Chase Catches Two Touchdowns in Bengals’ 20-6 Win
15 sourcesUpdated Sep 21, 2026
The Cincinnati Bengals improved to 2-0 with a 20-6 road victory over the Houston Texans in a defensive battle. Ja’Marr Chase rebounded from a quiet Week 1 by catching seven passes for 75 yards and two touchdowns, including a spectacular 32-yard, sideline-balancing grab against tight coverage and an 18-yard score that extended Cincinnati’s lead. Joe Burrow and Chase reestablished their explosive connection, while Tee Higgins also contributed 95 receiving yards. Cincinnati’s defense held Houston without a touchdown and repeatedly stopped the Texans in the red zone despite allowing some offensive yardage. The Bengals will visit the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 3.
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Starting 2-0 feels good but the Steelers game next week will be a real test for them.
The Bengals defense played tough and kept the Texans from scoring much at all.
Chase really stepped up with those two touchdowns and helped the offense look sharp overall.
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