Bengals defensive pass rush shines in win over Texans
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 9:17 PM
Last updated Sep 21, 2026
The Cincinnati Bengals improved to 2-0 with a 20-6 victory against the Houston Texans on September 20. Cincinnati's defense recorded a pressure rate of 43.5%, the highest under defensive coordinator Al Golden. The pass rush contributed to four sacks, seven quarterback hits, and eight tackles-for-losses, stifling Houston's offense. The Bengals will face the Pittsburgh Steelers next on September 27.
- •Bengals are 2-0 after beating Texans 20-6.
- •Team recorded 41 quarterback pressures against Houston.
- •Jonathan Allen and Boye Mafe each had seven pressures.
- •Defense had four sacks and eight tackles-for-losses.
- •Next game for Bengals is against Steelers on September 27.
- 9:17 PMYahoo Sports — Why pass rushing might be the identity of Al Golden's Bengals defense
"The Bengals are 2-0 heading into their Sept. 27 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
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