Cincinnati
Bengals
1-0
28
FINAL
10
Houston
Texans
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 3d ago
The Cincinnati Bengals secured a convincing 28-10 victory over the Houston Texans in Week 2 of the 2026 season. With this win, the Bengals aimed to establish themselves early in the season, showcasing their offensive firepower against a Houston squad looking for its first victory. Joe Burrow led the charge for Cincinnati, throwing for 207 yards and a touchdown, while Tee Higgins emerged as his favorite target, racking up 95 receiving yards. The Bengals' offense was efficient, capitalizing on scoring opportunities to build a comfortable lead. Meanwhile, David Montgomery of the Texans did his best to keep his team competitive, finishing with 65 rushing yards. Defensively, the Bengals made their mark with a crucial interception from Bryan Cook, which shifted momentum in their favor. While the Texans' Will Anderson Jr. registered two sacks, their defense struggled to contain Cincinnati's balanced attack, ultimately leading to a decisive loss. The turning point came when Cook's interception allowed the Bengals to extend their lead, effectively sealing the game.
Passing
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPYDSTDINTRTG
Joe BurrowQB1682071190.6
C.J. StroudQB23880029.3
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCTDLNGFUM
David MontgomeryHB16654.11120
Chase BrownHB8425.3280
C.J. StroudQB166.0060
Antonio GibsonHB231.5030
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRTDLNGDROP
Tee HigginsWR29547.50510
Andrei IosivasWR15252.00520
Chase BrownHB33511.71210
Dalton SchultzTE3289.30181
Mike GesickiTE22512.50180
Tank DellWR12020.00200
David MontgomeryHB2199.50140
Nico CollinsWR188.0080
Jaylin NoelWR155.0050
Defense
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Ka'imi FairbairnK11161
Evan McPhersonK0040