C.J. Stroud leads another game-winning drive, Texans edge Bengals 30-27 on last-second field goal
— C.J. Stroud keeps showing he is the most exciting rookie quarterback in the NFL since ... well, since Joe Burrow.
National Football League
FINAL
Houston Texans
30
Cincinnati Bengals
27
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOU | 0 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 30 |
| CIN | 7 | 0 | 10 | 10 | 27 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/25/26 | vs New York Giants | L 21-27 | NFL |
| 10/18/26 | @ Jacksonville Jaguars | W 34-31 | NFL |
| 10/11/26 | @ Tennessee Titans | W 26-3 | NFL |
| 10/4/26 | vs Dallas Cowboys | L 30-34 | NFL |
| 9/27/26 | @ Indianapolis Colts | L 17-19 | NFL |
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Play by Play
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Field Goal 0:00 30-27
Matt Ammendola 38 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:33 27-27
Evan McPherson 31 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 3:18 27-24
Joe Mixon 1 Yd Run (Evan McPherson Kick)
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Touchdown 12:47 27-17
C.J. Stroud 8 Yd Run (Matt Ammendola Kick)
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Touchdown 0:10 20-17
Ja'Marr Chase 64 Yd pass from Joe Burrow (Evan McPherson Kick)
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Field Goal 3:00 20-10
Evan McPherson 50 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 7:08 20-7
Devin Singletary 6 Yd Run (Matt Ammendola Kick)
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Field Goal 9:27 13-7
Matt Ammendola 22 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:10 10-7
Matt Ammendola 45 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 10:33 7-7
Tank Dell 6 Yd pass from C.J. Stroud (Matt Ammendola Kick)
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Touchdown 9:43 0-7
Trenton Irwin 32 Yd pass from Joe Burrow (Evan McPherson Kick)
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HOU
6 plays, 55 yards, 1:33 · Field Goal
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CIN 1:33
6 plays, 58 yards, 0:37 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:00 30-27
Matt Ammendola 38 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:33 27-27
Evan McPherson 31 Yd Field Goal
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HOU 2:10
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:08 · Punt
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CIN 3:18
2 plays, 4 yards, 0:15 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:18 27-24
Joe Mixon 1 Yd Run (Evan McPherson Kick)
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HOU 3:33
3 plays, 8 yards, 0:20 · Interception
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CIN 3:53
7 plays, 78 yards, 1:57 · Interception
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HOU 5:50
6 plays, 30 yards, 3:45 · Punt
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CIN 9:35
7 plays, 41 yards, 3:12 · Interception
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HOU 12:47
6 plays, 75 yards, 2:23 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:47 27-17
C.J. Stroud 8 Yd Run (Matt Ammendola Kick)
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CIN 0:10
3 plays, 73 yards, 1:23 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:10 20-17
Ja'Marr Chase 64 Yd pass from Joe Burrow (Evan McPherson Kick)
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HOU 1:33
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:27 · Punt
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CIN 3:00
7 plays, 43 yards, 4:08 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 3:00 20-10
Evan McPherson 50 Yd Field Goal
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HOU 7:08
2 plays, 59 yards, 0:51 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:08 20-7
Devin Singletary 6 Yd Run (Matt Ammendola Kick)
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CIN 7:59
3 plays, -12 yards, 1:28 · Punt
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HOU 9:27
11 plays, 72 yards, 5:33 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 9:27 13-7
Matt Ammendola 22 Yd Field Goal
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CIN
1 play, -1 yard, 0:10 · End of Half
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HOU 0:10
9 plays, 61 yards, 2:30 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:10 10-7
Matt Ammendola 45 Yd Field Goal
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CIN 2:40
3 plays, 4 yards, 2:51 · Punt
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HOU 5:31
7 plays, 49 yards, 3:28 · Fumble
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CIN 8:59
3 plays, 8 yards, 1:34 · Punt
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HOU 10:33
7 plays, 66 yards, 3:03 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:33 7-7
Tank Dell 6 Yd pass from C.J. Stroud (Matt Ammendola Kick)
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CIN 13:36
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:24 · Punt
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HOU
9 plays, 72 yards, 3:42 · Fumble
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CIN 3:42
7 plays, 26 yards, 4:14 · Punt
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HOU 7:56
5 plays, 20 yards, 1:47 · Punt
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CIN 9:43
10 plays, 75 yards, 5:17 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:43 0-7
Trenton Irwin 32 Yd pass from Joe Burrow (Evan McPherson Kick)
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Team Stats
HOU
CIN
28
1st Downs
20
16
Passing 1st downs
11
10
Rushing 1st downs
5
2
1st downs from penalties
4
4-13
3rd down efficiency
6-14
0-1
4th down efficiency
1-1
74
Total Plays
60
544
Total Yards
380
7.4
Yards per Play
6.3
13
Total Drives
13
356
Passing
314
23/39
Comp/Att
27/40
8.9
Yards per pass
7.1
1
Interceptions thrown
2
1-0
Sacks-Yards Lost
4-33
188
Rushing
66
34
Rushing Attempts
16
5.5
Yards per rush
4.1
3-5
Red Zone (Made-Att)
1-3
7-50
Penalties
4-63
3
Turnovers
2
2
Fumbles lost
0
1
Interceptions thrown
2
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
31:30
Possession
28:30
Injuries
Cincinnati Bengals
- Cedric Johnson Questionable
- Kyle Dugger Out
- Cashius Howell Injured Reserve
- Andrei Iosivas Injured Reserve
- Erick All Jr. Injured Reserve
Houston Texans
- Reed Blankenship Out
- David Montgomery Out
- Jaylin Noel Injured Reserve
- Jake Hummel Injured Reserve
- Jaylin Smith Injured Reserve
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