The Buffalo Bills secured a hard-fought 36–31 victory over the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium in Week 1. In a contest that lived up to expectations for offensive output, the Bills built upon their strong season standing, moving their record to 6 wins and 1 loss, while the Texans slipped to 2 wins and 5 losses.
Pre-match markets had priced this as a tight affair, with head-to-head odds pointing to a competitive battle. Ultimately, Buffalo's offence delivered when it counted, adding another win to their ledger following their recent form.
How the tips went
Looking back at our published selections for this clash, the bold calls found the mark across the board as Buffalo converted their favouritism into a full result.
Head to Head: Buffalo Bills — WIN. Selection delivered as the Bills edged out the 36–31 victory on the road. Line: Buffalo Bills -1.5 — WIN. Selection covered the 1.5-point spread comfortably with a five-point margin of victory.