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Sept. 15, 2026 3:19 pm EDT Updated <\/p>\n
The Cincinnati Bengals (1-0) trek to NRG Stadium on Sunday, September 20, 2026 to play the Houston Texans (0-1).<\/p>\n
How to watch Cincinnati Bengals vs. Houston TexansCincinnati vs. Houston odds
\nSpread: Houston -3 (-105), Cincinnati +3 (-121)
\nFavorite Moneyline: Houston -150
\nUnderdog Moneyline: Cincinnati +127
\nTotal: 46.5
\nTotal Over Odds: -111
\nTotal Under Odds: -108
\nInjury reportsTexans<\/p>\n
No injuries listed<\/p>\n
Bengals<\/p>\n
No injuries listed<\/p>\n
Stats to know
\nThe Texans averaged 5.1 fewer points per game last season (23.8) than the Bengals allowed (28.9).
\nCincinnati\u2019s defense allowed 380.9 yards per game last year, 53.9 more than the 327.0 Houston\u2019s offense averaged. Houston picked up 5.3 yards per play and Cincinnati allowed 6.4.
\nThe Bengals averaged 7.0 more points scored last year (24.4) than the Texans allowed (17.4).
\nCincinnati 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.<\/p>\n
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