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Joe Brady Debuts as Bills Coach vs Texans

9/8/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Joe Brady debuts as Buffalo Bills head coach in the season opener against the Houston Texans.
The game is on Sunday, Sep. 13 at 1 p.m. at Reliant Stadium (NRG) in Houston.
Josh Allen, the 2024 MVP, will battle the Texans’ pass rush of Will Anderson Jr. and Danielle Hunter.
James Cook, a Pro Bowl back on a four-year $46 million deal, is set to lead the run game.

History

Historical Context

In 1990 the Buffalo Bills, an AFL founding franchise now owned by Pegula Sports and Entertainment, fell 20-19 to the New York Giants in Super Bowl XXV, capping a season that followed earlier AFL titles in 1964 and 1965. The team’s recent hiring of coach Joe Brady echoes Marv Levy’s 1990 turnaround, reviving Buffalo’s long-standing quest for a championship.

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Story summary

Joe Brady debuts as Buffalo Bills head coach in the season opener against the Houston Texans.
The game is on Sunday, Sep. 13 at 1 p.m. at Reliant Stadium (NRG) in Houston.
Josh Allen, the 2024 MVP, will battle the Texans’ pass rush of Will Anderson Jr. and Danielle Hunter.
James Cook, a Pro Bowl back on a four-year $46 million deal, is set to lead the run game.

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