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Bengals Dominate Texans in Houston: OBI’s “The Aftermath”
The Cincinnati Bengals are 2-0. They showed up in a big way against the Houston Texans, harassing C.J. Stroud and Co. throughout the afternoon. Are questions about the Bengals’ defense finally quelled after just two games? What is ahead for this team, with a huge game against the Steelers looming? We talk about it all […]
5 things we learned from the Bengals’ dominant win over the Texans
The Bengals went into Houston to face a Texans defense that was known for its physicality, but Cincinnati came out looking like the bully. You might call the Week 2 win “the Dexter Lawrence game,” but that name could apply to Cincinnati’s Week 1 win and potentially subsequent wins as well. Here are five things […]
Bengals News: 2-0 and it feels so good
Wow what a difference a year makes. The Cincinnati Bengals are once again 2-0, and this time there is actual optimism to go along with that. It also hasn’t been Joe Burrow, Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins carrying the team on their back to the wins. In fact, quite the contrary. The defense has been […]
Zac Taylor applauds the Bengals in “hostile territory”
There were a lot of eyes on the Cincinnati Bengals heading into this week’s matchup with the Houston Texans. With Houston at 0-1, nearly nobody in the national media saw the Bengals leaving Houston with a win, but they got to board the plane as 20-6 winners to take a 2-0 record back home to […]
Joe Burrow and Ja’Marr Chase join exclusive NFL club in Bengals’ win vs. Texans
Joe Burrow has started slowly in nearly every season of his career. He hasn’t been prolific through two games this season, but he’s been successful. In addition, he’s joined some elite company alongside his running mate, Ja’Marr Chase. For only the second time in his career, Burrow has thrown for 200+ yards in each of […]
Bengals take AFC North lead after Ravens’ Week 2 blunder vs. Saints
There’s no denying the AFC North is one of the toughest divisions in football. Three of its four teams entered the 2026 season with legitimate playoff aspirations, and two weeks into the season, there’s already a little separation at the top. For now, at least, the Cincinnati Bengals stand alone. The Bengals moved to 2-0 […]
Bengals vs. Texans news and pregame discussion
The Cincinnati Bengals are headed to Houston for a marquee matchup against the Texans on Sunday. Some cards are stacked against Cincinnati this week, be it injuries or oddsmakers. If Cincinnati can get the win and start off 2-0, their postseason hopes look wide open. If they falter, they need to gain momentum in the […]
Texans GM gives big praise to Dexter Lawrence
If you just watched the box score of the Cincinnati Bengals’ Week 1 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, you wouldn’t think Dexter Lawrence II did very much. If you watched the game, however, you saw that the Bengals’ blockbuster trade for the defensive tackle already looks like a massive success. Lawrence was double-teamed on […]
Bengals elevate QB Josh Johnson and LB Joe Giles-Harris ahead of Texans game
The Cincinnati Bengals are expecting Joe Burrow to start at quarterback vs. the Houston Texans on Sunday. But just in case, the team is protecting itself in the event another quarterback needs to suit up. On Saturday, the Bengals announced the elevation of quarterback Josh Johnson and linebacker Joe Giles-Harris from the practice squad to […]
Bengals News: Zac Taylor “Feels Good” about Joe Burrow
Bengals News Quick Hits | Zac Taylor “Feels Good,” About Joe Burrow As Bengals Eye Texans Bengals head coach Zac Taylor confirmed that Joe Burrow practiced full Friday for the first time during a week he had been limited with back soreness and his quarterback looks good to go. 3 Bengals Who Must Step Up in Week 2 to […]
4 key matchups to watch for Bengals vs. Texans
The Cincinnati Bengals will travel to Houston this Sunday to take on CJ Stroud and a very talented defense on the other side of the ball. That defense is coming off a performance in which they allowed 36 points against the Buffalo Bills. Will the Bengals do the same, or will the Texans bounce back? […]
Bengals vs. Texans: 5 questions with Battle Red Blog
The Cincinnati Bengals are getting set for a big test in Week 2 against the Houston Texans. There are concerns on the injury front for the Bengals, and the Texans are hungry to get their first win in front of a home crowd. To help us get a lay of the land, we tapped the […]
Marvin Lewis likes what he sees in the new-look Bengals defense
The Cincinnati Bengals are getting geared up for a date with the Houston Texans this Sunday as they look to move to 2-0 on the young season. A major reason for their win in week one over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers was the play of the new-look defense for Zac Taylor and Al Golden. Forcing […]
3 keys to a Cincinnati Bengals victory vs. the Houston Texans
The Cincinnati Bengals are set to play their first road game of the season, as they’ll head to the Lone Star State for a battle with a Houston Texans team coming off three straight playoff berths. Here is a look at the Bengals’ three keys to getting a victory. Exposing the Texans’ linebackers in coverage […]
9 questions with Bengals WR Ja’Marr Chase
We recently had a unique opportunity to chat virtually with Bengals star receiver Ja’Marr Chase. Fabletics and Chase’s new partnership with the activewear brand made this opportunity possible. In conjunction with The Orange and Black Insider podcast, its hosts Anthony Cosenza and John Sheeran, as well as with Cincy Jungle and A to Z Sports, […]
Bengals News: Colin Cowherd calls Chase Brown best running back in the NFL
It is easy to lose a skill position player or two when you have guys like Joe Burrow, Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins headlining an offense. However, FOX Sports’ Colin Cowherd sees a major diamond in the rough that most outside of Cincinnati are overlooking. He claims that running back Chase Brown is “the best […]
Nico Collins injury news means Mitchell Tinsley could play vs. Bengals
As the Cincinnati Bengals get set to face the Texans, they may go up against a familiar face Sunday in Houston. On Wednesday, Pro Bowl wide receiver Nico Collins suffered a Grade 1 hamstring strain in practice. That led to him missing Thursday’s practice, and it looks like there’s a good chance he misses Sunday’s […]
Bengals Prepare for huge Week 2 clash with Texans: OBI podcast
The Cincinnati Bengals are 1-0, and the vibes are positive, but they face a big test this coming Sunday. They travel to Houston to take on the tough Texans, who are looking to avoid an 0-2 start themselves. Is there more to this matchup, given Cincinnati’s past struggles against the Texans? Who are the “X-Factors” […]
Beyond the Box Score: Say what you want about Zac Taylor, but he’s striking the right chords so far this season
Just before training camp got underway in late July, Bengals head coach Zac Taylor wrote on a board during a team meeting: The Bengals’ 2025 record— 6-11. Even after a great offseason on the field and from the front office that, from a fan’s perspective, put last season’s disaster in the rearview mirror, Taylor pushed […]
Bengals Film Room: Turnovers lead the way for revamped defense vs. Bucs
The Cincinnati Bengals defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 33-27 in a matchup between two teams desperate to return to the playoffs in 2026. The Bengals forced and recovered four fumbles on Sunday. Each play led to the Bengals putting points on the board. On the Bengals’ first forced fumble, they trailed 3-0, fresh off an […]
Bengals News: Joe Burrow and Nico Collins injury watch
The Cincinnati Bengals will be traveling to take on the Houston Texans in Week 2. A couple of big names showed up on the injury report to start the week that are big deals for both sides. Obviously, it doesn’t get bigger than Joe Burrow for the Bengals. This team needs him in order to […]
Bengals Film Room: Amarius Mims dominates at right tackle
I have been banging the drum all summer that Amarius Mims has the potential to take the leap into being an All-Pro tackle this season for the Cincinnati Bengals. Mims was the Bengals’ first-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. I thought he was incredible for Cincinnati last season. With the expectation that he could […]
Evan McPherson named AFC Special Teams Player of the Week after historic performance
Cincinnati Bengals kicker Evan McPherson has been named the AFC Special Teams Player of the Week after helping his team score a 33-27 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 1. McPherson converted all four field-goal attempts and three extra points, accounting for 15 of Cincinnati’s 33 points. He led all NFL kickers in […]
Bengals vs. Buccaneers: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
The Bengals opened the 2026 season with a win, and for once, the defense had a lot to do with it. There were some familiar warts along the way, but Cincinnati made enough plays to hold off Tampa Bay, 33-27, at Paycor Stadium. Whew. A Week 1 game that actually ended with the Bengals on the happy side of things. Here are the best and worst from Cincinnati’s season-opening win. The Good […]
Bengals Week 1 awards from 33-27 win vs. Buccaneers
The Bengals are 1-0. That’s a pretty good place to start. Cincinnati opened the 2026 season with a 33-27 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and while there were certainly some things that need cleaning up, there were also plenty of individual performances worth recognizing. The new-look defense stole the show, Evan McPherson reminded everyone […]
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