Recap: Houston vs. Cincinnati
Sports Network | October 26, 2008
Houston, TX (Sports Network) - Matt Schaub threw for 280 yards and three touchdowns as the Houston Texans posted a 35-6 victory against the Cincinnati Bengals at Reliant Stadium.
Schaub completed 24-of-28 passes for Houston (3-4), which has now won three consecutive games in a single season for the first time in franchise history. Andre Johnson caught 11 passes for 143 yards, while Kevin Walter had 70 yards receiving and two touchdown catches. Steve Slaton ran for 53 yards and a score on 15 carries.
Ryan Fitzpatrick continued to struggle, going 20-of-32 passing for 155 yards for the Bengals (0-8), who are winless in their first eight games for the first time since 1994. T.J. Houshmandzadeh caught eight passes for 54 yards, and Chad Johnson had five receptions for 44 yards. Cedric Benson led the dismal rushing attack with 49 yards on 13 attempts, and Shayne Graham accounted for all of Cincinnati's points with two field goals.
