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The Jacksonville Jaguars are flying high after their Week 1 win, but things get tougher in Week 2 as they head to Paycor Stadium to face the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday night. With Joe Burrow under center and a raucous home crowd behind them, the Bengals are slight favorites. That doesn’t mean the Jaguars are […]

The NFL is back! Week 1 delivered in the best way, with great games coming down to the wire in all four primetime windows and throughout the Sunday slate. Some teams with high expectations soared through their openers. The Green Bay Packers looked like the Super Bowl contenders everyone was hoping for in a destruction […]

You can never have too many defenders, especially in the trenches. Playing on the line is the most physically taxing job in football, so teams often rotate their linemen to keep them healthy. The Cincinnati Bengals are trying to add some depth to their defensive line by taking a flier on a former second-round pick. […]

The Cleveland Browns walked into Week 1 of the 2025 NFL season with optimism, only to leave Paycor Stadium haunted by missed chances and wasted dominance. Against the Cincinnati Bengals, the Browns did nearly everything right, except finish the job. For the Browns, a 17-16 loss that slipped away despite statistical superiority raises uncomfortable questions […]

The Cincinnati Bengals narrowly edged out the Cleveland Browns for a 17-16 Week 1 win. After finishing 2024 with the top-ranked offense in the NFL, Cincinnati struggled in the season opener Sunday. And an injury to one of Joe Burrow’s protectors up front could hamper an offensive rebound. Bengals head coach Zac Taylor expects starting […]

The Cincinnati Bengals narrowly pulled out a victory against the Cleveland Browns in Week 1. They ended the game with a score of just 17-16, and the Browns had numerous opportunities to walk away victorious. Grinding out wins is important in the NFL, but certainly, this was a slow start for the Bengals because projections […]

Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals took a big step forward with a gritty 17-16 win over the Cleveland Browns in Week 1, a victory that felt like breaking a long, frustrating cycle. Burrow was clear about what this meant for the team after the game. “We didn’t win any of these games last year. […]

After years of being known for having one of the worst defenses in the league, the Cincinnati Bengals fired defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo and replaced him with Al Golden in the offseason. The move immediately paid off in the Bengals’ Week 1 win over the Cleveland Browns. The Bengals’ defense held the Browns to just […]

There’s no better way to win in the NFL than to build up the trenches. The offensive and defensive lines are the heart of a football team’s success on that end. If you want to win in the league, you need to show a solid front on both ends. That’s what the Cincinnati Bengals are […]

The Cincinnati Bengals are hoping for a bounce back year in 2025 when they take the field after a 2024 season in which they missed the playoffs altogether. This occurred despite a career year from quarterback Joe Burrow, who figures to be squarely in the prime of his career entering this new campaign. Recently, NFL […]

The Cincinnati Bengals kick off the NFL season facing huge expectations. Joe Burrow all but demanded the team re-sign Tee Higgins, Ja’Marr Chase, and Trey Hendrickson. Higgins got his done second, securing his future as the secondary wide receiver in one of the league’s best offenses. Despite his football talent, he compared himself to Kevin […]

The Cincinnati Bengals may be preparing for another competitive AFC season, but center Ted Karras is making headlines for more than just football. In a recent locker room interview, the veteran lineman and NFLPA vice president proposed a reform that could reshape how pension eligibility works for players across the league. During a Labor Day […]

When Drew Brees retired from the NFL in 2020, he immediately started his countdown to Canton as he’ll certainly be enshrined in the Hall of Fame when first eligible in 2026. Brees is the greatest player in New Orleans Saints history. He solidified that distinction by leading the team to its first – and so […]

The Cincinnati Bengals lost to the rebuilding New England Patriots in last year’s season opener and never fully recovered, falling one win short of the final AFC Wild Card berth. Fans came to the painful realization that their squad is no longer defensively strong enough to overcome its notoriously slow starts to the campaign. Cincy […]

The Cincinnati Bengals are just less than a week away from kicking off their 2025 NFL campaign, with Joe Burrow and company scheduled to lock horns with the Cleveland Browns on Sept. 7 on the road at Huntington Bank Field in Cleveland. But before that, the Bengals made a minor move on a two-time Super […]

The Cincinnati Bengals enter the 2025 NFL season with more urgency than ever before. Last year’s 0-3 stumble to open the campaign nearly cost them a playoff berth. It forced Joe Burrow and company to claw their way back to a 9-8 finish. It was a reminder that in the hyper-competitive AFC, you can’t spot […]

The Cincinnati Bengals recently shored up their biggest offseason question by giving star pass rusher Trey Hendrickson an increase in pay heading into the 2025 season. While the move still allows Hendrickson to enter unrestricted free agency at the end of the season, at which point the Bengals’ notoriously cheap ownership may choose to let […]

As the Cincinnati Bengals and Trey Hendrickson finally agreed and ended the contract dispute, restructuring the pass rusher’s deal, both sides can now focus on the regular season as it nears closer. While the rumors around the Bengals and Hendrickson will continue with it being basically a one-year deal, the star would speak about the […]

The Cincinnati Bengals have lived on the edge the past two seasons. They have tried to balance one of the league’s most explosive offenses with a defense that too often left them vulnerable. In 2025, the stakes feel even higher. Joe Burrow is healthy, the weapons are in place, and expectations are lofty. The same […]

Recently, the Cincinnati Bengals at least temporarily ended their contract dispute with star pass rusher Trey Hendrickson by offering him a major bump in pay for the upcoming 2025 NFL season, which he agreed to. Hendrickson is still set to enter free agency at the end of this year, which could reignite the saga once […]

The Cincinnati Bengals have high expectations once again this year after spending big in the offseason. Ja’Marr Chase, Tee Higgins, and Trey Hendrickson have all been paid and should be ready for Week 1. The Bengals made another move Wednesday to protect Joe Burrow, bringing in veteran offensive guard Dalton Risner, per insider Jordan Schultz. […]

Trey Hendrickson is signed and ready to go for the Cincinnati Bengals, but the 2026 offseason could have some interesting moments between the two sides, much like 2025. Although Hendrickson signed a deal, which gave him a massive pay raise this season as part of a contract restructuring, Hendrickson will be a free agent next […]

The Cincinnati Bengals defense has already dealt with a lot of uncertainty this offseason, following the hold-in of Trey Hendrickson. Even though that situation is smoothed out, the Bengals are now dealing with yet another problem. Cincinnati’s defensive back Daijahn Anthony is headed to injured reserve, per NFL Network. “Not expected to miss much time […]

Just one month after signing his latest deal, Desmond Ridder will return to the open market. The Cincinnati Bengals released the backup quarterback on Tuesday as part of their final roster cuts. The Bengals signed Ridder in late July to compete with Jake Browning for their backup job. However, after appearing in all three preseason […]

Drafting wide receivers has become the single most important decision in fantasy football. With the modern game leaning pass-heavy, the top wideouts often decide who contends and who collapses in your league. However, that also means the cost of missing on a receiver is brutal. A bust at the position can sink your season faster […]

The Cincinnati Bengals did it. Sort of. After a long, strange contract dispute, the Bengals agreed to a new deal with Trey Hendrickson. The team appeared deeply uninterested in committing to the veteran defender during a saga that lasted over a year. And somehow Cincinnati managed to end the lengthy standoff without actually committing to […]

The Cincinnati Bengals couldn’t get things done with Trey Hendrickson for a long time. Finally, they made it work. Now, the question begs: Can the Bengals franchise tag Hendrickson after the 2025 season? It looks like it would be difficult, according to a post on X by Jordan Schultz. “My understanding is the #Bengals did […]

On Monday, the Cincinnati Bengals agreed to a restructuring of star pass rusher Trey Hendrickson’s contract that will keep him around for the upcoming season and allow him to hit unrestricted free agency a year from now. The deal brings to an end over a month of trade speculation and rumors surrounding the only player […]

After a summer-long standoff, the Cincinnati Bengals and Trey Hendrickson have reached an extension to get the NFL’s reigning sack-leader on the field in 2025. Taking to social media to break down the encouraging development, ESPN Senior NFL Insider Adam Schefter broke down how the two sides have come together in the pursuit of Week […]

The biggest story of the offseason for the Cincinnati Bengals has been the ongoing contract saga of star pass rusher Trey Hendrickson. Hendrickson held out of both training camp and the preseason in hopes of a new contract extension, one that the Bengals’ notoriously cheap ownership group has been unwilling to provide at this point. […]

The Cincinnati Bengals are ready to make up for lost time during the 2025 NFL season. Cincinnati’s offense dominated in 2024, but their defense simply couldn’t keep up. Now the Bengals are hopeful that they can play some complementary football this fall. And get back to the playoffs as a result. NFL teams need to […]

The Cincinnati Bengals have had some contract disputes this offseason, but one that seems to have dissipated is with rookie Shemar Stewart. ESPN did a check-in on all the rookies in the 2025 draft class, and Stewart has seemed to impress a lot of people with his play, according to Ben Baby. “When the Bengals […]

The 2024-25 campaign saw Joe Burrow bounce back from a wrist injury from the previous season. Despite playing well last year, it sounds like Burrow is still dealing with some issues with his wrist. With the Cincinnati Bengals’ Week 1 opener just around the corner, Burrow shares some insight about his situation. Burrow, who is […]

After missing the playoffs for the second straight season, the Cincinnati Bengals returned to the drawing board in the 2025 offseason, resulting in significant changes to their unofficial depth chart. Their typical core returns, but the team made an effort to replace just about as much of its supporting cast as possible. Whether those changes […]

The Cincinnati Bengals enter the 2025 NFL season with urgency, expectations, and a cloud of uncertainty surrounding one of their biggest stars. Recall that they missed the playoffs last season despite standout years from Joe Burrow, Ja’Marr Chase, and Trey Hendrickson. As such, the Bengals find themselves trying to rediscover the momentum that once carried […]

The NFL offseason is heating up as Cincinnati Bengals star defensive end Trey Hendrickson remains at an impasse in his contract negotiations. With just one year left on his deal, Hendrickson has been holding out while the Bengals explore trade options for the four-time Pro Bowler. In this uncertainty, the Las Vegas Raiders have emerged […]

After Cincinatti Bengals head coach Zac Taylor revealed his plans for his starters ahead of their preseason finale against the Indianapolis Colts, Bengals defensive end Tyree Wilson discussed the benefits of playing throughout the preseason. While Taylor said he doesn’t plan on playing his starters against the Colts, Wilson has already benefitted from the reps […]

The Cincinnati Bengals will conclude their final preseason contest against the Indianapolis Colts this Saturday. Bengals head coach Zac Taylor had a firm answer on whether the starters will play against the Colts. “They’re not playing,” Taylor said merely. The decision was an easy one for multiple reasons. The Bengals are dealing with distractions, injuries, […]

The Cincinnati Bengals have been fairly healthy throughout training camp, but they may have just received some news that will affect Joe Burrow and the offensive line this season, according to Ari Meirov of The33rdTeamFB. “Bengals G Cordell Volson, who has started 48 games over the last three years, will likely miss the entire 2025 […]