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Ja’Marr Chase’s Toe-Drag TD Powers Bengals to 20-6 Win

Chase’s contested sideline catch followed by a second touchdown validated Cincinnati’s decision to involve him more, signaling defenses must now split coverage differently.

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Sep 20, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (1) makes a touchdown catch against Houston Texans safety Reed Blankenship (6) and safety Calen Bullock (2) during the third quarter at Reliant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images

Overview

  • The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Houston Texans 20-6 with Joe Burrow completing 20 of 31 passes for 207 yards and two touchdowns.
  • Ja’Marr Chase finished with seven catches for 75 yards and two scores, including a contested 32-yard toe-drag touchdown against cornerback Derek Stingley Jr.
  • After the play Chase said he completed the catch instinctively while briefly losing sight of the ball, a comment that accompanied widespread praise and replay attention.
  • Coaches had acknowledged Chase was underused in the opener and signaled playcalling changes that increased his targets, a shift that the Week 2 performance appeared to validate.
  • The win gives Cincinnati an early 2-0 start and creates a tactical choice for future opponents on how to divide coverage between Chase and teammate Tee Higgins.