Bengals end NFL-long streak, hold Texans to no touchdowns
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 12:00 AM
Last updated Sep 23, 2026
The Cincinnati Bengals defeated the Houston Texans 20-6 on September 22, 2026, marking the end of the NFL's longest active streak of allowing touchdowns. Cincinnati's defense held Houston scoreless in the end zone, breaking a 65-game run during which they allowed at least one touchdown. The Bengals generated four sacks and pressured the Texans significantly, while Houston converted on only five of 17 third downs. This win improves Cincinnati's record to 2-0 as they prepare for an upcoming game against Pittsburgh.
- •Bengals end streak of 65 games allowing touchdowns.
- •Cincinnati holds Texans to two field goals.
- •Bengals generated four sacks against Houston.
- •Cincinnati improves to 2-0 this season.
- •Next game is against Pittsburgh.
- 12:00 AMYahoo Sports — Bengals erase unwanted NFL-long 65-game streak vs. Texans
"The Bengals kept Houston out of the end zone and ended the NFL's longest active run of games allowing a touchdown.
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