Sept. 15, 2026 3:19 pm EDT Updated
The Cincinnati Bengals (1-0) trek to NRG Stadium on Sunday, September 20, 2026 to play the Houston Texans (0-1).
How to watch Cincinnati Bengals vs. Houston TexansCincinnati vs. Houston odds
Spread: Houston -3 (-105), Cincinnati +3 (-121)
Favorite Moneyline: Houston -150
Underdog Moneyline: Cincinnati +127
Total: 46.5
Total Over Odds: -111
Total Under Odds: -108
Injury reportsTexans
No injuries listed
Bengals
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Stats to know
The Texans averaged 5.1 fewer points per game last season (23.8) than the Bengals allowed (28.9).
Cincinnati’s defense allowed 380.9 yards per game last year, 53.9 more than the 327.0 Houston’s offense averaged. Houston picked up 5.3 yards per play and Cincinnati allowed 6.4.
The Bengals averaged 7.0 more points scored last year (24.4) than the Texans allowed (17.4).
Cincinnati accumulated 329.2 yards per game last year, 52.0 more than Houston allowed (277.2). Cincinnati picked up 5.5 yards per play, while Houston gave up 5.2.
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Sep 15, 2026
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