Cincinnati
Bengals
1-0
22
FINAL
19
Houston
Texans
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a closely contested matchup, the Cincinnati Bengals narrowly defeated the Houston Texans 22-19 in Week 2 of the 2026 season. This victory was crucial for the Bengals as they look to solidify their standing early in the year, while the Texans aimed to bounce back after a rocky start.
Cincinnati's offense capitalized on key plays, led by quarterback Joe Burrow, who threw for two touchdown passes, showcasing his ability to find the end zone under pressure. Running back Chase Brown added to the offensive output with 76 rushing yards, helping to establish a balanced attack. Meanwhile, C.J. Stroud of the Texans put up impressive numbers with 291 passing yards, but it wasn't enough to secure the win.
Defensively, the Bengals made their mark, with Kyler Gordon leading the charge with seven total tackles and Shemar Stewart contributing with a critical sack. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Cincinnati's defense held strong, forcing the Texans to settle for a field goal instead of a potential game-winning touchdown. This resilience ultimately secured the Bengals' victory and kept their hopes alive in a competitive season.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 35 | 23 | 291 | 0 | 0 | 91.4 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 39 | 22 | 276 | 2 | 0 | 95.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Brown | HB | 18 | 76 | 4.2 | 0 | 25 | 1 |
| David Montgomery | HB | 19 | 51 | 2.7 | 1 | 14 | 1 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 3 | 11 | 3.7 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Samaje Perine | HB | 4 | 6 | 1.5 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Tahj Brooks | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Woody Marks | HB | 5 | 2 | 0.4 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jayden Higgins | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| George Kittle | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dalton Schultz | FB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tank Dell | WR | 8 | 122 | 15.3 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Dalton Schultz | FB | 8 | 106 | 13.3 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| George Kittle | TE | 5 | 85 | 17.0 | 1 | 37 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 4 | 76 | 19.0 | 1 | 33 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 6 | 59 | 9.8 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 4 | 31 | 7.8 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Jayden Higgins | WR | 3 | 25 | 8.3 | 0 | 11 | 1 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Andrei Iosivas | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| David Montgomery | HB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Foster Moreau | TE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Samaje Perine | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| British Brooks | FB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyler Gordon | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Barrett Carter | MIKE | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demetrius Knight Jr | WILL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Henry To'oTo'o | WILL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Stingley Jr | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calen Bullock | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reed Blankenship | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kris Jenkins Jr | DT | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jonathan Allen | DT | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sheldon Rankins | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Pitre | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cashius Howell | LEDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Anderson Jr | LEDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marte Mapu | SAM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Tacario Davis | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Shemar Stewart | REDG | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Lassiter | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boye Mafe | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danielle Hunter | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Marcus Ingram | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Swayze Bozeman | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oren Burks | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Murphy | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Azeez Al-Shaair | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jaylen Reed | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan McPherson | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Ka'imi Fairbairn | K | 4 | 4 | 1 | 47 |

