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Chase's Double TD Haunts Texans in Bengals' Victory
20 Sep
Summary
- Ja'Marr Chase scored two touchdown receptions to lead Cincinnati.
- Cincinnati's defense held Houston to only 18 rushing yards.
- Joe Burrow dealt with back tightness but still threw for TDs.
Joe Burrow threw two touchdown passes to Ja'Marr Chase, securing a 20-6 win for the Cincinnati Bengals against the Houston Texans. Chase's performance was a key focus after a quiet previous game, with him quickly surpassing his prior yardage and scoring twice.
Cincinnati improved to 2-0, while Houston fell to 0-2. The Texans' offense struggled significantly, accumulating just 18 rushing yards and failing to reach the end zone. Quarterback C.J. Stroud passed for 353 yards but faced challenges throughout the game.
Key plays included Chase's spectacular 32-yard touchdown catch and an 18-yard touchdown reception in the third quarter. Tee Higgins was also a major contributor with five receptions for 95 yards. The Bengals' Evan McPherson sealed the victory with long field goals.
The Texans will aim to rebound in their next matchup to avoid starting the season with an 0-3 record for a second consecutive year.
