C.J. Stroud praises Bengals' defensive line ahead of Week 2 matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 2:00 AM
Last updated Sep 19, 2026
Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud expressed admiration for the Cincinnati Bengals' defensive line before their matchup on September 17, 2026. He highlighted the talent of players like Dexter Lawrence and B.J. Hill, noting their strong performance in a previous win against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Stroud acknowledged the difficulty that the Bengals' defense presents and emphasized the Texans' need to prepare thoroughly for the game. This follows a season-opening victory for Cincinnati, which featured four forced turnovers that contributed significantly to their success.
- •Stroud praises Dexter Lawrence and the Bengals' front.
- •Cincinnati forced four turnovers in their Week 1 victory.
- •Bengals scored 24 points off turnovers against Tampa Bay.
- •Stroud aims for a strong performance after a close defeat against Buffalo.
- •Upcoming game on September 17, 2026, in Houston.
- 2:00 AMYahoo Sports — Texans' C.J. Stroud admires Bengals defensive line
"Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud commended Dexter Lawrence and the Bengals defensive line before Cincinnati’s Week 2 matchup.
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