Ja’Marr Chase scores 2 TDs on passes from Joe Burrow to lead the Bengals past the Texans 20-6

Joe Burrow orchestrated a stellar performance, tossing two touchdown passes to Ja’Marr Chase that propelled the Cincinnati Bengals to a 20-6 victory over the Houston Texans on Sunday. Chase, who had only two receptions for 12 yards in a recent win over Tampa Bay, showcased his versatility by catching a dazzling 32-yard touchdown reception early in the first half, putting the Bengals on top 7-0.

He extended his impressive night with an 18-yard touchdown grab in the third quarter, as Burrow completed 20 of 31 passes for 207 yards, despite grappling with back tightness. Tee Higgins contributed five receptions for 95 yards, while Burrow's backup, C.J. Stroud, went 30 of 55 for 353 yards despite the Texans' struggles in both passing and running the ball.

The Texans, currently 0-2 after a loss to Buffalo, faced significant challenges, including field goal kicks by Kaʻimi Fairbairn and Evan McPherson that extended the Bengals' lead to 20-6 in the fourth quarter.