“Our guys are all chasing excellence, perfection,” said Dino Vasso, the Texans’ meticulous, soft-spoken defensive backs coach. “They are self-motivated; we don’t have to push them in that way. We coach technique. But we don’t coach effort. It’s just a non-negotiable in the building.”

Buffalo has to buck a recent trend in order to start the season in the win column

The defense isn't the issue here -- it's Stroud's inability to play up to his massive potential.

CJ Stroud and Houston are still at odds on a contract extension which could ultimately drive a wedge between the two sides.

As of publication, the cheapest available tickets to see the Bills vs. Texans in Week 1 cost $110. Limited lower-level tickets are also still available for the game. Related: How to watch every NFL game this season and how much it will cost you

There’s no rain to worry about Sunday morning, but the tents and misters will come in handy if you need a break from the sun and heat, as feels-like temperatures climb from the 90s into the triple digits from tailgate setup through postgame.

The Houston Texans‘ defensive tackle depth took a major hit on Friday. Kayden McDonald popped up on Wednesday’s injury report with an ankle injury and did not participate in Thursday’s and Friday’s practices.

Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills face off with the Houston Texans this weekend. Nick Wright, Chris Broussard, and Kevin Wildes ask if Allen can perform well against a stout Texans defense, and if Patrick Mahomes can have a good performance against the Denver Broncos.