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Bengals Beat Texans 20-6 as Ja’Marr Chase Shines

By Drooid · Sep 21, 2026, 2:37 AM UTC · How we work

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Bengals Defeat Texans

Cincinnati Bengals defeated the Houston Texans 20-6 on Sunday.
Ja'Marr Chase recorded two touchdown catches and seven receptions for 75 yards.
Joe Burrow completed 20 of 31 passes for 207 yards despite back tightness.
Bengals defense forced multiple three-and-outs and stopped Dexter Lawrence’s fourth-and-inches run.
Evan McPherson kicked a 57-yard field goal, extending the lead to 20-6.

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Chase Executes Spin-Tap

Ja'Marr Chase made a spin-toe-tap catch compared to Odell Beckham Jr.’s 2014 play.
Chase told CBS Sports the play was “just a go-ball,” emphasizing modesty.
The catch pitted former LSU teammates Chase and cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. against each other since 2023.
His career average of 86.7 receiving yards per game ranks third highest in NFL history.

History

Historical Context

In the 2014 NFL season, Odell Beckham Jr. produced a celebrated one-handed 50-yard reception against the New York Giants, instantly becoming a league hallmark. The play earned a 2015 ESPY Award for Best Play, receiving over 1,000 votes from fans and amassed 10 million online views within weeks. Similarly, Ja'Marr Chase's spin-toe-tap catch for the Cincinnati Bengals mirrors Beckham's 2014 spectacle, showcasing elite athleticism and generating comparable buzz. These headline-making receptions boost player endorsement value, compel opposing defenses to allocate extra coverage, and reinforce the NFL’s reliance on viral moments to drive viewership.

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Bengals Defeat Texans

Cincinnati Bengals defeated the Houston Texans 20-6 on Sunday.
Ja'Marr Chase recorded two touchdown catches and seven receptions for 75 yards.
Joe Burrow completed 20 of 31 passes for 207 yards despite back tightness.
Bengals defense forced multiple three-and-outs and stopped Dexter Lawrence’s fourth-and-inches run.
Evan McPherson kicked a 57-yard field goal, extending the lead to 20-6.

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