Houston Texans Win Second Consecutive Game in 30-27 Victory Over Cincinnati Bengals

The Houston Texans will try to get their record over .500 in an AFC road match against the Cincinnati Bengals Sunday afternoon.

C.J. Stroud is having a tremendous first season that only a handful of quarterbacks can rival. One happens to be Joe Burrow, who Stroud and the Houston Texans (4-4) will face Sunday afternoon for a Week 10 contest against the Cincinnati Bengals (5-3).

Although Burrow laid the foundation for his Pro Bowl career at LSU, he did spend three seasons at Ohio State. The experience gave him a chance to learn under coach Ryan Day, whom Stroud revealed they connected over the offseason to share their Buckeyes background.

“A lot of things to learn from that guy,” Stroud said. “He’s a hell of a leader and a really good person — somebody that only isn’t looking out for himself. He shot me a text over the year congratulating me on some of the success and things like that. ... He had a lot of great advice for me that I'm still using to this day."

Stroud has the Texans entering Paycor Stadium as winners in four of their previous six games. In Houston's Week 9 comeback win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Stroud set an NFL record for passing yards by a rookie in a single game with 470 and five touchdowns.

Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) looks to pass the ball during the third quarter against the New Orleans Saints at NRG Stadium / Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

WHAT: Houston Texans (4-4, 1-3 Away) at Cincinnati Bengals (5-3, 3-1 Home)

WHERE: Paycor Stadium, Cincinnati, OH (65,515)

WHEN: Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023, 12 p.m. CT

TELEVISION: CBS / FuboTV (try it free)

RADIO: Sports Radio 610 (KILT-AM) | 100.3 The Bull

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TOTAL: 46.5

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Live game updates will appear here after kickoff.

1st Quarter:

The Bengals received the ball first. The Texans held their own to hold Cincinnati to 4th-and-third, but the Bengals converted the first down. A few plays later, Burrow connected with wide receiver Trenton Irwin for a 32-yard touchdown.  

Bengals 7, Texans 0

The Texans recorded 21 yards in five plays.

Punt

The Bengals recorded 26 yards in seven plays. 

Punt

The Texans began their second drive of the game with Stroud connecting with tight end Dalton Schultz for 23 yards. A few plays later, Devin Singletary rushed for 22 yards. Singletary's run set the Texans on Cincinnati's 18. But on 4th-and-1, Stroud fumbled the snap, which was recovered by former Texan D.J. Reader.  

End of 1st

2nd Quarter

The Bengals failed to capitalize on the Texans' mishap. 

Punt

Rookie wide receiver Tank Dell received a handoff from Xavier Hutchinson for a 13-yard gain. A few plays later, Dell and Stroud connected for 17 yards. Stroud later found wide receiver Noah Brown for nine yards. A face mask penalty added additional yards to Brown's reception. On the next snap, Stroud connected with Dell for a six-yard touchdown. 

Bengals 7, Texans 7

Three-and-out for the Bengals.

Punt

The Texans began their latest offensive drive with a 30-yard completion between Stroud and Brown. On 2nd-and-9, Dell took a huge hit in the back from Bengals' safety Dax Hill. The hit sent Dell to the blue medical tent, but he was able to return. Stroud's 19-yard pass to Schultz placed the Texans on Cincinnati's 35-yard line. Stroud would later take a hit from linebacker Logan Wilson, who forced a fumble.

Turnover

Texans hold Bengals to a third consecutive three-and-out.

Punt

On a crucial 2nd-and-6, Stroud found Brown for 17 yards He later took a hit on the next play that killed the momentum. Kicker Matt Ammendola nailed a 45-yard field goal to give Houston a three-point advantage.

Texans 10, Bengals 7

Halftime

3rd Quarter

The Texans came out of halftime and picked up where they left off in the first half. Stroud and Singletary led Houston on a 12-play 72-yard drive. Ammendola drilled a 22-yard field goal. 

Texans 13, Bengals 7

Another three-and-out for the Bengals.

Punt

A pass interference call pushed the Texans to the Bengals' 42-yard line. Stroud connected with Singletary for 11 yards. A few plays later, Singletary rushed for a six-yard touchdown.

Texans 20, Bengals 7

After five consecutive three-and-outs, the Bengals finally got something going on the offensive side of the ball. The Texans gave up 53 yards in nine plays. Evan McPherson nails on a 50-yard touchdown.

Texans 20, Bengals 10

Three-and-out for the Texans. 

Punt

The Texans' defense almost had a sack on Burrow. Instead, Burrow connected with wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase for a 64-yard touchdown.

Texans 20, Bengals 17

End of 3rd

4th Quarter

Stroud found Brown for a 35-yard pick-up. Following a 16-yard run by Hutchinson, Singletary added 11 on the ground. Houston's latest offensive series ended with Stroud rushing for an eight-yard touchdown.

Texans 27, Bengals 17

On third-and-six, Burrow found Tyler Boyd for 19 yards. But a few plays later, defensive back DeAndre Houston-Carson records his first interception of the season.

Turnover

The Texans recorded 30 yards in six plays. 

Punt

The Bengals had recorded 65 yards in seven plays. Cornerback Shaquill Griffin picked up a huge interception to end the drive.

Turnover

The latest offensive drive ended with Stroud throwing his second interception of the season. 

Turnover

The Bengals were able to capitalize on the Texans' mishap by recording a one-yard rushing touchdown by Joe Mixon.

Texans 27, Bengals 24

The Texans had seven yards in five plays. 

Punt

On 2nd-and-10, Burrow found Boyd for a 64-yard gain. The play set up a 31-yard field goal for the Bengals.

Texans 27, Bengals 27

Behind Stroud's play, the Texans recorded 55 yards in six plays. Ammendola nails a game-winning field goal for Houston. 

Texans 30, Bengals 27

Final