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Al Golden gets brutally honest on how Bengals defense must improve in Week 3

The Cincinnati Bengals got walked up and down the field in Week 2's 31-27 win over the Jaguars after a far more impressive season opener in Cleveland. It's a lot more fun to learn hard lessons while claiming victory than in defeat, is it not?

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Zac Taylor Provides Latest Update on Joe Burrow's Turf Toe Recovery Timeline

Zac Taylor got things rolling in Week 3 of the Bengals' season with his Wednesday press conference. He provided the latest update on Joe Burrow and his months-long recovery window from pending toe surgery.

Cincinnati Bengals News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 17

Bengals rumors: Does Cincinnati really have best backup QB situation in NFL like they believe?

The Cincinnati Bengals find themselves in an uncomfortable yet familiar position again. With star quarterback Joe Burrow out for at least three months, they will have to contend for a playoff spot without arguably their best player.

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The 'Active three-TD catch NFL games' quiz

How many of the active NFL players to catch at least three touchdowns in a single contest can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most receiving yards in an NFL game by franchise' quiz

The 'NFL receiving leaders since 2020' quiz

The 'Most TD passes without an NFL playoff berth' quiz

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2025 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 2025 season.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / September 17

Bengals vs. Vikings NFL Week 3 Broadcast Map: Will you be able to watch on TV?

The Cincinnati Bengals will look to go 3-0 for the first time in the Zac Taylor era when they face the Minnesota Vikings. Both teams will be without their starting quarterbacks.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Sporting News / September 17

Bengals predicted to trade Trey Hendrickson to surprise NFC team after Joe Burrow injury

After a summer of tense negotiations, could this be it for Hendrickson in Cincy?

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / September 17

Cincinnati Bengals Look To Join list of Teams To Make Playoffs Despite QB Chaos After 2-0 Start

CINCINNATI – Since the Cincinnati Bengals hired Zac Taylor in 2019, the exercise this time of year has been to dive into the history of teams who started 0-2 and still made the playoffs.

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The '14-reception NFL games' quiz

How many of the NFL players to catch at least 14 passes in an NFL game in the Super Bowl Era (since 1966) can you name in eight minutes?

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25 NFL quarterbacks from the 2000s who you already forgot about

As years go by, it's easy to forget some of the players who suited up on the gridiron. While the quarterback is the one position in the NFL that is under

Cincinnati Bengals News / Yardbarker / September 17

Do Bengals believe Burrow could return before end of 2025 season?

Do Bengals believe Joe Burrow could return before end of 2025 season?

Burrow needs surgery on his injured toe and is set to miss at least three months of action.

Can Jake Browning save Bengals' season after Joe Burrow's injury?

Bengals HC shares honest thoughts on team's chances without Joe Burrow

Stats show why Bengals trust Jake Browning to replace injured Joe Burrow

The 40 biggest quarterback trades in NFL history

The 'Most TD passes without an NFL playoff berth' quiz

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The 'Active three-TD catch NFL games' quiz

The '450-passing yards, three touchdowns in a loss' quiz

The 'NFL's three-passing TD game leaders' quiz

The 'FBS animal teams' quiz

NFL News / ESPN / September 17

What we're hearing: Latest on Aaron Rodgers, the Bengals' plans without Joe Burrow

Our insiders have intel on Rodgers' first two games in Pittsburgh, Cincinnati's post-Burrow scramble, QBs on the hot seat and more Week 3 buzz.

Jake Browning News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / September 17

Cincinnati Bengals New Starter Jake Browning Ranked Among Top NFL Backup Quarterbacks

ESPN's Seth Walder broke down his top 12 backup quarterbacks in the NFL amidst Joe Burrow's long-term toe injury and Jake Browning was right near the top.

NFL News / Total Apex Fantasy Sports / September 16

Cincinnati Bengals (2-0) at Minnesota Vikings (1-1) Preview, Prediction & Odds | Week 3, 2025

In a tale of two cities grappling with early-season quarterback woes, the Cincinnati Bengals and the Minnesota Vikings find themselves leaning on backup quarterbacks, turning what was once a standard early-season matchup into a compelling test of depth and coaching strategy.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 16