Bills Rise to No. 1 in Power Rankings After Edging Texans in Week 1

WGR Middays with Brad, Tim & Owen · Sep 15, 2026 · 26m

Tim Graham and Brad Riter analyze the Buffalo Bills' week one victory over the Houston Texans and their subsequent jump to the top of ESPN's power rankings. They examine the defensive adjustments under Jim Leonhard and contrast the current AFC landscape with what they describe as a fraudulent playoff picture from last season. (00:02:25) Bills Season Opening Analysis (00:05:08) Seth Payne Meeting (00:17:04) Mahomes And Chiefs Dominance (00:18:27) AFC Contenders Hierarchy Analysis (00:26:01) ESPN Week 2 Power Rankings