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Joe Burrow Lays Out LOFTY 2026 Season Goals as Bengals Start 1-0

Joe Burrow has a few lofty goals in his seventh NFL season. The Bengals star sat down with ESPN's Marty Smith for a long interview and laid out top goals, like breaking the Bengals career touchdown pass record (a little less than 50 touchdowns away), winning MVP for the first time in his career, and bringing home a Super Bowl.

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49ers Signing DL McKinnley Jackson

CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz reports the 49ers are signing DL McKinnley Jackson to the practice squad. It’s worth noting Jackson took a visit with the 49ers before the regular season started.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / September 15

Bengals Defense Takes Big Steps in Opener, but Missed Tackles Still an Issue

The Cincinnati Bengals pulled off a statistical anomaly Sunday in their 33-27 season-opening win against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, recording four sacks and recovering four fumbles in a game for just the third time in franchise history.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / September 15

Zac Taylor confirms a good week for the Bengals just got better following win over Buccaneers

The Cincinnati Bengals are feeling good about being 1-0 to start the 2026 season. They’re also feeling physically good across the board as well. The Cincinnati Bengals are feeling good about being 1-0 to start the 2026 season.

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The '5+ rushing-TD NFL seasons' quiz

How many of the players to rush for at least five touchdowns in six or more seasons since the AFL/NFL merger (1970) can you name in eight minutes?

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Dexter Lawrence News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / September 15

Bengals Fans Shouldn't Panic About Dexter Lawrence After 'Quiet' Week 1

If you were to ask the average NFL fan, they would probably say that Dexter Lawrence was quiet in Week 1 for the Cincinnati Bengals. He didn't show up on the stat sheet much, as he didn't record a sack or force a fumble.

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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.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / September 15

4 Most Impressive Players From Bengals' Week 1 Win Over Buccaneers

The Cincinnati Bengals held on to a 33-27 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 1 after they scored a defensive touchdown and forced four fumbles from the Buccaneers offense.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / September 14

Bengals Coaches, Players Discuss Onslaught of Offsides Penalties in Season Opener

The Cincinnati Bengals became the first team in seven seasons to commit four defensive offsides penalties in a game during Sunday’s season-opening 33-27 victory against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

NFL News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / September 14

Bengals' Amarius Mims Kicks Off All-Pro Quest with Dominant Performance vs. Buccaneers, Bain

Despite the Tampa Bay Buccaneers blitzing the Cincinnati Bengals on 45.9 percent of quarterback Joe Burrow’s dropbacks in Sunday’s season opener at Paycor Stadium, the pass protection allowed just seven pressures and one sack, none of which were surrendered by right tackle Amarius Mims.

Mike Gesicki News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / September 14

Mike Gesicki Saved From Brink of Death by Bengals Teammate Ahead of 2026 Season

Bengals starting center Ted Karras appeared on the Fitz & Whit Podcast recently and told a scary story tied to Week 1 Bengals star Mike Gesicki. The veterans were eating steaks together, and Gesicki started choking, prompting Karras to perform the Heimlich maneuver on his teammate.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 14

Bengals HC refuses to panic over troubling Joe Burrow trend

Bengals HC Zac Taylor refuses to panic over troubling Joe Burrow trend

Joe Burrow throwing an interception won't make anyone in Cincinnati panic. Four pick-sixes since the start of last season, though? That's at least enough to ask the question.

Russell Wilson warns Bengals of an ugly Joe Burrow scenario

Buccaneers' Baker Mayfield sends fresh warning to Browns after loss to Bengals

NFL Week 1 winners, losers: T.J. Watt dominates; huge day for star RBs

NFL Week 1 lowlights: Worst loss, quarterback performance and more

The 'Most TD passes without the playoffs' quiz

Joe Burrow News / CincinnatiBengalsCommunity / September 14

NFL analyst reveals why Joe Burrow and the Bengals are set for a huge season

The Cincinnati Bengals entered 2026 with high hopes around Joe Burrow and their offense. Yet their defense may decide how far they go. Cincinnati added new pieces on defense this offseason.

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The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.

Dexter Lawrence News / A to Z Sports / September 14

Judgement of Dexter Lawrence II’s Bengals debut becomes undeniable upon looking closer at the details

If you didn’t watch the Cincinnati Bengals take down the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 1, you probably don’t know how impactful Dexter Lawrence II was in Cincinnati’s victory.

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Cincinnati Bengals News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 14

NFL insider drives Bengals hype train after Week 1 win without ‘Supermen’ balling out

The Cincinnati Bengals started the 2026 season with a huge victory on Sunday. Cincinnati defeated Tampa bay 33-27 on the backs of their improved defense.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / September 14

New Bengals Stars WOW With Pro Football Focus Grades Against Buccaneers

Pro Football Focus released its grades for the Bengals following their 33-27 Week 1 win over Tampa Bay. Starting on offense, Mike Gesicki's five-catch 78-yard performance led to the top mark for that unit at 90.1 overall.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / September 14

One Key to a Bengals Victory Over Texans and Their Dominant Defense

The Cincinnati Bengals earned a huge win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 1 of the regular season on Sunday. The Bengals won this game while Ja'Marr Chase was practically silent, and Joe Burrow threw a pick six.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / September 14

Bengals Week 1 Snap Counts vs. Buccaneers: Mike Gesicki’s big day was even more impressive than you think

Vibes are high in the Queen City as the Cincinnati Bengals are 1-0 after defeating the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 33-27, in the season-opener. Here are the first snap counts of the Bengals’ 2026 season.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 14

Bill Simmons doesn't hold back on 'egregiously dumb' Baker Mayfield

Mayfield completed 23 of 28 passes for 216 yards with no scores or interceptions in Week 1, but he lost three fumbles that ultimately led to 17 points.

Baker Mayfield reveals frustrating issue that plagued Buccaneers in loss to Bengals

The 'Most two passing touchdown NFL games' quiz

Joe Burrow News / Larry Brown Sports / September 14

Russell Wilson warns Bengals of an ugly Joe Burrow scenario

Now that he’s retired and transitioning into a media role, former NFL quarterback Russell Wilson is learning the art of hot takes. Before the Cincinnati Bengals’ Week 1 matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio, Wilson praised quarterback Joe Burrow’s qualities but dropped a warning to Cincy.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / September 14

Bengals Offensive Line Dominates Trenches Against Buccaneers During Week 1 Win

The Bengals offensive line looked dominant against what is on paper a strong Tampa defensive line in Sunday's 33-27 win. SumerSports confirmed that even though the Buccaneers blitzed on almost half of Joe Burrow's dropbacks, they managed only a 29.7% pressure rate.