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How Many Cincinnati Bengals Have Snared an Interception in Their Final NFL Game?

CINCINNATI – Louis Breeden recorded his 33rd – and final – NFL interception in the 134th – and final – game of his career. It was 38 years ago today on Dec.

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Bengals rule multiple players out for Week 17 matchup vs. Cardinals but remain the healthier team entering the weekend

The Cincinnati Bengals and Arizona Cardinals wrapped up practices for the week leading up to their Week 17 matchup in Cincinnati, and several Bengals players are already out for the game, but there are even more health questions on the other sideline.

Ja'Marr Chase News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / December 26

Ja'Marr Chase Lays Out One Goal To Accomplish In Final Days of 2025 Season

Ja'Marr Chase chatted with reporters at his locker on Boxing Day, getting ready for the Bengals' Sunday matchup against the Arizona Cardinals. The only team goals left are the obvious wins on the record, but Chase also wants to get in the end zone at least one more time.

Joe Burrow News / Pro Football Rumors / December 26

Latest On Bengals, Joe Burrow

Nearing the end of an injury-wrecked 2025 campaign, Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow will miss out on postseason play for the third year in a row. It’s not what he or the Bengals envisioned when they won the AFC in 2021 and followed it up with a second straight conference title game appearance the next season.

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Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / December 26

Zac Taylor Drops Official Arizona Game Statuses For Joseph Ossai And More

The Christmas festivities are in the books for Cincinnati Bengals players. They returned to the field for practice Friday ahead of their penultimate game of the season against Arizona on Sunday.

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The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

All NFL players enter the season with high hopes, but sometimes seasons don't go as hoped. These 20 players have been some of the biggest disappointments early in the 2025 season.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / December 26

Bengals suddenly look a little smarter for their rare midseason trade following recent development

It's been two months since the Cincinnati Bengalstraded linebacker Logan Wilson to the Dallas Cowboys, and even longer since he lost his starting gig with the team that drafted him all the way back in 2020.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 26

Cardinals vs. Bengals bold predictions for Week 17 clash

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.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / December 26

NFL Christmas Results Set New 2026 Draft Pick Floor For Bengals Selection

The Bengals are officially guaranteed a top-14 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Wins by the Cowboys and Vikings on Christmas helped solidify a better pick floor for the Bengals, even if they do end up finishing 7-10 overall with victories in the final two games.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / December 25

Bengals taking familiar precautions with key players during Christmas Day practice

The Cincinnati Bengals and Arizona Cardinals had their Christmas practices Thursday leading up to their Week 17 matchup. Let’s take a look at Thursday's injury reports for both the Bengals and Cardinals.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

DJ Turner News / A to Z Sports / December 25

DJ Turner II's reaction to being snubbed from the Pro Bowl is exactly what the Bengals want to hear

Cincinnati Bengals cornerback DJ Turner II was announced as a third alternate for the 2026 Pro Bowl Games, but the numbers say he had a tremendous case for actually making the AFC roster.

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Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / December 25

Joe Burrow’s Comments Highlight an Overlooked Area of Bengals Defense

The Bengals' defense has struggled for most of the season, but Joe Burrow believes one key position group is thriving. The star quarterback praised DJ Turner II, Dax Hill and the rest of the Bengals cornerbacks on Wednesday.

Joe Burrow News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 25

Bengals’ Joe Burrow drops shockingly nonchalant response to winning AFC Player of the Week

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.

Cincinnati Bengals News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 24

AFC Notes: Lamar Jackson, Zac Taylor, Joe Burrow, Bengals, Browns, Steelers

The Bengals are 5-10 entering the final two games of the regular season. Cincinnati HC Zac Taylor thinks they have enough talent to get back to the Super Bowl and can turn things around “very quickly.” “We want to give ourselves a chance.

Joe Burrow News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / December 24

Film Breakdown: Joe Burrow Shreds Dolphins, Proves Reading Coverages Still Matters

If you've spent any time on Twitter in the last couple of weeks, you have likely read the words "pure progression" quite often. I imagine you've also seen

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / December 24

Similar opportunities appear likely for Bengals defensive linemen with injuries still hindering multiple starters

The Cincinnati Bengals and Arizona Cardinals have begun practicing for their Week 17 matchup this Sunday. Let’s take a look at Wednesday’s injury reports for both the Bengals and Cardinals.

Matt Lee News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 24

Bengals Designate C Matt Lee To Return From IR

The Bengals announced that they have designated C Matt Lee to return from injured reserve. Lee was placed on IR back in October due to a knee injury he suffered in Week 8 against the Jets.

Cincinnati Bengals News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 24

Latest On Joe Burrow’s Future With Bengals

ESPN’s Dan Graziano says it’s unlikely QB Joe Burrow wants out of Cincinnati, despite speculation that came from his news conference a few weeks ago. Jeremy Fowler’s sense on the situation is that the Bengals have not received any indication that Burrow wants out of Cincinnati.

Dallas Cowboys News / Yardbarker / December 24

Cowboys, Chiefs among five NFL teams poised for 2026 turnaround

Many NFL teams are already thinking about next season. With 10 of the 14 playoff spots clinched, most NFL teams must begin preparing for the offseason.

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Zac Taylor News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 21

Bengals HC Zac Taylor Likely Back For 2026 Season

Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports that there are no signs that the Bengals are planning major changes as it pertains to their coaching staff, despite the fact that the team will miss the playoffs for the third straight year.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Yardbarker / December 21