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'What a play!' - Chase catch leads NFL plays of the week

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'What a play!' - Chase catch leads NFL plays of the week. (2026, September 21). BBC News. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/american-football/videos/c63eq2d2z28jo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

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The article highlights the top plays of the week in the NFL, with a particular focus on wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase's impressive catch during the Cincinnati Bengals' victory against the Houston Texans. The content is available exclusively to UK viewers and includes other notable moments from recent games but specifically praises Chase’s performance.
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In Week 2 of the NFL season, Cincinnati Bengals defeated the Houston Texans by a score of 20-6 at NRG Stadium in Houston on September 20. Despite entering the game as Super Bowl hopefuls due to quarterback Joe Burrow's presence and strong defensive lineup, the Bengals showed mixed performances; their defense forced turnovers but struggled against an early pass rush. Ja'Marr Chase scored two touchdowns for Cincinnati, catching passes from Burrow in key moments despite initial lackluster play during Week 1.

The Texans' offense was particularly inefficient, with quarterback C.J. Stroud completing only 30 out of 55 attempts for 353 yards and no touchdowns while being sacked four times. Houston's defense managed to sack Burrow five times but could not stop him from leading crucial scoring drives. This loss dropped the Texans' record to 0-2, mirroring last season’s poor start, and raises questions about their prospects for playoff contention this year.

Written for “Bengals vs Texans Game Highlights” on 2026-10-31, grounded in this article and the 6 other(s) covering the same event.

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📰 Bengals vs Texans Game Highlights
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Bengals' Ja'Marr Chase scores jaw-dropping first touchdown of the season after lackluster Week 1 start Same event
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Hedges 3 of 18 claims Outlet record 69/100
Ja'Marr Chase scores 2 TDs on passes from Joe Burrow to lead the Bengals past the Texans 20-6 Different event
Toronto Star
Hedges 0 of 21 claims Outlet record 64/100
“Article A describes Ja'Marr Chase's performance in a game, while Article B highlights one of his catches as part of the week's best plays.”
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0 of 1 hedged ("reportedly", "may", "according to")
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Topics

NFL the Cincinatti Bengals' the Houston Texans

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NFL ORG · 3× Chase ORG · 1× Ja'Marr Chase's PERSON · 1× the Cincinatti Bengals' ORG · 1× the Houston Texans ORG · 1×

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