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Texans' CJ Stroud admires Bengals defensive line

Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud commended Dexter Lawrence and the Bengals defensive line before Cincinnati’s Week 2 matchup.

Texans Wire on MSN · 5d

'Their defensive line is really good': Texans QB CJ Stroud breaks down Bengals' defense

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2 reasons why Bengals' defense should thrive against Texans in Week 2

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2026 Week 3 NFL picks, best bets from proven model: This 5-leg parlay pays over 25-1

An AFC North battle between the Cincinnati Bengals and Pittsburgh Steelers highlights the Week 3 NFL schedule, which features a 14-game slate on Sunday.

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Bengals Tuesday Trenches: Defense saves the day

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5 winners and 3 losers after Bengals beat Texans

Texans Wire on MSN

Texans HC DeMeco Ryans disappointed with defense in opener vs Bills

Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans disappointed in defense's performance in season opener versus the Buffalo Bills after allowing 36 points.

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The Texans defense could become legendary. How they’ll do it is their real magic

“Our guys are all chasing excellence, perfection,” said Dino Vasso, the Texans’ meticulous, soft-spoken defensive backs coach. “They are self-motivated; we don’t have to push them in that way. We coach technique. But we don’t coach effort. It’s just a non-negotiable in the building.”

Houston Texans mailbag: How did Bills' O-line contain Will Anderson Jr. and Danielle Hunter?

Among the questions following the Texans' Week 1 loss were fans wondering about the lack of pass rush against the Bills.

Ryans: Texans must cut explosive plays after giving up 36 points to the Bills

Sunday’s shocking defensive debacle by the Houston Texans in a 36-31 loss to the Buffalo Bills proved what coach DeMeco Ryans always preaches to his team

Will Anderson calls Texans’ loss to Bills a 'wake-up call' for the defense ahead of Bengals visit

Houston Texans defensive end Will Anderson said giving up 36 points in a season-opening loss to the Bills wasn’t a reason to get mad but instead should be a catalyst to improve. The Texans look to bounce back from that uncharacteristically poor performance when they host the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday.