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Cris Collinsworth Reveals What Bengals Must See From Barrett Carter and Demetrius Knight Jr.

Barrett Carter and Demetrius Knight Jr. have both shown flashes of improvement for the Bengals this season, but plenty of questions remain. They need to continue to improve if the Bengals are going to reach their full potential.

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5 Biggest Things You Need to Know About Bengals vs. Steelers Week 10

NFL Week 10 football is sure to offer fireworks as bitter division rivals, the Cincinnati Bengals and the Pittsburgh Steelers, gear up to lock horns in a primetime showdown this Sunday.

Joe Burrow News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / November 14

Joe Burrow Gets Honest About His Recovery From Multiple Serious Injuries

Joe Burrow is no stranger to severe injuries in his NFL career. He suffered a torn ACL in his rookie campaign, tore a ligament in his wrist in 2023, and suffered a turf toe injury that required surgery last year.

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The '35 passing TD NFL seasons' quiz

How many of the QB's with at least 35 touchdown passes in a single season can you name in five minutes?

The 'Active NFL QB start-leaders' quiz

The '4-INT wins by NFL quarterback' quiz

The 'Most NFL QB rushing-TDs' quiz

NFL News / Athlon Sports / November 14

Duke Tobin Apologized to Howie Roseman After Bengals Backed Out of Arnold Ebiketie Trade

Duke Tobin had one more phone call to make before Tuesday’s trade deadline passed. After the Cincinnati Bengals backed out of their deal for Arnold Ebiketie, Tobin called Eagles general manager Howie Roseman, explained why the trade was off and apologized, NFL insider Tom Pelissero reported Saturday.

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Ranking the quarterback history of every NFL franchise

Quarterback is the most important position for an NFL team. That wasn’t always the case, but it has been the case for, you know, 50 years at this point essentially.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / November 14

Joe Burrow Can Join Peyton Manning With Four Touchdowns vs. Steelers

Only one quarterback in NFL history has thrown or run for at least four touchdowns in five straight games. Peyton Manning did it in 2004 with the Colts, then won MVP.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / November 13

Bengals unveil promising final injury report for Week 10 showdown vs. Steelers with the best news yet to come

The Cincinnati Bengals released their third and final injury report ahead of their Week 10 matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Cincinnati Bengals released their third and final injury report ahead of their Week 10 matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Cincinnati Bengals News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 13

Bengals’ Joe Burrow joins Tom Brady, Peyton Manning in elite club

Joe Burrow joined Tom Brady and Peyton Manning in NFL history as he enjoys an incredible start to the Cincinnati Bengals‘ 2026 campaign. Burrow has been playing in the NFL since 2020, going through his seventh season with the Bengals.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / November 13

Bengals Have Clear Opportunity to Bolster O-Line After Veteran OT's Release

A lot of the Cincinnati Bengals' fan base was not thrilled over the team's lack of movement at the trade deadline. While the team did have one deal in place, it appeared that a backpedal move may have scared the front office away from making any other moves.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Viral Sports News / November 13

Jon Gruden Doesn’t Hold Back on Bengals QB Joe Burrow

Former Super Bowl-winning coach and current Barstool Sports personality Jon Gruden delivered one of the strongest endorsements yet for Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow ahead of a high-stakes primetime showdown.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / November 13

Bengals’ Defense Has a Weakness the Steelers Already Exploited Once

The Pittsburgh Steelers have several ways to attack the Cincinnati Bengals’ defense in Week 10, but finding the right matchups will be critical. Cincinnati has struggled to consistently slow down opposing offenses, particularly when it comes to giving up explosive runs and allowing completions through the air.

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The greatest return man for every NFL franchise

From Billy "White Shoes" Johnson to Deion Sanders to Devin Hester, here are the greatest return men for each of the NFL's 32 teams.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / November 13

Bengals Rule 1 Player Out for Sunday, Don't Appear Ready to Return Anybody from IR

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor declared starting left guard Dylan Fairchild good to go for Sunday night’s game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

A.J. Hawk News / HITC / November 13

AJ Hawk names the two NFL teams he thinks will make it to the Super Bowl

AJ Hawk believes the team that he spent the majority of his career at has what it takes. Week 10 of the NFL season is underway, with several favorites emerging as likely contenders for Super Bowl LXI next February.

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The 'CFP-era 40-TD passers' quiz

The 'NL Cy Young-winners' quiz

The '35 passing TD NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Last 30-rush game by NFL team' quiz

Joe Burrow News / TWSN / November 13

The One Factor That Makes Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals So Hard to Defend in 2026

The Cincinnati Bengals are entering a key primetime matchup in Week 10 against the Pittsburgh Steelers after having just beaten the Atlanta Falcons in Madrid, 34-17.

Joe Burrow News / Athlon Sports / November 13

NFL Executives Pick Bengals to Win AFC North Behind Joe Burrow

Cincinnati has put up 143 points over its last four games, capped by a 34-17 win over Atlanta in Madrid, and the people paid to evaluate teams for a living have noticed.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / November 13

4 Thoughts Ahead of Bengals' Week 10 Game vs. Steelers

A four-game winning streak has the Cincinnati Bengals (6-2) tied with the Pittsburgh Steelers atop the AFC North, and Sunday Night Football at Paycor Stadium will decide who takes sole possession of first place.

NFL News / Ball Exclusives / November 13

Burrow MVP Favorite at +175, But Analyst Favors Lawrence at +800

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow is the NFL’s MVP betting favorite at +175 odds after nine weeks of the 2026 season, having thrown 23 touchdown passes and completed 74% of his throws.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / November 13

Here's What Should Scare the Bengals About the Steelers

The Cincinnati Bengals have worked their way to 6-2, but they haven’t shaken off the Pittsburgh Steelers just yet. Mike McCarthy’s squad has the same record and has already gotten the better of Cincinnati once this season.

Tee Higgins News / Athlon Sports / November 13

Tee Higgins Makes PFF's Midseason All-Pro First Team as Ja'Marr Chase Lands on Second Team

Ask around Cincinnati which Bengals receiver has been better through eight games and most people would answer before the question is finished. PFF went the other way.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Pro Football Rumors / November 12

Zac Taylor Addresses Bengals’ Failed Arnold Ebiketie Trade

Rewarding teams for losing free agents — as long as the plus/minus ratio aligns — the compensatory pick system is closely monitored by teams as they navigate the FA market.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Pro Football Rumors / November 12

Bengals Open Practice Windows For Andrei Iosivas, Brian Parker II, Jalen Davis

A trio of players will return to practice today for the Bengals. Receiver Andrei Iosivas, guard Brian Parker II and cornerback Jalen Davis have each seen their practice windows opened, per a team announcement.

NFL News / Field Level Media / November 12

AFC North lead on the line as Bengals host Steelers

Sunday night's clash for first place in the AFC North between the host Cincinnati Bengals and Pittsburgh Steelers pits two rivals rolling for different reasons.

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 11

3 NFL teams that should have been more aggressive at trade deadline

Several NFL teams entered the trade deadline with clear roster needs but failed to make the necessary upgrades.

Steelers weighed WR upgrades but protected valuable draft capital

Kevin Stefanski says Falcons had zero interest in trading Bijan Robinson

Giants 'called' Titans about Tony Pollard, 'looked into' Justice Hill

Why Commanders neither bought nor sold ahead of trade deadline

Things are about to get a lot worse for Colts after trade deadline

Grading the 5 biggest deals from Tuesday's NFL trade deadline

Cincinnati Bengals News / Larry Brown Sports / November 10

Bengals back out of trade deadline deal for embarrassing reason

The Cincinnati Bengals had to back out of a trade deadline deal on Tuesday because social media seemingly noticed something their football operations experts apparently missed.