Bengals OC compares Chase-Higgins duo to Texans stars
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 11:00 PM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
Cincinnati Bengals offensive coordinator Dan Pitcher drew parallels between his team's receiving duo, Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, and the Houston Texans' defensive tandem, Will Anderson Jr. and Danielle Hunter, ahead of their Week 2 matchup. Pitcher highlighted that matching up against elite players creates challenges for defenses. He expressed confidence in right tackle Amarius Mims after a strong opening performance, indicating that keeping quarterback Joe Burrow protected will be crucial for the Bengals' success. Cincinnati aims for a 2-0 start, which would be their first since 2018.
- •Pitcher compares Chase-Higgins to Texans' Anderson-Hunter.
- •Mims had a flawless performance in pass protection.
- •Bengals look to start the season 2-0 for the first time since 2018.
- •Keeping Burrow protected is crucial against Texans' pass rush.
- 11:00 PMYahoo Sports — Bengals OC makes Chase-Higgins comparison for Texans star duo
"Bengals OC Dan Pitcher used Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins to explain the challenge of blocking Texans stars Will Anderson Jr. and Danielle Hunter.
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