Houston Texans struggle offensively in loss to Cincinnati Bengals
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 1:08 AM
Last updated Sep 21, 2026
The Houston Texans lost to the Cincinnati Bengals 20-6 on September 20, 2026, at Reliant Stadium. The team's offense faltered, failing to score a touchdown, and continued to show issues with the running game and red zone execution. Quarterback C.J. Stroud completed 30 of 55 passes for 353 yards but was sacked four times in the fourth quarter. Injuries impacted the roster, with star receiver Nico Collins absent. The Texans now face challenges as they seek to improve their record early in the season.
- •Houston starts the season 0-2 after losing to Cincinnati.
- •Texans failed to score a touchdown, struggling in the red zone.
- •C.J. Stroud had 353 passing yards but was under pressure throughout.
- •Injuries to key players like Nico Collins impacted the offense.
- •The Texans managed only 18 rushing yards on 14 attempts.
- 1:08 AMYahoo Sports — It was the same old Houston Texans offense and its problems in loss to Cincinnati Bengals
"The Texans same flaws on offense from 2025 - poor running game, lack of playmakers and red zone woes - were back in loss to Cincinnati.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
NFL•Sep 21, 2026, 3:00 AMRanking 10 crucial fantasy football winners and losers from Week 2
NFL•Sep 21, 2026, 2:48 AMBrowns HC Hits Back at Mike Tomlin With Fiery Message After Win- NFL•Sep 21, 2026, 2:21 AMTexans waste C.J. Stroud’s 353-yard performance in stunning offensive failure
NFL•Sep 21, 2026, 2:00 AMJa’Marr Chase makes honest admission after incredible Bengals TD
NFL•Sep 21, 2026, 1:57 AMJoe Burrow and Ja’Marr Chase join exclusive NFL club in Bengals’ win vs. Texans
NFL•Sep 21, 2026, 1:41 AMBrowns rumors: Watson playing for job vs. Bucs as Sanders waits in wings
