Bengals face Texans in Week 2 with Burrow's status uncertain
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 2:37 PM
Last updated Sep 19, 2026

The Cincinnati Bengals take on the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium on Sunday, September 20, striving for their second consecutive victory. The Bengals are coming off a 33-27 win against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, while the Texans aim to recover from a 36-31 loss to the Buffalo Bills. The health of Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow is a central concern, as he is listed as questionable with back tightness after limited practice throughout the week. Defensive and offensive performances from both teams will be critical, especially after mixed results in their previous games.
- •Bengals won their last game against the Buccaneers, 33-27.
- •Texans lost to the Bills, 36-31, in their opener.
- •Joe Burrow's health remains uncertain; he is listed as questionable.
- •Texans defensive end Jadeveon Clowney is ruled out due to injury.
- •Game scheduled for September 20 at 1 p.m. ET on CBS.
- 2:37 PMCBS NFL — Bengals vs. Texans: How to watch as Houston attempts to avoid starting 0-2
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