What a matchup at Reliant Stadium! The Buffalo Bills got their season off to a flyer in Week 1, edging out the Houston Texans 36-31 in a high-scoring thriller on Monday, 14 Sept, 3:00 am AEST. The numbers showed the Bills coming into this clash boasting a strong 6-1 record and plenty of momentum, while the Texans put up a brave fight on home turf before ultimately falling short.
The scoreboard operator certainly earned their pay with both offenses firing on all cylinders. Buffalo's scoring power over their previous outings proved to be a reliable indicator as they added another 36 points to the tally, while Houston fought hard to keep pace with 31 points of their own.
How the tips went
Let's look back at how the pre-match selections stacked up against the final siren at Reliant Stadium.
Head to Head: Buffalo Bills — WIN. The Bills delivered on expectations, getting the job done on the road with a 36-31 victory. Line: Buffalo Bills -1.5 — WIN. Covering the 1.5-point spread was no sweat as Buffalo secured the win by a 5-point margin.