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Texans versus Bengals Week 2: How to watch, injury news, top storylines, predictions

Here is your one-stop-shop for all things Houston Texans vs. Buffalo Bills for week two!
ByClayton Anderson
Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7)
Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect

Here is your one-stop-shop for all things Houston Texans versus the Cincinnati Bengals this Sunday afternoon from Reliant Stadium!

Whether it's broadcast information, injury reports or the latest key narratives surrounding either team, you'll find everything you need to know to best prepare for the upcoming matchup.

The live tracker will be updated with all the latest news and information that becomes available prior to the game's official kickoff time of 1:00 p.m. EST (12:00 p.m. CST).

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  1. How to watch Texans vs. Bengals in week two
  2. Texans vs. Bengals injury updates in week two
  3. Storylines to watch for the Texans in week two
  4. Texans vs. Bengals game prediction(s)

How to watch Texans vs. Bengals in week two

Texans vs. Bengals broadcast information (information from SB Nation/Yahoo Sports)

Date/Time: September 20th, at 1:00 pm ET

Location: Houston, Texas at Reliant Stadium

TV Channel: CBS

Broadcasters: Play-by-Play Kevin Harlan, analyst Trent Green, and sideline reporter Melanie Collins

Online Stream: Paramount+ (in market), NFL+ (in market), NFL Sunday Ticket (out of market), and NFL Game Pass International (International, excluding China)

Weather: According to NFL Weather, the game will be in the 90's and inside a dome.

Texans vs. Bengals injury updates in week two

Ahead of their AFC clash in week two, both the Texans and Bengals have seen several notable players pop up on their respective injury reports.

Houston's injury report

  • Jadeveon Clowney, defensive end: Knee
  • Nico Collins, wide receiver: Hamstring
  • Jacob Hummel, linebacker: Groin
  • Trent Brown, offensive tackle: Wrist
  • Wade Woodaz, linebacker: Thumb
  • Ed Ingram, guard: Groin

Houston Inactives

  • Brevin Jordan, tight end: OUT
  • Nico Collins, wide receiver: OUT
  • Jake Hummel, linebacker: OUT
  • Collin Wright, cornerback: OUT
  • Ed Ingram, guard: OUT
  • Nate Thomas, offensive tackle: OUT
  • Jadeveon Clowney, defensive end: OUT

Cincinnati's injury report

  • Jonathan Allen, defensive tackle: Rest
  • Joe Burrow, quarterback: Back
  • B.J. Hill, defensive tackle: Rest/Achilles
  • Dax Hill, cornerback: Hand
  • Dexter Lawrence, defensive tackle: Rest
  • Samaje Perine, running back: Knee
  • Shemar Stewart, defensive end: Knee

Cincinnati Inactives

  • Josh Johnson, quarterback: OUT
  • Ke'Shawn Williams, wide receiver: OUT
  • Josh Newton, cornerback: OUT
  • Connor Lew, center: OUT
  • Myles Hinton, offensive tackle: OUT
  • B.J. Hill, defensive tackle: OUT
  • Landon Robinson, defensive tackle: OUT

Storylines to watch for the Texans in week two

Will Houston vaunted defense bounce back after a horrid showing against the Bills in week one (specifically, defensive backs Kamari Lassiter and Reed Blankenship)?

WIll C.J. Stroud clean up his turnover issue in week two?

How will the Texans' interior offensive line group fare against the Bengals' new-look interior defense?

Texans vs. Bengals game prediction(s)


Final score prediction: Houston Texans defeat Cincinnati Bengals 26-21

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