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Bengals Rout Texans 20-6 as Chase Scores Twice

By Drooid · Sep 21, 2026, 11:32 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Bengals Beat Texans

Bengals beat Texans 20-6 in Houston, Texas.
Dexter Lawrence forced a fourth-and-inches stop that sparked the defense’s dominance.
Ja’Marr Chase caught seven passes for 75 yards and scored two touchdowns.
Joe Burrow and Chase reached 50 career touchdown connections before either turned 30.
The team tied a franchise record with four straight games of at least four sacks.

Summary

Texans Stumble Early

Texans opened the season 0-2, the third such start under head coach DeMeco Ryans.
Ryans previously turned 0-2 starts into ten wins (first season) and a 12-game streak (last season), both reaching playoffs.
Special-teams coordinator Ross’s unit has struggled with missed field goals and poor punt coverage, hurting field position.
Kroeger’s fumbled snap on the first field-goal attempt cost the Texans three points early in the game.

History

Historical Context

The Baltimore Ravens, formed in 1996 after the Cleveland Browns moved, built a strong defense that helped them win Super Bowl XXXV in 2000, led by linebacker Ray Lewis. That turnaround echoes the 2024 Cincinnati Bengals’ four-game sack streak, while early special-team lapses now force the Houston Texans to revamp coaching.

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Bengals Beat Texans

Bengals beat Texans 20-6 in Houston, Texas.
Dexter Lawrence forced a fourth-and-inches stop that sparked the defense’s dominance.
Ja’Marr Chase caught seven passes for 75 yards and scored two touchdowns.
Joe Burrow and Chase reached 50 career touchdown connections before either turned 30.
The team tied a franchise record with four straight games of at least four sacks.

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