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Bengals improve to 2-0 with strong defensive showing against Texans

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 2:10 PM

Last updated Sep 21, 2026

Bengals improve to 2-0 with strong defensive showing against Texans

Summary

The Cincinnati Bengals secured a 20-6 victory against the Houston Texans on September 20, improving their record to 2-0 for the season. The Bengals' defense showcased significant improvement, shutting down the Texans and forcing multiple turnovers, including eight sacks and four forced fumbles. Quarterback Joe Burrow continued to perform despite a rib injury, while wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase contributed with several highlight catches. Cincinnati's defense, which struggled last season, is currently in the top 10 for points allowed per game. The Bengals will next face the Pittsburgh Steelers, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Miami Dolphins before their Week 6 bye.

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By the Numbers

•Cincinnati improved to 2-0 after defeating Houston.
•Bengals' defense forced eight sacks and four fumbles.
•Joe Burrow is playing through a rib injury.
•Cincinnati faces Pittsburgh, Jacksonville, and Miami next.
•Defense ranks in the top 10 for points allowed per game.

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2:10 PMYahoo Sports — Joe Burrow looks 100% right about Bengals' Super Bowl chances thanks to defensive 180

What they're saying

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The Cincinnati Bengals are starting the 2026 season exactly the way they wanted. Cincinnati is 2-0 to start the year after authoring an impressive 20-6 victory over Houston on Sunday. It is natural to want to give praise to Cincinnati’s offense after a game like this. After all, Ja’Marr Chase was hauling in highlight reel catches and Joe Burrow was […] The post Joe Burrow looks 100% right about Bengals' Super Bowl chances thanks to defensive 180 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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