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Josh Allen is going to throw the football to receivers more frequently this season than he did in 2025, but we can’t forget about the tight ends — particularly Dalton Kincaid — in this Buffalo Bills offense. It’d be next to impossible for Allen to throw the ball to receivers less than the 270 targets to wideouts last year, which was the seventh-lowest figure in the NFL.

While it came as a surprise that the Bills and Texans game was scheduled for a 1pm start in Week 1, we now know the majority of the country will get this game on their TVs in the early window on Sunday.

As the Buffalo Bills prepare to kick off the 2026 season Sunday against the Houston Texans, Bills fans have been curious about a few positional battles, including who would claim the WR3 job and who would handle punt returns. We got preliminary answers to some of those questions on Tuesday, when the Bills released their first depth chart of the regular season, and today’s edition of Buffalo Rumblinks studies the depth chart to offer up the key takeaways.

We made it, Bills Mafia. The NFL season kicks off tonight. We have hours and hours of meaningful football ahead of us this weekend, and we definitely aren’t going to watch it without choosing sides. We’re the number one fan base in the league, after all. There’s just one problem: We don’t really know who all of our enemies are yet.

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The Buffalo Bills will open the 2026 season Sunday at Reliant Stadium against the Houston Texans. It’s a new season, a new coaching staff, a new roster, and a clean record. There are some places where Josh Allen has built a highlight reel. Houston isn’t one of them. But there is some history waiting for Allen when he walks back into that building. Josh Allen has never won in Houston. So, before he gets another shot Sunday, we’re opening the time capsule on Allen’s history with the Texans.

The Buffalo Bills have officially named the team’s captains for the 2026 season. Last season, quarterback Josh Allen and linebacker Terrel Bernard were the team’s only named captains. The pair reprise their roles there this season, but four additional players join the leadership team. In total, there are two players each representing offense, defense, and special teams. Tight end Dawson Knox is the other name from offense joining Allen in captaincy.

The Buffalo Bills have officially entered game-prep ahead of their season-opening trip south to face the Houston Texans. Longtime members of Bills Mafia need few reminders about the house of horrors that is NRG Stadium for Buffalo. Time and again, in spite of those surrounding quarterback Josh Allen and company, the Bills just can’t escape Houston with a win. For a team that hasn’t claimed victory in H-Town since 2006, it’s natural to spend a little extra time glancing over the depth chart.

The Buffalo Bills open the 2026 regular season against the Houston Texans on Sunday, September 13. But for Bills Mafia traveling to Houston, kickoff is only one part of the weekend. The Houston Bills Backers have two days of festivities planned, beginning with their annual block party at Christian’s Tailgate on Saturday. On Sunday morning, fans can choose between the Backers’ traditional tailgate or an all-inclusive option from Fans of Buffalo.

As the season quickly approaches, we’ll once again be hosting a charity pick ‘em contest for fans of the Buffalo Bills. This year’s contest will benefit the Alzheimer’s Association, and all Buffalo Rumblings readers are welcome to join. Participants will compete against fans from across the country, all coming together to have some fun in support of a great cause. Fans will pick a winner for every NFL game each week, with the top performer being crowned the 2026 season champion.