Bengals Secure Victory Over Texans With 20-6 Win

WHO:

bengals.com - The Cincinnati Bengals, Houston Texans, QB Joe Burrow, WR Ja'Marr Chase, WR Tee Higgins, Dexter Lawrence II, RB David Montgomery, Bengals head coach Zac Taylor, offensive coordinator Dan Pitcher.

bengals.com - WR Ja'Marr Chase, All-Pro cornerback Derek Stingley Jr.

bengals.com - K Evan McPherson, former receiver Carl Pickens, L.A. Rams receiver Davante Adams.

WHAT:

bengals.com - The Bengals won their first road game of the year, defeating the Texans 20-6.

bengals.com - Joe Burrow completed 20-of-31 passes for 207 yards and two touchdowns.

bengals.com - Ja'Marr Chase caught seven passes for 75 yards and two touchdowns.

bengals.com - The Bengals improved to 2-0 in 2026.

bengals.com - Cincinnati's defense held the Texans to two field goals and 60 rushing yards.

bengals.com - Evan McPherson made two field goals from 51 and 57 yards, maintaining a perfect six-for-six on field goal attempts this season.

bengals.com - Chase's second touchdown came on an 18-yard pass from Burrow.

bengals.com - Chase now has 66 career receiving touchdowns, surpassing Davante Adams for the most in the NFL since the start of the 2021 season.

WHERE:

bengals.com - The game took place at Reliant Stadium in Houston.

WHEN:

bengals.com - The Bengals' next game is scheduled for September 27, 2026, against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

bengals.com - The game against the Texans occurred on September 20, 2026.

HOW:

bengals.com - The Bengals' defense limited the Texans to 5-of-17 on third downs.

bengals.com - Burrow connected with Tee Higgins for two third-down conversions during a scoring drive.

The Cincinnati Bengals secured their first road victory of the season, defeating the Houston Texans with a score of 20 to 6 at Reliant Stadium. Quarterback Joe Burrow completed 20 of 31 passes for 207 yards and two touchdowns, with wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase catching seven passes for 75 yards and also scoring two touchdowns, bringing his career total to 66. The Bengals' defense was impressive, holding the Texans to just two field goals and 60 rushing yards, and they will look to continue their momentum in their next game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on September 27, 2026.