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Pete Prisco predicts the Eagles will upset the Rams and the Texans will beat the Cowboys in NFL Week 4. He also selects the Browns to defeat the Steelers and the 49ers to beat the Broncos. Prisco aims to improve his against-the-spread record after a poor September.
The Bengals overwhelmed the Texans with a relentless defense, pressuring C.J. Stroud and limiting Houston to zero touchdowns, while Ja'Marr Chase returned to elite form and Amarius Mims anchored Cincinnati's line; Burrow's protection remains a concern with multiple sacks, but Evan McPherson’s long kicks highlighted a return to key special-teams form.
The Cincinnati Bengals defeated the Houston Texans 20-6 on the road to move to 2-0, with head coach Zac Taylor praising the defense for setting the tone in hostile territory and helping the offense with field position, while the offense continues to find its rhythm ahead of a matchup with the Steelers.
The Cincinnati Bengals defeated the Houston Texans 20-6 to move to 2-0, powered by a lockdown defensive performance led by Dexter Lawrence that bottled up Houston’s run and disrupted CJ Stroud, while Ja’Marr Chase hauled in two touchdowns and Tee Higgins added 95 receiving yards. Chase Brown contributed 20 carries at four yards per attempt to help control the game, and Dax Hill tallied 10 tackles with four pass deflections as Cincinnati’s secondary shined. The offense, despite a strong start, faced pressure with Burrow sacked five times and Gesicki largely quiet, and Rehkow pinned the Texans deep with eight punts. Overall, Golden’s unit carried the day in a defense-focused win following Week 1’s high-scoring affair.
The Bengals' defense dominated Houston in Week 2, limiting the Texans to two field goals and no touchdowns in a 20-6 win, while Joe Burrow and Ja’Marr Chase provided the offense, prompting a wave of positive reactions on social media.
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.
Bengals coach Zac Taylor said Joe Burrow is cleared to play against Houston, and linebacker Shemar Stewart is ready for his season debut after full practice; B.J. Hill is questionable with an Achilles injury and Samaje Perine is ill. The Texans are missing five starters, including Nico Collins and Jadeveon Clowney, with Ed Ingram limited, setting the stage for a marquee AFC matchup.
Texans wide receiver Nico Collins has been ruled out for Week 2 against the Bengals due to a hamstring injury, with limited practice and a history of soft-tissue issues. Expect Xavier Hutchinson and Kayshon Boutte to see more targets, while Dalton Schultz could benefit most in the passing game; Jaylin Noel may also see increased involvement if Collins remains sidelined.
Texans wide receiver Nico Collins did not practice on Friday due to a hamstring injury, putting his Week 2 availability against the Bengals in doubt; if he sits, Xavier Hutchinson and Kayshon Boutte would see more targets, with Dalton Schultz likely benefiting in the short term in deeper fantasy formats.
The Bengals’ expect to win in Houston by (1) exploiting the Texans’ linebackers in coverage—especially with To’o To’o out—by targeting tight end Mike Gesicki and the Cincinnati RBs in the passing game, (2) winning the turnover battle to capitalize on takeaway opportunities and limit Stroud’s chances, and (3) generating interior pressure to disrupt the Texans’ offense and create more disruption and mistakes, aiming to start 2-0 after Week 1 success.
ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports Texans WR Nico Collins’ Week 2 availability versus the Bengals is in jeopardy after a Wednesday practice hamstring injury; though the team doesn’t view it as serious, his injury history raises concern. If Collins sits, Kayshon Boutte and Xavier Hutchinson would take on every-down roles, with Jaylin Noel likely seeing more work, making Collins a risky fantasy option.
Texans wide receiver Nico Collins did not practice due to a grade one hamstring strain, putting his Week 2 status against the Bengals in doubt. If Collins is sidelined, Xavier Hutchinson and Kayshon Boutte could see added targets, making fantasy impact more uncertain and prompting contingency plans for managers.
Nico Collins suffered a hamstring injury in Wednesday’s practice, leaving his Week 2 availability unclear for the Texans. After a seven-catch, 75-yard, one-TD opener, Houston could be without its top receiver, potentially turning to Kayshon Boutte, Xavier Hutchinson, Jaylin Noel and Jared Wayne, with more 12- and 13-personnel looks if Collins is sidelined; the Bengals’ defense showed improvement in Week 1, heightening the stakes for Houston’s passing game.
CBS Sports’ Week 2 predictions from Jordan Dajani and Jared Dubin preview the headline matchups (Lions at Bills on Thursday night, Bengals at Texans, Jaguars at Broncos, Colts at Chiefs, Giants at Rams, Steelers at Patriots, Saints at Ravens) and offer differing winners and spread thoughts, with a likely high-scoring Bills–Lions opener and several tight, competitive games across the slate.