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A Cincinnati Bengals helmet sits on the field before the game against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium on October 1, 2017 in Cleveland, Ohio.

Bengals Rookie Notches Notable NFL Honor

Every game from here on out is a must-win game for the Cincinnati Bengals, who are sitting at 4-8 but aren't dead in the AFC North just yet, especially after rallying around quarterback Joe Burrow's return to pick up a huge win over the Baltimore Ravens on Thanksgiving. Cincy will have its ha...

Justin Hussong • 7 months ago

ORLANDO, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 02: Joe Burrow #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals looks on prior to the NFL Pro Bowl Games at Camping World Stadium on February 02, 2025 in Orlando, Florida.

Joe Burrow Speaks Out About Idea Of Sitting Out Games

Cincinnati Bengals' quarterback Joe Burrow went down with a toe injury that required surgery in Week 2, and his team has been scrambling to stay alive in his absence. Trading for Joe Flacco provided a bit of relief and helped the team keep its head above water after Jake Browning struggled, b...

Justin Hussong • 7 months ago

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - DECEMBER 09: Joe Burrow #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals celebrates a touchdown scored by Chase Brown #30 against the Dallas Cowboys during the second quarter in the game at AT&T Stadium on December 09, 2024 in Arlington, Texas.

Joe Burrow Reveals His Thoughts About Playing On Thanksgiving

The Cincinnati Bengals face the Baltimore Ravens on Thanksgiving night in a game with major ramifications for their playoff hopes. Quarterback Joe Burrow is expected to return after missing action due to a toe injury. Ahead of the Week 13 matchup, Burrow revealed his thoughts about playing on...

Yagya Bhargava • 7 months ago

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A Cincinnati Bengals helmet sits on the grass before the start of a preseason game between the Bengals and Washington Commanderat FedExField on August 26, 2023 in Landover, Maryland.

Louis Riddick Believes Bengals Are Making A Big Mistake

The Cincinnati Bengals face mounting pressure as they navigate a season filled with setbacks. In their Week 12 loss to the New England Patriots, the Bengals were without Joe Burrow, Ja'Marr Chase and Trey Hendrickson, and lost Tee Higgins to injury during the game. Now, in Week 13, Cincinnati...

Yagya Bhargava • 7 months ago

LANDOVER, MARYLAND - AUGUST 18: Joe Burrow #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals watches the game in the second quarter against the Washington Commanders during the NFL Preseason 2025 game between Cincinnati Bengals and Washington Commanders at Northwest Stadium on August 18, 2025 in Landover, Maryland.

Analyst Has A Strong Belief About Joe Burrow On Sunday

Joe Burrow is nearing a return to the field after missing significant time with a turf toe injury suffered in Week 2. The Cincinnati Bengals quarterback practiced fully throughout the week, positioning himself as a potential option against the New England Patriots this Sunday. His absence has...

Yagya Bhargava • 7 months ago

PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - JANUARY 04: Joe Burrow #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals looks on before a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium on January 04, 2025 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Former Player Says Joe Burrow Could Achieve 'Greatest Season Of All Time'

The Cincinnati Bengals may be playing with fire right now. Quarterback Joe Burrow is back from his toe injury much sooner than anticipated, and he might be in line to start in Week 12 against the New England Patriots. The risk is tremendous, but so is the benefit. That's why former player Dan...

Ernesto Cova • 7 months ago

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - AUGUST 7: Head coach Zac Taylor of the Cincinnati Bengals looks on against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first half of the NFL Preseason 2025 game at Lincoln Financial Field on August 7, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Zac Taylor Gets Honest About Looming QB Decision For Sunday

Ernesto Cova • 7 months ago The Cincinnati Bengals have a big decision to make. They have struggled to close out games this season, and it hasn't been because of their offense. Outside of their Week 11 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, Joe Flacco has done an outstanding job of keeping the Bengals afloat in Joe Burrow's a...

ORLANDO, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 02: Joe Burrow #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals looks on prior to the NFL Pro Bowl Games at Camping World Stadium on February 02, 2025 in Orlando, Florida.

Dan Orlovsky Sends Confident Message About Joe Burrow's Status Sunday

Ernesto Cova • 7 months ago The Cincinnati Bengals may be getting their star quarterback back on the field. Joe Burrow is gearing up to make an early return from his toe injury. Some thought that he would be out for the season, either because the Bengals would be eliminated from playoff contention or because of the exte...

LANDOVER, MARYLAND - AUGUST 18: Joe Burrow #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals warms up before the game against the Washington Commanders during the NFL Preseason 2025 game between Cincinnati Bengals and Washington Commanders at Northwest Stadium on August 18, 2025 in Landover, Maryland.

Bengals Get Good News On Joe Burrow

Yagya Bhargava • 7 months ago The Cincinnati Bengals sit at 3-7 with minimal playoff probability, but a significant development emerged regarding quarterback Joe Burrow. He participated fully in Wednesday's practice for the first time since undergoing surgery on a Grade 3 turf toe injury suffered in Week 2. Interim starte...

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 12: Ja'Marr Chase #1 of the Cincinnati Bengals runs with the ball after a reception against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on October 12, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

NFL Hands Out Significant Punishment To Ja'Marr Chase

Brandon Marcus • 7 months ago NFL fans expected the league to punish Ja'Marr Chase of the Cincinnati Bengals after he spat on Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back Jalen Ramsey during their Week 11 game, but no one was sure how severe the punishment would be. The league has announced its decision, and it could hurt the Benga...

CINCINNATI, OHIO - AUGUST 23: Joe Giles-Harris #53 and Craig Young #59 of the Cincinnati Bengals celebrate during the NFL Preseason 2025 game between Indianapolis Colts and Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium on August 23, 2025 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Bengals Defense Sets Unwanted NFL Record Through 9 Games

Ernesto Cova • 7 months ago The Cincinnati Bengals might want to reconsider their plans with Joe Burrow. The quarterback is reportedly trying to return from a toe injury this season, but it might already be too late. Once again, the Bengals haven't been able to get anything going on defense. Even when quarterback Joe Fl...

CLEVELAND, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 07: The Cincinnati Bengals players celebrate after a interception during the third quarter against the Cleveland Browns during the game at Huntington Bank Field on September 07, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio.

Bengals Defense Setting Unwanted Record In Super Bowl Era

Ernesto Cova • 7 months ago For the second time in as many seasons, the Cincinnati Bengals' defense has been a talking point for all the wrong reasons. Zac Taylor's team can't seem to get a stop, and that has come back to haunt them again this season. In fact, the Bengals' defensive struggles are unprecedented. As point...

Bengals Front Office Called Out For Draft Day Mistake

Ernesto Cova • 7 months ago The Cincinnati Bengals can't catch a break with their defense. Once again, they rank either at the bottom or near the bottom in most defensive categories. However, it's not like they haven't tried. They've used plenty of draft capital to try to solve their woes, although to no avail. That's w...

CINCINNATI, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 23: Former player Chad Ochocinco Johnson looks on during the second quarter between the Washington Commanders and the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium on September 23, 2024 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Chad Johnson Cautions Bengals About Bringing Back Joe Burrow

Yagya Bhargava • 7 months ago The Cincinnati Bengals received encouraging news Monday when quarterback Joe Burrow returned to practice for the first time since mid-September. Burrow had been sidelined since sustaining a Grade 3 turf toe injury during the first half of Cincinnati's 31-27 victory over the Jacksonville Jagua...

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Nick Wright Isn't Buying Joe Burrow's Playoff Optimism

Brandon Marcus • 7 months ago The Cincinnati Bengals are currently 3-6, which makes them the third seed in the AFC North. They have been trying to keep their playoff hopes alive without Joe Burrow, who hasn't played a game since September due to a toe injury. Burrow might be returning to his team soon, and he still believ...

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Lions Veteran Gets Honest About Aidan Hutchinson's Impact

Brandon Marcus • 7 months ago Aidan Hutchinson of the Detroit Lions didn't record a single tackle during the Detroit Lions' win against the Washington Commanders on Sunday, but that doesn't mean he didn't help. In fact, one of his teammates feels that Hutchinson is a major benefit to the team in more ways than one. Speaki...

CINCINNATI, OHIO - NOVEMBER 02: Tee Higgins #5 of the Cincinnati Bengals celebrates a touchdown with fans in the second quarter against the Chicago Bears in the game at Paycor Stadium on November 02, 2025 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Dan Orlovsky Warns Bengals From Making Big QB Decision

Ernesto Cova • 7 months ago The Cincinnati Bengals could be getting their starting quarterback back on the field sooner than anticipated. They've opened Joe Burrow's 21-day practice window. He suffered a toe injury in the Week 2 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars. While it seemed that he could've been out for the season,...

CINCINNATI, OHIO - OCTOBER 16: Joe Burrow #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals looks on prior to the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Paycor Stadium on October 16, 2025 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Joe Burrow Hints At Potential Return Timeline

Yagya Bhargava • 7 months ago Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow has delivered encouraging news about his recovery from a severe turf toe injury sustained in Week 2. The injury occurred during the team's 31-27 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars in September and required surgical intervention. Initial projections...

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 12: Trey Hendrickson #91 of the Cincinnati Bengals looks on prior to the game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on October 12, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

Zac Taylor Reveals Trey Hendrickson's Status Ahead Of Steelers Matchup

Yagya Bhargava • 7 months ago Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson has been out of action since October 26 after aggravating a hip injury during the team's matchup against the New York Jets. While his recovery has shown progress, he remains unavailable as the Bengals prepare for their upcoming division clash....

CINCINNATI, OHIO - NOVEMBER 02: Evan McPherson #2 of the Cincinnati Bengals celebrates after kicking a field goal during the fourth quarter against the Chicago Bears in the game at Paycor Stadium on November 02, 2025 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Bengals Announced 2 Roster Moves On Monday

Ernesto Cova • 7 months ago The Cincinnati Bengals refuse to give up on the season. Their offensive line and defensive woes continue to haunt them, but they still have a chance to make the playoffs in the AFC. They recently made two roster moves on their practice squad. They elevated linebacker Brian Asamoah II to the a...

CINCINNATI, OHIO - NOVEMBER 02: Joe Flacco #16 of the Cincinnati Bengals fakes a hand off to Chase Brown #30 of the Cincinnati Bengals in the second quarter against the Chicago Bears in the game at Paycor Stadium on November 02, 2025 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Analyst Sounds Off On Bengals After Sunday's Loss

Yagya Bhargava • 8 months ago The Cincinnati Bengals reached a breaking point Sunday in Chicago. Their defense collapsed in the final moments as the Bears drove 75 yards for the winning score with just 17 seconds remaining. The 47-42 loss marked Cincinnati's sixth defeat in nine games and dropped them to 3-6 on the season...

CINCINNATI, OHIO - NOVEMBER 02: Joe Flacco #16 of the Cincinnati Bengals throws a pass in the second quarter against the Chicago Bears in the game at Paycor Stadium on November 02, 2025 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Joe Flacco Makes NFL History With Bengals

Yagya Bhargava • 8 months ago Quarterback Joe Flacco has made the most of his opportunity as the Cincinnati Bengals' starter while Joe Burrow recovers from injury. The 40-year-old veteran is not viewed as a long-term solution for any franchise, but his leadership and experience have provided stability during a critical st...

CINCINNATI, OHIO - NOVEMBER 02: Joe Flacco #16 of the Cincinnati Bengals throws a pass in the first quarter against the Chicago Bears in the game at Paycor Stadium on November 02, 2025 in Cincinnati, Ohio

Bengals Made Unfortunate NFL History On Sunday

Yagya Bhargava • 8 months ago The Cincinnati Bengals suffered a crushing 47-42 defeat to the Chicago Bears on Sunday at Paycor Stadium, falling to 3-6 on the season. The loss marked their second consecutive setback despite a late surge that saw them score 15 points in under a minute to take a 42-41 lead with 49 seconds re...

CINCINNATI, OHIO - OCTOBER 26: Joe Flacco #16 of the Cincinnati Bengals looks to pass the ball against the New York Jets during the first quarter in the game at Paycor Stadium on October 26, 2025 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Bengals Announce 4 Roster Moves

Yagya Bhargava • 8 months ago The Cincinnati Bengals enter Week 9 with a 3-5 record that places them second in the AFC North but well behind the conference's playoff picture. Despite the uphill climb, the organization continues working to address weaknesses and build momentum for the second half of the season. Ahead of th...

JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 06: Broadcaster Peter Schrager speaks on the ESPN set before the game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Stadium on October 06, 2025 in Jacksonville, Florida.

Peter Schrager Believes Star Pass Rusher Could Be Traded

Yagya Bhargava • 8 months ago The Cincinnati Bengals suffered a crushing loss to the New York Jets in Week 8 of the NFL season. With their playoff hopes fading, speculation has mounted about whether they will be sellers at the trade deadline. Veterans with expiring contracts could be attractive to contenders, but reports...

CINCINNATI, OHIO - OCTOBER 26: A Cincinnati Bengals fan looks on during the first quarter in the game against the New York Jets at Paycor Stadium on October 26, 2025 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Bengals Announce 3 Roster Moves

Yagya Bhargava • 8 months ago The Cincinnati Bengals entered their Week 8 matchup against the New York Jets looking to build momentum, but instead absorbed a 39-38 defeat that exposed lingering concerns. Now at 3-5 and second in the AFC North, the Bengals face mounting pressure to address roster weaknesses before their pl...

CINCINNATI, OHIO - OCTOBER 26: Joe Flacco #16 of the Cincinnati Bengals passes the ball against the New York Jets during the first quarter in the game at Paycor Stadium on October 26, 2025 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Joe Flacco Made NFL History Against Jets

Yagya Bhargava • 8 months ago Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Flacco reached a rare milestone on Sunday that he hadn't accomplished in nearly a decade. The veteran signal-caller rushed for a first-quarter touchdown on a one-yard scramble into the end zone against the Jets. That play energized Cincinnati and etched Flac...

CINCINNATI, OHIO - OCTOBER 26: Joe Flacco #16 of the Cincinnati Bengals looks on during warmups prior to the game against the New York Jets at Paycor Stadium on October 26, 2025 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Joe Flacco Is Dealing With Injury

Yagya Bhargava • 8 months ago Joe Flacco finished Sunday's 39-38 loss to the New York Jets without missing a snap, but the veteran quarterback may still land on the Cincinnati Bengals' injury report this week. Flacco briefly left for the locker room in the fourth quarter after absorbing a hard sack from Jets edge rusher W...

CINCINNATI, OHIO - OCTOBER 16: Joe Flacco #16 of the Cincinnati Bengals warms up prior to the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Paycor Stadium on October 16, 2025 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Joe Flacco Has Honest Admission About Being With Bengals

Yagya Bhargava • 8 months ago Joe Flacco's arrival in Cincinnati delivered immediate results, most notably during Week 7 against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Just 10 days after departing Cleveland, the veteran quarterback orchestrated a 33-31 comeback victory, completing passes for 342 yards and three touchdowns without throw...

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 12: Joe Flacco #16 of the Cincinnati Bengals walks off of the field after being defeated by the Green Bay Packers in the game at Lambeau Field on October 12, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

Bruce Arians Gives Massive Praise To Joe Flacco

Yagya Bhargava • 8 months ago The Cleveland Browns opened the season with Joe Flacco as their starter, but that experiment unraveled quickly. Some blamed his struggles on difficulty adapting to Kevin Stefanski's system, while others pointed to the challenges of a 40-year-old quarterback adjusting late in his career. Since...

CINCINNATI, OHIO - OCTOBER 16: Ja'Marr Chase #1 of the Cincinnati Bengals celebrates a first down against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the third quarter in the game at Paycor Stadium on October 16, 2025 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Ja'Marr Chase Made Franchise History Against Steelers

Yagya Bhargava • 8 months ago The Cincinnati Bengals secured a 33-31 comeback victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday night at Paycor Stadium. Ja'Marr Chase delivered a record-breaking performance as Cincinnati prevented Pittsburgh from gaining early control of the division standings. With Joe Flacco making just...

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 18: Boomer Esiason speaks onstage during the Gracie Awards Luncheon presented by the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation on June 18, 2025 in New York City.

Boomer Esiason Believes Bengals Should Make Big Trade

Yagya Bhargava • 8 months ago Trey Hendrickson remains a central figure in the Cincinnati Bengals' defense as Week 7 approaches, even as trade speculation continues to surround the veteran edge rusher. Through five games, Hendrickson has posted 4 sacks and 10 tackles, maintaining the production that has made him one of th...

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 12: Ja'Marr Chase #1 of the Cincinnati Bengals carries the ball against the Green Bay Packers during the first quarter in the game at Lambeau Field on October 12, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

Ja'Marr Chase Had Notable Career Feat Against Packers

Ernesto Cova • 8 months ago The Cincinnati Bengals may not have their best player, but they still have one of the best, if not the best, wide receivers in the league. Fortunately for Ja'Marr Chase, he might finally get some open looks now that Joe Flacco is at the helm. Chase had a strong game in the loss to the Green B...