Bengals seek victory against Texans in first road game of the season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 2:45 PM
Last updated Sep 18, 2026
The Cincinnati Bengals face the Houston Texans in their first road game on September 18, 2026. The Bengals look to build on their Week 1 victory, which included a strong defensive effort. Key strategies for Cincinnati include exploiting weaknesses in the Texans' linebacker coverage and winning the turnover battle. The performance of the Bengals' interior defensive line will be essential in pressuring Texans quarterback CJ Stroud.
- •Bengals aim for a 2-0 start to the season.
- •Texans' linebacker Henry To’o To’o is on short-term IR.
- •Bengals' Joe Burrow and Texans' CJ Stroud look to minimize turnovers.
- •Interior pressure from Bengals' defensive line is crucial for success.
- 2:45 PMYahoo Sports — 3 keys to a Cincinnati Bengals victory vs. the Houston Texans
"The Bengals interior defensive line will need to put pressure on CJ Stroud.
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