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| Dave Einsel / Associated Press |
| The Texans' Jacoby Jones returned a punt 73 yards for a touchdown in the first quarter. |
It was over when ...
Texans WR Kevin Walter scored his second receiving touchdown of the day, a 39-yarder in the third quarter that gave Houston a 27-6 lead. Walter fell after making the catch, but Bengals DB Jonathan Joseph failed to make contact with him while he was on the ground, allowing the former Bengal to get up and run uncontested into the end zone.
Game ball
Andre Johnson recorded 143 yards on 11 catches, completing a month in which he totaled 41 receptions, 593 yards and two touchdowns.
Key stat
The Texans, who entered the game having allowed 15 touchdowns in 16 red-zone trips, held the Bengals to field goals in two first-half trips inside the 20. They also forced a fumble in Cincinnati's only red-zone trip of the second half.
Noteworthy
The win is Houston's first against Cincinnati in four meetings. ... The Texans ended a four-game homestand with their third consecutive win. It is Houston's first three-game winning streak in a single season. ... The Bengals are 0-8 for the first time since 1994. ... Bengals WR Chad Johnson has recorded a reception in 100 straight games. ... Matt Schaub posted a 144 quarterback rating, completing 24 of 28 passes for 280 yards and three touchdowns.
