NFL · Week 2
Bengals vs Texans Recap – Week 2
Last game: Saturday, September 19, 2026 · 8:00 PM EDT · Houston Arena, Houston, TX
Updated Oct 29, 8:31 AM ET
Week 2
Saturday, September 19
8:00 PM EDT
@ Houston Arena, Houston, TX
Final: Bengals 20, Texans 6
- Cincinnati Bengals won 20–6 on Saturday, September 19
Bengals vs Texans team comparison
| Bengals | Texans | |
|---|---|---|
| 4-2 | Record | 2-5 |
| 27.2 | Points per game | 23.6 |
| 20.3 | Opponent points/game | 24.3 |
| +6.8 | Points differential | -0.7 |
| 1 | Head-to-head wins | 0 |
Injuries on both sides
| Team | Player | Pos | Status | Injury | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bengals | Brian Parker II | Offensive Tackle | Injury reserve | ir | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Bengals | Ja'Sir Taylor | Cornerback | Injury reserve | Undisclosed | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Bengals | Shemar Stewart | Defensive End | May play | questionable | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Bengals | Jack Endries | Tight End | Not playing | inactive | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Bengals | Myles Hinton | Offensive Tackle | Not playing | inactive | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Bengals | Connor Lew | Center | Not playing | inactive | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Bengals | Josh Newton | Cornerback | Not playing | inactive | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Bengals | Landon Robinson | Defensive Tackle | Not playing | inactive | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Bengals | Ke'Shawn Williams | Wide Receiver | Not playing | inactive | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Bengals | Joe Burrow | Quarterback | May play | Back | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Bengals | Samaje Perine | Running Back | May play | Knee | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Bengals | B.J. Hill | Defensive Tackle | May play | questionable | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Bengals | Josh Johnson | Quarterback | Not playing | Coach's decision | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Bengals | Andrei Iosivas | Wide Receiver | Injury reserve | Thumb | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Bengals | Jonathan Allen | Defensive Tackle | May play | Knee | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Bengals | Colbie Young | Wide Receiver | May play | Knee | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Bengals | Bryan Cook | Safety | May play | questionable | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Bengals | Jalen Davis | Cornerback | Injury reserve | Hamstring | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Bengals | Jordan Battle | Safety | May play | questionable | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Bengals | Kyle Dugger | Safety | May play | questionable | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Bengals | Dalton Risner | Guard | May play | questionable | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Bengals | Swayze Bozeman | Linebacker | May play | questionable | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Bengals | DJ Turner II | Cornerback | May play | questionable | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Bengals | Ja'Marr Chase | Wide Receiver | May play | Concussion | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Bengals | Tee Higgins | Wide Receiver | May play | Groin/neck | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Bengals | Barrett Carter | Linebacker | May play | Five solo | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Bengals | Dexter Lawrence II | Defensive Tackle | May play | questionable | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
 Texans | Tank Dell | Wide Receiver | Injury reserve | Knee | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Texans | E.J. Speed | Linebacker | Out 4+ games | Quadriceps | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Texans | M.J. Stewart | Safety | Out 4+ games | Knee | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Texans | Ja'Marcus Ingram | Cornerback | Injury reserve | Shoulder | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Texans | Graham Mertz | Quarterback | Injury reserve | Knee | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Texans | Solomon Byrd | Defensive End | Injury reserve | Ankle | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Texans | Ali Gaye | Defensive End | Injury reserve | Knee | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Texans | Sam Hagen | Guard | Injury reserve | Undisclosed | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Texans | Jayden Higgins | Wide Receiver | Injury reserve | ir | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Texans | Dylan Horton | Defensive End | Injury reserve | Achilles | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Texans | K.C. Ossai | Linebacker | Injury reserve | Undisclosed | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Texans | Braden Smith | Offensive Tackle | Injury reserve | Foot | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Texans | Kayden McDonald | Defensive Tackle | Injury reserve | Ankle | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Texans | Jaden Crumedy | Defensive Tackle | May play | Shoulder | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Texans | Aiden Fisher | Linebacker | Not playing | inactive | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Texans | Brevin Jordan | Tight End | Not playing | inactive | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Texans | Febechi Nwaiwu | Guard | Not playing | inactive | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Texans | Collin Wright | Cornerback | Not playing | inactive | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Texans | Jake Hummel | Linebacker | Injury reserve | Groin | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Texans | Henry To'oTo'o | Linebacker | Injury reserve | Shoulder | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Texans | Nate Thomas | Offensive Tackle | May play | questionable | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Texans | Jadeveon Clowney | Defensive End | May play | questionable | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Texans | Nico Collins | Wide Receiver | May play | Hamstring | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Texans | Ed Ingram | Guard | May play | questionable | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Texans | Trent Brown | Offensive Tackle | May play | questionable | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Texans | Logan Hall | Defensive End | May play | questionable | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Texans | Azeez Al-Shaair | Linebacker | May play | Groin | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Texans | Mario Edwards Jr. | Defensive Tackle | Injury reserve | The Texans placed Edwards on i… | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Texans | Will Anderson Jr. | Defensive End | May play | questionable | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Texans | British Brooks | Running Back | Injury reserve | Hamstring | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Texans | Calen Bullock | Safety | May play | questionable | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Texans | Jake Hansen | Linebacker | May play | Knee | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Texans | Chris Braswell | Defensive End | Not playing | inactive | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Texans | Marlin Klein | Tight End | Not playing | Coach's decision | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Texans | Jaylin Smith | Cornerback | Injury reserve | Hamstring | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Texans | Kenneth Murray Jr. | Linebacker | May play | Concussion | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
| Texans | Jamal Hill | Linebacker | May play | questionable | Wed, Oct 7, 8:15 PM EDT |
Consensus Bets on this game
No consensus data yet for Bengals at Texans. Check back closer to game time.
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Bengals vs Texans?
Cincinnati Bengals won 20–6
What was the final score of Bengals vs Texans?
Bengals 20, Texans 6
When did Bengals vs Texans play?
Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 8:00 PM EDT, Houston Arena, Houston, TX
What is Bengals vs Texans head-to-head record?
Bengals 1, Texans 0 in recent games