Instant analysis after Bengals flop in loss to Texans

The Cincinnati Bengals faced an obvious trap game against the Houston Texans in Week 10 and lost, 30-27.

With a showdown against the Baltimore Ravens looming next Thursday, the Bengals hosted the Texans and looked sluggish in all phases after a strong opening drive.

That let an upstart Texans team led by C.J. Stroud take a halftime lead at Paycor Stadium as Joe Burrow and the Bengals looked for answers.

But answer they did, nearly pulling off the comeback win in front of a nearly half-empty stadium.

Here’s a look at some quick thoughts, stats and takeaways to know before the Bengals turn around on a short week and have to deal with a critical AFC North matchup.