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Marcus Spears cautions Joe Burrow about facing Texans in Week 2

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 10:46 PM

Last updated Sep 18, 2026

Marcus Spears cautions Joe Burrow about facing Texans in Week 2

Summary

Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals prepare for their Week 2 matchup against the Houston Texans on September 20. After a solid start to the season, defeating the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, analyst Marcus Spears raises concerns about the Texans' defense following their loss to the Buffalo Bills. Spears notes that the Texans will likely self-evaluate and improve after their week one performance. He emphasizes the need for the Bengals to protect Burrow effectively, as the Texans' defensive strategies may challenge their offensive line.

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By the Numbers

•Bengals face Texans on September 20 at 1 p.m. ET
•Cincinnati won their opener against Tampa Bay
•Texans looking to rebound after loss to Bills
•Marcus Spears expresses concerns for Burrow's protection
•Burrow's offense needs to adapt to Texans' defense

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10:46 PMYahoo Sports — Bengals news: Marcus Spears warns Joe Burrow about Texans defense in Week 2

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Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals are ready for a big Week 2 clash against the Houston Texans. However, sports analyst Marcus Speaks isn’t so positive on Cincinnati’s chances against Houston. Burrow and the Bengals are off to a solid start after beating the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the season opener. While Spears expressed his appreciation for […] The post Bengals news: Marcus Spears warns Joe Burrow about Texans defense in Week 2 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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