Bengals at Texans
Houston Texans 44, Cincinnati Bengals 14 · NO MERCY || FANTASY 🥶
Final Score
Bengals 14 2 TD · 0 FG · 2 XP
Texans 44 6 TD · 1 FG · 5 XPC.J. Stroud 290 yds passingWoody Marks 48 yds rushingNico Collins 121 yds receivingWill Anderson Jr 3 tkl defenseTotal yards 117 · 338Passing yards 100 · 290Rushing yards 17 · 48Completions 7/18 · 10/15Yards per carry 2.8 · 5.3Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 4d ago
In a dominant Week 2 performance, the Houston Texans trounced the Cincinnati Bengals with a final score of 44-14. The Texans showcased their offensive firepower and solidified their early season momentum, while the Bengals struggled to keep pace, falling to 0-2 in the 2026 season.
C.J. Stroud led the charge for Houston, throwing for an impressive 290 yards and four touchdowns, establishing himself as a key player in the Texans' offensive scheme. Nico Collins made a significant impact in the receiving game, racking up 121 yards and contributing to Stroud's success. Woody Marks added to the ground game with 48 rushing yards, rounding out a well-balanced offensive display.
On the defensive side, Will Anderson Jr. was a standout performer, registering three total tackles and two sacks, disrupting the Bengals' offensive rhythm throughout the game. The turning point came in the second quarter when Anderson's pressure led to a crucial turnover, allowing the Texans to extend their lead and effectively seal the victory. With their strong defensive efforts and explosive offense, the Texans proved they are a team to watch this season.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bengals | ||||||
| Joe BurrowQB | 7/18 | 39% | 132 | 1 | 3 | 43.9 |
| Texans | ||||||
| C.J. StroudQB | 10/15 | 67% | 290 | 4 | 1 | 121.5 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bengals | |||||||
| Chase BrownHB | 6 | 17 | 2.8 | 8 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Samaje PerineHB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ja'Marr ChaseWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Texans | |||||||
| Woody MarksHB | 9 | 48 | 5.3 | 8 | 2 | 12 | 0 |
| Jayden HigginsWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dalton SchultzTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bengals | |||||||
| Ja'Marr ChaseWR | 3 | 79 | 26.3 | 20 | 1 | 61 | 0 |
| Samaje PerineHB | 1 | 27 | 27.0 | 26 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Chase BrownHB | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 12 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Colbie YoungWR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Andrei IosivasWR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 11 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Texans | |||||||
| Nico CollinsWR | 3 | 121 | 40.3 | 19 | 2 | 69 | 0 |
| Jayden HigginsWR | 1 | 75 | 75.0 | 30 | 1 | 75 | 0 |
| Dalton SchultzTE | 3 | 36 | 12.0 | 25 | 0 | 20 | 1 |
| Woody MarksHB | 1 | 35 | 35.0 | — | 1 | 35 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison JrWR | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 8 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bengals | |||||
| Boye MafeREDG | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle DuggerSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tacario DavisCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cashius HowellREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PJ JulesFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan CookFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jack CampbellMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Texans | |||||
| Will Anderson JrLEDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reed BlankenshipSS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen PitreCB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Calen BullockFS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Danielle HunterREDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Stingley JrCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Henry To'oTo'oWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sheldon RankinsDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Azeez Al-ShaairMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari LassiterCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bengals | |||
| Evan McPhersonK | 0/0 | 2 | 0 |
| Texans | |||
| Ka'imi FairbairnK | 1/1 | 5 | 25 |