Sunday afternoon’s loaded NFL Week 2 slate features an AFC showdown between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium, with kickoff set for 1 p.m. ET.
The Bengals (1–0, 1st AFC North) kicked off their season with a 33–27 home win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Texans (0–1, 2nd AFC South) will look to rebound from their 36–31 home loss to the Buffalo Bills.
Houston is a 2.5-point home favorite with -135 moneyline odds on DraftKings Sportsbook. Cincinnati is a +114 underdog, with the game total set at O/U 45.5 points.
Let’s dive into the top player prop bets for Sunday’s clash between the Bengals and the Texans.
Bengals vs. Texans NFL Player Prop Bets for Week 2
David Montgomery 16+ Rush Attempts (-112)
David Montgomery is no longer sharing a backfield with “Sonic and Knuckles” partner Jahmyr Gibbs — and he wasted no time showcasing his RB1 upside in his Houston debut. The ex-Lions star handled 20 carries for 60 yards and two touchdowns in the Texans’ Week 1 loss to the Buffalo Bills.
Montgomery now faces one of the few run defenses that were more porous than the Bills in 2025. The Bengals finished last season saddled with the NFL’s second-most opponent yards per carry (5.2) while ranking dead last in total rushing yards allowed (2,500). With a clear edge on the ground, Houston should keep feeding its top running back in Week 2.
Ja’Marr Chase Under 75.5 Receiving Yards (-110)
Houston’s secondary got carved up in Week 1 by Josh Allen, who completed 20 of his 29 passes (69 percent) for 334 yards and two touchdowns. Two Buffalo pass-catchers finished with triple-digit receiving yards, and three of them hauled in 30+ yard catches.
The Texans — known for their suffocating defense — will be eager to shore up their coverage in Week 2 as they attempt to bounce back against the Bengals. That mission starts with taking away Joe Burrow’s most dangerous weapon.
Superstar receiver Ja’Marr Chase struggled to sync up with his longtime teammate in the team’s season opener against the Buccaneers, catching two of only four targets for a meager 12 yards. A rebound seems unlikely in this spot, with Houston’s typically dominant secondary doing everything it can to disrupt the LSU connection.
