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Ja’Marr Chase may’ve saved the Bengals’ season and he didn’t even need to catch a pass to do it

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase has had better games against the Baltimore Ravens. None of what Chase did on the field, however, was as impactful as what he did on the sidelines in the locker room.

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'Got To Step This S*** Up' - Ja'Marr Chase Delivers Halftime Speech to Fuel Bengals Win Over Ravens

Ja'Marr Chase hammered home his captain traits in a massive winning way on Sunday afternoon. The Bengals trailed Baltimore 13-0 at halftime, and he came into the locker room delivering an impassioned speech to get the offense going.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 25

Bengals' 35-Point Second Half in Baltimore Doesn't Hide Issues With Slow Starts

Give Zac Taylor credit for halftime in Baltimore. The Cincinnati Bengals walked into the locker room down 13-0 with three punts and a sack on their résumé, then scored touchdowns on their first five second-half possessions in a 35-13 win over the Ravens.

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The 'Rushing-record by NFL team' quiz

How many of the players responsible for the best rushing season in the history of each NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'Active NFL rushing-TD leaders' quiz

The 'NFL Playoffs rushing record' quiz

The 'NFL Comeback Players of the Year' quiz

NFL News / Field Level Media / October 25

Bengals use big second-half rally to roll past Ravens

Joe Burrow threw four second-half touchdown passes and the Cincinnati Bengals scored 35 unanswered points to record a 35-13 victory over the host Baltimore Ravens on Sunday.

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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.

NFL News / EasySportz / October 25

Bengals Rally From 13 Point Deficit to Dominate Ravens

The Cincinnati Bengals delivered an impressive second-half performance Sunday, defeating the Baltimore Ravens 35-13 after trailing 13-0 at halftime. Cincinnati’s offense came alive after the break, scoring touchdowns on five consecutive possessions to complete a dominant comeback at M&T Bank Stadium.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Athlon Sports / October 25

Joe Burrow, Boye Mafe Among 4 Winners and 2 Losers in Bengals' 35-13 Win Over Ravens

Halftime in Baltimore felt like the start of another lost October for the Cincinnati Bengals. Joe Burrow and the offense had punted three times, trailed 13-0 and had just watched a Ravens team without Lamar Jackson and his high ankle sprain control the clock for most of two quarters.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / October 25

6 winners and 1 loser from Bengals’ 35-13 second half blowout at Ravens: Joe Burrow, Tee Higgins trigger offensive explosion

It really felt like the beginning of the end for the Bengals when they went into the locker room after the second quarter finished. Cincinnati then turned a 13-0 deficit into a 35-point 2nd half and allowing zero points from Tyler Huntley and Co.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / October 25

Instant Takeaways: Joe Burrow Leads Bengals' Second-Half Rally in Dominant Win Over Ravens

The Bengals rallied from a 13-0 halftime deficit to beat the Ravens 35-13 on Sunday in Baltimore. Joe Burrow and the offense scored 35-straight points after going scoreless in the first half.

Erick All News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / October 25

Erick All Injures Same Troubled Knee Against Baltimore, Bengals Safety Hurt

A brutal injury may have struck the Bengals offense. Erick All is out for the rest of the Ravens contest with a knee injury after a bad history of knee injuries in his past.

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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.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / October 25

Bengals Respond Against Ravens With Second-Half TD Double Up

The Bengals finally got on the board with a touchdown in the second half on Sunday. Mike Gesicki capped off a nice drive to cut the Ravens' lead to 13-7 on National Tight End's Day.

Shemar Stewart News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / October 25

Sources: Latest on Shemar Stewart's Future Ahead of NFL Trade Deadline

Bengals defensive end Shemar Stewart was a healthy inactive on Sunday. The move comes just days after ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reported that teams could be interested in trading for the former first round pick ahead of the Nov.

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The 'World Series Game 1 starters' quiz

The 'World Series managers' quiz

The 'Last 300-yard game by NFL team' quiz

The 'ALCS MVPs' quiz

NFL News / A to Z Sports / October 25

Bengals add to the NFL’s curiousity surrounding former first-round pick ahead of Week 7 matchup at Ravens

The Cincinnati Bengals are not going to play defensive end Shemar Stewart against the Baltimore Ravens in NFL Week 7. Stewart’s name has come up in league circles regarding trade speculation.

Joe Burrow News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / October 25

The Bengals Are Protecting Joe Burrow Better Than Ever

The offensive line showed strong signs of growth in the second half of last season, and that has continued this season. Ari Meirov posted the amount of sacks each team has given up through five games, and the Bengals o-line rank 27th with only nine sacks allowed.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 25

3 Reasons the Bengals Will Beat the Ravens in Week 7, and 2 Reasons They Won't

Joe Burrow knows which road the AFC North usually runs through. “Really, recently, I’d say outside of last year, it’s gone through Baltimore,” the Bengals quarterback said this week.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 25

Here's What Should Scare the Cincinnati Bengals About the Baltimore Ravens in Week 7

Cincinnati fans got the injury news they were waiting on Saturday afternoon. The Ravens ruled out Lamar Jackson (ankle), so Tyler Huntley makes his third straight start, and all the Bengals’ extra prep for both outcomes can narrow to one quarterback.

Jonathan Taylor News / TWSN / October 25

Cincinnati Bengals Must Trade for Jonathan Taylor

The Cincinnati Bengals have an unbalanced offense currently predicated on the passing attack. The Bengals offense is easy to defend right now one dimensional.

Joe Burrow News / Athlon Sports / October 24

NFL Draft Analyst Says Joe Burrow’s Elite WR Duo Still Needs a Tight End Like Jamari Johnson

The Cincinnati Bengals have relied heavily on their passing attack to carry the offense, and five games in, the return outside has lived up to the billing.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 23

Ravens leave Bengals guessing if Jackson, Huntley will start Week 7 game

Ravens leave Bengals guessing if Lamar Jackson, Tyler Huntley will start Week 7 game

Jackson has not played since he suffered an ankle injury in the Ravens' 24-18 win over the Tennessee Titans on Oct. 4.

Marlon Humphrey goes on rant defending Lamar Jackson from 'slander'

Ravens' Trenton Simpson warns Bengals about 'multiple-sack' Trey Hendrickson game

Ravens hope Lamar Jackson returns for AFC North battle vs. Bengals

The 'Last 300-yard game by NFL team' quiz

Joe Burrow News / CincinnatiBengalsCommunity / October 23

Joe Burrow’s Mom Shares Personal Insight into Bengals QB and His Struggles with Injuries

Joe Burrow has established himself as one of the NFL’s elite quarterbacks, but his career has been repeatedly interrupted by injuries. From his devastating rookie-season knee injury to his 2023 wrist surgery and 2025 turf toe setback, the Cincinnati Bengals star has endured plenty of physical and emotional challenges.

Cincinnati Bengals News / CincinnatiBengalsCommunity / October 23

'He loves talking trash' – Ja’Marr Chase addresses facing former Bengals star

The Cincinnati Bengals face a familiar challenge in Week 7 as they prepare for a divisional clash on the road. Meanwhile, Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase spoke to reporters ahead of Sunday’s game.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 22

Ravens' Trenton Simpson warns Bengals about 'multiple-sack' Trey Hendrickson game

Baltimore Ravens pass-rusher Trey Hendrickson may understandably have revenge on his mind when the 4-2 Ravens host the 3-2 Cincinnati Bengals.

Two-minute drill: Primetime showdowns, divisional clashes, Eagles lose QB Jalen Hurts for season, more

Teams ‘Tracking’ Bengals DE Shemar Stewart Before Trade Deadline

The 'Season sack leaders by team' quiz

Shemar Stewart News / Pro Football Rumors / October 21

Teams ‘Tracking’ Bengals DE Shemar Stewart Before Trade Deadline

It has only been a year and a half since the Bengals spent the 17th overall pick in the 2025 draft on defensive end Shemar Stewart, but he already may be a change-of-scenery candidate.

Russ Yeast News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 20

Bengals Promote S Russ Yeast Among Four Moves

The Cincinnati Bengals announced they have signed S Russ Yeast from the practice squad to the active roster. Additionally, the Bengals signed LB Emany Johnson and TE Josh Kattus to the practice squad and released S Isaiah Nwokobia from the practice squad.

Tanner Hudson News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 19

Bengals Place TE Tanner Hudson On IR

The Cincinnati Bengals announced they have placed TE Tanner Hudson on injured reserve. Hudson suffered a torn pectoral muscle and is expected to miss the rest of the year.