Bengals vs. Texans: How to watch as Houston attempts to avoid starting 0-2
The Houston Texans host the Cincinnati Bengals at Reliant Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 20 at 1 p.m.
ET, seeking their first win after falling 36-31 to the Buffalo Bills in Week 1. Cincinnati enters the contest 1-0 following a 33-27 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, during which the offense gained 351 total yards, including 245 through the air.
Houston historically leads the all-time series 7-5 across 12 meetings, most recently facing Cincinnati in 2023, and enters the game favored by 2.5 points on DraftKings Sportsbook.
Cincinnati quarterback Joe Burrow is officially designated as questionable with back stiffness, leaving veteran Joe Flacco available in reserve. While the Bengals will welcome back defensive end Shemar Stewart from a training camp knee hyperextension, Houston faces notable absences on defense.
The Texans have ruled out defensive end Jadeveon Clowney due to a knee issue following his sack in the opener, while starting linebacker Henry To'oTo'o has landed on injured reserve. On offense, Houston leans on David Montgomery, who established a franchise record in Week 1 by scoring three combined scrimmage touchdowns in his club debut.
