Texans face injury challenges ahead of Bengals matchup

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Last updated Sep 15, 2026

Texans face injury challenges ahead of Bengals matchup
Summary

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.

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  • 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.
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  • 1:16 AMYahoo SportsTexans dealing with significant injury concern ahead of Bengals matchup
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Houston has been hit hard by the injury bug already.

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