--Since 1991, the Bengals have had four 0-8 starts. In that frame of time, only Indianapolis has had as many as two 0-8 starts (1991 and 1997). Nine other NFL teams have had one start as poor as 0-8, according to the Associated Press.

--The Bengals have been outscored 73-16 in the past two games. In the second halves of the past two games, the Bengals have allowed 49 points and scored just three. In the past two games, the Bengals have given up six touchdown passes and have just one.

--The Texans converted 10 of 13 third-down plays into first downs.

--The Bengals are 2-11 in their past 13 road games.

--In 486 minutes and 21 seconds of play this season, which includes the overtime against the Giants in Week 3, the Bengals have led for just 43 minutes and 20 seconds.

--The Bengals are 0-8 for the fifth time in franchise history.

--The Bengals offensive line has played poorly all season, but it was better Sunday. In allowing one sack to Houston, the line has allowed 27 sacks in eight games, 10 more than the franchise-record low of 17 in all of the 2007 season.