Bengals vs. Texans: How to watch as Houston attempts to avoid starting 0-2
Week 2 features an AFC clash as the Houston Texans host the Cincinnati Bengals at Reliant Stadium, with Houston looking to bounce back from a 36-31 defeat against the Buffalo Bills. Cincinnati enters the contest following a 33-27 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, a game where their offense amassed 351 total yards, including 245 through the air, trailing Tampa Bay only in tackles (37) and interceptions (1).
Much of the attention surrounds Joe Burrow, who is officially questionable due to back stiffness that restricted him earlier in the week before he managed full participation on Friday; veteran Joe Flacco is prepared to step in if Burrow cannot go. Cincinnati's defense will receive a boost with Shemar Stewart making his season debut after missing Week 1 with a hyperextended knee.
Houston historically leads this series 7-5 across 12 regular-season meetings, though they will face personnel hurdles on defense with Jadeveon Clowney ruled out by a knee issue and starting linebacker Henry To'oTo'o landing on injured reserve. Even so, the Texans boast offensive momentum after David Montgomery recorded three touchdowns—two rushing and one receiving—in his team debut last week, becoming the first player in franchise history to accomplish that feat.
Kickoff is scheduled for Sunday, September 20 at 1 p.m. ET on CBS and Paramount+, with DraftKings Sportsbook listing the home team as 2.5-point favorites.
