DeMeco Ryans sounds like he has had seen enough. After the Houston Texans were shut out of the end zone in a 20-6 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals, the head coach challenged his biggest stars to match the impact of the opposition’s elite playmakers. DeMeco Ryans seemingly challenging his players to make plays post game: […]
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Joe Burrow has started slowly in nearly every season of his career. He hasn’t been prolific through two games this season, but he’s been successful. In addition, he’s joined some elite company alongside his running mate, Ja’Marr Chase. For only the second time in his career, Burrow has thrown for 200+ yards in each of […]
Following a Week 2 victory over the Houston Texans, Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow lauded the defense's standout performance in the 2026 NFL season matchup.
The Cincinnati Bengals secured a solid 20-6 victory over the Houston Texans in Week 2 of the 2026 NFL season, backed by a crucial defensive performance that reminded Joe Burrow of the franchise’s 2021 run.
After the game, Burrow expressed optimism reminiscent of a championship run, saying, “It feels like early on in 2021,...
Shannon Sharpe, Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson, and “Iso” Joe Johnson react to react to Week 2 of the 2026 NFL season featuring Daniel Jones & the Indianapolis Colts taking on Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday Night Football, Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens getting upset by the New Orleans Saints, the Cleveland Browns upsetting the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals beating the Houston Texans, and much more! Download PrizePicks app today and use cod...
Getty Images The second week of the NFL season always delivers clarity. It is where the takeaways from Week 1 are put to the test. Season-opening results either become trends or one-time occurrences, for better or worse. In the Cincinnati Bengals’ case, it was for the better. The defensive improvements they showed in their first game carried over into an overwhelming performance against the Houston Texans in which they surrendered just six points on the road. For the Chicago Bears and Washingt...
The list of 0-2 teams in the NFL is quite surprising if you compare it to preseason expectations.
The list of 0-2 teams in the NFL is quite surprising if you compare it to preseason expectations.
Mike Florio recaps Cincinnati’s win over Houston, highlighting Ja’Marr Chase’s bounce-back performance, a stronger Texans defense and an offense that still failed to complement it. #NBCSports #NFL #ProFootballTalk » Watch Pro Football Talk live on Peacock weekdays 7a-9a: https://peacocktv.smart.link/v82e9dl56 » Subscribe to NFL on NBC: https://www.youtube.com/NFLonNBC?sub_confirmation=1 » Get the latest from Pro Football Talk: https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/ NBC Sports serves sports fan...
Getty Images Welcome to the Week 2 grades! The second week of the season is always a big one, especially for all the teams with an 0-1 record. If there’s one thing you don’t want ever want to do in the NFL, it’s start the season at 0-2. Since the playoffs expanded to 14 teams in 2020, only eight out of 51 teams have bounced back from an 0-2 start to make the postseason. Basically, the odds are NOT in your favor. That’s not great news for the Texans, Titans, and Falcons, all teams that are now ...
Ja’Marr Chase chats with Maria Taylor about his viral catch against the Houston Texans and breaking another Cincinnati Bengals receiving record. #NBCSports #NFL #SundayNightFootball » Watch SNF on Peacock: https://peacocktv.smart.link/v82e9dl56 » Subscribe to NFL on NBC: https://www.youtube.com/NFLonNBC?sub_confirmation=1 » Get more NFL news on NBC Sports: https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl NBC Sports serves sports fans 24/7 with premier live events, insightful studio shows, and compelling original...
The Cincinnati Bengals approached their Week 2 matchup against the Houston Texans with uncertainty due to star quarterback Joe Burrow’s back injury. However, Tom Pelissero of The Ringer reported on Sunday morning that Burrow was expected to start, barring any last-minute setbacks, and ultimately, he played through the injury and led his team to a […]
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The Houston Texans are now 0-2 to begin the season after falling 20-6 to the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday. While C.J. Stroud did everything humanly possible to keep his team in it, his efforts were just not enough. There was some concern about his health after the game, as Stroud was seen limping. When asked […]
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The Carolina Panthers haven’t been a favorite very often in recent seasons, but they did close as a 2.5-point road favorite against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday. Carolina not only hadn’t covered any of its last 12 games as a favorite, but had lost all of them outright. The last game the Panthers had won outright as a favorite came nearly five years ago, back on Sept. 23, 2021, when Carolina beat the Houston Texans 24-9 as a 4.5-point home favorite. It was a different story Sunday afternoon. T...
Bengals Defeat Texans 20-6 | POSTGAME RECAP, NOTES & QUOTES Sep 20, 2026 at 04:16 PM Bengals Communications Copied! The Bengals won their first road game of the year Sunday, defeating the Houston Texans 20-6 to improve to 2-0 in 2026. QB Joe Burrow completed 20-of-31 passes for 207 yards and two touchdowns, while WR Ja’Marr Chase caught seven passes for 75 yards and two scores. Meanwhile, WR Tee Higgins had five catches for a team-leading 95 yards. Cincinnati’s revamped defense held the Texans...
The Cincinnati Bengals cruised past the Houston Texans 20–6 in Week 2 on September 20, 2026.
Since 1990, 12 percent of teams have gone 0-2 and made the playoffs. The Texans have done that on a few occasions and they will have to do it again after the Cincinnati Bengals defeated the Houston Texans 20-6. It was a game that felt a lot like last season. The Texans defense harassed Joe […]
Ja’Marr Chase got off to a slow start in Week 1 with just two catches for 12 yards. He’ll be at the top of the highlight reels for Week 2. With the Bengals locked in a scoreless tie late in the first half against the Houston Texans, Chase got Cincinnati on the board in spectacular fashion. On first-and-10 from the Houston 32-yard line, Chase ran a go route down the right sideline. Texans cornerback Derek Stingley had tight man coverage on Chase, but no help over the top. Bengals quarterback Jo...
Joe Burrow has been dealing with a back injury throughout the week leading up to the Cincinnati Bengals’ matchup against the Houston Texans. With the game set to kick off at 1 p.m. EST, reports reveal what the 29-year-old quarterback said about his situation to NFL insider Jay Glazer. Burrow needed just two words to […]
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Hello and good morning all you guys, gals, and nonbinary pals, and welcome to week 2 of the NFL season. Let’s try to put Sunday behind us. Because the Texans already have. They don’t live in the past. I don’t want to live in the past. You don’t want to live in the past either. […]
Pregame Quick Hits | Joe Burrow Gets Nod; Shemar Makes Season Debut With B.J. Hill Out Sep 20, 2026 at 11:32 AM Geoff Hobson Bengals.com Senior Writer Copied! HOUSTON _ As he promised last week, Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (back) went from questionable to starting Sunday’s game here against the Texans (1 p.m.-Cincinnati’s Local 12) at Reliant Stadium with the al-clear coming when third quarterback Josh Johnson went on the inactive list. But defensive tackle B.J. Hill (Achilles) was ruled in...
Houston Texans 9 TE Brevin Jordan 12 WR Nico Collins 33 LB Jake Hummel 37 CB Collin Wright 69 G Ed Ingram 78 OT Nate Thomas 90 DE Jadeveon Clowney 1 / 20 WR Ja’Marr Chase arrives at Reliant Stadium ahead of Week 2 against the Texans in Houston, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026. RYAN MEYER/Bengals 2 / 20 LB Demetrius Knight Jr. arrives at Reliant Stadium ahead of Week 2 against the Texans in Houston, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026. RYAN MEYER/Bengals 3 / 20 CB Dax Hill arrives at Reliant Stadium ahead of Week 2 ...
Joe Burrow's Cincinnati Bengals travel to NRG Stadium to take on the Houston Texans in Week 2 of the 2026 NFL season.
The Cincinnati Bengals got their 2026 NFL season off to a strong start with an important win in the season opener, and they will look to build on that result at NRG Stadium. While Joe Burrow was listed as questionable for this game according to the NFL’s official website , insider Adam Schefter reported on X that the quarterback is officially active and will start the game . ...
The Houston Texans face a tough Cincinnati Bengals team without their best wideout in Nico Collins.
The Houston Texans look to be in front of a tough test ahead as Week 2 presents them with a battle against the Cincinnati Bengals . However, it’s even tougher than anticipated as they won’t have wide receiver Nico Collins available.
As reported by plenty of outlets, including Adam Schefter of ESPN , Nico Collins is missing today’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals because of a hamstring...
Death, taxes and one of the NFL's most talented wideouts once again unable to stay on the field.
Houston entered the season with one of the NFL’s most feared defenses, but Josh Allen and the Bills exposed some […]