | 5/10 | 9/19 | 38% to score | 6th |
| James Cook | RB | Anytime TD | — | -105 | 4/10 | 9/19 | 49% to score | 12th |
| James Cook | RB | Rush Yards | 74.5 | -114 / -114 | 6/10 | 12/19 | — | 4th |
| Ray Davis | RB | Anytime TD | — | +470 | 1/10 | 2/21 | 13% to score | 12th |
| James Cook | RB | Rec Yards | 14.5 | -114 / -114 | 5/10 | 8/19 | — | 25th |
| James Cook | RB | Receptions | 2.5 | +124 / -166 | 3/10 | 7/19 | — | 24th |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | Anytime TD | — | +330 | 1/10 | 4/18 | 22% to score | 7th |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | Rec Yards | 36.5 | -114 / -114 | 5/10 | 11/18 | — | 15th |
| DJ Moore | WR | Anytime TD | — | +280 | 5/10 | 7/21 | 27% to score | 7th |
| DJ Moore | WR | Rec Yards | 47.5 | -114 / -114 | 5/10 | 8/21 | — | 15th |
| Keon Coleman | WR | Anytime TD | — | +600 | 3/10 | 5/16 | 21% to score | 7th |
| Joshua Palmer | WR | Anytime TD | — | +900 | 0/10 | 0/14 | 11% to score | 7th |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | Receptions | 3.5 | -130 / -102 | 7/10 | 13/18 | — | 2nd |
| DJ Moore | WR | Receptions | 3.5 | -130 / -102 | 5/10 | 10/21 | — | 2nd |
| Skyler Bell | WR | Anytime TD | — | +1600 | — | — | — | 7th |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | Anytime TD | — | +320 | 4/10 | 7/15 | 22% to score | 25th |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | Rec Yards | 38.5 | -114 / -114 | 5/10 | 7/15 | — | 6th |
| Dawson Knox | TE | Anytime TD | — | +650 | 2/10 | 4/20 | 16% to score | 25th |
| Dawson Knox | TE | Rec Yards | 14.5 | -114 / -114 | 9/10 | 16/20 | — | 6th |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | Receptions | 3.5 | -102 / -130 | 4/10 | 7/15 | — | 16th |
| Jackson Hawes | TE | Anytime TD | — | +1100 | 1/10 | 3/22 | 8% to score | 25th |
| Dawson Knox | TE | Receptions | 1.5 | -114 / -114 | 8/10 | 12/20 | — | 16th |
Texans player props
| Player | Pos | Market | Line | Over / Under | Last 10 | 2025 | Model | Opp rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.J. Stroud | QB | Pass TDs | 1.5 | +124 / -166 | 3/10 | 5/17 | — | 14th |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | Pass Yards | 218.5 | -114 / -114 | 5/10 | 8/17 | — | 2nd |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | Rush Yards | 10.5 | -114 / -114 | 3/10 | 9/17 | — | 17th |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | Anytime TD | — | +900 | 1/10 | 1/17 | 13% to score | 22nd |
| Woody Marks | RB | Anytime TD | — | +240 | 3/10 | 6/21 | 28% to score | 27th |
| Woody Marks | RB | Rush Yards | 29.5 | -114 / -114 | 9/10 | 12/21 | — | 22nd |
| David Montgomery | RB | Anytime TD | — | -120 | 4/10 | 7/17 | 32% to score | 27th |
| David Montgomery | RB | Rush Yards | 53.5 | -114 / -114 | 2/10 | 5/17 | — | 22nd |
| Woody Marks | RB | Rec Yards | 9.5 | -114 / -114 | 2/10 | 7/21 | — | 8th |
| David Montgomery | RB | Rec Yards | 8.5 | -114 / -114 | 7/10 | 11/17 | — | 8th |
| British Brooks | RB | Anytime TD | — | +3000 | 0/10 | 1/20 | 6% to score | 27th |
| David Montgomery | RB | Receptions | 1.5 | -122 / -108 | 4/10 | 7/17 | — | 10th |
| Nico Collins | WR | Anytime TD | — | +160 | 3/10 | 7/17 | 32% to score | 11th |
| Nico Collins | WR | Rec Yards | 69.5 | -114 / -114 | 6/10 | 8/17 | — | 5th |
| Kayshon Boutte | WR | Anytime TD | — | +390 | 2/10 | 6/19 | 20% to score | 11th |
| Kayshon Boutte | WR | Rec Yards | 22.5 | -114 / -114 | 5/10 | 11/19 | — | 5th |
| Xavier Hutchinson | WR | Anytime TD | — | +360 | 0/10 | 2/22 | 16% to score | 11th |
| Xavier Hutchinson | WR | Rec Yards | 19.5 | -114 / -114 | 6/10 | 11/22 | — | 5th |
| Nico Collins | WR | Receptions | 5.5 | +102 / -136 | 3/10 | 4/17 | — | 8th |
| Jaylin Noel | WR | Anytime TD | — | +550 | 1/10 | 2/21 | 12% to score | 11th |
| Xavier Hutchinson | WR | Receptions | 2.5 | +134 / -180 | 3/10 | 7/22 | — | 8th |
| Kayshon Boutte | WR | Receptions | 1.5 | -158 / +118 | 5/10 | 11/19 | — | 8th |
| Dalton Schultz | TE | Anytime TD | — | +320 | 2/10 | 3/19 | 22% to score | 19th |
| Dalton Schultz | TE | Rec Yards | 32.5 | -114 / -114 | 6/10 | 11/19 | — | 2nd |
| Cade Stover | TE | Anytime TD | — | +2000 | 0/10 | 0/12 | 10% to score | 19th |
| Dalton Schultz | TE | Receptions | 3.5 | -130 / -102 | 5/10 | 11/19 | — | 1st |
| Foster Moreau | TE | Anytime TD | — | +1000 | — | — | — | 19th |
| Marlin Klein | TE | Anytime TD | — | +2000 | — | — | — | 19th |
Injury Designations (through Sep 8)
Bills
- Phidarian Mathis
- Tyrell Shavers
- Dorian Strong
- Zane Durant
Texans
- Ali Gaye
- Braden Smith
- Dylan Horton
- Graham Mertz
- Jayden Higgins
- K.C. Ossai
- Kyonte Hamilton
- Sam Hagen
- Solomon Byrd
- E.J. Speed
- M.J. Stewart
- Ja'Marcus Ingram
Offensive Profile (2025 season, through Week 18)
| Per game | Bills | Texans |
|---|---|---|
| Plays per game | 61.2 | 62.2 |
| Pass rate | 47.6% | 55.1% |
| Yards per game | 393.6 | 341.6 |
| Yards per play | 6.4 | 5.5 |
| Pass attempts | 29.1 | 34.2 |
| Rush attempts | 32.1 | 27.9 |
| Targets per game | 28.1 | 32.5 |
| Offensive TDs | 3.5 | 1.9 |
Ranks in parentheses are of 32 teams.
Defensive Matchup (2025 season, opponent-adjusted)
Rank 1 = toughest of 32 against that position and market, through Week 18.
Bills defense
- vs quarterbacks: 2nd in passing yards allowed (one of the tougher), 14th in passing touchdowns allowed, 10th in interceptions forced (one of the tougher), 17th in rushing yards allowed, 22nd in touchdowns allowed (one of the more generous)
- vs running backs: 22nd in rushing yards allowed (one of the more generous), 10th in receptions allowed (one of the tougher), 8th in receiving yards allowed (one of the tougher), 27th in touchdowns allowed (one of the more generous)
- vs wide receivers: 5th in receiving yards allowed (one of the tougher), 8th in receptions allowed (one of the tougher), 11th in touchdowns allowed
- vs tight ends: 2nd in receiving yards allowed (one of the tougher), 1st in receptions allowed (one of the tougher), 19th in touchdowns allowed
Texans defense
- vs quarterbacks: 14th in passing yards allowed, 15th in passing touchdowns allowed, 5th in interceptions forced (one of the tougher), 27th in rushing yards allowed (one of the more generous), 6th in touchdowns allowed (one of the tougher)
- vs running backs: 4th in rushing yards allowed (one of the tougher), 24th in receptions allowed (one of the more generous), 25th in receiving yards allowed (one of the more generous), 12th in touchdowns allowed
- vs wide receivers: 15th in receiving yards allowed, 2nd in receptions allowed (one of the tougher), 7th in touchdowns allowed (one of the tougher)
- vs tight ends: 6th in receiving yards allowed (one of the tougher), 16th in receptions allowed, 25th in touchdowns allowed (one of the more generous)
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