Bengals dominate Texans while Bears stumble without Caleb Williams

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Last updated Sep 20, 2026

Bengals dominate Texans while Bears stumble without Caleb Williams
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In Week 2 of the NFL, the Cincinnati Bengals showcased a strong defensive performance, limiting the Houston Texans to just six points in a 20-6 victory. The Bengals displayed cohesion as Ja'Marr Chase scored two touchdowns. Conversely, the Chicago Bears struggled offensively, scoring only three points in a loss to the Minnesota Vikings. The Bears also lost quarterback Caleb Williams to a hamstring injury, significantly impacting their offensive outlook moving forward. The New Orleans Saints found success with Tyler Shough leading a fourth-quarter comeback for a 24-17 win against the Baltimore Ravens.

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  • Bengals win 20-6 against Texans with strong defense.
  • Bears score only three points, losing to Vikings.
  • Caleb Williams suffers a hamstring injury during the game.
  • Tyler Shough leads Saints to victory against Ravens.
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  • 10:21 PMCBS SportsNFL Week 2 winners, losers: Bengals put everything together, Bears' offense stalls without Caleb Williams
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