The Cincinnati Bengals are headed to Houston for a marquee matchup against the Texans on Sunday. Some cards are stacked against Cincinnati this week, be it injuries or oddsmakers.
If Cincinnati can get the win and start off 2-0, their postseason hopes look wide open. If they falter, they need to gain momentum in the next handful of games—with two divisional ones over the next four games after the Texans matchup.
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What are your keys to the game? Who needs to step up? Sound off and check out the latest news.
Bengals News
Josh Johnson, Joe Giles-Harris Elevated Ahead of Week 2 | BENGALS ROSTER UPDATE
The Bengals today elevated LB Joe Giles-Harris and QB Josh Johnson from the practice squad to the active roster for tomorrow’s game at Houston.
Texans will be without leading receiver, starting guard vs Bengals
Houston Texans star receiver Nico Collins was ruled out for the team’s Week 2 game against the Cincinnati Bengals, along with starting guard Ed Ingram, defensive end Jadeveon Clowney and linebacker Jacob Hummel.
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Danielle Hunter is the one opponent who could wreck the Bengals in Week 2
The Cincinnati Bengals are set to square off in Week 2 with a Houston Texans defense highly motivated to redeem themselves for getting gashed often in a 36-31 season-opening loss.
Texans GM Compares Dexter Lawrence to NFL Legend Ahead of Bengals Showdown
The Bengals have one of the best interior defensive linemen in the league on their roster.
Bengals’ Ja’Marr Chase makes telling comments before Week 2 vs. Texans
The Cincinnati Bengals have made it clear that they need to get Ja’Marr Chase the ball more.
NFL News
Two truths and a lie: Ben Johnson is the new Bill Walsh, while John Harbaugh has revived the Giants
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Former NFL player and scout Bucky Brooks knows the ins and outs of this league, providing keen insight in his notebook. In today’s installment, he explores three emerging viewpoints.
2026 NFL Coach Of The Year Odds: Harbaugh, Minter Leading The Pack
Coaching arguably has the biggest impact on whether NFL teams win or lose and plays a major role in determining the landscape of the league.
Falcons to start Cooper Rush vs. Panthers as Michael Penix Jr. continues recovery
Rush took Atlanta‘s first-team reps Friday and will start against Carolina while Penix continues recovering from last season’s ACL tear
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Stefon Diggs fined for jumping on goalpost after Week 1 TD
Commanders wide receiver Stefon Diggs punctuated his first touchdown as a member of the team with a celebration that hurt Washington on the field and hurt Diggs in the wallet.
Raiders listing TE Brock Bowers as doubtful vs. Chargers
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers returned to practice Friday but is doubtful to play in Sunday’s divisional matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers.
