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Ja'Marr Chase Makes Bold Claim After Bengals Defense Dominates in Week 2

Ja'Marr Chase Makes Bold Claim After Bengals Defense Dominates in Week 2

The Cincinnati Bengals traveled to Houston to matchup against the Houston Texans in an intriguing Week 2 matchup on Sunday. The Texans have one of the best defenses in the league and entered the game as the favorites over the Bengals.

Zac Taylor News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / September 21
Zac Taylor Dishes Out Defense-Heavy Game Ball Pile After 20-6 Win Over Houston

Zac Taylor Dishes Out Defense-Heavy Game Ball Pile After 20-6 Win Over Houston

Plenty of game balls went out from Bengals head coach Zac Taylor after Sunday's 20-6 win over the Texans. His defense posted the lowest point total they've ever allowed in his tenure, keeping the Texans from scoring any touchdowns.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / September 21
‘I don’t think I’ve seen a better catch than that’ — former MVP makes telling admission about Ja’Marr Chase’s viral touchdown

‘I don’t think I’ve seen a better catch than that’ — former MVP makes telling admission about Ja’Marr Chase’s viral touchdown

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase’s first touchdown of the 2026 season may go down as an all-timer. One of the NFL’s best offensive players in modern history seems to think so.

NFL News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / September 21
Bengals Open as Road Betting Favorites in 2026 Divisional Battle Against Pittsburgh

Bengals Open as Road Betting Favorites in 2026 Divisional Battle Against Pittsburgh

The Bengals are back to being betting favorites in Week 3. DraftKings Sportsbook has the team set as 3.5-point favorites to open the week ahead of their first AFC North battle of the season against Pittsburgh.

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NFL News / A to Z Sports / September 21
Bengals’ defense just handed their remaining skeptics undeniable evidence to become believers after suffocating Texans

Bengals’ defense just handed their remaining skeptics undeniable evidence to become believers after suffocating Texans

There’s one conclusion you can make about the Cincinnati Bengals defense after two weeks: it’s built to win in whatever way it needs to win. There’s one conclusion you can make about the Cincinnati Bengals defense after two weeks: it’s built to win in whatever way it needs to win.

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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 / HITC / September 21
‘Popped my rib into place…’ – Joe Burrow’s grateful words to Texans DE after Bengals win

‘Popped my rib into place…’ – Joe Burrow’s grateful words to Texans DE after Bengals win

Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow delivered the perfect message to Houston Texans DE Will Alexander Jr. after 20-6 win. Burrow executed a smooth Bengals win over the Texans to start the season 2-0 as the Bengals defense continues to shine as one of the best through the first two weeks of the season.

Joe Burrow News / CincinnatiBengalsCommunity / September 20
Ja’Marr Chase Shares Honest Thoughts on Bengals’ Defense As Offense Saved Once Again

Ja’Marr Chase Shares Honest Thoughts on Bengals’ Defense As Offense Saved Once Again

The Cincinnati Bengals entered Week 2 with plenty of doubts surrounding Joe Burrow and the offense. Those concerns followed a narrow Week 1 victory over Tampa Bay, where Cincinnati needed a late push to escape with the win.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / September 20
Bengals Defense Puts Pedestrian Offense on Its Back and Carries Team to 2-0 Start

Bengals Defense Puts Pedestrian Offense on Its Back and Carries Team to 2-0 Start

The Cincinnati Bengals spent the offseason building an offense capable of winning by doing whatever each individual game requires of them. But one means

NFL News / A to Z Sports / September 20
Ja’Marr Chase’s recollection of jaw-dropping touchdown catch from Bengals’ win over Texans makes it even crazier in hindsight

Ja’Marr Chase’s recollection of jaw-dropping touchdown catch from Bengals’ win over Texans makes it even crazier in hindsight

The Cincinnati Bengals defeated the Houston Texans, 20-6, thanks to two receiving touchdowns from wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase. His first of the game may have been the best one he’s ever had.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / September 20
Ja'Marr Chase Rates Amazing First Touchdown Catch Against Houston

Ja'Marr Chase Rates Amazing First Touchdown Catch Against Houston

Bengals fans know Ja'Marr Chase's first touchdown catch against Houston on Sunday was one of his best, but where does he rank it? The top Cincinnati player had it as the second-best catch of his career, behind a catch he made in the Bengals' Super Bowl appearance.

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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 / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 20
Bengals’ Joe Burrow is feeling Super Bowl vibes after defense shuts down Texans

Bengals’ Joe Burrow is feeling Super Bowl vibes after defense shuts down Texans

The Cincinnati Bengals approached their Week 2 matchup against the Houston Texans with uncertainty due to star quarterback Joe Burrow’s back injury. However,

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Zac Taylor News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / September 20
'Send A Message In Hostile Territory' - Zac Taylor on Bengals 20-6 Win Against Houston

'Send A Message In Hostile Territory' - Zac Taylor on Bengals 20-6 Win Against Houston

The Bengals defense dominated in Sunday's 20-6 victory over Houston, launching Cincinnati to 2-0 in consecutive seasons. This time they escaped relatively healthy from playing an AFC contender and can build on another team win with star magic sprinkled in.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Field Level Media / September 20
Joe Burrow-Ja'Marr Chase connection powers Bengals past Texans

Joe Burrow-Ja'Marr Chase connection powers Bengals past Texans

Joe Burrow threw two touchdown passes to Ja'Marr Chase and the Cincinnati Bengals are off to their second straight 2-0 start after notching a 20-6 road victory over the Houston Texans on Sunday afternoon.

Dexter Lawrence News / A to Z Sports / September 20
6 Winners and 2 Losers in Bengals’ 20-6 win over Texans: Ja’Marr Chase is back, Dexter Lawrence helps make emphatic statement

6 Winners and 2 Losers in Bengals’ 20-6 win over Texans: Ja’Marr Chase is back, Dexter Lawrence helps make emphatic statement

The Cincinnati Bengals are 2-0 for the second consecutive season, and after a week of mystery surrounding Joe Burrow’s back, this is the best the Bengals have felt after two weeks in the Zac Taylor era.

NFL News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / September 20
5 Biggest Takeaways From Bengals' Week 2 Win Over Texans

5 Biggest Takeaways From Bengals' Week 2 Win Over Texans

The Bengals beat the Texans 20-6 on Sunday to improve to 2-0 on the season. Cincinnati never trailed in the victory. The Bengals are 2-0 for the second consecutive season.

Cincinnati Bengals News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 20
Remember Bengals’ Ja’Marr Chase? How was this TD catch possible?

Remember Bengals’ Ja’Marr Chase? How was this TD catch possible?

The Cincinnati Bengals kicked off their season opener with a 33-27 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. However, star quarterback Joe Burrow emphasized afterward that the offense needs to get Ja’Marr Chase more involved, as the standout wide receiver was limited to just two touches in the game.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 20
Chase's 32-yard TD vs. Texans will be early catch of the year candidate

Bengals WR Ja'Marr Chase's 32-yard TD vs. Texans will be early catch of the year candidate

Chase's quiet Week 1 was much ado about nothing.

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Cincinnati Bengals News / Athlon Sports / September 20
Zac Taylor Sends Positive Joe Burrow Update Moments Before Week 2 Clash

Zac Taylor Sends Positive Joe Burrow Update Moments Before Week 2 Clash

Joe Burrow was limited on Wednesday and Thursday due to his back tightness but became a full participant on Friday. He had a clear intention of playing from the very start which was evident when he said, “If I’m not getting surgery, I’m going to be out there.” It’s Sunday and coach Zac Taylor confirms that Burrow is ready with no limitations.

Cincinnati Bengals News / CincinnatiBengalsCommunity / September 20

Former Super Bowl winner reveals what could change the Bengals’ fortunes this season

The Cincinnati Bengals have plenty of offensive firepower, but former Super Bowl winner Julian Edelman sees another area that could shape their season.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Viral Sports News / September 19
Cincinnati Bengals Make Sudden QB Move Before Texans Game

Cincinnati Bengals Make Sudden QB Move Before Texans Game

The Cincinnati Bengals have called veteran quarterback Josh Johnson up from the practice squad for Sunday’s game in Houston, a modest roster move that says as much about the team’s caution as it does about one of the NFL’s most itinerant careers, via the NFL transaction wire.

Cincinnati Bengals News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 19
Bengals Elevate QB Josh Johnson & LB Joe Giles-Harris To Active Roster

Bengals Elevate QB Josh Johnson & LB Joe Giles-Harris To Active Roster

The Cincinnati Bengals officially elevated LB Joe Giles-Harris and QB Josh Johnson to their active roster for Sunday’s game against the Texans.  Johnson, 39, is a former fifth-round pick of the Buccaneers back in 2012.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Yardbarker / September 17
Ja'Marr Chase gets brutally honest about frustrating opener

Ja'Marr Chase gets brutally honest about frustrating Bengals opener

Ja'Marr Chase isn't going to pretend he enjoyed catching only two passes in the Cincinnati Bengals' season-opening win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

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Ian Rapoport sounds alarm about Joe Burrow after back injury

Ian Rapoport sounds alarm about Bengals' Joe Burrow after back injury

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