NFL · Sep 20, 2026 · Final
Closing line: HOU -3Box score on ESPN ↗
Takes about this game
Graded so far: 1–3 (25%)
Transcripts don’t label speakers, so each take has a speaker confidence score for who said it (hover it for the reasoning). Each take also has a gradeability score: 100% means it can be cleanly confirmed or refuted, and 0% means pure opinion. Click a tier to filter.
- The Bill Simmons Podcast · Sep 17, 2026Joe Burrow plays against Houston despite his back issue.
“Joe Burrow's got a little bit of a back issue, but I fully anticipate him playing”
100%Whether he played settles from the box score.
Who said it (95%): Recognized by voice on this line (Tom Pelissero)
Result: Joe Burrow is in the box score
- The Bill Simmons Podcast · Sep 17, 2026The Texans cover −2.5 against the Bengals.
Ringer 107, Week 2 pick.
“But under three, I'm taking Houston minus two and a half.”
100%Settles from the final score against the line.
Who said it (100%): Ringer 107 pick, from the picks segment
Result: Lost by 14
- The Bill Simmons Podcast · Sep 17, 2026The Texans cover −2.5 against the Bengals.
Ringer 107, Week 2 pick.
“Nothing moved me off my priors with Houston.”
100%Settles from the final score against the line.
Who said it (100%): Ringer 107 pick, from the picks segment
Result: Lost by 14
- The Bill Simmons Podcast · Sep 17, 2026The Texans beat the Bengals by 3 or more.
“I think they went by three at least”
100%The final score settles it.
Who said it (95%): Recognized by voice on this line (Bill Simmons)
Result: Lost by 14