Cincinnati
Bengals
1-0
14
FINAL
48
Houston
Texans
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Houston Texans delivered a commanding performance, defeating the Cincinnati Bengals 48-14 in Week 2 of the 2026 season. This victory not only boosts the Texans' momentum early in the season but also sends a strong message about their offensive capabilities.
Will Levis was the standout performer for Houston, throwing for an impressive 298 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his skill and command of the offense. Nico Collins was his favorite target, racking up 174 receiving yards and making several key plays that kept drives alive. While Jam Miller led the ground game with 39 rushing yards, it was the potent aerial attack that truly defined Houston's offensive success.
Defensively, the Texans were relentless, with Jamal Hill making a game-changing impact by securing three interceptions, stifling any hope of a Bengals comeback. Will Anderson Jr. contributed with a sack, further pressuring Cincinnati's offense and making it difficult for them to establish a rhythm. The turning point came in the second quarter when Houston's defense forced a turnover, allowing the Texans to extend their lead and control the game from that point forward.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Levis | QB | 20 | 10 | 50% | 298 | 3 | 1 | 114.5 |
| Joe Flacco | QB | 11 | 7 | 64% | 160 | 2 | 3 | 107.1 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 6 | 1 | 17% | 19 | 0 | 3 | 0.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jam Miller | HB | 8 | 39 | 4.9 | 13 | 2 | 11 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| KeAndre Lambert-Smith | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Collins | WR | 5 | 174 | 34.8 | 15 | 2 | 56 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 6 | 147 | 24.5 | 25 | 2 | 40 | 0 |
| KeAndre Lambert-Smith | WR | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 1 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Andrei Iosivas | WR | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 5 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Dalton Schultz | TE | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 13 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamal Hill | WILL | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Derek Stingley Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Calen Bullock | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Cashius Howell | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Anderson Jr | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sheldon Rankins | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Josh Newton | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalen Pitre | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Barrett Carter | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Ramsey | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B.J. Hill | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan McPherson | K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ka'imi Fairbairn | K | 2 | 2 | 6 | 60 |

