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Why Bengals Kicker Evan McPherson Said He Probably Wouldn't Have Made Sunday's Record-Breaking FG as a Rookie

CINCINNATI – Evan McPherson had one of the best rookie seasons by a kicker in NFL history, but he admitted the 63-yard, franchise-record field goal he kicked in the Cincinnati Bengals’ loss Sunday was one he probably wouldn’t have made in 2021.

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Cincinnati Bengals Should Bolster Defense By Claiming Former First Round Pick

Kaiir Elam to the Bengals? Cincinnati should certainly be interested in the former first round pick. Elam was waived by the Cowboys last week. A team that claims him will take on the $1 million he's guaranteed for the rest of the season.

Joe Flacco News / A to Z Sports / November 24

Joe Flacco's humility and class shows with heartwarming message after what could be his last start with Bengals

Joe Flacco is likely going to the bench this week for the Cincinnati Bengals if Joe Burrow is able to make his return on Thanksgiving night against the Baltimore Ravens.

Cincinnati Bengals News / The SportsRush / November 24

Is iShowSpeed a Cincinnati Bengals Fan?

On Sunday, the Cincinnati Bengals dramatically fell 26-20 to the New England Patriots. Cinci’s loss stung even more because they had started strong, building a 10-0 lead and even scoring on a pick-six by safety Geno Stone… but the offense collapsed.

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The 'Most catches by an NFL running back' quiz

How many of the NFL running backs with the most receptions in a season can you name in five minutes?

The '400-touch NFL seasons' quiz

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The '2024 NFL passing TD leaders' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 24

Will Bengals' Burrow return for Thanksgiving game at Ravens?

Will Bengals' Joe Burrow return for Thanksgiving night game at Ravens?

Burrow was listed as a full practice participant last week for the first time since he had surgery to repair the toe injury he suffered in Week 2 of the season.

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College players whose NFL draft stock has risen the most this season

NFL draft stock is fluid from the start of the college football season until it concludes. These 20 players have risen up draft boards in 2025 as a result of their strong start to the season.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / November 24

Cincinnati Bengals Road Betting Underdogs Against Ravens On Thanksgiving

The Bengals are looking at déjà vu on the betting front this Thursday night against Baltimore. Lamar Jackson's squad is a 7.5-point betting favorite to bury the Bengals further down the standings, even with Joe Burrow widely expected to play for the first time since Week 2.

NFL News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / November 23

Winners and Losers From Cincinnati Bengals' 26-20 Loss to New England Patriots

The Bengals lost to the Patriots 26-20 on Sunday at Paycor Stadium, falling to 3-8 on the season. They've lost four-straight games. Here are our winners and losers from the loss: Winners Evan McPherson McPherson had a perfect day at the office, kicking a 54-yard field goal and a team record 63-yard field goal.

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 23

Injuries to monitor after Week 12: Will Campbell update raises concerns for Patriots

Each week of the NFL season, Yardbarker will be monitoring players who have suffered notable injuries. Here are five players we're tracking after Week 12:

Patriots LT Will Campbell to undergo MRI on his right knee

Bengals WR Tee Higgins exits Sunday's game with a concussion

Chiefs’ Noah Gray somehow makes a catch while going unconscious

K.C.'s Trey Smith exits with ankle injury

Vikings lose two O-linemen to injuries on nightmare day in Green Bay

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / November 23

One Bengals Player Would Have Been the Difference Between a Win and the Loss Sunday Against the Patriots

CINCINNATI – Do the Cincinnati Bengals beat the New England Patriots if Joe Burrow – and not Joe Flacco – plays quarterback Sunday at Paycor Stadium? That’s hard to say.

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2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10

With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.

NFL Draft intel: Five prospects on the rise — including Ole Miss' Trinidad Chambliss

Preseason evaluations of Garrett Nussmeier, Cade Klubnik were a huge miss for NFL Draft 'experts'

Evan McPherson News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / November 23

Bengals Star Kicker Having Record-Breaking Season Despite Team's Ineptitude

The Bengals are big-time losers this season, but Evan McPherson has bounced back to be a winner. The elite kicker has returned to form in a huge way this season, cemented by his Bengals-record 63-yard field goal in today's 26-20 loss to New England.