Cincinnati Bengals vs Houston Texans
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| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
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| Bengals | 0 | 7 | 10 | 3 | 20 |
| Texans | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 |
CIN 20HOU 6 Final
Passing leader
17.0PPR pts
30/55, 353 YDS
Top fantasy scorer
26.5PPR pts
7 REC, 75 YDS, 2 TD
Texans leader
26.0PPR pts
12 REC, 140 YDS
Defensive playmaker
Cedric Johnson
2 SACK, 4 TKL
Bengals 20, Texans 6: Cincinnati pulls away from Houston
Cincinnati led 7–3 at halftime and outscored Houston 13–3 after the break to win 20–6. Houston outgained the Bengals 374–267.
The Texans went 5-for-17 on third down, while the Bengals finished without a giveaway.
Key advantages
- +4% third-down rate CIN 33% · HOU 29%
- +1:38 time of possession CIN 30:49 · HOU 29:11
Game Highlights
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Why the Bengals Won
Cincinnati won the third-down and time of possession battles.
| Bengals | Stat | Texans |
|---|---|---|
| 33% | Third-down conversion | 29% |
| 30:49 | Time of possession | 29:11 |
| Other team stats | ||
| 267 | Total yards | 374 |
| 4.5 | Yards per play | 4.8 |
| 59 | Plays | 78 |
| 0 | Turnovers | 0 |
Scoring Summary
The Bengals scored two touchdowns and two field goals; the Texans scored two field goals.
| Time | Team | Play | CIN | HOU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st quarter | ||||
| No scoring | ||||
| 2nd quarter | ||||
| 3:29 | CIN | Joe Burrow → Ja'Marr Chase, 32-yard TD Takes leadEvan McPherson XP | 7 | 0 |
| 1:17 | HOU | Ka'imi Fairbairn 37-yard FG | 7 | 3 |
| 3rd quarter | ||||
| 12:28 | CIN | Evan McPherson 51-yard FG Extends lead | 10 | 3 |
| 3:03 | CIN | Joe Burrow → Ja'Marr Chase, 18-yard TD Extends leadEvan McPherson XP | 17 | 3 |
| 0:35 | HOU | Ka'imi Fairbairn 45-yard FG | 17 | 6 |
| 4th quarter | ||||
| 12:16 | CIN | Evan McPherson 57-yard FG Extends lead | 20 | 6 |
Fantasy Points: Bengals vs Texans, Week 2 2026
Fantasy leaders
- Ja'Marr Chase26.5 PTSWR6
- Dalton Schultz26.0 PTSTE1
- C.J. Stroud17.0 PTSQB14
- Joe Burrow16.2 PTSQB15
Player Stats
Quarterbacks
| Player | FPTS | FIN | CMP/ATT | Pass YDS | TD | INT | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | Rate | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.J. Stroud | 17.0 | QB14 | 30/55 | 353 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 29 | 0 | 74.3 | Start/Sit → |
| Joe Burrow | 16.2 | QB15 | 20/31 | 207 | 2 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 | 105.2 | Start/Sit → |
WRs, RBs, & TEs
| Player | FPTS | FIN | POS | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | TGT | REC | Rec YDS | Rec TD | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ja'Marr Chase | 26.5 | WR6 | WR | — | — | — | 9 | 7 | 75 | 2 | Start/Sit → |
| Dalton Schultz | 26.0 | TE1 | TE | — | — | — | 14 | 12 | 140 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Tee Higgins | 14.5 | WR19 | WR | — | — | — | 10 | 5 | 95 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Chase Brown | 11.2 | RB19 | RB | 20 | 80 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Woody Marks | 8.5 | RB33 | RB | 8 | 8 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 27 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Xavier Hutchinson | 6.7 | WR58 | WR | — | — | — | 9 | 3 | 37 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Kayshon Boutte | 6.7 | WR57 | WR | — | — | — | 5 | 3 | 37 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Jaylin Noel | 5.4 | WR69 | WR | 1 | 13 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 31 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Foster Moreau | 5.4 | TE24 | TE | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 34 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Jared Wayne | 5.3 | WR72 | WR | — | — | — | 7 | 2 | 33 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| David Montgomery | 4.4 | RB48 | RB | 6 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Samaje Perine | 3.2 | RB54 | RB | 2 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Erick All | 2.5 | TE41 | TE | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 5 | 0 | |
| Andrei Iosivas | 1.7 | WR105 | WR | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 7 | 0 | |
| Colbie Young | 1.7 | WR106 | WR | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 7 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Dohnte Meyers | 0.0 | — | WR | — | — | — | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
Fantasy Usage
Cincinnati Bengals
Snap Share
Target Share31 targets
- Tee Higgins32%, 10 targets
- Ja'Marr Chase29%, 9 targets
- Chase Brown16%, 5 targets
- Erick All10%, 3 targets
- Samaje Perine3%, 1 targets
- Other10%, 3 targets
Carry Share23 carries
- , 20 carries
- , 2 carries
- , 1 carries
Houston Texans
Snap Share
Target Share50 targets
- Dalton Schultz28%, 14 targets
- Xavier Hutchinson18%, 9 targets
- Jared Wayne14%, 7 targets
- Woody Marks12%, 6 targets
- Kayshon Boutte10%, 5 targets
- Other18%, 9 targets
Carry Share18 carries
- , 8 carries
- , 6 carries
- , 3 carries
- , 1 carries
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| Player | SNAPS | SNAP % | TGT | TGT % | CAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ja'Marr Chase | 53 | 88% | 9 | 29% | 0 |
| Xavier Hutchinson | 65 | 81% | 9 | 18% | 0 |
| Kayshon Boutte | 58 | 73% | 5 | 10% | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | 43 | 72% | 10 | 32% | 0 |
| Chase Brown | 42 | 70% | 5 | 16% | 20 |
| Dalton Schultz | 54 | 68% | 14 | 28% | 0 |
| Jaylin Noel | 48 | 60% | 5 | 10% | 1 |
| Drew Sample | 36 | 60% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Andrei Iosivas | 32 | 53% | 1 | 3% | 0 |
| David Montgomery | 42 | 53% | 2 | 4% | 6 |
| Woody Marks | 38 | 48% | 6 | 12% | 8 |
| Erick All | 25 | 42% | 3 | 10% | 0 |
| Samaje Perine | 24 | 40% | 1 | 3% | 2 |
| Mike Gesicki | 21 | 35% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Foster Moreau | 23 | 29% | 2 | 4% | 0 |
| Dohnte Meyers | 11 | 18% | 1 | 3% | 0 |
| Colbie Young | 10 | 17% | 1 | 3% | 0 |
| Lewis Bond | 13 | 16% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Marlin Klein | 9 | 11% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Cade Stover | 8 | 10% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Tahj Brooks | 1 | 2% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Jack Endries | 1 | 2% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
Fantasy Points vs Expected
Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.
- Biggest overperformer+10.8Ja'Marr Chase26.5 PTS vs 15.7 xFP
- Biggest underperformer−10.5C.J. Stroud17.0 PTS vs 27.5 xFP
- Highest expected volume27.5 xFPC.J. Stroud17.0 PTS scored
| Player | PTS | xFP | vs xFP | Snap% | Usage | Rte% | Pass att | Car | Car% | Tgt | Tgt% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.J. StroudHOU · QB | 17.0 | 27.5 | −10.5 | 100% | 55 att | — | 55 | 3 | 17% | 0 | 0% |
| Dalton SchultzHOU · TE | 26.0 | 24.5 | +1.5 | 68% | 28% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 14 | 28% |
| Chase BrownCIN · RB | 11.2 | 20.8 | −9.6 | 70% | 87% car | — | 0 | 20 | 87% | 5 | 16% |
| Tee HigginsCIN · WR | 14.5 | 17.5 | −3.0 | 72% | 32% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 10 | 32% |
| Ja'Marr ChaseCIN · WR | 26.5 | 15.7 | +10.8 | 88% | 29% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 9 | 29% |
| Xavier HutchinsonHOU · WR | 6.7 | 15.7 | −9.0 | 81% | 18% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 9 | 18% |
| Woody MarksHOU · RB | 8.5 | 15.3 | −6.8 | 48% | 44% car | — | 0 | 8 | 44% | 6 | 12% |
| Joe BurrowCIN · QB | 16.2 | 15.1 | +1.1 | 100% | 31 att | — | 31 | 1 | 4% | 0 | 0% |
| Jared WayneHOU · WR | 5.3 | 12.2 | −6.9 | — | 14% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 7 | 14% |
| Jaylin NoelHOU · WR | 5.4 | 9.3 | −3.9 | 60% | 10% tgt | — | 0 | 1 | 6% | 5 | 10% |
| Kayshon BoutteHOU · WR | 6.7 | 8.7 | −2.0 | 73% | 10% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 5 | 10% |
| David MontgomeryHOU · RB | 4.4 | 7.1 | −2.7 | 53% | 33% car | — | 0 | 6 | 33% | 2 | 4% |
| Erick All Jr.CIN · TE | 2.5 | 5.2 | −2.7 | 42% | 10% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 3 | 10% |
| Foster MoreauHOU · TE | 5.4 | 3.5 | +1.9 | 29% | 4% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 2 | 4% |
| Samaje PerineCIN · RB | 3.2 | 3.0 | +0.2 | 40% | 9% car | — | 0 | 2 | 9% | 1 | 3% |
| Andrei IosivasCIN · WR | 1.7 | 1.7 | 0.0 | 53% | 3% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 3% |
| Colbie YoungCIN · WR | 1.7 | 1.7 | 0.0 | 17% | 3% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 3% |
| Dohnte MeyersCIN · WR | 0.0 | 1.7 | −1.7 | 18% | 3% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 3% |
Team totals: Bengals 31 targets and 23 carries; Texans 50 targets and 18 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2026 season: 1.75 PPR points per target (68% catch rate), 0.60 per carry and 0.47 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.
Fantasy Verdicts
Joe Burrow
20 of 31 passing for 207 yards, 2 touchdowns; 1 carry for -1 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 15.1 expected. Next up: Week 4 against the Jaguars. Bet on the role more than the result.
Start/Sit: Joe Burrow →C.J. Stroud Unlucky
30 of 55 passing for 353 yards; 3 carries for 29 yards.
Verdict: The role was there, worth 27.5 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't. Next up: Week 4 against the Cowboys. Bet on the role more than the result.
Start/Sit: C.J. Stroud →Chase Brown Volume, no payoff
5 targets (16% of the team's), 3 catches for 2 yards; 20 carries (87% of the team's) for 80 yards.
Verdict: The role was there, worth 20.8 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't. Next up: Week 4 against the Jaguars. Bet on the role more than the result.
Trend: Season high in carries (20).
Tee Higgins Volume, no payoff
10 targets (32% of the team's), 5 catches for 95 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 17.5 expected. Next up: Week 4 against the Jaguars. Bet on the role more than the result.
Trend: Season high in targets (10).
Dalton Schultz
14 targets (28% of the team's), 12 catches for 140 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 24.5 expected. Next up: Week 4 against the Cowboys. Bet on the role more than the result.
Trend: Season high in targets (14).
Xavier Hutchinson Unlucky
9 targets (18% of the team's), 3 catches for 37 yards.
Verdict: The role was there, worth 15.7 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't. Next up: Week 4 against the Cowboys. Bet on the role more than the result.
Trend: Season high in targets (9).
Ja'Marr Chase Ran hot
9 targets (29% of the team's), 7 catches for 75 yards and 2 touchdowns.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 15.7 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat. Next up: Week 4 against the Jaguars. Bet on the role more than the result.
Trend: Season high in targets (9).
Woody Marks Unlucky
6 targets (12% of the team's), 5 catches for 27 yards; 8 carries (44% of the team's) for 8 yards.
Verdict: The role was there, worth 15.3 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't. Next up: Week 4 against the Cowboys. Bet on the role more than the result.
Trend: Season high in targets (6).
Stock Up, Stock Down
Houston Texans
- Stock up: David Montgomery led the backfield with 53% of the snaps after trailing Woody Marks before this game.
- Stock up: Xavier Hutchinson played 81% of the snaps, up from a 56% season average.
- Stock up: Jaylin Noel played 60% of the snaps, up from a 30% season average.
Fantasy Matchups
Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2026 through Week 3.
| Points allowed to | Bengals D | Texans D |
|---|---|---|
| QBs | 17.4 | 20.3 |
| RBs | 18.9 | 11.7 |
| WRs | 30.8 | 40.0 |
| TEs | 17.7 | 13.2 |
Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.
How the Game Swung
Houston opened at 59% win probability and fell below 2% in the fourth quarter.
Texans win probability
Key Swings
- −27Burrow → Chase, 32-yd TD57% → 30%Q2 3:29
- +11Fairbairn 37-yd FG29% → 40%Q2 1:17
- −12McPherson 51-yd FG39% → 27%Q3 12:28
- −17Burrow → Chase, 18-yd TD21% → 4%Q3 3:03
- +4Fairbairn 45-yd FG3% → 7%Q3 0:35
Swing in Texans win probability, in points
Play Calling and Possessions
| Cincinnati Bengals | Measure | Houston Texans |
|---|---|---|
| 59 | Plays | 78 |
| 61% | Pass rate | 77% |
| 5.1 | Yds / dropback | 5.2 |
| 3.7 | Yds / carry | 3.3 |
| 5/15 | Third downs | 5/17 |
Efficiency edge Cincinnati ran 19 fewer plays than Houston.
- Top targets
- CIN Higgins 32% · Chase 29% · Brown 16%
- HOU Schultz 28% · Hutchinson 18% · Wayne 14%
Possession Results
| Result | CIN | HOU |
|---|---|---|
| Touchdowns | 2 | 0 |
| Field goals | 2 | 2 |
| Punts | 8 | 5 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Turnovers on downs | 0 | 4 |
| Missed field goals | 0 | 1 |
- The Bengals opened the scoring on their fifth possession, a 7-play, 81-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
All 26 possessions, drive by drive
| Team | Start | Plays | Yards | Time | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIN | Q1 15:00 | 3 | 6 | 1:05 | Punt |
| HOU | Q1 13:55 | 3 | 2 | 0:43 | Punt |
| CIN | Q1 13:12 | 5 | 3 | 3:04 | Punt |
| HOU | Q1 10:08 | 3 | 5 | 1:32 | Punt |
| CIN | Q1 8:36 | 5 | 15 | 3:56 | Punt |
| HOU | Q1 4:40 | 12 | 76 | 6:20 | Downs |
| CIN | Q2 13:20 | 5 | 11 | 3:12 | Punt |
| HOU | Q2 10:08 | 7 | 48 | 3:15 | Downs |
| CIN | Q2 6:53 | 7 | 81 | 3:24 | Touchdown |
| HOU | Q2 3:29 | 9 | 54 | 2:12 | Field goal |
| CIN | Q2 1:17 | 5 | 10 | 0:56 | Punt |
| HOU | Q2 0:21 | 3 | 23 | 0:21 | End of half |
| HOU | Q3 15:00 | 3 | 0 | 0:30 | Punt |
| CIN | Q3 14:30 | 4 | 8 | 2:02 | Field goal |
| HOU | Q3 12:28 | 8 | 33 | 4:59 | Missed FG |
| CIN | Q3 7:29 | 8 | 52 | 4:26 | Touchdown |
| HOU | Q3 3:03 | 7 | 42 | 2:28 | Field goal |
| CIN | Q3 0:35 | 7 | 33 | 3:19 | Field goal |
| HOU | Q4 12:16 | 4 | 17 | 1:34 | Punt |
| CIN | Q4 10:42 | 3 | 5 | 0:48 | Punt |
| HOU | Q4 9:54 | 3 | -1 | 1:30 | Punt |
| CIN | Q4 8:24 | 5 | 7 | 3:20 | Punt |
| HOU | Q4 5:04 | 6 | 20 | 1:49 | Downs |
| CIN | Q4 3:15 | 3 | 2 | 1:05 | Punt |
| HOU | Q4 2:10 | 13 | 50 | 1:58 | Downs |
| CIN | Q4 0:12 | 1 | -1 | 0:12 | End of game |
About these numbers
Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.
Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.
Bengals vs Texans Head-to-Head
The Bengals and Texans first met in 2002 and have played 15 times since.
- All-time series
- 9–6Texans lead, 15 meetings since 2002
- Postseason
- 2–0Texans won in 2011 and 2012
- Largest Bengals win
- 38–32002
- Largest Texans win
- 35–62008
Since 2021
1–1 Series tied
2 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.
Oldest to newest. B = Bengals win, T = Texans win, outlined = this game.
Recent Meetings
- 2026 Wk 2 Bengals at Texans CIN 20 HOU 6 CIN W
- 2023 Wk 10 Texans at Bengals, 2023 Wk 10 recap HOU 30 CIN 27 HOU W
Season to Date (Through Week 3)
The 2026 regular season, from each game's box score.
| Bengals | Stat | Texans |
|---|---|---|
| 2-1 | Record | 0-3 |
| 26.7 | Points per game | 18.0 |
| 323.3 | Yards per game | 326.0 |
| 5.4 | Yards per play | 4.8 |
| 21.0 | Points allowed per game | 25.0 |
| 355.7 | Yards allowed per game | 325.3 |
Bengals vs Texans Odds and Results
How this game finished against the betting lines.
- Spread
- HOU −3Texans failed to cover by 17
- Total
- 45.5Under: 26 points scored (by 19.5)
Expected vs Actual Scoring
| Team | Implied | Actual | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | 24.3 | 6 | −18.3 |
| Bengals | 21.3 | 20 | −1.3 |
Both offenses finished under the market's expectation, which matches the low fantasy output in the Fantasy tab.
Betting Trends
Each team's 2026 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.
Cincinnati Bengals
- Against the spread
- 2–0
- Over/under
- 1–1
- ATS as favorite
- 1–0
- ATS as underdog
- 1–0
- ATS on the road
- 1–0
Houston Texans
- Against the spread
- 0–2
- Over/under
- 1–1
- ATS as favorite
- 0–1
- ATS as underdog
- 0–1
- ATS at home
- 0–2
Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.
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Bengals and Texans in Fantasy
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Bengals vs Texans Game FAQ
Who won the 2026 Bengals vs Texans Week 2 game?
The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Houston Texans 20–6 in Week 2 of the 2026 season. The game was played at Reliant Stadium in Houston, TX, on September 20, 2026. See the Bengals' 2026 schedule.
What was the final score of Bengals vs Texans?
The final score was Bengals 20, Texans 6. The Bengals led 7–3 at halftime, and the second half went Bengals 13, Texans 3.
What happened in the Bengals vs Texans game?
Cincinnati led 7–3 at halftime and outscored Houston 13–3 after the break to win 20–6. Houston outgained the Bengals 374–267. Ja'Marr Chase led all players with 7 catches for 75 yards and 2 touchdowns.
Who scored the most fantasy points in Bengals vs Texans?
Ja'Marr Chase led the game with 26.5 PPR fantasy points, the WR6 of Week 2, on 7 catches for 75 yards and 2 touchdowns. Dalton Schultz was next with 26.0 (TE1). See Ja'Marr Chase's 2026 game log.
Who led Bengals vs Texans in passing, rushing and receiving?
C.J. Stroud (HOU) led all passers with 30 of 55 for 353 yards. Chase Brown (CIN) led in rushing with 20 carries for 80 yards. Dalton Schultz (HOU) led in receiving with 12 catches for 140 yards.
How many fantasy points did Ja'Marr Chase score against the Texans?
Ja'Marr Chase scored 26.5 points in PPR leagues, 23.0 in half-PPR and 19.5 in standard scoring against the Texans in Week 2 of the 2026 season, on 7 catches for 75 yards and 2 touchdowns. He drew 29% of his team's targets.
Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Bengals vs Texans?
Ja'Marr Chase outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 26.5 PPR points on 15.7 xFP (+10.8). C.J. Stroud fell furthest short, with 17.0 points on 27.5 xFP (−10.5). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.
Who had the highest expected fantasy points in Bengals vs Texans?
C.J. Stroud had the most fantasy opportunity in the game, worth 27.5 expected PPR points (xFP) at league-average rates, and scored 17.0. Expected points measure the volume of a player's pass attempts, carries and targets, not how well he used them.
What was the turning point of Bengals vs Texans?
Joe Burrow's 32-yard touchdown pass to Ja'Marr Chase with 3:29 left in the second quarter was the biggest swing of the game, moving the Texans' win probability from 57% to 30%.
What is the all-time Bengals vs Texans record?
The Texans lead the all-time series 9–6 across 15 meetings since 2002, including a 2–0 record in the postseason.
When did the Bengals and Texans last play before this game?
Before Week 2 of 2026, they last met in the 2023 season on November 12, 2023, when the Texans beat the Bengals 30–27.
Have the Bengals and Texans met in the playoffs?
Yes, 2 times, most recently in the 2012 playoffs. The Bengals are 0–2 against the Texans in the postseason.
What was the closing spread for Bengals vs Texans?
The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Texans −3, making the Houston Texans 3-point favorites, with a closing total of 45.5. That implied about 24.3 points for the Texans and 21.3 for the Bengals.
Did Bengals vs Texans go over or under the total?
The game went under. The consensus closing total was 45.5, and the teams combined for 26 points, 19.5 under the number.
Who covered the spread in Bengals vs Texans?
The Bengals covered as 3-point underdogs against the closing line of Texans −3. The final margin was 14 points.