Bengals' defense seeks success against Texans in Week 2 matchup

The Cincinnati Bengals' defense aims for a strong performance in Week 2 against the Houston Texans. After a promising start with a 54% pass rush win rate in Week 1, their defensive line appears improved, a significant change from last season's struggles. The Texans may be without their top receiver, Nico Collins, which could further aid the Bengals' defensive efforts. Success in this matchup could mark a turning point for Cincinnati's defense, while failure may raise questions about their reliability moving forward.

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