The Buffalo Bills are set to kick off the new NFL season in Week 1 against the Houston Texans. The Texans have one of the top denfenses in the league, and they have been a tough oppoent for the Bills in the past. Here is what you need to know for Sunday's game.

Buffalo Bills vs Houston Texans History

The Houston Texans have been a thorn in the side of the Buffalo Bills since they joined the league in 2002. The two teams have played each other 13 times, with the Houston Texans leading the series 8-5.

The Texans won the only playoff meeting between the two teams. The Bills blew a 16-point lead in the 2019 wildcard game, losing to Houston in overtime 22-19.

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The Bills have not won a game against the Houston Texans since 2006, when J.P . Losman led the Bills to a win over rookie QB David Carr. Since that win, the Buffalo Bills have lost 6 straight games to the Texans.

Buffalo Bills Odds of Winning

Despite history against them, the Buffalo Bills are the favorites on the road against the Texans on Sunday. At the time of this writing, oddsmakers had the Bills as a -1.5 favorite over the Texans.

Ahead of the game, the Bills are the big favorite to win the AFC East and have the best odds of winning the AFC Championship.

The Texans have a slight advantage over the Jacksonville Jaguars in the odds when it comes to winning the AFC South.

Who Is Going To Win On Sunday?

I hate to say it, but it seems like the defense always has a step in the first couple of weeks of a season over the offense, and with the Houston defense ready, I think they beat the Bills in a close one.

Who do you think will win? Let me know HERE or send me a message using our free app.

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