Texans struggle offensively in 20-6 loss to Bengals in Week 2
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 9:29 PM
Last updated Sep 20, 2026
The Houston Texans fell to the Cincinnati Bengals 20-6 at Reliant Stadium on September 20, 2026, marking their second straight loss to start the season. The Texans failed to score a touchdown for the entirety of the game, managing only field goals from Ka'imi Fairbairn. Quarterback C.J. Stroud completed 30 of 55 passes for 353 yards but was unable to lead the team into the end zone. The offensive line allowed four sacks and struggled in both the run game and in pass protection. Houston now faces a challenging start to the season at 0-2, a repeat of last year's opening.
- •Texans drop to 0-2 for the second consecutive season.
- •C.J. Stroud threw for 353 yards without a touchdown.
- •Offensive line allowed four sacks and only produced 18 rushing yards.
- •Dalton Schultz had 12 catches for 140 yards.
- •Texans failed to score a touchdown over 16 consecutive drives.
- 10:07 PMYahoo Sports — Studs and duds from Houston’s 20-6 loss to the Bengals
- 9:29 PMYahoo Sports — Texans report card: Grading Houston's 20-6 loss to Cincinnati Bengals in Week 2
"Here are our studs and duds following the Houston Texans' 20-6 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals to drop to 0-2 for the second straight year.
"The Houston Texans are 0-2 for the second consecutive season. Here's how we graded the Texans' 20-6 loss to the Bengals.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 20, 2026, 10:07 PMStuds and duds from Houston’s 20-6 loss to the Bengals
Here are our studs and duds following the Houston Texans' 20-6 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals to drop to 0-2 for the second straight year.
- Yahoo SportsSep 20, 2026, 9:29 PMTexans report card: Grading Houston's 20-6 loss to Cincinnati Bengals in Week 2
The Houston Texans are 0-2 for the second consecutive season. Here's how we graded the Texans' 20-6 loss to the Bengals.
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