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Celebrating Bengals TE Drew Sample’s 100th Game and 5 Memorable TDs

Cincinnati Bengals tight end Drew Sample will reach a milestone Sunday when he appears in his 100th game. “Halfway to Huber,” Sample quipped earlier this week, referring to former punter Kevin Huber’s franchise record of 216.

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Joe Burrow Outlines Simple Plan As Bengals Offense Looks for More 'Balance'

The Cincinnati Bengals‘ offense appears to have taken a step backward while their defense has made significant progress. Cincinnati has started 2-2 after consecutive losses, with the offense struggling to turn strong passing production into consistent results.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / October 8

'Perform On His Level' - Bengals Pass-Catching Depth Aiming to Fill Star WR Absence Against Dolphins

The Bengals have nearly a dozen key players dealing with injuries right now, including Ja'Marr Chase (concussion) and Tee Higgins (groin). It means potentially bigger roles for guys like Mike Gesicki and Colbie Young this week in a hot road contest against the Dolphins.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 8

Here's What Should Scare the Cincinnati Bengals About the Miami Dolphins

The Cincinnati Bengals will be heavy favorites against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, but that makes this trip to Hard Rock Stadium a dangerous spot. A desperate home team can make things difficult, more so against a Bengals team dealing with injuries and coming off back-to-back losses.

Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Last 2-rushing-TD duos by team' quiz

How many of the most recent pair of teammates to rush for two touchdowns each in the same game for each NFL franchise can you name in eight minutes?

The '2K-scrimmage-yard NFL seasons' quiz

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NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 8

Analysing Bengals-Dolphins Wednesday Injury Report Before Week 5

Cincinnati Bengals opened the season 2-0 but has dropped its last two games. The Bengals lost 30-27 to Pittsburgh in Week 3 before falling 22-17 to Jacksonville last Sunday.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

Joe Burrow News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 8

Bengals’ Joe Burrow has hilarious reaction to ‘galled’ reporter question

The Cincinnati Bengals are having a difficult time on the field after suffering back-to-back losses. Getting back on track has become an urgent priority for the team and their quarterback Joe Burrow.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Athlon Sports / October 7

3 Truths and 2 Lies About the Bengals Heading Into Week 5

The Cincinnati Bengals travel to Miami in Week 5 after back-to-back losses. They will face the 0-4 Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium, looking to get back on track.

Cincinnati Bengals News / TWSN / October 7

Three Players the Bengals Should Explore Trades For

The Cincinnati Bengals haven’t started this season the way that many hoped they would. After winning their first two games, they lost their last two to the Pittsburgh Steelers and Jacksonville Jaguars.

Tee Higgins News / A to Z Sports / October 7

Bengals’ first injury report of Week 5 features much more than just Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins

The Cincinnati Bengals have begun practicing ahead of their Week 5 matchup against the Miami Dolphins. Wide receivers Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins are far from the only players battling injuries.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Athlon Sports / October 7

Zac Taylor Credits Joe Burrow's 'Friendly Balls' for Helping Bengals Backup Receivers Step Up

Injuries forced Zac Taylor to dig deep into the Cincinnati Bengals’ wide receiver depth through the first four games. Joe Burrow didn’t have his primary weapon, Ja’Marr Chase, for almost three quarters in Sunday’s loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars.

NFL News / Yardbarker

25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Joe Burrow News / A to Z Sports / October 7

Joe Burrow seemingly settles one of the biggest Bengals debates after 2-2 start

Will the Cincinnati Bengals abandon the under center portion of their offensive playbook? Quarterback Joe Burrow gives his answer. Will the Cincinnati Bengals abandon the under center portion of their offensive playbook?

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The 'Last 2-rushing-TD duos by team' quiz

The 'Most TD's through four games' quiz

The 'NFL RB TD-catch leaders' quiz

The 'Most HRs by an MLB first baseman' quiz

Cincinnati Bengals News / Athlon Sports / October 7

Zac Taylor Hints at a Bigger Role for Bengals Tight End Erick All Jr. as the Season Goes On

The Cincinnati Bengals are 2-2 after back-to-back one-score losses to the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Jacksonville Jaguars. Their receiver depth is also being tested, forcing Zac Taylor to turn to his tight ends, Mike Gesicki and Erick All, for more production in the passing game.

Zac Taylor News / Athlon Sports / October 7

Jeremy Fowler Warns Bengals' Zac Taylor Needs Progress With His Contract Nearing Its End

The noise around Zac Taylor got louder this week. A day after Stephen A. Smith called for a coaching change in Cincinnati, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler wrote Wednesday that the Bengals’ head coach is “one back-pocket name” to watch among coaches whose seats could warm up.

Cincinnati Bengals News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 7

Bengals’ Ja’Marr Chase gets injury update amid concussion protocol

The Cincinnati Bengals recently suffered their second straight loss with a narrow home defeat at the hands of the red-hot Jacksonville Jaguars. Things

Chad Ochocinco News / CincinnatiBengalsCommunity / October 7

'I wouldn’t change' – Chad Ochocinco opens up on the NFL fines that failed to control him

Ja’Marr Chase and his co-host Annie Agar recently welcomed Bengals veteran Chad Ochocinco on their podcast, Chasing No. 1. During the conversation, Chase asked Ocho about the biggest fine the latter had received during his NFL career.

Joe Burrow News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / October 7

Joe Burrow Dials Into His Top NBA Player Comparison as 2026 Season Rolls on

Joe Burrow appeared on the Gronk & Jules Podcast recently and dove into a few fun topics, including what NBA player he'd compare himself to. Burrow is an accurate sharpshooter on the field and picked a similar type of player on the court.

Joe Burrow News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / October 7

T.J. Houshmandzadeh Calls Out Key Bengals’ Position Group After Jaguars Loss

Former Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh sees a major issue that opponents are exploiting through the first five weeks of the season.

Brandon Stephens News / Athlon Sports / October 7

Bengals' Reliance on Man Coverage Could Make Brandon Stephens Worth the Trade Deadline Price

Al Golden asks a lot of his cornerbacks. The Cincinnati Bengals’ second-year defensive coordinator calls man coverage at one of the league’s higher rates, according to PFF, and that tendency is why the site matched New York Jets cornerback Brandon Stephens with Cincinnati in its list of 15 trade candidates.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / October 7

Chad Johnson delivers a boost of confidence for the 2 Bengals players who may need it the most this week

Cincinnati Bengals legend Chad Johnson likes his former team’s chances against the Miami Dolphins in NFL Week 5, even if star wide receivers Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins can’t play.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Viral Sports News / October 6

Stephen A. Smith Doesn’t Hold Back on Bengals’ Zac Taylor

ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith said Monday the Cincinnati Bengals need a new head coach after a 22-17 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars left the team at 2-2. The defeat was Cincinnati’s second in a row.

Cincinnati Bengals News / The Spun / October 6

Gia Duddy Bothered By Anonymous NFL Fan's 'Offensive' Comment

Gia Duddy, the ex-girlfriend of NFL quarterback Will Levis, is currently dating Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver and special teams player Andrei Iosivas.

Tee Higgins News / Field Level Media / October 5

Bengals WR Tee Higgins (adductor) day-to-day, could play Week 5

While Ja'Marr Chase is in the league's concussion protocol, his longtime receiving mate in Cincinnati, Tee Higgins, may not have to miss game action following his adductor injury Sunday.

Trevor Lawrence News / Yardbarker / October 4

QB Trevor Lawrence helping Jaguars become true contenders

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence got off to a rocky start in his career, but he is finally hitting his stride. He turned a corner in the second half of last season, and he hasn’t slowed down a bit this year.

Jaguars knock off Bengals, who lose Ja'Marr Chase (concussion)

Bengals reveal Ja'Marr Chase's status after WR suffers injury vs. Jaguars

Ravens coach has ominous Lamar Jackson injury update after Week 4

Kyren Williams plays hero in Rams' stunning comeback vs. Eagles

The 'Active 4-TD NFL games' quiz

Cincinnati Bengals News / Yardbarker / October 4

Bengals reveal Ja'Marr Chase's status after WR suffers injury vs. Jaguars

Cincinnati Bengals fans who expected wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase to dominate the Jacksonville Jaguars in Sunday's home game were left wanting after he suffered an early second-quarter injury.

The 'Multi-TD-catch leaders by team' quiz