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Bengals' Andrei Iosivas: Logs one catch vs. Houston
Iosivas caught his lone target for seven yards during the Bengals' 20-6 win over the Texans on Sunday.
Iosivas' lone target from Joe Burrow took place early in the third quarter and set up Evan McPherson to connect on a 51-yard field goal on the next play to put the Bengals up 10-3. Iosivas' 32 offensive snaps were third-most among wide receivers, but he is very clearly behind Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins, Chase Brown and Mike Gesicki in the pecking order for passes from Burrow. Iosivas will take a 3-19-0 receiving line (on four targets) into the Bengals' Week 3 road clash against the Steelers on Sept. 27.
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Bengals' Samaje Perine: Only three touches in Week 2 win
Perine logged two carries for six yards and hauled in his lone target for 16 yards during the Bengals' 20-6 win over the Texans on Sunday.
Perine's three touches were well behind starter Chase Brown's 25, with the former playing 24 of 60 offensive snaps (40.0 percent). Perine's 16-yard catch midway through the third quarter converted a third-and-7 for the Bengals and led to an 18-yard touchdown pass from Joe Burrow to Ja'Marr Chase five plays later. Perine is up to 72 scrimmage yards through two regular-season games and is firmly entrenched as the Bengals' RB2 behind Brown. Up next is a Week 3 AFC North tilt against the Steelers, whose defense gave gave up 119 yards and a touchdown on 22 carries between TreVeyon Henderson and Rhamondre Stevenson in a Week 2 loss to the Patriots.
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Bengals' Mike Gesicki: Goose egg in Week 2 win
Gesicki wasn't targeted in Sunday's 20-6 win over the Texans.
One week after leading the team in receiving with a 5-78-1 line on seven targets against the Bucs, Gesicki laid an egg against Houston. He played just 21 of 60 offensive snaps, fewer than both Drew Sample (36) and Erick All (25) at tight end for the Bengals. Despite playing fewer snaps than both, Gesicki led the trip with 20 pass routes, seven more than Sample and 15 more than All. Gesicki is essentially a fourth receiver behind Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins and Andrei Iosivas. He'd need an injury to Chase or Higgins to have a reliable fantasy role.
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Bengals' Evan McPherson: Drills four kicks in Week 2 win
McPherson made both field-goal attempts and went 2-for-2 on PATs in Sunday's 20-6 win over the Texans.
McPherson's field goals were good from distance, converting 51- and 57-yard kicks in the second half. Through two games this season, McPherson is a perfect 6-for-6 on field goals and 5-for-5 on extra points after a stellar preseason. With Joe Burrow back healthy, McPherson is one of fantasy's top kickers in an elite Cincinnati offense.
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Bengals' Joe Burrow: Solid, mistake-free effort in win
Burrow (back) completed 20 of 31 passes for 207 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions while adding one rush for minus-1 yard in the Bengals' 20-6 win over the Texans on Sunday.
Burrow's workmanlike stat line underscores the type of road upset victory it was for the Bengals, who didn't need to be overly aggressive against a Texans offense missing Nico Collins (hamstring). Burrow, who came into the game dealing with back tightness, took his share of lumps in the form of five sacks, but he delivered dynamic 32- and 18-yard touchdown passes to Ja'Marr Chase. Burrow also notably avoided any turnovers despite being consistently under duress, and through his first two games, he's completed a solid 68.2 percent of his passes and posted three touchdowns versus one interception while operating under center more often than in recent seasons. Burrow will look to continue his solid early-season play in a Week 3 divisional road matchup against the Steelers next Sunday.
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Bengals' Tee Higgins: Team-high yardage in Week 2 win
Higgins secured five of 10 targets for 95 yards in the Bengals' 20-6 win over the Texans on Sunday.
Higgins' receiving yardage and target totals paced the Bengals on the afternoon, and he finished second only to Ja'Marr Chase in receiving yards. The talented wide receiver duo accounted for 12 of Joe Burrow's 20 completions against a tough Texans defense, and Higgins now is averaging an elite 19.3 yards per reception on his first eight catches of the 2026 season. The veteran speedster will aim to continue thriving downfield in a Week 3 road matchup against the Steelers next Sunday.
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Bengals' Chase Brown: Solid production with 23 touches
Brown rushed 20 times for 80 yards and brought in three of five targets for two yards in the Bengals' 20-6 win over the Texans on Sunday.
As his final numbers suggest, Brown worked for virtually every yard Sunday, but his contributions on the ground helped the Bengals move the chains and pull off the upset road victory. Brown couldn't get anything going as a receiver, but the fact he saw five targets is certainly encouraging from a bigger-picture fantasy view. The fourth-year back's usage through the first two games corroborates Brown's unquestioned role as the primary option in Cincinnati's ground game, as he's already seen 36 carries and 11 targets heading into a Week 3 road matchup against an always tough Steelers defense next Sunday.
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Bengals' Ja'Marr Chase: First pair of TDs in win
Chase brought in seven of nine targets for 75 yards and two touchdowns in the Bengals' 20-6 win over the Texans on Sunday.
Chase recorded what already profiles as a Catch of the Year candidate on the first of his two touchdowns, one that saw him exhibit elite body control while making a narrowly inbounds, spinning grab from 32 yards out late in the second quarter. He went on to add an 18-yard TD reception in the latter portion of the third quarter as well, and he finished with the team lead in receptions while checking in as the runner-up to Tee Higgins in both receiving yards and targets. The rewarding fantasy day atoned for a quiet two-reception and scoreless Week 1 for the perennial Pro Bowler, who'll next tangle with the Steelers defense in a Week 3 road matchup next Sunday.
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Bengals' Josh Johnson: Inactive after elevation
Johnson (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Texans.
Johnson was elevated in the event Joe Burrow missed Sunday's contest due to the back injury that had him listed as questionable on the final injury report of the week. With Burrow healthy and suiting up, Johnson will be inactive for the game in Houston.
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Bengals' B.J. Hill: Officially inactive
Hill (Achilles) is inactive for Sunday's Week 2 matchup against the Texans.
Hill was on the field for 41 percent of Cincinnati's defensive snaps in Week 1 against Tampa Bay but didn't record a tackle or any counting stat. He only appeared in a limited fashion on Thursday during the practice week, which set the stage for his inactive status. He'll look to return Week 3 against Pittsburgh.
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Bengals' Joe Burrow: Active status confirmed
Burrow (back) is officially listed as active ahead of Sunday's Week 2 matchup against the Texans.
A back injury surfaced for Burrow during the week, leading to back-to-back limited practices before a full session Friday. Coach Zac Taylor and other top sources consistently indicated Burrow would be "good to go," and Sunday's final inactives reports confirmed that sentiment. Per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, Burrow will have no limitations in this road matchup. He'll look to lead the Bengals to 2-0 against a Houston defense that allowed the fewest total yards and second-fewest total points in the 2025 season (though it did allow Buffalo to put up 36 points in Week 1).
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Team Statistical Rankings
| Rushing | Passing | Overall | |
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| Off. |
95.5 (21st) |
230.5 (13th) |
309.0 (16th) |
| Def. |
74.5 (3rd) |
284.5 (28th) |
328.0 (16th) |
Injuries
| Player | Injury |
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| B. Hill DT B.J. Hill DT | Achilles |
| J. Taylor CB Ja'Sir Taylor CB | Undisclosed |
| B. Parker II OT Brian Parker II OT | Undisclosed |