Cincinnati Bengals News Ft. Joe Burrow & Amarius Mims Ahead Of Week 2 Matchup With Houston Texans

Cincinnati Bengals right tackle Amarius Mims faces one of the premier litmus tests of his young NFL career in Week 2 against the Houston Texans. Coming off a dominant Week 1 performance against Tampa Bay—where he shut out rookie pass rusher Rueben Bain Jr. without allowing a pressure on 37 dropbacks—Mims now anchors the right side against one of the league’s most terrifying pass-rushing duos.

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Houston’s defense centers around edge rushers Will Anderson Jr. and Danielle Hunter. While Anderson primarily lines up on the left side and will draw direct reps against Mims, Houston frequently shifts Hunter across the line to exploit one-on-one blocking schemes.

The Anderson Battle: Anderson brings explosive bend, quick step-off, and elite speed-to-power converts. At 6-foot-8 and 340 pounds, Mims possesses the reach and frame to neutralize speed rushers, but he must maintain technical discipline with his footwork on the edge. If Mims lunges early, Anderson’s quick inside counter will create instant pressure on Joe Burrow.

Handling Hunter’s Veteranship: When Hunter shifts over, Mims faces a seasoned pass rusher who utilizes long-arm extensions and relentless motor. Mims' anchor strength in pass protection will be tested heavily on third-and-long situations.

Beyond pure pass protection, Cincinnati’s offensive scheme relies on Mims’ elite mobility. In Week 1, Mims showcased his agility on pulling plays, paving the way for key gains on the perimeter. Against Houston’s aggressive front, using Mims as a moving blocker in screen and outside-zone concepts can slow down the Texans' edge rushers and keep their defense honest.

Keeping Burrow clean in noisy road environments is crucial. If Mims can mirror his Week 1 technique and hold up against Houston's blue-chip edge talent, it will solidify his trajectory toward the league's upper tier of tackles.

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