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September 20, 2026 β’ Reliant Stadium, Houston
NFL PREVIEW β’ September 20, 2026
Featured Matchup
Gridiron Matchup: Cincinnati Bengals (2-0) takes on Houston Texans (0-2) at Reliant Stadium, Houston.
Cincinnati Bengals
Visiting Side
Record
2-0
Houston Texans
Home Side
Record
0-2
Scoring
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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CIN
|
0 | 7 | 10 | 3 | 20 |
|
HOU
|
0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 |
Scoring Play Timeline Play-By-Play
Score
3:29
Ja'Marr Chase 32 Yd pass from Joe Burrow (Evan McPherson Kick)
Score
1:17
Ka'imi Fairbairn 37 Yd Field Goal
Score
12:28
Evan McPherson 51 Yd Field Goal
Score
3:03
Ja'Marr Chase 18 Yd pass from Joe Burrow (Evan McPherson Kick)
Score
0:35
Ka'imi Fairbairn 45 Yd Field Goal
Score
12:16
Evan McPherson 57 Yd Field Goal
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
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Cincinnati Bengals
VS
43%
Houston Texans
Projected Score
CIN 27
-
HOU 18
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
5 of 5 categories
- Cincinnati Bengals scoring offense has an edge over Houston Texans defense.
- Houston Texans passing game has a favorable matchup.
- Cincinnati Bengals controls the trenches in the run game.
Cincinnati Bengals
STAT
Houston Texans
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Houston Texans plays on familiar turf at Reliant Stadium, Houston.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Cincinnati Bengals Could Win
Cincinnati Bengals scoring offense has an edge over Houston Texans defense.
Why Houston Texans Could Win
Houston Texans will need to rely on their defense to create opportunities.
Deciding Factor
Houston Texans passing game has a favorable matchup.
Game Details
Reliant Stadium, Houston
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
70,747
Closing Odds
Line: HOU -3 | O/U: 45.5
Team Leaders
Cincinnati Bengals Leaders
Joe Burrow
Passing Ldr β’ QB
Tahj Brooks
Rushing Ldr β’ RB
Ja'Marr Chase
Receiving Ldr β’ WR
Houston Texans Leaders
Davis Mills
Passing Ldr β’ QB
Woody Marks
Rushing Ldr β’ RB
Lewis Bond
Receiving Ldr β’ WR
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Cincinnati Bengals (30.8%)
Houston Texans (69.2%)
Total Submissions: 46 circles
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