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Texans end Bengals' unbeaten run in NFL

TJ Yates hands the ball off to Chris Polk
TJ Yates hands the ball off to Chris Polk

The Cincinnati Bengals lost their unbeaten NFL record, going down 10-6 to the Houston Texans.

The Bengals, seeking to make history and join AFC East New England and NFC South Carolina on 9-0, were undone by back-up quarterback TJ Yates - who came in when Brian Hoyer suffered concussion in the third quarter.

Yates ended his first drive with a 22-yard touchdown pass to DeAndre Hopkins, who made a one-handed catch in the end zone for the only touchdown of the game.

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