Texans get past Bengals

CINCINNATI - Deshaun Watson ran 49 yards for a touchdown in his first NFL start and led the Houston Texans' depleted offense to a late clinching field goal in a 13-9 victory against the Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday night.

Watson showed up in a black tuxedo for his first NFL start - it was his 22nd birthday, no less - and showed the flash that helped him lead Clemson to a national title. He avoided the rush and ran 49 yards for a 10-3 lead late in the first half, dashing past befuddled defenders.

The Texans (1-1) got the most out of their depleted offense, and then let their defense do the rest. The Bengals (0-2) have failed to score a touchdown in their two games to open a season for the first time in their 50 seasons.

Watson was 15-of-24 for 125 yards and no interceptions. He ran five times for 67 yards.

The Bengals managed three field goals by Randy Bullock.