Houston Texans vs. Cincinnati Bengals: NFL Week 2 predictions from Houston Chronicle sports staff
Can the Texans bounce back after a disappointing loss to the Bills. The Houston Chronicle staff makes its predictions.
The Houston Texans will host the Cincinnati Bengals at Reliant Stadium on Sunday, with the Bengals returning from a win over the Buccaneers. The Texans will be without Nico Collins, their top receiving option, as well as offensive lineman Ed Ingram and pass rusher Jadeveon Clowney.
Predictions for Week 2 include:
Jonathan M. Alexander predicts Bengals 24 Texans 20. He believes the Texans defense will improve after their weak showing against the Bills, but their offense will struggle without Nico Collins.
Reid Laymance forecasts Texans 31 Bengals 28, suggesting that Stroud will find enough options to make up for Collins' absence. The Texans defense, he feels, will eventually contain the Bengals' offense.
Greg Rajan predicts Bengals 24 Texans 16, acknowledging that the loss of Collins will significantly impact the Texans' offense. He notes the Bengals' strong recent defensive performance, including forcing four turnovers and scoring a touchdown against the Buccaneers.
Peter Warren anticipates Bengals 21 Texans 18, pointing out that Houston's offense is inconsistent without Collins. He believes Joe Burrow will perform adequately against a more settled Texans defense.
Matt Young predicts Texans 17 Bengals 14, stating that the Texans offense will be hindered without Collins, but their defense will recover from their Week 1 struggles.
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