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Joe Burrow connected twice with Ja’Marr Chase for two touchdowns, Cincinnati added three field goals, and the Bengals cruised to a 23-3 victory over Houston as the defense limited the Texans to a single early field goal.
The Bengals’ final injury report ahead of the Houston game lists Joe Burrow as questionable but a full participant in Friday practice, with him throwing without limitations; defensive end Shemar Stewart is expected to make his 2026 debut. B.J. Hill did not practice and is questionable, while Samaje Perine sat out Friday with illness but isn’t on the final report. For Houston, top target Nico Collins is out after missing practice, and Jadeveon Clowney and Jacob Hummel are also out. Ed Ingram is out for Cincinnati. In short, Cincinnati hopes to have most key players; Houston will be without its top receiver and other contributors.
Joe Burrow is listed as questionable for Sunday's Week 2 game vs. the Texans due to back tightness, after moving to full practice on Friday; final status will be decided closer to kickoff. B.J. Hill is questionable with an Achilles injury, while Shemar Stewart is cleared to make his 2026 debut after missing Week 1.
The Bengals beat the Buccaneers 33-27 in Week 1 behind a swarming defense that forced four fumbles and four sacks, a balanced offense led by Mike Gesicki and a solid run game, and Evan McPherson's four field goals including a 58-yarder; Burrow threw a costly pick-six but Cincinnati closed it out, though they must clean up tackling, penalties and red-zone execution moving forward.
The Bengals outlasted the Buccaneers 33-27 in Week 1, thanks to a hungry defense that generated pressure and turnovers, including four fumbles and four sacks, while Joe Burrow shakes off preseason rust and the offense distributes targets more evenly beyond Ja’Marr Chase, signaling a more balanced, traditional attack.
Joe Burrow says the 2026 Bengals feel inevitable, reminiscent of LSU’s 2019 title run, thanks to a deeper, more versatile defense, an offense with added balance, and lessons learned from past injuries. With veterans like Dexter Lawrence II anchoring the line and new contributors such as Boye Mafe and Bryan Cook, Cincinnati is aiming for a steadier, less desperate attack. Burrow has adapted his game—focusing on nutrition, staying healthy, and refining pocket movement—to maximize efficiency in playoff-caliber seasons, and he’s openly confident they can win the Super Bowl if health cooperates.
Joe Burrow says the Bengals’ 2026 season is a 'now or never' opportunity, stressing urgency, a close-knit locker room, and a commitment to high-level play as Cincinnati aims to end its playoff drought and pursue a championship.
In the Bengals–Bears joint practice, Cincinnati’s defense pressured Joe Burrow consistently as he began with three straight completions. Myles Murphy notched back-to-back sacks in the two-minute drill, Dexter Lawrence II intercepted a pass and kept the backfield active, and Barrett Carter flashed in 7-on-7s. The Bears produced some pressure too, but Cincinnati finished strong with a late Jalen Davis interception and no injuries, while kick-return duties and rookies Cashius Howell and Murphy drew extra attention.
Joe Burrow said he has no thoughts yet on the LSU-Jayden Daniels No. 5 jersey-number dispute, a saga tied to LSU’s pledge not to reuse his No. 9 and Daniels’ camp pushing for No. 5 after a preseason incident.
The Chiefs' 2026 slate features three notable misses: an unwanted early primetime opener against the Broncos, followed by another primetime home game vs the Colts; a delayed Chiefs–Bengals showdown in Week 14; and the earliest possible bye in Week 5, raising questions about appeal, injury management, and rest for a veteran, playoff-ready roster.
Joe Burrow's offseason push helped Cincinnati guard Dalton Risner sign a one-year deal for 2026, ensuring the Bengals keep their five starting offensive linemen together and shifting focus to shoring up the defense in 2026.
Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow was named to the AFC roster for the 2026 Pro Bowl Games in San Francisco, marking his third career Pro Bowl selection (2022, 2024). In 2025, after returning from a toe injury in Week 13, he posted 1,809 passing yards and 17 touchdowns in eight starts with a 100.7 rating, and over the final six weeks led the NFL in completions (152) while ranking among the leaders in TDs (15), yards (1,620), completion percentage (68.2%) and rating (102.2). He joins Ja’Marr Chase, Joe Flacco and Tee Higgins as Bengals Pro Bowl picks for 2025, and becomes the fourth Bengals QB with at least three Pro Bowl honors (Ken Anderson, Andy Dalton, Boomer Esiason). The Pro Bowl Games are Feb. 3 at Moscone Center in San Francisco and will be televised on ESPN.