Cincinnati Bengals
1st Half: 7–3
Houston Texans
NRG Stadium, Houston
Game Ended · Total Yards: 267–374
Match Facts
- League
- National Football League
- Week
- Week 2
- Date
- 09/20/2026
- Venue
- NRG Stadium
The Bengals walked out of NRG Stadium with a 20-6 win over the Texans in Week 2, their second straight victory to open the season. Cincinnati sits at 2-0 and on top of the AFC North, while Houston drops to 0-2 at the bottom of the AFC South. It was a day the home side never found the end zone, settling for two field goals as its only scoring.
Cincinnati’s defense set the tone in Houston, holding the Texans to a pair of field goals as the Bengals improved to 2-0 and the AFC South side slipped to 0-2.
Head-to-Head
| Date | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 09/20/2026 | Cincinnati Bengals 20 @ 6 Houston Texans | NRG Stadium, Houston |
Key Stats Comparison
Record (2026/27)
Cincinnati Bengals 2-0 – Houston Texans 0-2
Points Scored (2026/27)
Points Allowed (2026/27)
Rushing Yards / Game
Passing Yards / Game
Turnovers / Game
Game recap
Sunday’s contest at NRG Stadium belonged to the Bengals, who crossed the goal line twice and added a pair of field goals in a 20-6 win. Houston spent the afternoon settling for two field goals of its own, unable to turn its drives into touchdowns against a Bengals defense that has yet to allow a passing score this season. The result pushes Cincinnati to the top of the AFC North at 2-0 and leaves the Texans winless at the bottom of the AFC South.
Season form
Cincinnati opened with a 33-27 win over Tampa Bay before following it up in Houston, and the last five outings read W-W-L-W-W, with the only loss coming against Cleveland to close out last season. Houston’s form shows L-L-L-W-W after defeats to Buffalo and Cincinnati to start the year, with a pair of wins over Pittsburgh and Indianapolis on the list from earlier in that stretch. Two weeks in, the Bengals have won each of their games while the Texans are still searching for their first.
Offense vs defense
Through two games, Cincinnati has completed 68.2 percent of its passes for 427 yards and leaned on a ground game averaging 3.8 yards a carry, while Houston has passed for more yards (571) at a lower clip (59.6 percent). The Bengals have scored three times through the air and once on the ground, with the Texans showing two of each. The clearest gap shows up on defense: Cincinnati has allowed no passing touchdowns and collected eight sacks, whereas Houston has given up four through the air and recovered just one fumble.
Last meeting
The one meeting between these sides is the one that just happened, with Cincinnati taking it 20-6 at NRG Stadium in Week 2. Houston went the afternoon without a touchdown, leaning on field goals for its points, while the Bengals turned in a complete performance to bank their second win. It stands as the only head-to-head entry on the books for these two AFC clubs.
Who won between the Bengals and Texans in Week 2?
Cincinnati beat Houston 20-6 at NRG Stadium, improving to 2-0 while the Texans dropped to 0-2.
What are the Bengals’ and Texans’ records this season?
The Bengals are 2-0 and sit atop the AFC North, while the Texans are 0-2 at the bottom of the AFC South.
How did Houston score its six points?
The Texans never reached the end zone, scoring their six points on two field goals against the Bengals’ defense.
When did Cincinnati and Houston last meet?
They met on September 20, 2026 at NRG Stadium in Week 2, with the Bengals winning 20-6.
What division do these teams play in?
Cincinnati plays in the AFC North and Houston in the AFC South, both in the American Football Conference.
Next Match
Houston Texans vs Cincinnati Bengals
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