The Bengals will play the Texans on Sunday, September 20th, 2026. The matchup takes place at Reliant Stadium. Watch this exciting Week 2 matchup at 1:00 pm EDT. Check local listings for coverage on CBS.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Recent Meetings
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
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Key Matchup Stats
The 2026-27 NFL regular season keeps rolling for the Cincinnati Bengals and Houston Texans, as they gear up to play an exciting Week 2 matchup at Reliant Stadium. Have a look at the following statistical insights to help you handicap the game.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Cincinnati Bengals have started the 2026-27 season with an initial 96.67 power ranking. The Houston Texans currently have a 92.33 power ranking so far.
- Away Cincinnati Bengals - Though it's still early in the season, the Cincinnati Bengals have a 0-0-0 record as an away team, ranking them 2nd in the league for away team wins.
- Home Houston Texans - Looking at the Houston Texans heading into Week 2, they currently have a 0-1-0 record as a home team. They rank 2nd in the league for home team wins.
- Points Scored - The Cincinnati Bengals currently rank 7th (33) up to Week 2, with the Houston Texans ranked 8th (31) for points scored in the 2026-27 regular season.
- Points Against - The Cincinnati Bengals stand 11th (27) in the early weeks of the regular season for points against. The Houston Texans rank 5th (36) for points against.
- Team Records - As Week 2 approaches, the Cincinnati Bengals have a 1-0-0 record, with the Houston Texans at 0-1-0 for the 2026-27 NFL regular season.
Best Bengals at Texans Odds
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Cincinnati Bengals at Houston Texans Prop Bets
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Recent Meetings Since 2022
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| 2023 Week 10 | Texans vs Bengals Sunday, November 12th, 2023 | HOU 30, CIN 27 Paycor Stadium | Texans by 3 |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | T | Pct | PF | PA | Home | Away | Div | Div% | Conf | Conf% | Strk | L5 |
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| Cincinnati Bengals | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 33 | 27 | 1-0-0 | 0-0-0 | 0-0-0 | 0.000 | 0-0-0 | 0.000 | 1W | 1-0-0 |
| Houston Texans | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.000 | 31 | 36 | 0-1-0 | 0-0-0 | 0-0-0 | 0.000 | 0-1-0 | 0.000 | 1L | 0-1-0 |
Cincinnati Bengals & Houston Texans Futures Odds
Here are each team's Super Bowl, conference, and division futures odds. Review odds for other matchups and learn the best NFL bets.
Cincinnati Bengals Futures OddsNo Super Bowl TM Cincinnati Bengals YR: futures available
Houston Texans Futures OddsNo Super Bowl TM Houston Texans YR: futures available
Cincinnati Bengals & Houston Texans Team Pages
Review each team's season schedule and results, season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Cincinnati Bengals vs Houston Texans NFL Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Sunday, September 20th, 2026 at 1:00 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NFL page, look for the Cincinnati Bengals vs Houston Texans Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NFL page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Cincinnati Bengals vs Houston Texans Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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