Cincinnati Bengals prepare for Week 2 matchup against Houston Texans
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 1:00 AM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026
The Cincinnati Bengals will face the Houston Texans in Week 2 of the NFL season in Houston, with kickoff scheduled for Sunday. Cincinnati aims to begin the season 2-0 after their recent 33-27 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Houston, meanwhile, is looking to rebound from a 36-31 loss to the Buffalo Bills and has been hampered by injuries on defense, particularly at linebacker, where Henry To’oTo’o has been ruled out and E.J. Speed is sidelined as well. The Bengals' offense is expected to test a Texans unit that has shown vulnerabilities following Buffalo's success in exploiting their defense.
- •Bengals look to improve to 2-0 after last week's win.
- •Texans enter Week 2 at 0-1 following a loss to the Bills.
- •Houston's defense faces challenges due to multiple injuries.
- •Cincinnati's Joe Burrow leads an offense with strong potential.
- •Kickoff is set for Sunday in Houston.
- 1:00 AMYahoo Sports — Can the Cincinnati Bengals Exploit a Banged-Up Houston Defense?
"The Bengals will look to take advantage of a Texans defense that has already been plagued by injuries when they travel to Houston in Week 2.
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