Cincinnati
Bengals
1-0
12
FINAL
36
Houston
Texans
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a dominant performance, the Houston Texans topped the Cincinnati Bengals 36-12 in Week 2 of the 2026 season. The Texans were looking to establish themselves early in the season, and they did just that with a commanding victory at home.
Dylan Sampson was the standout on offense, rushing for an impressive 311 yards, showcasing explosive speed and agility that kept the Bengals' defense on its heels. Joe Burrow, despite the loss, threw for 216 yards and two touchdowns, but he struggled to find consistency against a relentless Texans defense. Tank Dell contributed with 64 receiving yards, providing a reliable target for Burrow throughout the game.
Defensively, Will Anderson Jr. was a force, racking up 2.5 sacks that disrupted the Bengals' offensive rhythm and created key turnovers. The turning point came in the second quarter when Houston's defense forced a turnover on downs, allowing them to extend their lead and ultimately control the game. The Bengals' inability to respond to the Texans' pressure proved costly, as they struggled to regain momentum throughout the contest.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Burrow | QB | 24 | 12 | 216 | 2 | 3 | 69.4 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 12 | 4 | 98 | 0 | 2 | 24.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 19 | 311 | 16.4 | 3 | 55 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 5 | 23 | 4.6 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| David Montgomery | HB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Kayshon Boutte | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Erick All Jr | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tank Dell | WR | 2 | 64 | 32.0 | 0 | 46 | 0 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 3 | 56 | 18.7 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 3 | 53 | 17.7 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Andrei Iosivas | WR | 1 | 35 | 35.0 | 1 | 35 | 1 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 3 | 34 | 11.3 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Darius Slayton | WR | 1 | 27 | 27.0 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Dalton Schultz | TE | 1 | 25 | 25.0 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Erick All Jr | TE | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Battle | SS | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Will Anderson Jr | LEDG | 3 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Stingley Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Azeez Al-Shaair | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Pitre | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Barrett Carter | MIKE | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Lassiter | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jimmie Ward | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Germaine Pratt | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marshon Lattimore | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Allen | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danielle Hunter | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demetrius Knight Jr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boye Mafe | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sheldon Rankins | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan McPherson | K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ka'imi Fairbairn | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

