The Texans play Sunday, September 20 at 1 p.m. ET, which is noon in Houston. They host the Cincinnati Bengals at Reliant Stadium on CBS in the early window.
Live Score
| Kickoff | 1:00 p.m. ET / 12:00 p.m. CT |
| Date | Sunday, September 20, 2026 |
| TV | CBS |
| Streaming | Paramount+, plus Fubo, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV and DirecTV Stream. NFL+ carries it on phones and tablets |
| Opponent | Cincinnati Bengals |
| Stadium | Reliant Stadium, Houston, Texas |
What to Know
Houston lost a 36-31 shootout at Buffalo in Week 1, and the home opener against another AFC contender is a chance to show the offense can score without the defense giving it all back. CBS carries it regionally in the early window.
The full breakdown is on our Bengals vs. Texans page, and the Texans’ season is on the Texans schedule.
The Bottom Line
The Texans play the Bengals on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET on CBS, noon in Houston. The score card above updates through the game.