National Football League

FINAL Sunday, September 20, 2026
Cincinnati Bengals 20
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Houston Texans 6
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Reliant Stadium · 70,747 att. · CBS

Match Report

Ja'Marr Chase scores 2 TDs on passes from Joe Burrow to lead the Bengals past the Texans 20-6

— Ja'Marr Chase reminded everyone of just how good he can be on Sunday after the five-time Pro Bowler was a non-factor in Cincinnati's season-opening win.

Full story at ESPN →

Team Stats

12
1st Downs
22
9
Passing 1st downs
15
3
Rushing 1st downs
3
0
1st downs from penalties
4
5-15
3rd down efficiency
5-17
0-0
4th down efficiency
0-4
59
Total Plays
78
267
Total Yards
374
4.5
Yards per Play
4.8
13
Total Drives
13
182
Passing
314
20/31
Comp/Att
30/56
5.1
Yards per pass
5.2
0
Interceptions thrown
0
5-25
Sacks-Yards Lost
4-39
85
Rushing
60
23
Rushing Attempts
18
3.7
Yards per rush
3.3
1-1
Red Zone (Made-Att)
0-4
12-78
Penalties
9-83
0
Turnovers
0
0
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
0
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
30:49
Possession
29:11

Top Performers

CIN

  • Ryan Rehkow NO 8 · YDS 345 · AVG 43.1
  • Joe Burrow C/ATT 20/31 · YDS 207 · AVG 6.7
  • Evan McPherson FG 2/2 · PCT 100.0 · LONG 57
  • Dohnte Meyers NO 3 · YDS 90 · AVG 30.0

HOU

  • C.J. Stroud C/ATT 30/55 · YDS 353 · AVG 6.4
  • Kai Kroeger NO 5 · YDS 207 · AVG 41.4
  • Dalton Schultz REC 12 · YDS 140 · AVG 11.7
  • Ka'imi Fairbairn FG 2/3 · PCT 66.7 · LONG 45

Injuries

Houston Texans

  • David Montgomery Out
  • Jalen Pitre Out
  • Reed Blankenship Out
  • Blake Fisher Out
  • Jaylin Noel Questionable

Cincinnati Bengals

  • Kyle Dugger Out
  • Erick All Jr. Questionable
  • Tanner Hudson Injured Reserve
  • Swayze Bozeman Injured Reserve
  • Jalen Davis Injured Reserve

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