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Bengals Dominate Cardinals in Week 17: Key Takeaways and Future Implications

The scoreboard at Paycor Stadium told a definitive story on Sunday as the Cincinnati Bengals routed the Arizona Cardinals 37-14. However, in a Week 17 matchup between two teams already eliminated from playoff contention, the final score was less important than what the performance signaled for the future.

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Zac Taylor All Smiles Talking About Cody Ford's Offensive Involvement Against Cardinals

Cody Ford became the star of Sunday's game after his 21-yard reception in the second half helped set up a touchdown in the Bengals' 37-14 win over Arizona.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / December 28

Winners and Losers From the Bengals’ Blowout Win Over the Cardinals

The Bengals cruised to a 37-14 win over the Cardinals on Sunday at Paycor Stadium. Cincinnati has won back-to-back games for just the second time this year.

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The 'Most NFL pass completions' quiz

How many of the 35 quarterbacks in NFL history to complete at least 3,000 passes in their career can you name in five minutes?

The 'NFL 60,000 passing-yard club' quiz

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The 'Most 3-TD, 0-INT NFL games' quiz

Cody Ford News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / December 28

Bengals Get Cody Ford Into Offensive Party And Pour More Points Onto Arizona

The touchdowns kept flowing for the Bengals' offense, which worked in some big-man action into its latest touchdown drive to lead Arizona 37-7. The birthday boy, Cody Ford, caught his first career pass and turned it into a fantastic 21-yard burst off a nice hitch route outside.

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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 / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 28

Bengals’ Ja’Marr Chase makes NFL history with another monster season

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,

Ja'Marr Chase News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / December 28

Bengals Wide Receiver Ja'Marr Chase Sets NFL Record in First Five Seasons

Bengals star wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase scored two touchdowns in the first half of Sunday's game against the Cardinals and made NFL history in the process.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / December 28

Bengals Offense Keeps Scoring Consistency Rolling With Long TD Drive Against Cardinals

The Bengals ripped off back-to-back touchdown drives to start Sunday's Week 16 action against Arizona. Samaje Perine scored his third rushing TD of the season, while Evan McPherson went on to miss his first extra point this season.

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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.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / December 28

Cincinnati Bengals Opponents Set for 2026 Regular Season

The Bengals' opponents for the 2026 regular season are set following the conclusion of Saturday night's Week 17 games. Cincinnati will finish third in the AFC North, regardless of what happens over the final two games.

NFL News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / December 28

Week 17 Best Bets: Cincinnati Bengals vs Arizona Cardinals

With just two weeks left to try to win some money, here are my favorite bets for Week 17 and the data that backs each play. The Cardinals have allowed

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The 'NBA Christmas Day triple-doubles' quiz

The 'NFL rookie QBs to win a playoff game' quiz

The 'NBA Christmas Day 40-point games' quiz

The 'Most 3-passing, 1-rushing TD games' quiz

Cincinnati Bengals News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 28

Bengals’ 3-round 2026 NFL Draft according to PFF mock draft simulator

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.

NFL News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / December 27

Ravens’ Win Over Packers Boosts Bengals’ 2026 NFL Draft Position

The Bengals still have two games left this season, but their 2026 NFL Draft position is becoming much clearer. Cincinnati will pick no lower than 13th in the 2026 NFL Draft following the Ravens' 41-24 win over the Packers on Saturday night in Green Bay.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Larry Brown Sports / December 27

Joe Burrow had the most eccentric Christmas presents for his O-line

Joe Burrow continues to think outside the box when it comes to presents for his offensive line. The Cincinnati Bengals quarterback turned heads last December when he gifted his O-linemen authentic Japanese Katana swords.

Barrett Carter News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / December 27

Cincinnati Bengals Rookie Has Golden Prove-It Opportunity vs Arizona Cardinals

As the Bengals season draws to a close, the best thing that everyone can look for at this point is development from young players across the team, and mainly on the defense with the Bengals eliminated from the playoffs.

Cincinnati Bengals News / The Spun / December 27

'Steep' Asking Price For Joe Burrow Trade Has Been Revealed

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow turned plenty of heads this month when he revealed he wasn't happy with his current situation. The Bengals enjoyed a run to the Super Bowl during the 2021 season and a trip to the AFC Championship in 2022.

Joe Burrow News / Pro Football Rumors / December 27

Could Bengals QB Joe Burrow be on the trade block?

Four years ago, a second-year starting quarterback in Joe Burrow was following up a rookie campaign that ended with season-ending knee surgery to repair tears to his ACL and MCL and damage to his PCL and meniscus by preparing for a playoff run that would ultimately see the Bengals fall four points shy of its first ever Super Bowl victory.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / December 27

Cincinnati Bengals Make Multiple Roster Moves Ahead of Matchup vs Arizona Cardinals

The Bengals elevated Howard Cross III and Bralyn Lux from the practice squad for Sunday's game against the Cardinals. Both Cross and Lux were active last week during Cincinnati's win over the Miami Dolphins.

Cincinnati Bengals News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 27

‘Several’ Teams Expected To Inquire About Potential Trade For Joe Burrow This Offseason

Jonathan Jones of CBS Sports reports that there are “several NFL sharks circling in the Cincinnati waters” in regards to attempts to trade for QB Joe Burrow.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Larry Brown Sports / December 27