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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.

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Bengals must now turn to rookie preseason standout after devastating injury forces their hand

Cincinnati Bengals tight end Tanner Hudson may’ve played his last snap of 2026. A torn pectoral is going to place Hudson on the Reserve/Injured list, giving rookie seventh-round pick Jack Endries a chance to prove himself.

Tanner Hudson News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / October 13

Bengals Pass Catcher Expected to Miss Rest of 2026 NFL Season With Major Injury

The Bengals lost a key depth piece for the season on Tuesday. WLWT's Charlie Clifford posted on X that backup Bengals tight end Tanner Hudson suffered a torn pectoral muscle in Sunday's 31-24 win over Miami and is done for the rest of the 2026 campaign.

Barrett Carter News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / October 13

Barrett Carter Doesn't Believe Bengals Defense Played to Standard in Week 5 Win

Winning the NFL is hard to do. The Cincinnati Bengals know that quite well. Coming into their Week 5 meeting with the Miami Dolphins, the Bengals had lost two straight.

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The 'Most 100-rushing-yard NFL games' quiz

There are 44 running backs in NFL history who have rushed for at least 100 yards on 30 or more occasions. How many of them can you name in six minutes?

The 'Rushing-TD leaders by NFL team' quiz

The 'Top-50 all-time NFL rushers' quiz

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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.

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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.

Cashius Howell News / Athlon Sports / October 12

Bengals’ C+ Draft Class Is a Cashius Howell Show Until the Rest of the Seven Picks Arrive

When you check in on the Cincinnati Bengals’ rookie crop five weeks into the season, you really only see one guy actually making noise on the field. That’s Cashius Howell.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / October 12

Bengals throw DC Al Golden a bone by adding a face he knows well to fill an important void after latest injury

The Cincinnati Bengals needed another linebacker after losing Swayze Boseman to injured reserve. Their waiver claim brings in a familiar face from Al Golden’s national championship run at Notre Dame.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / October 12

Bengals Announce Linebacker Addition During 2026 Bye Week

The Bengals announced a roster addition amidst Swayze Bozeman's move to injured reserve. Cincinnati is signing former Jaguars linebacker Jack Kiser off of waivers to help fill the special teams void.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / October 12

Bengals’ bye week comes at a perfect time as new problems from new injuries need new solutions

The Cincinnati Bengals get the next week off after beating the Miami Dolphins, and that week will be spent wisely for a few players battling new and old injuries.

Zac Taylor News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / October 12

Zac Taylor Updates Bengals Injury Situation Entering 2026 Bye Week

Zac Taylor and the Bengals are back from Florida, with no major injuries added to the ledger after a rough week on that front. Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins got through the game without any setbacks, and Zac Taylor discussed the team's overall health before entering the official bye week window.

Joe Burrow News / A to Z Sports / October 12

It won’t be long before Bengals QB Joe Burrow sets a new NFL record after another efficient game against the Dolphins

Joe Burrow threw four touchdown passes in the Cincinnati Bengals’ 31-24 win over the Miami Dolphins, but the stat that stood out most heading into the bye week is one Burrow has long valued above the rest.

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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.

Boye Mafe News / Athlon Sports / October 12

Boye Mafe’s 88.0 PFF Grade in Miami Is the Best Sign Yet for the Bengals’ Defense

The Cincinnati Bengals spent big in March on the idea that Boye Mafe could be more than a rotational pass rusher, and Sunday in Miami was the clearest proof yet.

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The 'QB season rushing-TD leaders' quiz

The 'Rushing TDs by active NFL WRs' quiz

The 'Most 3-HR MLB Playoffs' quiz

The 'NFL most receiving-1st downs' quiz

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / October 12

Jordan Battle, Dalton Risner And More Pop With Strong Pro Football Focus Grades Against Dolphins

The Pro Football Focus grades are in for the Bengals' 31-24 win over the Miami Dolphins on Sunday afternoon. Cincinnati leaders like Joe Burrow and Zac Taylor weren't too thrilled with how the team played, and the grades reflect that.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / October 12

Bengals Week 5 Snap Counts at Dolphins: Cincinnati welcomes back steady veteran in blistering heat

The Cincinnati Bengals braved the heat and defeated the Miami Dolphins, 31-24, to enter their bye week. Sunday’s game at Hard Rock Stadium was the hottest ever for an October matchup.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Athlon Sports / October 12

3 Overreactions to Bengals' Win Over Dolphins, Including Samaje Perine Taking Chase Brown's Job

Fans back home along the Ohio River probably hoped for a cleaner Sunday than this one. The Cincinnati Bengals beat the winless Dolphins 31-24 in the Miami heat, and Samaje Perine gave the backfield its best afternoon in weeks.

Amarius Mims News / A to Z Sports / October 12

Bengals RT Amarius Mims calls out major names after his unique problem pops up yet again in win over Dolphins

Amarius Mims has been the Cincinnati Bengals’ most reliable offensive lineman through five games. The only thing taking him off the field this season has nothing to do with the defenders lined up across from him.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Athlon Sports / October 12

Bengals Snap Counts Show Erick All Jr. Earning the Bigger Role Zac Taylor Promised

Zac Taylor hinted at a bigger role for Erick All Jr. last Wednesday, and it arrived well ahead of the back half of the season. All played 33 of the Bengals’ 64 offensive snaps in Sunday’s 31-24 win over the Dolphins, according to PFF.

Zac Taylor News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / October 12

Zac Taylor Praises Toughness of 2 Bengals Offensive Stars After Win Over Dolphins

After dropping two straight games, the Cincinnati Bengals found themselves in a must-win scenario when they took on the winless Miami Dolphins on Sunday.

Zac Taylor News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 12

Bengals’ Zac Taylor doesn’t sound happy at all despite beating Dolphins

Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals stopped their two-game skid after disposing of the Miami Dolphins, 31-24, at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday. They improved to 3-2 and kept the Dolphins winless.

Joe Burrow News / Field Level Media / October 11

Joe Burrow throws 4 TDs, Bengals hold off Dolphins

Joe Burrow threw four touchdown passes and Jordan Battle had two interceptions to help the Cincinnati Bengals secure a 31-24 victory over the host Miami Dolphins on Sunday afternoon.

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

Tee Higgins News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 11

Bengals WRs Ja’Marr Chase, Tee Higgins will play vs. Dolphins in Week 5

The Cincinnati Bengals could really use a win in Week 5. Cincinnati is not doomed at 2-2 on the season but a victory could move the team back in the right direction.

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.

Chad Ochocinco News / CincinnatiBengalsCommunity / October 9

Ex-Bengals Star Makes Case for Chad Ochocinco While Taking Aim at NFL Hall of Fame

Chad Ochocinco remains one of the most recognizable wide receivers in Cincinnati Bengals history. His route-running, confidence and showmanship made him a star, while his production established him among the AFC’s most dangerous receivers during his prime.

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