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Bengals Defense Faces Off Against Texans in Week 2
Confirmed
In Short: The Cincinnati Bengals' defense, which forced three fumbles in its first game, will face the Houston Texans in a crucial AFC matchup.
In NFL Week 2, the Cincinnati Bengals will face the Houston Texans, a game that could be pivotal for both teams' playoff hopes.
Head coach Aaron Glenn of the Bengals can breathe a sigh of relief after his team's convincing 13-point win in Week 1.
The Bengals' defense, which held Tampa Bay to 282 yards and forced four turnovers, will now face a Houston offense that is dealing with personnel concerns.
According to reports, top receiver Nico Collins is in jeopardy of missing Sunday's game against the Bengals due to an injury.
If Collins is unable to play, the Texans will need to rely on running back Dameon Pierce to control the clock and ease pressure on quarterback C.J. Stroud.
Stroud struggled in the Texans' Week 1 loss to the Buffalo Bills, but if the game becomes a shootout, Pierce might rush for more than one touchdown as the team's drive finisher.
What's confirmed
- In NFL Week 2, the Cincinnati Bengals will face the Houston Texans, a game that could be pivotal for both teams' playoff hopes.
- Head coach Aaron Glenn of the Bengals can breathe a sigh of relief after his team's convincing 13-point win in Week 1.
- The Bengals' defense, which held Tampa Bay to 282 yards and forced four turnovers, will now face a Houston offense that is dealing with personnel concerns.
- According to reports, top receiver Nico Collins is in jeopardy of missing Sunday's game against the Bengals due to an injury.
- If Collins is unable to play, the Texans will need to rely on running back Dameon Pierce to control the clock and ease pressure on quarterback C.J. Stroud.
- Stroud struggled in the Texans' Week 1 loss to the Buffalo Bills, but if the game becomes a shootout, Pierce might rush for more than one touchdown as the team's drive finisher.
What's still developing
- I found such joy in watching the Bengals' defense force three fumbles on the Bucs' first four possessions.
- If that's a sign of things to come, then the Bengals are winning this game.
- Bo Nix and the Denver Broncos looked like one of the worst teams in the NFL, we watched Drake Maye and Jordan Love lose to backup quarterbacks, and the Los Angeles Rams aren't the super team some envisioned.
- Stroud, the Broncos will look to get back on track with another AFC contender in the Jacksonville Jaguars, while the Kansas City Chiefs and Indianapolis Colts face off on "Sunday Night Football." Which teams should you pick in Week 2, and which should you fade?
- Related: Week 2 NFL Power Rankings: 49ers, Seahawks Bengals, Bills Rise as Packers, Patriots Implode After winning just three games last season, head coach Aaron Glenn can let out a sigh of relief with a convincing 13-point win in Week 1.
- While doctors “don’t believe it’s serious,” according to Schefter’s report, he is in “jeopardy” of missing Sunday’s game against the Bengals: Collins was also “limited” in practice on Wednesday.
- Update: Per Aaron Wilson, who covers the Texans, Collins is not practicing on Thursday: This is a developing story and will be updated.
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