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Joe Burrow earns his first accolade since coming back from injury and it extends an impressive feat for the Bengals

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow has been named AFC Offensive Player of the Week for his Week 16 performance against the Miami Dolphins. Burrow completed 25 of his 32 passes for 309 yards and four touchdowns in his fourth game back from his turf toe injury that sidelined him for 10 games.

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Zac Taylor Assesses Bengals Batch of Injuries Ahead of Christmas Eve Practice

The Bengals return to practice this afternoon for some Christmas Eve work before Sunday's game against Arizona at home. A few injured players like Noah Fant (ankle), Joseph Ossai, and Charlie Jones (ankle) came up in Zac Taylor's latest comments to the media.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / December 24

Bengals legend Willie Anderson receives multiple meaningful Hall of Fame endorsements from legends he's gone up against

Former Cincinnati Bengals right tackle Willie Anderson is set to be a finalist for the 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame. Current Hall of Famers Bill Cowher and Michael Strahan both believe Anderson should join them in Canton, OH.

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Matt Lee News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 24

Bengals Designate C Matt Lee To Return From IR

The Bengals announced that they have designated C Matt Lee to return from injured reserve. Lee was placed on IR back in October due to a knee injury he suffered in Week 8 against the Jets.

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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.

Joe Burrow News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 24

Latest On Joe Burrow’s Future With Bengals

ESPN’s Dan Graziano says it’s unlikely QB Joe Burrow wants out of Cincinnati, despite speculation that came from his news conference a few weeks ago. Jeremy Fowler’s sense on the situation is that the Bengals have not received any indication that Burrow wants out of Cincinnati.

Dallas Cowboys News / Yardbarker / December 24

Cowboys, Chiefs among five NFL teams poised for 2026 turnaround

Many NFL teams are already thinking about next season. With 10 of the 14 playoff spots clinched, most NFL teams must begin preparing for the offseason.

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Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / December 24

Bengals land an ideal replacement for former starter they're likely to let walk in 2-round NFL mock draft

Dread it, run from it, mock drafts arrive all the same for teams like the Cincinnati Bengals when the regular season ends. Cincinnati was eliminated from playoff contention a week before they got a dominant win over the Miami Dolphins.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / December 24

Joe Burrow Praises Tee Higgins After Bengals Wide Receiver Makes History

Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins is just the third player in team history to have back-to-back seasons with 10 or more receiving touchdowns. Ja'Marr Chase hasn't done it.

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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 24

Second Billboard Calling Out Bengals Ownership To Make Changes Surfaces In Cincinnati

Bengals fans have put up a new billboard in the tri-star area to call out the team's ownership. The first billboard said, "Fire Zac, Fire Duke, Save Burrow," while the new one says, "Be Owners, Hire A GM, Save Burrow." It echoes the message prominent Bengals content creator Joe Goodberry called for when the original billboard went up last week.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / December 23

Bengals' biggest Pro Bowl snub is inexcusable and reminiscent of another injustice from several years ago

On top of wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase being selected for his fifth Pro Bowl, the Cincinnati Bengals have three alternates for the 2026 Pro Bowl Games.

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Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / December 23

Ja'Marr Chase joins the Bengals legend he replaced in rare company following NFL's announcement

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase is a Pro Bowler once again. Chase, who led all AFC wideouts in fan balloting, has officially been voted in for the 2026 Pro Bowl Games.

Mike Gesicki News / A to Z Sports / December 23

Bengals TE Mike Gesicki let everyone know how revenge feels following his touchdown catch against the Dolphins

Cincinnati Bengals tight end Mike Gesicki caught his 24th career touchdown this past Sunday against the Miami Dolphins. Gesicki ran a seam route between the Dolphins' Cover 2 defense, and made a leaping grab at the goal line to give the Bengals their sixth and final touchdown in a game they would win, 45-21.

Ja'Marr Chase News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / December 23

Cincinnati Bengals Star Earns Another Pro Bowl Invite To Continue Streak

Ja'Marr Chase and Pro Bowls go together like Christmas and presents. Cincinnati's top offensive playmaker continued his streak of making every Pro Bowl in his career this season.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / December 23

Bengals 'Great' 45-Point Outing Against Miami Marks Team's Highest Scoring Total In Over A Decade

The Bengals set a record for points scored in the Zac Taylor era on Sunday in a 45-21 win over Miami. It was actually their highest point total in over a decade.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 22

AFC Notes: Tee Higgins, Quinshon Judkins, Bengals, Browns, Ravens

Bengals WR Tee Higgins ended up playing in Week 16 after going through concussion protocol again this season. Higgins admitted he was nervous about what

Ja'Marr Chase News / A to Z Sports / December 22

Ja'Marr Chase receives incredible respect from NFL fans despite Bengals' season falling apart around him

Wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase is having another great season despite the Cincinnati Bengals having twice as many losses as they do wins. Chase is up to 110 receptions and 1,256 receiving yards on the year after catching nine passes for 109 yards Sunday against the Miami Dolphins.

Mike Gesicki News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / December 22

Mike Gesicki Relishes in Touchdown He'd 'Been Waiting For' Against Dolphins

Mike Gesicki saved his big revenge moment against the Dolphins for Cincinnati's last touchdown of the game in Sunday's 45-21 win. Joe Burrow hit the former Dolphin on a 17-yard strike to cap the spectacular showing from Cincinnati's offense.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / December 22

Bengals Week 16 Snap Counts: Cincinnati's blowout win made life significantly easier several starters late in the game

The Cincinnati Bengals answered the bell a week after being shutout at home by blowing the doors off the Miami Dolphins on the road in NFL Week 16. Cincinnati scored six touchdowns and forced half as many turnovers in Quinn Ewers' first-career start, and the lopsided outcome led to an experience that was new to Cincinnati this season.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / December 22

How Joe Burrow’s Performance vs. Dolphins Should Impact the Bengals’ Offseason

There has been plenty of speculation about Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow over the past few weeks. From his desire to play football, his possible unhappiness in Cincinnati and his future with the team. Sunday’s win over the Dolphins should have been a clear reminder to the Bengals’ decision-makers of what they have in Burrow.

Cincinnati Bengals News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 21

Bengals HC Zac Taylor Likely Back For 2026 Season

Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports that there are no signs that the Bengals are planning major changes as it pertains to their coaching staff, despite the fact that the team will miss the playoffs for the third straight year.

Zac Taylor News / The Spun / December 20

Cincinnati Bengals Have Made Decision On Zac Taylor For 2026

The Cincinnati Bengals might not wait until the offseason to make a decision on head coach Zac Taylor. Cincinnati hired Taylor as its head coach back in 2019.