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Trey Hendrickson’s latest hip update lands like a gut punch for a locker room trying to keep its season alive. The star edge rusher acknowledged he is not where he needs to be physically and that his availability remains a day-to-day proposition, reiterating the standard he holds for his own play and how the injury […]

The AFC North has rarely lacked drama, and Week 11 promises more of the same. The Pittsburgh Steelers (5-4) host the Cincinnati Bengals (3-6) in a divisional rematch dripping with playoff implications. The Steelers are desperate to regain their footing after a sluggish 24-10 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. Rivals collide Against the Chargers, […]

The Cincinnati Bengals are looking for any spark to turn around their season. Exiting the bye week with a 3-6 record, the Bengals have eight games to climb back into the AFC Playoff picture and miraculously save a season that has looked lost since quarterback Joe Burrow suffered a Grade 3 turf toe injury in […]

As the Cincinnati Bengals have been led by quarterback Joe Flacco, with the turf toe injury to Joe Burrow that has kept him out for a significant amount of time, there is now good news regarding the star. While there have been rumors around a potential return for Burrow, there’s no doubt he’s closer to […]

The NFL season is officially at the halfway point with nine weeks in the books. Week 9 was a wild one, making up for a relative snoozer of a Week 8 with a wild Sunday. Both windows were full of close finishes, with a statement by the Seahawks capping the night off. The Commanders, who […]

What a mess the Cincinnati Bengals have become as they try to trade their best defensive player from a defense that is already pathetic. And head coach Zac Taylor answered questions about a possible coaching change with Al Golden, according to a post on X by Paul Dehner, Jr. “Zac Taylor says no staff changes […]

A gut punch is how Zac Taylor described it, and it fit the scene in Cincinnati after a 47-42 collapse to Chicago. The Bengals seized a late lead behind Joe Flacco’s career-high 470 yards, then gave it back on a 58-yard catch and run to rookie tight end Colston Loveland with 17 seconds left. Taylor […]

There’s a point in every NFL franchise’s decline when change isn’t optional anymore. For the Cincinnati Bengals, that point came Sunday afternoon in Chicago. What unfolded at Soldier Field was a defining indictment of head coach Zac Taylor’s tenure. Another collapse, another embarrassment The Bengals blew yet another late lead. They surrendered 576 total yards […]

The Cincinnati Bengals gave their all in a high-scoring affair against the Chicago Bears at Paycor Stadium on Sunday. They, however, still ultimately fell short, 47-42, dropping their record to 3-6. The Bengals failed to stop the Bears in their final drive, wherein Caleb Williams found Colston Loveland for a 58-yard touchdown with 17 seconds […]

It’s been tough sledding for the Cincinnati Bengals this year, who recently dropped a home game against the lowly New York Jets, giving New York its first win of the season in the process. The Bengals’ season is all but lost at this point at two games below .500 and with no Joe Burrow return […]

The Cincinnati Bengals lost to the New York Jets 39-38 in Week 8, falling to 3-5 on the season. Despite an incredible performance from Joe Flacco, Cincinnati handed New York its first win of the season. The Bengals’ defense has been maligned this season, and head coach Zac Taylor added to the noise after the […]

The Cincinnati Bengals scored a huge win Thursday night, with their new quarterback delivering a vintage performance to top Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers, 33-31, at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati. It was a game to remember for everyone who watched it, as two aging quarterbacks in Joe Flacco, making just his second appearance in […]

The Cincinnati Bengals can’t seem to catch a break. In Joe Flacco’s first start with the team, Cincinnati’s offense took another hit when tight end Mike Gesicki exited early in the Week 6 loss to the Green Bay Packers with a pectoral injury. Gesicki went down in the first half and was ruled out shortly […]

Recently, the Cincinnati Bengals made a trade for Cleveland Browns quarterback Joe Flacco, giving themselves a replacement option for Jake Browning. Browning was inserted into the lineup after starter Joe Burrow went down due to a toe injury in the team’s Week 2 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars. Cincinnati has not won another game since […]

The Cincinnati Bengals lost in Week 5 against the Detroit Lions, and one of the most glaring problem areas was once again the quarterback play. Jake Browning has not had the best few weeks filling in for Joe Burrow, and many are wondering if there will be a change coming soon. The day after the […]

The Cincinnati Bengals lost to the Detroit Lions 37-24 on Sunday, falling to 2-3 on the season. The Bengals have not won a game with Jake Browning as the starter, and the heat is turning up on head coach Zac Taylor. After Sunday’s game, Taylor responded to questions about Browning’s job security after another dreadful […]

After starting the 2025 NFL regular season with back-to-back wins over the Cleveland Browns and the Jacksonville Jaguars, the Cincinnati Bengals now find themselves under .500. They have gone winless in their last three outings, including Sunday’s 37-24 loss at the hands of the Detroit Lions at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati The absence of star […]

It feels like the pain will never end in Cincinnati when it comes to the quarterback position on the Bengals. Having a superstar at the position does not come often, and while they contain one in Joe Burrow, he has been injured often. The hope is that he can return as soon as possible to […]

The Cincinnati Bengals dropped to 2-2 after a 28-3 Monday Night Football loss to the Denver Broncos, but one moment during the broadcast gained almost as much attention as the scoreboard. Head coach Zac Taylor was shown in an extended sideline conversation with star wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase, sparking speculation across social media about the […]

The Cincinnati Bengals are in a world of pain after suffering their second straight rout, losing to the Denver Broncos, 28-3, at Empower Field at Mile High. The Bengals started the scoring after Evan McPherson kicked in a 26-yard field goal in the first quarter. The number of points the team added after that: Zero. […]

The Cincinnati Bengals are trekking downward with Jake Browning behind center. Who needed to take over for the injured Joe Burrow. Fans, though, relentlessly clowned the QB2 during a rough Monday Night Football outing versus the Denver Broncos. Browning looked virtually nothing like the reliable backup for Zac Taylor and company, with Denver leading throughout […]

The Cincinnati Bengals got absolutely embarrassed in their first game without Joe Burrow. Cincinnati lost 48-10 against Minnesota in a lopsided game that was decided in the second quarter. Now Bengals head coach Zac Taylor wants his team to improve in one key area to help get back on track. Taylor explained on Monday that […]

As fans are wondering about a potential return for Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow after suffering turf toe last weekend against the Jacksonville Jaguars, the latest reporting gives insight into a viable date. With the Bengals star undergoing successful surgery for the injury, the timetable for the 28-year-old might have just been revealed. The widely […]

The Cincinnati Bengals got encouraging news on Friday when head coach Zac Taylor confirmed that quarterback Joe Burrow underwent successful surgery to repair his Grade 3 turf toe. According to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, the procedure went smoothly, and Burrow has already begun his recovery process. Taylor added that there is no clear […]

Over the weekend, Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow left the game against the Jaguars due to a toe injury. Subsequently, he was listed as out for three months, needing to undergo toe surgery. On Friday, Bengals head coach Zac Taylor officially confirmed that Burrow underwent a successful operation, per Ian Rapoport of NFL.com and the […]

The Cincinnati Bengals have some dynamic wide receivers on the team with Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, but before they were on the team, there was Chad Johnson. He was quick on his feet, and he felt like he had his matchup beat every time. He also had fun playing the game, and he still […]

The Cincinnati Bengals finally got off to a hot 2-0 start in 2025. But everything changed with Joe Burrow suffered a turf toe injury that will sideline him at least three months. Now the Bengals have to do their best to survive until Burrow (hopefully) returns to the field. The coaching staff is already optimistic […]

The Cincinnati Bengals (2-0) finally ended their notorious run of slow starts with a thrilling 31-27 win versus the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, but their hopes of ending the season strong took a huge hit. Star quarterback Joe Burrow will undergo surgery for a Grade 3 turf toe injury and miss at least three months. […]

The Cincinnati Bengals got a huge win on Sunday. Cincinnati defeated Jacksonville 31-27 in Week 2 despite losing Joe Burrow to a toe injury during the first half. But the Bengals were able to rally around their head coach and get the victory nonetheless. Bengals head coach Zac Taylor revealed his halftime message to his […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

Did the Cincinnati Bengals discover a new weapon? Mitchell Tinsley emerged on Monday night in Washington D.C. Scoring twice on the Commanders during NFL Preseason action — and sparking lots of online reactions. The Bengals first made this statement with Tinsley: Unveiling him as a captain. He walked onto the FedEx Field grass ready to […]

Joe Burrow energizes Cincinnati Bengals fans with his zany outfits but Pro Bowl caliber play. His own fanbase couldn’t comprehend one bizarre moment involving him, though. Occurring during the first half against the Washington Commanders Monday. Burrow earned first team reps in the second NFL Preseason contest for Cincy. The Commanders swarmed at the QB […]

For Cincinnati Bengals tight end Noah Fant, adapting to head coach Zac Taylor’s offense wasn’t easy for the seven-year pro. He needed extra time to acclimate to Taylor’s system ahead of their preseason matchup against the Washington Commanders on Monday. After losing to the Philadelphia Eagles 34-27 in their preseason opener, the Bengals will face […]

There is little doubt that quarterback Joe Burrow is the man that makes the Cincinnati Bengals tick. While most teams will point to their quarterback as the team’s most important player, there are few teams that can reach the level Burrow can get to with the Bengals. The only teams that come close to reaching […]

The Cincinnati Bengals are in the full swing of training camp. We are getting closer and closer to the start of the 2025 NFL season, and the Bengals’ key is Joe Burrow. He is coming off a massive year despite the team’s overall struggles that led to them missing the postseason and firing their defensive […]