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Joe Burrow Gets Poor Grade Despite Bengals’ Win Against Browns — Here’s Why

Despite securing a narrow victory over the Cleveland Browns in their season opener, Joe Burrow received a disappointing grade for his performance. The Cincinnati Bengals quarterback completed just 14 of 23 passes for 113 yards and one touchdown, a stat line that raised eyebrows even in the context of the win.

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The NFL made the right decision in reviewing Trey Hendrickson's penalty that he hilariously mocked right after it happened

Defensive end Trey Hendrickson was not fined by the NFL for his roughing the passer penalty in the Cincinnati Bengals' 17-16 Week 1 win over the Cleveland Browns.

NFL News / Stripe Hype / September 13

4 bold predictions for the Bengals in Week 2 vs. Jaguars

On Sunday, two teams coming off Week 1 wins — the Cincinnati Bengals and Jacksonville Jaguars — will face a tougher test. Their quarterbacks, Joe Burrow and Trevor Lawrence, are both trying to bounce back from rocky 2024 campaigns and now stand in each other’s way of a 2–0 start.

Ja'Lynn Polk News / Stripe Hype / September 13

Patriots' Ja'Lynn Polk trade uncovers grim Bengals reality that may come true

Is it a bit of a stretch to suggest the Cincinnati Bengals' outlook for the future has anything to do with the New England Patriots' decision to trade wide receiver Ja'Lynn Polk?

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The 'Last 4,000-yard passer by NFL team' quiz

How many of the players to throw for 4,000 yards in a single season most recently for each NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

NFL News / Last Word On Sports / September 13

Jaguars Travel to Cincinnati for Week 2 Clash with Bengals

The Jaguars vs Bengals Week 2 matchup is upon us, but first, a quick recap of Week 1. The Jacksonville Jaguars opened the 2025 season with a 26-10 victory over the Carolina Panthers.

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The 25 most memorable Monday Night Football moments

Another NFL season means more potentially memorable moments from Monday Night Football. Here are 25 of the most notable to date.

Joe Burrow News / Stripe Hype / September 13

How Joe Burrow can reignite MVP campaign vs. Jaguars in Week 2

Joe Burrow had yet another Week 1 to forget for the Cincinnati Bengals. Even though his team prevailed 17-16 in Cleveland, Burrow didn't play anywhere near his elite standard.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Sporting News / September 13

Bengals urged to trade for star NFC pass rusher while they still can

The Cincinnati Bengals should race to acquire the star pass rusher before another team beats them to the punch

Noah Fant News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / September 13

Noah Fant Hammers Home One Key Factor To Getting Bengals Offense On Track

Noah Fant scored in his Bengals debut, but is far from satisfied as he tries to row forward with the offense in its effort for consistency in Week 2. That word popped up a ton for Fant when talking to reporters at his locker on Wednesday.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Stripe Hype / September 13

ESPN data suggests Bengals' run game is due to break out vs. Jaguars

Much of the discussion around the Cincinnati Bengals this offseason surrounded the state of their much-maligned defense, contract disputes, and slow starts.

Trey Hendrickson News / ESPN / September 13

Bengals DE Trey Hendrickson picking up where he left off, despite offseason turmoil

Hendrickson notched a sack in the opener, but he's not the only Bengals defender getting after the QB.

NFL News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / September 12

Week 2 Best Bets: Cincinnati Bengals vs Jacksonville Jaguars

We made it out of Week 1 on the plus-side of things, finishing 2-2 for +0.4 units on our official bets. Can we make it back to back winning weeks? Here are the bets I am targeting in Week 2: All bets are one unit plays unless otherwise specified A strong data-based bet has the Bengals defense stifling the Jaguars pass game this week.

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25 NFL quarterbacks from the 2000s who you already forgot about

As years go by, it's easy to forget some of the players who suited up on the gridiron. While the quarterback is the one position in the NFL that is under

Tee Higgins News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 12

Bengals’ Tee Higgins couldn’t believe the terrible offensive stats from Week 1

Although the Cincinnati Bengals defeated the Cleveland Browns 17-16 in their season opener last Sunday, the performance was still a disappointing one. The Bengals’ offense is considered to be one of the NFL’s best.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / September 12

Bengals Injury Report: Zac Taylor clears the air with Amarius Mims ahead of Week 2 matchup vs. Jaguars

The Cincinnati Bengals, for a second straight week to begin the season, are fully healthy entering the weekend. Cincinnati's final injury report for Week 2 has the same names on it from Thursday's report, but all 53 players on the active roster are healthy enough to play Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars.