Joe Burrow calls performance average in Bengals' win over Texans
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 10:51 PM
Last updated Sep 20, 2026
Joe Burrow assessed his play as 'incredibly average' following the Cincinnati Bengals' 20-6 victory against the Houston Texans on September 20. Despite the assessment, the Bengals improved to 2-0, positioning them atop the AFC North. Cincinnati's defense held the Texans to just six points and limited their rushing yards to 60. Burrow completed 20 of 31 passes for 207 yards and two touchdowns while being pressured throughout the game. Burrow acknowledged the need for offensive improvement but was confident in his team's potential moving forward.
- •Bengals improve to 2-0 in the AFC North.
- •Burrow cedes he played 'incredibly average' despite the win.
- •Cincinnati defense kept Texans to six points and 60 rushing yards.
- •Burrow took five sacks and was hit ten times during the game.
- •Ja'Marr Chase caught a 30-yard touchdown pass in the second quarter.
- 10:51 PMYahoo Sports — Joe Burrow played 'incredibly average.' That could be scary for AFC
"Joe Burrow offered an honest assessment of play in Bengals’ win over Texans
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