Joe Brady is 1-0 — and in some pretty good company
Joe Brady launched his tenure as the Buffalo Bills head coach with a 1-0 record following an opening-week road matchup against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on September 13, 2026. The AFC East favorites entered the contest navigating a challenging history in Houston, where quarterback Josh Allen had previously never earned a win across consecutive visits.
The game marked the start of an overhauled leadership era under general manager Brandon Beane, featuring Brady alongside first-year defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard, who leaned on experienced captain Bradley Chubb up front. Buffalo entered the duel against C.J.
Stroud's squad anticipating possible returns from defensive lineman T.J. Sanders and running back Ty Johnson, defying pessimistic forecasts that went so far as to project a shutout against them.
