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NFL Odds, Predictions: Bengals vs. Texans Week 2 Preview & Picks (Sep 20)
Pick rationale
Analysis & key factors
- Bengals vs. Texans spread is -2.5 on Houston.
- Texans lost to the Bills in Week 1, 36-31.
- The Bengals were better than the Buccaneers, 33-27.
This is a direct matchup for an AFC playoff spot. Both teams are aiming high this season, so a win here could mean a lot at the end of the season.
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How to Watch
- When: Sunday, September 20, 2026, 1 PM ET
- Where: NRG Stadium, Houston, Texas
- How to Watch: CBS / Paramount+
Bengals vs. Texans Odds
Game Preview
Bengals are the same as before. Strong offense, not-so-shiny defense, with Joe Burrow leading the way. The former No. 1 pick threw for 254 yards and a touchdown against the Buccaneers.
Regarding the defense, the Bengals stopped Tampa Bay’s running, allowing just 89 yards on the ground. To be honest, they improved compared to before, forcing the guests to commit 4 turnovers.
Texans lost to the Bills, 36-31 at home. Their defense was torn apart by NFL MVP Josh Allen, who threw bombs all over the place. Houston stopped their ground game, limiting the Bills to just 86 rushing yards, but Allen couldn’t be contained.
Also, despite a solid game with 274 passing yards and 2 TD passes, CJ Stroud was responsible for this defeat. He committed two fumbles, one in the most important moments of the match, directly affecting the result.
Bengals vs. Texans Predictions
Texans have a chance to redeem themselves. Bengals are mild on the road, especially when it comes to protecting Burrow. Now Houston has one of the best pass-rush defenses in the league, and we expect it to step up here and bring the win.
- Free NFL picks: Texans
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