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The Cincinnati Bengals’ 37-14 win over the Arizona Cardinals at Paycor Stadium in Week 17 produced one of the most unusual and statistically significant plays of the year: a 21-yard reception by offensive tackle Cody Ford. The play not only energized the crowd and the sideline but also placed Ford among a rare group in […]

It has been a very disappointing season for the Cincinnati Bengals as they came into the year with high hopes of winning the AFC North title or at least coming up with a spot in the postseason as an AFC Wild Card team. However, a key injury suffered by star quarterback Joe Burrow and brutal […]

On Sunday afternoon, the Cincinnati Bengals took the field at home for a game against the Arizona Cardinals. It’s been a disappointing season for the Bengals, who entered this contest at 5-10 and will miss the playoffs for the third consecutive year in 2025, but it’s been a productive one from an individual standpoint for […]

For the Cincinnati Bengals, the 2026 NFL Draft isn’t about tweaking a contender. It’s about course correction. They were once considered annual Super Bowl threats behind Joe Burrow. Now, the Bengals find themselves staring at a third straight year outside the postseason. They have been undone by injuries, defensive collapses, and a roster that has […]

The Cincinnati Bengals had high hopes this season of getting back to the playoffs with one of the most explosive offensive teams in the NFL. Those thoughts disappeared early in the season when star quarterback Joe Burrow went down with a ligament tear in his big toe early in the season. Once that happened, the […]

It will be an early vacation for the Cincinnati Bengals, as they are without a shot at joining others on a trip to the NFL playoffs. Still, Joe Burrow is trying to see as much action on the field as he can. In Week 16’s 45-21 Cincy win over the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock […]

Bengals’ Joe Burrow sounded genuinely relieved after Sunday’s 45-21 win over Miami, making it crystal clear that being on the field is the part he actually enjoys, not the rehab grind that comes with too many injury interruptions in Cincinnati. ESPN’s Dan Graziano and Jeremy Fowler both pushed back on the idea that Burrow is […]

Cincinnati Bengals fans had been waiting to see wide receiver Tee Higgins back on the field, and he made it worth the wait. Returning in Week 16, he showed he was back in form with a healthy, productive outing in the 45-21 win versus the Miami Dolphins on Sunday. Higgins played and finished the game […]

The Cincinnati Bengals made their loudest statement of the season in Week 16. In a 45–21 win over the Miami Dolphins, the Bengals defense earned rare public praise from Miami head coach Mike McDaniel after flipping the tone of the AFC interdivision matchup. Following the game, McDaniel admitted Cincinnati won the details. “For the first […]

Joe Burrow made his enjoyment of football very clear following the Cincinnati Bengals’ 45-21 blowout win over the Miami Dolphins on Sunday afternoon. Burrow has been in the NFL since 2020, standing out as one of the best quarterbacks in the league. However, injuries and inconsistent play have held him and the Bengals back from […]

While the Cincinnati Bengals had high hopes entering the 2025 season, an early-season toe injury to star quarterback Joe Burrow was a contributing factor to the team’s stumble to 5-10 so far. Since returning in Cincinnati’s 32-14 win over the Baltimore Ravens on Thanksgiving, the 2020 top overall pick has picked up right where he […]

Not much has gone right for the Cincinnati Bengals throughout their 4-10 season. However, to start out their Week 16 matchup against the Miami Dolphins, Tee Higgins proved there is still optimism around the Bengals’ future. First, Higgins caught a pass over the cornerback’s shoulders, ala Randy Moss. Tee Higgins straight-up MOSSED his defender 🙌pic.twitter.com/rFkyRDeiin […]

For the first time since 2020, Zac Taylor has suffered a 10-loss season with the Cincinnati Bengals, threatening his standing with the team. However, despite missing the playoffs for a third consecutive year, Taylor’s job does not appear to be in any danger. Although the Bengals are disappointed with the 2025 season outcome, owner Mike […]

The Cincinnati Bengals (4-10) may be getting a crucial offensive piece back just in time for Week 16, even as their postseason hopes have already faded. Wide receiver Tee Higgins, who has missed time after suffering his second concussion of the season, appears on track to return against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday night. After […]

The Cincinnati Bengals and Miami Dolphins both picked quarterbacks in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft. Cincinnati walked away with Joe Burrow No. 1 overall, while Miami selected Tua Tagovailoa No. 5 overall. However, recent reports indicate that things could have been substantially different. Before the 2020 draft began, it’s said the Dolphins […]

For the Cincinnati Bengals, the College Football Playoff will be required viewing. With the 2025 season collapsing under the weight of unmet expectations, Cincinnati has crossed the line from disappointment into reckoning. This is no longer about salvaging pride in December. It’s about identifying foundational pieces who can help retool a roster built around Joe […]

At least one player for the Cincinnati Bengals backs the current coaching staff, while the Miami Dolphins appear to be headed in a new direction at the quarterback position. And here are bold predictions for these teams’ Week 16 clash. Neither team has much to write home about this season. The Bengals stand at 4-10, […]

The Cincinnati Bengals are in the process of enduring another disappointing season in 2025. As the season got underway, head coach Zac Taylor and the Bengals appeared to be in a good position to contend for the AFC North title with the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens. However, after winning their first two games […]

Cincinnati Bengals’ wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase offered a candid glimpse into the mental demands of life as an NFL star Thursday, explaining why watching football no longer feels like entertainment during the grind of the season. Instead of relaxing with games, the Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver views every snap through an analytical lens shaped by […]

There’s trouble afoot in Cincinnati. Over the last few days, star quarterback Joe Burrow has made some interesting comments to the media. Burrow’s visible unhappiness has led to a few theories, ranging from mental health struggles to a trade request happening down the line. However, there’s another uncomfortable theory that’s floating around Joe Burrow, one […]

The Cincinnati Bengals received a notable injury update Wednesday when wide receiver Tee Higgins returned to the practice field, signaling progress after he missed Week 15. The Bengals injury report also provided insight into the wide receiver group, overall roster health, and the continued influence of the NFL concussion protocol. Higgins was listed as a […]

It’s been another frustrating season for the Cincinnati Bengals. This team began the year 2-0 and has won just two games since. Joe Burrow injured his toe early in the season and missed a majority of the games. Even with him back, the Bengals have not been able to get back on track. It’s been […]

The Cincinnati Bengals were recently officially eliminated from playoff contention with a blowout home loss at the hands of the AFC North divisional rival Baltimore Ravens. This will be the third straight year that the Bengals will be on the outside looking in once the postseason rolls around, on the heels of their two straight […]

Cincinnati’s season is already done in the standings, but Zac Taylor made one thing clear after the 24-0 loss to the Ravens: Joe Burrow is still playing. Taylor confirmed Burrow will start the rest of the regular season, explaining it with a simple reason, they want to win. From there, the conversation around the Bengals […]

Joe Burrow is one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL. It’s unfortunate for him that significant injuries have been such a large part of his story throughout his first six years in the league. It’s even more unfortunate that he landed with the Cincinnati Bengals (4-10 this season), because this is a franchise that […]

The Cincinnati Bengals entered Week 15 with slim hopes of making a run at the AFC North title. Following a 24-0 loss at home to the division rival Baltimore Ravens, the Bengals were officially eliminated from playoff contention. That prompted questions on the short-term future of quarterback Joe Burrow. On Monday, Cincinnati head coach Zac […]

The Cincinnati Bengals’ season hit rock bottom with a 24-0 home loss to the Baltimore Ravens, and the fallout has gone well beyond the box score. Joe Burrow’s recent comments about needing to “have fun” playing again already had teammates and fans on edge, and after the shutout officially knocked Cincinnati out of playoff contention, […]

The Cincinnati Bengals’ season has unraveled quickly, and the frustration is now spilling beyond the scoreboard. The Week 15 shutout loss to the Baltimore Ravens (7-7) was especially damaging, raising deeper questions about the direction of the franchise and the mindset of its cornerstone quarterback. A 24-0 defeat to a division rival has eliminated the […]

The Cincinnati Bengals’ playoff hopes ended Sunday after a 24-0 loss by the Baltimore Ravens at Paycor Stadium. It was quarterback Joe Burrow’s first NFL career shutout and Cincinnati’s first scoreless game since falling 20-0 to Baltimore in 2017. Bengals head coach Zac Taylor acknowledged the loss was on him as the playcaller, per ESPN’s […]

As the Cincinnati Bengals were eliminated from playoff contention after losing disappointingly to the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday afternoon, 24-0, there could be speculation on the future of this era for the team. With Burrow not expected to leave the Bengals and football after interesting comments regarding having fun playing, he expresses confidence in the […]

On Sunday afternoon, the Cincinnati Bengals were officially eliminated from playoff contention with an ugly home loss to the Baltimore Ravens, who exacted revenge for the Thanksgiving matchup between the two teams. It was a particularly brutal day at the office for quarterback Joe Burrow, who threw for 225 yards, no touchdowns, and two interceptions. […]

The Bengals’ nightmare season found a new subplot on Sunday. With edge rusher Trey Hendrickson already done for the year after core muscle surgery and Cincinnati stumbling to 4-9, frustration around the franchise is only growing. It has not gotten any better in real time, either: as of early in the third quarter, the Bengals […]

The Cincinnati Bengals, quarterback Joe Burrow, Andrew Luck’s retirement, and NFL retirement rumors became closely intertwined this week after emotional postgame comments ignited widespread speculation about the future of Cincinnati’s franchise cornerstone. Following a Week 14 road loss to the Buffalo Bills, Burrow spoke candidly with reporters, displaying visible frustration. The remarks, combined with the […]

With quarterback Joe Burrow now back under center, the Cincinnati Bengals are trying to earn as many wins as possible. However, Burrow and company will go into battle with the Baltimore Ravens without a crucial receiving weapon. Head coach Zac Taylor confirmed Tee Higgins has been ruled out, via Mike Garafolo of the NFL Network. […]

The Cincinnati Bengals had another disastrous season in 2025. Cincinnati is 4-9 heading into Week 15 after Joe Burrow missed most of the season with a turf toe injury. Now one NFL pundit is suggesting that Cincinnati should trade Burrow to a new team. Nick Wright proposed a ridiculous trade involving Joe Burrow on the […]

The Baltimore Ravens added tight end Mark Andrews and wide receiver Rashod Bateman to their Thursday injury report, a surprising development ahead of Sunday’s AFC North clash with the Cincinnati Bengals. Andrews (glute) and Bateman (ankle) both came up as limited participants after practicing fully earlier in the week, the team’s Thursday report showed. The […]

While Cincinnati Bengals receiver Ja’Marr Chase prepares for the Ravens’ game plan against him, he’s also taking in the comments from teammate Joe Burrow. However, Chase said he thinks Burrow still loves football despite the quarterback’s cryptic comments. Chase said he doesn’t see a change, according to a post on X by James Rapien. “I […]

If the Baltimore Ravens are going to make it back to the playoffs for the seventh time over the last eight seasons, they are going to need to pretty much win out down the stretch, including a divisional showdown against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 15. At 6-7, the Ravens return to the .500 mark […]

Joe Burrow made his latest triumphant return from an injury in Week 13. The Pro Bowl passer lifted the Cincinnati Bengals past the Baltimore Ravens on Thanksgiving. And while the Bengals would essentially have to win out the rest of their schedule to have a shot at the playoffs, Burrow was thankful to be back. […]