Bengals at Texans
Houston Texans 37, Cincinnati Bengals 7 · 2020LG
Final Score
Bengals 7 1 TD · 0 FG · 1 XP
Texans 37 5 TD · 1 FG · 4 XPDeshaun Watson 225 yds passingDuke Johnson Jr 74 yds rushingKenny Stills 88 yds receivingEric Reid 4 tkl defenseTotal yards 108 · 307Passing yards 71 · 224Rushing yards 37 · 83Completions 9/13 · 13/16Yards per carry 5.8 · 6.9Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 6d ago
The Houston Texans dominated the Cincinnati Bengals with a resounding 37-7 victory in Week 2 of the 2026 season. This decisive win places the Texans firmly among the contenders early in the season, showcasing their offensive prowess and defensive tenacity.
Deshaun Watson was the star of the show, throwing for 225 yards and an impressive five touchdowns, demonstrating pinpoint accuracy and command of the field. Duke Johnson Jr. provided a solid ground game with 74 rushing yards, while Kenny Stills led the receiving corps with 88 yards, making significant contributions to the Texans' offensive explosion.
On the defensive side, the Texans were equally impressive, with Eric Reid leading the way with four total tackles. Ross Blacklock added to the pressure with 1.5 sacks, while Jonathan Allen secured a pivotal interception that shifted momentum firmly in Houston's favor. The Texans' defense not only stifled the Bengals' offense but also created key turnovers, ensuring a comfortable victory.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bengals | ||||||
| Joe BurrowQB | 9/13 | 69% | 104 | 1 | 1 | 86.6 |
| Texans | ||||||
| Deshaun WatsonQB | 13/16 | 81% | 225 | 5 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bengals | |||||||
| Joe MixonHB | 4 | 31 | 7.8 | 12 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Joe BurrowQB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Texans | |||||||
| Duke Johnson JrHB | 10 | 74 | 7.4 | 22 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Deshaun WatsonQB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bengals | |||||||
| Joe MixonHB | 3 | 50 | 16.7 | 10 | 1 | 48 | 0 |
| Tyler BoydWR | 3 | 31 | 10.3 | 22 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| C.J. UzomahTE | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | 4 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| John Ross IIIWR | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Texans | |||||||
| Kenny StillsWR | 4 | 88 | 22.0 | 44 | 2 | 70 | 0 |
| Brandin CooksWR | 3 | 48 | 16.0 | 22 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Duke Johnson JrHB | 3 | 44 | 14.7 | 40 | 2 | 19 | 0 |
| Eric EbronTE | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 13 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Keke CouteeWR | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | 7 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bengals | |||||
| Brian BurnsREDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shawn WilliamsSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| William Jackson IIICB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trae WaynesCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mackensie AlexanderCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carlos DunlapDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Brady SheldonSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jessie Bates IIIFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vonn BellSS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Texans | |||||
| Eric ReidSS | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ross BlacklockLEDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan AllenDT | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach CunninghamMIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| J.J. WattDT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gareon ConleyCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric MurrayFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen WatkinsSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bengals | |||
| Randy BullockK | 0/0 | 1 | 0 |
| Texans | |||
| Ka'imi FairbairnK | 1/1 | 4 | 40 |