Texans face injury challenges ahead of Bengals matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 1:16 AM
Last updated Sep 15, 2026

The Houston Texans are grappling with significant injuries as they prepare to face the Cincinnati Bengals. Houston's defense has been compromised following a 36-31 loss to the Buffalo Bills, where linebacker Henry To'oTo'o sustained a shoulder injury and left the stadium in a sling. His backup, Jake Hummel, also suffered a groin injury during the same game, leaving the Texans with an understrength linebacker corps. Meanwhile, the Bengals look to capitalize on this situation to improve their record to 2-0.
- •Texans linebacker Henry To'oTo'o expected to miss this week's game.
- •Backup Jake Hummel also sidelined due to a groin injury.
- •Texans allowed 36 points to the Bills in their last game.
- •Bengals aim for a strong start to the season, hoping to exploit injuries.
- 1:16 AMYahoo Sports — Texans dealing with significant injury concern ahead of Bengals matchup
"Houston has been hit hard by the injury bug already.
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