WEEK 2
SUNDAY, SEP 20, 2026 · 1:00 PM ET
RELIANT STADIUM

WHERE THIS
MATCHUP TILTS.

CINCINNATI
TDSNAP OVERALL
35
VS
TDSNAP OVERALL
66
HOUSTON
#17
2025 offense
24.4 pts/G · away
#2
2025 defense
17.4 pts allowed/G · home
16.3
QB fantasy pts/G
Joe Burrow · PPR
3-0 · 0-3
Preseason record
24.3 vs 13.3 pts/G
soon

TDSNAP MATCHUP FIELD

FIVE SIGNALS. TWO TEAMS. A CLEARER PICTURE.
How TDSNAP Signals Work →THE GAP IS THE STORY →
BENGALS
55
ATTACK
EXPLOSIVE PLAYMAKING
42
19
DEFENSE
STOPS CREATE OPPORTUNITY
94
75
FORM
RECENT TRAJECTORY
55
46
BURST
SPEED CHANGES GAMES
28
82
FINISH
RED ZONE EXECUTION
4
TEXANS
The field tells the story.

MATCHUP EDGE

COMBINING ALL FIVE SIGNALS.
ONLY +7 — TOO CLOSE TO CALL?
Slight edge: TEXANS +7
Five signals. One matchup.

BIGGEST CONTRAST

THIS IS THE SWING SPOT.
BENGALS
FINISH RESISTANCE
96
VS
TEXANS
FINISH
4
GAP
+92

TEXANS has been sharper in the red zone than BENGALS's ability to close drives. Scoring chances may convert at a higher rate.

DEFENSE VS POSITION

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2025 season · fantasy pts allowed
POS
BENGALS
TEXANS
ADJ
ADJ
QB
#8
#30
18.2
13.1
RB
#1
#22
27.4
20.0
WR
#17
#30
29.5
24.8
TE
#1
#25
21.5
11.5

PRESEASON

2026 exhibition
PTS/G24.3
ALLOWED12.0
  • WK 1W16-14vs DET
  • WK 2W27-9vs CHI
  • WK 3W30-13@ PHI
PTS/G13.3
ALLOWED21.7
  • WK 1L7-27vs LAC
  • WK 2L20-22vs LV
  • WK 3L13-16@ CAR

TEAM COMPARISON

KEY STATS. REAL CONTEXT.
STAT (PER GAME)
BENGALS
TEXANS
Points Per Game
24.4
23.8
Total Yards / Game
329.2
327.0
Pass Yards / Game
235.6
218.1
Rush Yards / Game
93.6
108.9
Third Down %
43.4%
37.2%
Red Zone %
66.7%
46.3%

ROSTER READY

WHO'S REALLY AVAILABLE.
DEPTH DECIDES THE 4TH QUARTER
EliteStrongGoodThinDepleted
ROSTER READY
0 starters out
1 questionable
See Injury Report →
89
READY
EliteStrongGoodThinDepleted
ROSTER READY
2 starters out
0 questionable
See Injury Report →
76
CAUTION

MATCHUP PULSE

FORM
CIN75
HOU55
HEALTH
CIN98
HOU90
REST
CIN14D
HOU14D
BIGGEST EDGEFINISH +92 HOU

TEXANS has been sharper in the red zone than BENGALS's ability to close drives. Scoring chances may convert at a higher rate.

MATCHUP PULSE

FORM7555
HEALTH9890
REST14D — 14D
FINISH +92 HOU

TEXANS has been sharper in the red zone than BENGALS's ability to close drives. Scoring chances may convert at a higher rate.

WHAT TO WATCH

KEY STORYLINES FOR WEEK 2.
WHO BREAKS ONE OPEN?
1
SIGNAL: BURST
FINISH RESISTANCE

The model's biggest swing spot is finish resistance — watch it early.

HIGH
2
SIGNAL: FINISH
Red Zone Finish

Both offenses move the ball. Execution in the red zone matters.

HIGH
3
SIGNAL: DEPTH
Roster Ready

Which team's depth holds up — BENGALS (READY) or TEXANS (CAUTION)?

LATE
EVEN SERIES — ANYONE'S GAME

PREVIOUS MEETINGS

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RECENT HISTORY BETWEEN THESE RIVALS.
DATE
WINNER
SCORE
SITE
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KEY PLAYERS

WHO CHANGES THE GAME.
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BENGALS
Joe Burrow headshot
Joe Burrow
QB SCORE
163
LEADER. PLAYMAKER. DIFFERENCE MAKER.
Chase Brown headshot
Chase Brown
OFFENSE SCORE
165
BETWEEN THE TACKLES. EXPLOSIVE.
TEXANS
C.J. Stroud headshot
C.J. Stroud
QB SCORE
121
LEADER. PLAYMAKER. DIFFERENCE MAKER.
Davis Mills headshot
Davis Mills
IMPACT SCORE
111
LEADER. PLAYMAKER. DIFFERENCE MAKER.