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Texans sit at 0-2 after losses to Bills and Bengals, facing Colts next

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 24, 2026, 3:54 PM

Last updated Sep 24, 2026

Texans sit at 0-2 after losses to Bills and Bengals, facing Colts next

Summary

The Houston Texans stand at 0-2 following consecutive losses to the Buffalo Bills and Cincinnati Bengals. Despite the slow start under DeMeco Ryans, key player Will Anderson Jr. acknowledged the strength of their opponents, calling them "AFC Championship-level teams." ESPN's Bill Barnwell suggests that the Texans have a 41.8% chance of reaching the postseason, ranking them among winless teams. A matchup against the Indianapolis Colts looms on Sunday, which is viewed as crucial for the Texans to regain momentum.

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By the Numbers

•Texans lost to the Bills and Bengals to start the season 0-2.
•Will Anderson Jr. highlights the quality of the Texans' opponents.
•ESPN rates Texans' postseason chances at 41.8% after two games.
•Next game is crucial against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday.
•Offensive struggles, particularly in the running game, are a concern.

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3:54 PMYahoo Sports — Are the Texans in panic mode following an 0-2 start? ESPN weighs in

What they're saying

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The Houston Texans would love to avoid the slow starts under the DeMeco Ryans regime, but the bigger storyline has been the way they've overcome the adversity. Still, is it time to panic?
— Yahoo Sports

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