Cincinnati Bengals: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Bengals Ranked WAY TOO Low in Latest Power Ranking, Drop Despite Week 1 Win

The Bengals were barely ranked as an NFL playoff team in Connor Orr's Week 2 Power Rankings for Sports Illustrated. It's a head-scratching placement given Cincinnati just beat one of its toughest opponents on the 2026 schedule, and they have the easiest remaining slate of any NFL team.

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Orlando Brown Jr. Praises Cincinnati Bengals’ Overlooked Offensive Weapon

The Cincinnati Bengals have no shortage of recognizable offensive talent. Whether it is Joe Burrow, Ja’Marr Chase, Tee Higgins, or Chase Brown, they all get roughly the same attention from the fans when talking about the offensive star power that Cincinnati has.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / September 17

Bengals’ main concern with Texans’ offense weapon ‘in jeopardy’ to play in Week 2 following new injury update

Injuries are dominating the conversation surrounding the Cincinnati Bengals’ Week 2 matchup against the Houston Texans. Joe Burrow’s “back tightness” is the primary talking point in Cincinnati, but a Wednesday practice injury to Texans wide receiver Nico Collins now becomes the more pertinent story to watch.

NFL News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / September 17

3 Texans Players Who Could Play Spoiler to Bengals After Week 1 Victory

The Cincinnati Bengals took home a huge victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 1, but they're going to need to play even better in Week 2 if they want to travel to Houston and take another win home.

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The '10K-yard, 80-TD NFL receivers' quiz

How many of the NFL receivers to rack up at least 10,00 yards and 80 touchdowns in their career can you name in five minutes?

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Orlando Brown News / TWSN / September 17

Orlando Brown Jr Reveals How the Cincinnati Bengals Secured Their First Win

The Cincinnati Bengals were able to secure the victory in Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season by beating the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 33-27. While on paper this will be just a win, it was one that meant more than just being 1-0.

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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 / The Forkball / September 17

Joe Burrow Limited With Back Tightness, Expects to Play Sunday

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow expects to play Sunday against the Houston Texans despite dealing with back tightness following the team’s season-opening win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Mike Brown News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / September 17

Mike Brown Skyrockets Up Forbes Top-400 Richest List

Mike Brown continues to defeat the claims that he and the Bengals do not have enough money as a franchise. Forbes released its list of the top 400 richest people in America, and the Brown family ranked just outside the top half at 224th with a net worth of $7.6 billion.

Joe Burrow News / CincinnatiBengalsCommunity / September 17

'He Specializes in Being Hurt' – Joe Burrow Receives Harsh Criticism Following the Latest Injury Update

Joe Burrow is already dealing with another injury concern after the Cincinnati Bengals’ opening-week victory. The quarterback has been listed with back tightness ahead of Cincinnati’s Week 2 matchup, creating concern around his availability.

Cincinnati Bengals News / TWSN / September 16

The Difference for the Cincinnati Bengals Is Evident

The distinct difference for the Cincinnati Bengals from last season to Week 1 of the 2026 season is evident: it’s the trenches. Four turnovers forced by the defense in Week 1?

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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.

Cincinnati Bengals News / TWSN / September 16

Missed Tackles Still Holding Cincinnati Bengals Defense Back

The Cincinnati Bengals defense has an encouraging week one game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a lot of ways. They forced four turnovers, had four sacks, and seemed to get pressure on Baker Mayfield at a high rate.

Joe Burrow News / Field Level Media / September 16

Bengals QB Joe Burrow adamant he'll play vs. Texans despite back injury

Joe Burrow is dealing with back tightness after just one game but he said he expects to be on the field Sunday even if he doesn't practice again this week.

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NFL News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / September 16

Texans Star Suffers Injury Ahead of Matchup With Bengals

Joe Burrow isn't the only star player dealing with an injury ahead of Sunday's game with Houston. Texans wide receiver Nico Collins suffered a hamstring injury during Wednesday's practice.

NFL News / TWSN / September 16

Cincinnati Bengals vs. Houston Texans Matchups That Will Decide Week 2

The Cincinnati Bengals started the season 1-0 on the back of a defensive performance that saw them get four takeaways from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The

Cincinnati Bengals News / Athlon Sports / September 16

Joe Burrow, Shemar Stewart Bengals Injury Updates Ahead of Clash vs. Texans

The Cincinnati Bengals will look to continue their winning ways in Week 2 as head coach Zac Taylor’s group travels to Reliant Stadium to face the Houston Texans.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 16

AFC Notes: Deshaun Watson, Cashius Howell, Bengals, Browns, Ravens

Bengals DE Cashius Howell enters his rookie season after being a second-round pick in this year’s draft. Cincinnati DE Shemar Stewart was Howell’s teammate in 2024 at Texas A&M and said the rookie must prepare for a long NFL season. “It’s a long year,” Stewart said, via Ben Baby of ESPN.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Yardbarker / September 17

Joe Burrow's admission could spoil Bengals' positive start

Joe Burrow's worrying admission could spoil Bengals' positive start

On Wednesday, Joe Burrow put a damper on a promising start to the season for the Cincinnati Bengals when the seven-year veteran quarterback "told reporters that he is dealing with 'back tightness," according to ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter.

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Seahawks remain optimistic about Sam Darnold despite latest news

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Vikings share Kyler Murray update amid Carson Wentz rumblings

Jordan Mason injury update provides more bad news for Vikings

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