What happened: The Cincinnati Bengals defeated the Houston Texans 20-6. The contest reached its final status with a road win for Cincinnati.
Why it matters: Cincinnati secured the result after Joe Burrow landed on the injury report with a back issue before kickoff. The outcome establishes early momentum for the Bengals.
By the numbers: Evan McPherson finished as the game-high scorer with 8 points. Ka'imi Fairbairn recorded 6 points.
What to watch: The Bengals will prepare for their next regular season matchup.