Cincinnati Bengals @ Houston Texans
7-3-1, 3-2 Away
22
7-3-1, 3-2 Away
5-6, 2-3 Home
13
5-6, 2-3 Home
Game Leaders
233
A. DaltonQB
24/35, 1 TD, 1 INT
233
189
R. MallettQB
21/45, 1 INT
189
87
J. HillRB
18 CAR, 1 TD
87
46
A. BlueRB
16 CAR
46
121
A.J. GreenWR
12 REC
121
41
G. GrahamTE
4 REC
41
1
C. DunlapDE
1
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10
V. ReyLB
4 SOLO
10
10
D. MorrisDB
7 SOLO
10
Team Stats
372
Total Yards
248
1
Turnovers
1
24
1st Downs
18
6-60
Penalties
3-15
11/20
3rd Down
4/14
0/1
4th Down
2/3
2/4
Red Zone
0/3
39:10
Possession
20:50
Game Information
Houston, TX
Side Judge:James Coleman
Referee:Terry McAulay
Field Judge:Dyrol Prioleau
Line Judge:Tom Stephan
Back Judge:Greg Steed
Down Judge:Greg Bradley
Umpire:Bryan Neale
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 24 | 18 |
| Passing 1st downs | 17 | 11 |
| Rushing 1st downs | 6 | 4 |
| 1st downs from penalties | 1 | 3 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 11-20 | 4-14 |
| 4th down efficiency | 0-1 | 2-3 |
| Total Plays | 78 | 65 |
| Total Yards | 372 | 248 |
| Total Drives | 11 | 10 |
| Yards per Play | 4.8 | 3.8 |
| Passing | 233 | 184 |
| Comp/Att | 24/35 | 21/45 |
| Yards per pass | 6.7 | 4.0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 1 |
| Sacks-Yards Lost | 0-0 | 1-5 |
| Rushing | 139 | 64 |
| Rushing Attempts | 43 | 19 |
| Yards per rush | 3.2 | 3.4 |
| Red Zone (Made-Att) | 2-4 | 0-3 |
| Penalties | 6-60 | 3-15 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 1 |
| Defensive / Special Teams TDs | 0 | 2 |
| Possession | 39:10 | 20:50 |
2025 Standings
American Football Conference
| AFC North | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh | 10 | 7 | 0 | .588 | 397 | 387 |
| Baltimore | 8 | 9 | 0 | .471 | 424 | 398 |
| Cincinnati | 6 | 11 | 0 | .353 | 414 | 492 |
| Cleveland | 5 | 12 | 0 | .294 | 279 | 379 |
| AFC South | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville | 13 | 4 | 0 | .765 | 474 | 336 |
| Houston | 12 | 5 | 0 | .706 | 404 | 295 |
| Indianapolis | 8 | 9 | 0 | .471 | 466 | 412 |
| Tennessee | 3 | 14 | 0 | .176 | 284 | 478 |
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