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'Circle On The Schedule' - Elite NFL Cornerback Praises Ja'Marr Chase, Looks Forward to Each Matchup

Since joining the Cincinnati Bengals in 2021, Ja’Marr Chase has cemented himself as one of the league’s most dominant wideouts. This season already, Chase has notched 27 receptions for 289 yards and 4 touchdowns, for 10.7 yards per catch and 57.8 yards per game.

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Bengals WR Ja’Marr Chase Wins Appeal After Receiving $14,926 Fine

Ja’Marr Chase has never been a stranger to headlines during his NFL career. The Cincinnati Bengals superstar remains one of the league’s most polarizing personalities, and his latest controversy involved an unexpected fine following the team’s game against the Houston Texans.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / October 14

Latest 2026 NFL Draft Class Ranking Leaves a Lot to Be Desired for Bengals

The start of the 2026 season has not gone the way the Cincinnati Bengals had hoped. After a 2-0 start, the Bengals dropped two straight games before their meeting with the Miami Dolphins in Week 5.

Cincinnati Bengals News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 14

1 trade Bengals must make during 2026 NFL season bye week

The Cincinnati Bengals finally have some momentum. However, their latest victory came with a warning they cannot afford to ignore. Joe Burrow delivered four touchdown passes against Miami.

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Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / October 13

Bengals' Offense Has Finally Found Strength in One Major Weakness

The worst week of the NFL season is the bye week. That's where the Cincinnati Bengals find themselves in Week 6. After a sloppy 31-24 win over the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, the Bengals will have a week to recover and prepare for a major matchup against the Baltimore Ravens.

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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.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Athlon Sports / October 13

Joe Burrow, Bengals Receive Unfortunate News After 5 Games

Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals are off to a 3-2 start early in the 2026 NFL season. Burrow has once again led a strong passing attack in Cincinnati, while the defense has occasionally let him down.

Cincinnati Bengals News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 13

Bengals’ Ja’Marr Chase wins appeal after being fined $14,926 for controversial ‘people’s elbow’ celebration

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase was fined earlier in the season for a controversial celebration he called “the people’s elbow” during the club’s 20-6 Week 2 win over the Houston Texans.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / October 13

Bengals WR Ja’Marr Chase gets his second win in as many days and this time he won against the NFL

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase is having his recent fines rescinded. Chase won appeals of fines for performing “The People’s Elbow” celebration, making an already good week for the two-time All-Pro even better.

Ja'Marr Chase News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / October 13

Bengals Star Ja'Marr Chase Gets 'People's Elbow' Fines Wiped Out on NFL Appeal

Ja'Marr Chase got a win in his celebration battle with the NFL. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport posted on X Wednesday afternoon that Chase won his appeals for fines the NFL handed down to him and Tee Higgins for their "people's elbow" celebrations during the Week 2 win against the Texans.

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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.

Tanner Hudson News / Pro Football Rumors / October 13

Bengals TE Tanner Hudson Suffers Pectoral Tear

Tanner Hudson’s 2026 season has likely come to an end. The veteran tight end has suffered a pectoral tear, per his agent (as first noted by Charlie Clifford of WLWT).

Jordan Battle News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / October 13

'That's Just The Media' - Jordan Battle Backs Up Comments Against Miami With One of Best Bengals Outings

Jordan Battle talked the talk and walked the walk on Sunday. The Bengals safety became the first player with multiple interceptions in the same game for Cincinnati since Logan Wilson in 2023.

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Cincinnati Bengals News / TWSN / October 13

The Bengals Have One of the NFL's Most Underrated Players

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.

Tanner Hudson News / A to Z Sports / October 13

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.

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.

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.

NFL News / EasySportz / October 11

Bengals Snap Losing Streak With 31-24 Win Over Dolphins

The Cincinnati Bengals got back on track Sunday, defeating the Miami Dolphins 31-24 at Hard Rock Stadium. Quarterback Joe Burrow threw four touchdown passes, while safety Jordan Battle recorded two interceptions to help Cincinnati end its two-game losing streak and improve to 3-2 on the season.

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.

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