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Bengals Could Reshape Backfield With Star SEC Running Back in 2027 NFL Draft

The bye week is here for Cincinnati, prompting a little looking ahead to the 2027 NFL Draft. Pro Football Focus released a fresh mock draft projecting the first round this week, and Cincinnati added an offensive playmaker in the exercise.

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Bold trade idea would give Bengals a needed solution on defense, and closure with former first-round pick

The Cincinnati Bengals have a problem and a mystery on defense right now, and one trade could address both of them. Let’s use A to Z Sports’ new NFL Trade Simulator to make a deal.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / October 15

Erick All Opens Up On Discipline from Zac Taylor During Bengals Recent Win

Many eyes turned to Erick All last Sunday after he committed an egregious penalty and fumbled his second catch. Fortunately, the Bengals tight end avoided losing the fumble when the Dolphins recovered it out of bounds.

Zac Taylor News / A to Z Sports / October 15

Zac Taylor realizes an advantage to Bengals entering their bye week earlier than ever before in his tenure

The last time the Cincinnati Bengals had their bye week prior to Week 7 was in 2017, two years before Zac Taylor took over as head coach. It’s not ideal on paper, but Taylor does see a positive in going away at this point on the calendar this year.

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Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / October 14

Bengals' Prized Offseason Acquisitions Already Paying Major Dividends

Bye weeks can move rather slowly. However, there's plenty to discuss when it comes to the 2026 edition of the Cincinnati Bengals. First off, the pass game is looking exactly like everyone had hoped.

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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.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / October 14

Bengals' Offensive Duo Off to an Explosive Start in 2026

The Cincinnati Bengals didn't get a good draw as it pertains to where the bye week landed on the schedule. A bye in Week 6 is brutal for any team. With so much season left after the bye week, there's no doubt that health is going to play a major role down the stretch.

Joe Burrow News / Athlon Sports / October 14

NFL Analyst: 'Joe Burrow’s Only Real Opponent Is Staying Healthy for 17 Games'

Joe Burrow continues to clean up the mess whenever the Bengals make things harder on themselves. Sports Illustrated’s Matt Verderame slotted Burrow at No.

Cincinnati Bengals News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 14

Bengals’ 7-round 2027 NFL Draft according to PFF mock draft simulator during bye week

The Cincinnati Bengals were gifted an early bye this season, with the team taking a break in Week 6 of the year. Cincinnati comes into the bye week with a 3-2 record and mixed results outside of the score sheet.

Amarius Mims News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / October 14

Amarius Mims Among Top Early Contenders For Major 2026 NFL Season Award

The Bengals may soon sport the best right tackle in the NFL. ESPN's Bill Barnwell dropped his quarter-season awards article last week and has Amarius Mims third on his Protector of the Year rankings.

Cincinnati Bengals News / CincinnatiBengalsCommunity / October 14

Bengals WR Ja’Marr Chase Wins Appeal After Receiving $14,926 Fine

Ja’Marr Chase has never been a stranger to headlines during his NFL career. The Cincinnati Bengals superstar remains one of the league’s most polarizing personalities, and his latest controversy involved an unexpected fine following the team’s game against the Houston Texans.

NFL News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / October 14

'Circle On The Schedule' - Elite NFL Cornerback Praises Ja'Marr Chase, Looks Forward to Each Matchup

Since joining the Cincinnati Bengals in 2021, Ja’Marr Chase has cemented himself as one of the league’s most dominant wideouts. This season already, Chase has notched 27 receptions for 289 yards and 4 touchdowns, for 10.7 yards per catch and 57.8 yards per game.

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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 / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / October 14

Latest 2026 NFL Draft Class Ranking Leaves a Lot to Be Desired for Bengals

The start of the 2026 season has not gone the way the Cincinnati Bengals had hoped. After a 2-0 start, the Bengals dropped two straight games before their meeting with the Miami Dolphins in Week 5.

Cincinnati Bengals News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 14

1 trade Bengals must make during 2026 NFL season bye week

The Cincinnati Bengals finally have some momentum. However, their latest victory came with a warning they cannot afford to ignore. Joe Burrow delivered four touchdown passes against Miami.

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Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / October 13

Bengals' Offense Has Finally Found Strength in One Major Weakness

The worst week of the NFL season is the bye week. That's where the Cincinnati Bengals find themselves in Week 6. After a sloppy 31-24 win over the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, the Bengals will have a week to recover and prepare for a major matchup against the Baltimore Ravens.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / October 13

Joe Burrow Gets 'Brady-esque' Praise After Bengals' Week 5 Win

The Cincinnati Bengals entered their early bye week on a high note with a 31-24 win over the Miami Dolphins on Sunday. Sure, there's plenty to pick at from the Bengals' performance, but earning a win in the NFL should never be overlooked.

Cincinnati Bengals News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 13

Bengals’ Ja’Marr Chase wins appeal after being fined $14,926 for controversial ‘people’s elbow’ celebration

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase was fined earlier in the season for a controversial celebration he called “the people’s elbow” during the club’s 20-6 Week 2 win over the Houston Texans.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / October 13

Bengals WR Ja’Marr Chase gets his second win in as many days and this time he won against the NFL

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase is having his recent fines rescinded. Chase won appeals of fines for performing “The People’s Elbow” celebration, making an already good week for the two-time All-Pro even better.

Ja'Marr Chase News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / October 13

Bengals Star Ja'Marr Chase Gets 'People's Elbow' Fines Wiped Out on NFL Appeal

Ja'Marr Chase got a win in his celebration battle with the NFL. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport posted on X Wednesday afternoon that Chase won his appeals for fines the NFL handed down to him and Tee Higgins for their "people's elbow" celebrations during the Week 2 win against the Texans.

Tanner Hudson News / Pro Football Rumors / October 13

Bengals TE Tanner Hudson Suffers Pectoral Tear

Tanner Hudson’s 2026 season has likely come to an end. The veteran tight end has suffered a pectoral tear, per his agent (as first noted by Charlie Clifford of WLWT).

Jordan Battle News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / October 13

'That's Just The Media' - Jordan Battle Backs Up Comments Against Miami With One of Best Bengals Outings

Jordan Battle talked the talk and walked the walk on Sunday. The Bengals safety became the first player with multiple interceptions in the same game for Cincinnati since Logan Wilson in 2023.

Cincinnati Bengals News / TWSN / October 13

The Bengals Have One of the NFL's Most Underrated Players

The Cincinnati Bengals are sitting at 3-2 heading into the bye week, with everything still in front of them. Despite losing two close games to the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Pittsburgh Steelers, the season is still right in front of them.

Joe Burrow News / HITC / October 13

Joe Burrow’s girlfriend Olivia Ponton reveals lifelong struggle with anorexia amid rising fame

Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow’s girlfriend Olivia Ponton has revealed the big personal battle she has been fighting with anorexia. While Burrow is hoping to lead the Bengals to the Super Bowl on the NFL field this season, his girlfriend Ponton has been enjoying growing success as a model and social media influencer.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 11

Steelers have found a successful recipe on offense — if they stick with it

While quarterback Aaron Rodgers is going to get a lot of the attention and praise, it's all about who he is utilizing, and how the Steelers are utilizing them.

Jaylen Warren's big plays spark Steelers past Colts

The 'Active 3-passing-TD NFL games' quiz

Cincinnati Bengals News / TWSN / October 10

The Cincinnati Bengals Must Use 12 Personnel

No matter the status of Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins for the Bengals, Zac Taylor and Dan Pitcher should be in 12 personnel running the football for Cincinnati.

Ja'Marr Chase 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