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Bengals Coaches Talk Building Walls and Addressing Imposters as Criticism Grows with Mounting Losses

CINCINNATI – One day after his offense was shut out for the first time in his seven seasons at the helm, Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor said he’s aware the criticism is growing louder.

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Hamilton County Leader Calls Out Bengals For Handling of Seat Snow Removal Ahead of Ravens Loss

Hamilton County Commissioner Stephanie Dumas is not happy with how the Bengals handled Sunday's snowy, frigidly cold game at Paycor Stadium. The NFL is not going to punish the franchise for leaving all of the spectator seats full of ice and snow entering the contest, but Dumas doesn't want to give them the same pass.

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The 'Last 10-TD season by NFL team' quiz

How many of the players with the most recent 10-touchdown (non-passing) season by NFL team can you name in five minutes?

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Joe Burrow News / Athlon Sports / December 15

Bengals Announce Joe Burrow Decision With 3 Games Left in NFL Season

Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals suffered one of their worst losses of the season on Sunday. They got shut out by the Baltimore Ravens in a home game at Paycor Stadium, 24-0, as the Bengals fell to 4-10.

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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.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / December 15

Zac Taylor Updates Tee Higgins, Rest of Bengals Injuries Entering Final Three Games This Season

The Bengals are out of the playoff race this season and have zero reason to rush any injured players back on the field ahead of their next game on the docket.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / December 15

One Question Mike Brown Must Ask While Deciding Zac Taylor and Duke Tobin’s Future

Bengals owner Mike Brown has some big decisions to make. From Duke Tobin to Zac Taylor, the entire organization should be on notice after falling to 4-10.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / December 15

Bengals Week 15 Snap Counts: Cincinnati's shutout loss was felt in more ways than just the scoreboard

The Cincinnati Bengals remain winless in December after being held scoreless by the Baltimore Ravens, 0-24, in NFL Week 15. Cincinnati is officially eliminated from playoff contention, and finishing the rest of the season may be tough for a handful of players who suffered their own losses on Sunday.

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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.

Myles Murphy News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / December 15

Myles Murphy Stamps 2025 Ascent With Season-Best Outing Against Ravens

Myles Murphy's play has been a nice bright spot for the Bengals during another lost season in the preciously short Joe Burrow era. The 2023 first-round pick is looking like the first non-Burrow or Ja'Marr Chase top pick this decade to be a hit.

NFL News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / December 15

Cincinnati Bengals Make NFL History with Shutout Loss to Baltimore Ravens

CINCINNATI – The Cincinnati Bengals made history Sunday afternoon in their 24-0 loss to the Baltimore Ravens. Their time of possession of 39 minutes and 19 seconds was the most of any team that got shut out in at least the last 42 years.

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Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / December 15

Bengals’ 2026 NFL Draft Position Taking Shape After Blowout Loss to Ravens

The Bengals were officially eliminated from playoff contention on Sunday. A 24-0 loss to the Ravens ended their postseason chances. It also helped them get one step closer toward a top 10 selection in the 2026 NFL Draft.

NFL News / Yardbarker / December 15

Joe Burrow makes honest admission after shutout loss to Ravens

The loss eliminated the Bengals from playoff contention.

Bengals QB Joe Burrow expands on viral comments regarding fun and football

Five worst Week 15 NFL performances: Bengals QB Joe Burrow, Jets defense highlight Sunday's lowlights

Another wasted season should lead to major changes for Bengals

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Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / December 15

Cincinnati Bengals Slight Betting Underdogs Ahead of Road Matchup Against Dolphins

The Cincinnati Bengals are betting underdogs on the road this weekend. Wash, rinse, repeat. Cincinnati enters the road matchup as a 1.5-point underdog, with a point total set at 50.5.

Joe Burrow News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 15

Bengals’ Ja’Marr Chase thinks he may need to ‘uplift’ Joe Burrow after cryptic comments

The Cincinnati Bengals’ season has unraveled quickly, and the frustration is now spilling beyond the scoreboard. The Week 15 shutout loss to the Baltimore Ravens (7-7) was especially damaging, raising deeper questions about the direction of the franchise and the mindset of its cornerstone quarterback.

Cincinnati Bengals News / EasySportz / December 15

Bengals Ownership Leaves Fans Out in the Cold Again

Snow-covered seats are just the latest symbol of a franchise that keeps asking fans for loyalty without returning the favor The Cincinnati Bengals found a new way Sunday to embarrass themselves off the field, and once again it traced directly back to ownership.