- Matchup: Cincinnati Bengals vs Houston Texans
- Date: Sunday, September 20, 2026
- Venue: Reliant Stadium, Houston, TX
- Broadcast: CBS
- Point Spread: Bengals +3.0
- Over/Under Total: 46.5
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The Houston Texans (0-1) are set to face off against the Cincinnati Bengals (1-0) at Reliant Stadium this Sunday. Oddsmakers have made Houston 3-point favorites, with an over/under total set at 46.5.
The Bengals enter this contest with a 1-0 record after their recent victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, winning 33-27. Chase Brown led the Bengals’ rushing attack with 16 carries for 56 yards (3.5 yards per carry). In the passing game, Brown averaged 4.4 yards per catch, amassing 22 yards on 5 catches. Quarterback Joe Burrow completed 25 of 35 passes for 254 yards and threw for 1 touchdown, earning a QB rating of 89.5, but he also had 1 interception. Defensively, Cincinnati allowed 89 rushing yards on 20 attempts (4.5 yards per carry) and conceded 23 completions on 28 passes for 193 yards, achieving an 82.1% completion rate. Overall, the Bengals ran 62 offensive plays generating 351 total yards. In the rushing department, the Bengals executed 27 runs totaling 106 yards, averaging 3.9 yards per carry.
Cincinnati has gained a total of 351 yards this season, recording 14 first downs while incurring 7 penalties for 47 yards. In terms of touchdowns, they have scored 1 passing and 1 rushing touchdown, with only 1 turnover to their name. The Bengals are averaging 106.0 rushing yards, ranking 19th in the league. With regards to point production, Cincinnati is averaging 33.0 points per game to date.
Defensively, the Bengals have allowed 193 passing yards, placing them 17th in the league. They’ve given up 193.0 passing yards per game and a completion percentage of 82.1%. In the ground game, they have yielded 89 rushing yards across 1 game this season, allowing 2 rushing touchdowns. Overall, they rank 12th in the NFL in terms of total yards allowed, averaging 282.0 total yards per game and conceding 27.0 points per contest, placing them 20th defensively.
The Texans are entering this matchup with an 0-1 record for the season. In their previous game, they suffered a close defeat, falling 36-31 to the Buffalo Bills. Quarterback C.J. Stroud (2 TDs) tallied 274 passing yards with a completion rate of 26-38 and achieved a quarterback rating of 106.7, throwing no interceptions and averaging 7.2 yards per attempt. Nico Collins was the standout receiver, securing 7 receptions for 75 yards (10.7 yards per catch). In the rushing segment, David Montgomery carried the ball 20 times for 60 yards, averaging 3.0 yards per attempt. The Texans recorded a total of 381 yards, executing 70 offensive plays with an average of 5.4 yards per play. Houston’s rushing game averaged 3.9 yards per carry, ending with 124 rushing yards on 32 attempts. They allowed their opponents to run 21 times for 86 yards (4.1 yards per carry). The Texans’ passing defense allowed a completion percentage of 69.0%, conceding 323 yards on 20 of 29 passing attempts.
When it comes to scoring, the Texans currently rank 9th in the league, averaging 31.0 points per game. The team has recorded 257 passing yards and 124.0 rushing yards per game. Overall, the Texans are averaging 381.0 yards per game, positioning themselves in 10th place in the league. Houston has given up 106 yards due to 7 penalties, placing them 17th in the league regarding infractions. They also have lost 2 fumbles and achieved 11 first downs as a group.
The Texans’ pass defense has allowed 2 touchdowns and an average of 323.0 pass yards per game, ranking them 29th in the league. On the ground, they have given up a total of 86 rushing yards. So far this season, their defense has not produced any takeaways and has allowed a total of 36 points. With a total of 52 plays from scrimmage, the Texans’ defense ranks 9th in professional football but is allowing 36.0 points per game, placing them 28th.
Who do you think will claim victory in the Bengals vs. Texans game today against the spread?
Selection: Opt for the Bengals +3.0
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