Bengals at Texans
Cincinnati Bengals 29, Houston Texans 10 · BYL
Final Score
Bengals 29 2 TD · 5 FG · 2 XP
Texans 10 1 TD · 1 FG · 1 XPJoe Burrow 251 yds passingChase Brown 44 yds rushingTee Higgins 104 yds receivingAzeez Al-Shaair 8 tkl defenseTotal yards 329 · 198Passing yards 251 · 138Rushing yards 78 · 60Completions 25/44 · 13/31Yards per carry 2.5 · 3.2Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 2d ago
The Cincinnati Bengals topped the Houston Texans 29-10 in a Week 2 showdown of the 2026 season, asserting their dominance with a commanding performance. With both teams looking to establish momentum early in the season, the Bengals delivered a decisive victory that showcased their offensive prowess and defensive strength.
Quarterback Joe Burrow led the charge for Cincinnati, throwing for 251 yards and tossing two touchdowns to guide his team to a comfortable win. Tee Higgins was a standout in the receiving game, racking up 104 yards and providing Burrow with a reliable target downfield. Chase Brown contributed to the ground game, adding 44 rushing yards to keep the Texans' defense on their toes throughout the contest.
On the defensive side, the Bengals were relentless, with Boye Mafe making a significant impact by recording 2.5 sacks. His pressure on the Texans' quarterback played a crucial role in disrupting Houston's offensive rhythm. The game's turning point came in the second quarter when a pivotal interception by Derek Stingley Jr. shifted momentum, but it ultimately wasn’t enough to overcome Cincinnati’s balanced attack on both sides of the ball.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bengals | ||||||
| Joe BurrowQB | 25/44 | 57% | 251 | 2 | 1 | 78.8 |
| Texans | ||||||
| C.J. StroudQB | 13/31 | 42% | 138 | 0 | 0 | 55.5 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bengals | |||||||
| Chase BrownHB | 11 | 44 | 4.0 | 7 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Samaje PerineHB | 15 | 20 | 1.3 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Joe BurrowQB | 5 | 14 | 2.8 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Tee HigginsWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike GesickiTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Texans | |||||||
| C.J. StroudQB | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 23 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Mike Washington JrHB | 13 | 22 | 1.7 | 11 | 1 | 16 | 1 |
| David MontgomeryHB | 3 | 5 | 1.7 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bengals | |||||||
| Tee HigginsWR | 11 | 104 | 9.5 | 22 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Mike GesickiTE | 5 | 66 | 13.2 | 11 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr ChaseWR | 4 | 43 | 10.8 | 3 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Samaje PerineHB | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 7 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jack WestoverFB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 10 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Andrei IosivasWR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Texans | |||||||
| Nico CollinsWR | 4 | 53 | 13.3 | 12 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison JrWR | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | — | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Tank DellWR | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 6 | 0 | 13 | 1 |
| Kayshon BoutteWR | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 9 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Dalton SchultzTE | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Foster MoreauTE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Mike Washington JrHB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bengals | |||||
| Kyle DuggerSS | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boye MafeREDG | 3 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner IICB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan AllenDT | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Cashius HowellREDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dexter Lawrence IIDT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan CookFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax HillCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Beanie Bishop JrCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tacario DavisCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Demetrius Knight JrWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elandon RobertsMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Russ YeastFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shemar StewartLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Texans | |||||
| Azeez Al-ShaairMIKE | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Stingley JrCB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Will Anderson JrLEDG | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen PitreCB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Calen BullockFS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reed BlankenshipSS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tommy TogiaiDT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sheldon RankinsDT | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nehemiah PritchettCB | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jadeveon ClowneyLEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Henry To'oTo'oWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bud ClarkFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake HansenMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayden McDonaldDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| E.J. SpeedSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Marcus IngramCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob HummelWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylin SmithCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danielle HunterREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bengals | |||
| Evan McPhersonK | 5/5 | 2 | 55 |
| Texans | |||
| Ka'imi FairbairnK | 1/2 | 1 | 52 |