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3 Truths and 2 Lies About the Bengals Heading Into Week 5

3 Truths and 2 Lies About the Bengals Heading Into Week 5

The Cincinnati Bengals travel to Miami in Week 5 after back-to-back losses. They will face the 0-4 Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium, looking to get back on track.

Cincinnati Bengals News / TWSN / October 7
Three Players the Bengals Should Explore Trades For

Three Players the Bengals Should Explore Trades For

The Cincinnati Bengals haven’t started this season the way that many hoped they would. After winning their first two games, they lost their last two to the Pittsburgh Steelers and Jacksonville Jaguars.

Tee Higgins News / A to Z Sports / October 7
Bengals’ first injury report of Week 5 features much more than just Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins

Bengals’ first injury report of Week 5 features much more than just Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins

The Cincinnati Bengals have begun practicing ahead of their Week 5 matchup against the Miami Dolphins. Wide receivers Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins are far from the only players battling injuries.

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The 'Last 2-rushing-TD duos by team' quiz

The 'Last 2-rushing-TD duos by team' quiz

How many of the most recent pair of teammates to rush for two touchdowns each in the same game for each NFL franchise can you name in eight minutes?

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Cincinnati Bengals News / Athlon Sports / October 7
Zac Taylor Credits Joe Burrow's 'Friendly Balls' for Helping Bengals Backup Receivers Step Up

Zac Taylor Credits Joe Burrow's 'Friendly Balls' for Helping Bengals Backup Receivers Step Up

Injuries forced Zac Taylor to dig deep into the Cincinnati Bengals’ wide receiver depth through the first four games. Joe Burrow didn’t have his primary weapon, Ja’Marr Chase, for almost three quarters in Sunday’s loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

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 / A to Z Sports / October 7
Joe Burrow seemingly settles one of the biggest Bengals debates after 2-2 start

Joe Burrow seemingly settles one of the biggest Bengals debates after 2-2 start

Will the Cincinnati Bengals abandon the under center portion of their offensive playbook? Quarterback Joe Burrow gives his answer. Will the Cincinnati Bengals abandon the under center portion of their offensive playbook?

Cincinnati Bengals News / Athlon Sports / October 7
Zac Taylor Hints at a Bigger Role for Bengals Tight End Erick All Jr. as the Season Goes On

Zac Taylor Hints at a Bigger Role for Bengals Tight End Erick All Jr. as the Season Goes On

The Cincinnati Bengals are 2-2 after back-to-back one-score losses to the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Jacksonville Jaguars. Their receiver depth is also being tested, forcing Zac Taylor to turn to his tight ends, Mike Gesicki and Erick All, for more production in the passing game.

Zac Taylor News / Athlon Sports / October 7
Jeremy Fowler Warns Bengals' Zac Taylor Needs Progress With His Contract Nearing Its End

Jeremy Fowler Warns Bengals' Zac Taylor Needs Progress With His Contract Nearing Its End

The noise around Zac Taylor got louder this week. A day after Stephen A. Smith called for a coaching change in Cincinnati, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler wrote Wednesday that the Bengals’ head coach is “one back-pocket name” to watch among coaches whose seats could warm up.

Cincinnati Bengals News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 7
Bengals’ Ja’Marr Chase gets injury update amid concussion protocol

Bengals’ Ja’Marr Chase gets injury update amid concussion protocol

The Cincinnati Bengals recently suffered their second straight loss with a narrow home defeat at the hands of the red-hot Jacksonville Jaguars. Things

Chad Ochocinco News / CincinnatiBengalsCommunity / October 7
'I wouldn’t change' – Chad Ochocinco opens up on the NFL fines that failed to control him

'I wouldn’t change' – Chad Ochocinco opens up on the NFL fines that failed to control him

Ja’Marr Chase and his co-host Annie Agar recently welcomed Bengals veteran Chad Ochocinco on their podcast, Chasing No. 1. During the conversation, Chase asked Ocho about the biggest fine the latter had received during his NFL career.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

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.

Joe Burrow News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / October 7
Joe Burrow Dials Into His Top NBA Player Comparison as 2026 Season Rolls on

Joe Burrow Dials Into His Top NBA Player Comparison as 2026 Season Rolls on

Joe Burrow appeared on the Gronk & Jules Podcast recently and dove into a few fun topics, including what NBA player he'd compare himself to. Burrow is an accurate sharpshooter on the field and picked a similar type of player on the court.

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Joe Burrow News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / October 7
T.J. Houshmandzadeh Calls Out Key Bengals’ Position Group After Jaguars Loss

T.J. Houshmandzadeh Calls Out Key Bengals’ Position Group After Jaguars Loss

Former Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh sees a major issue that opponents are exploiting through the first five weeks of the season.

Brandon Stephens News / Athlon Sports / October 7
Bengals' Reliance on Man Coverage Could Make Brandon Stephens Worth the Trade Deadline Price

Bengals' Reliance on Man Coverage Could Make Brandon Stephens Worth the Trade Deadline Price

Al Golden asks a lot of his cornerbacks. The Cincinnati Bengals’ second-year defensive coordinator calls man coverage at one of the league’s higher rates, according to PFF, and that tendency is why the site matched New York Jets cornerback Brandon Stephens with Cincinnati in its list of 15 trade candidates.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / October 7
Chad Johnson delivers a boost of confidence for the 2 Bengals players who may need it the most this week

Chad Johnson delivers a boost of confidence for the 2 Bengals players who may need it the most this week

Cincinnati Bengals legend Chad Johnson likes his former team’s chances against the Miami Dolphins in NFL Week 5, even if star wide receivers Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins can’t play.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / October 6
Potential Blockbuster Bengals Trade Makes Even More Sense After Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins Injuries

Potential Blockbuster Bengals Trade Makes Even More Sense After Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins Injuries

The Cincinnati Bengals have a loaded offense with one of the best wide receiver duos in the league. Tee Higgins is one of the best, if not the best, No.

Stephen A Smith News / Athlon Sports / October 6
Stephen A. Smith Calls for Bengals to Make a Coaching Change, and He's Not Wrong

Stephen A. Smith Calls for Bengals to Make a Coaching Change, and He's Not Wrong

Stephen A. Smith blasted the Cincinnati Bengals and Zac Taylor after the team’s Week 4 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday. The loss dropped Joe Burrow and Co.

Cashius Howell News / Athlon Sports / October 6
Dane Brugler Puts Four Rookie Edge Rushers Ahead of Bengals Second-Rounder Cashius Howell

Dane Brugler Puts Four Rookie Edge Rushers Ahead of Bengals Second-Rounder Cashius Howell

Cashius Howell was drafted to help the Cincinnati Bengals replace Trey Hendrickson’s production, and a month into his rookie season he is still looking for his first sack.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 6
One Fix Bengals Need to Make Heading Into Week 5 vs. Dolphins

One Fix Bengals Need to Make Heading Into Week 5 vs. Dolphins

Racking up more than 400 yards of offense is usually a recipe for a team to win football games in the NFL. However, for the Cincinnati Bengals, that has not been the case.

Cincinnati Bengals News / The Spun / October 6

Gia Duddy Bothered By Anonymous NFL Fan's 'Offensive' Comment

Gia Duddy, the ex-girlfriend of NFL quarterback Will Levis, is currently dating Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver and special teams player Andrei Iosivas.

Tee Higgins News / Field Level Media / October 5
Bengals WR Tee Higgins (adductor) day-to-day, could play Week 5

Bengals WR Tee Higgins (adductor) day-to-day, could play Week 5

While Ja'Marr Chase is in the league's concussion protocol, his longtime receiving mate in Cincinnati, Tee Higgins, may not have to miss game action following his adductor injury Sunday.

Trevor Lawrence News / Yardbarker / October 4
QB Trevor Lawrence helping Jaguars become true contenders

QB Trevor Lawrence helping Jaguars become true contenders

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence got off to a rocky start in his career, but he is finally hitting his stride. He turned a corner in the second half of last season, and he hasn’t slowed down a bit this year.

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Ja'Marr Chase News / Yardbarker / October 4
Bengals reveal Ja'Marr Chase's status after WR suffers injury vs. Jaguars

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.

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