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NFL Experts Are Taking the Bengals Over the Jaguars but ESPN's Model Disagrees

The Cincinnati Bengals come home from a 30-27 loss in Pittsburgh that has them sliding in the power rankings, and most of the national experts still expect them to beat the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Athlon Sports / October 4

Joe Burrow's Pressure Play and Amarius Mims Streak: 5 Things Jaguars Should Know About Bengals

Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals got a harsh reminder of how self-inflicted mistakes can spoil an otherwise dominant performance. The Bengals converted on fourth downs at will and protected Burrow all afternoon in the Week 3 loss to the Steelers, only to give it away on a blown coverage and a muffed punt.

Joe Burrow News / CincinnatiBengalsCommunity / October 3

NFL Legend Calls Out Joe Burrow Amid Questions Surrounding Bengals QB’s Clutch Gene

Joe Burrow and his ability to deliver in the clutch have come under scrutiny following the Cincinnati Bengals’ recent loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Despite his talent and previous Super Bowl experience, Burrow couldn’t lead Cincinnati to victory.

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NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 3

6 Truths About the Cincinnati Bengals Heading Into Week 4 vs. Jacksonville Jaguars

The Cincinnati Bengals were driving for a tying field goal in Pittsburgh when Joe Burrow was strip-sacked with 44 seconds left, and the 30-27 loss dropped them to 2-1.

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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 / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / October 3

Bengals Announce Multiple Roster Moves Ahead of Jaguars Matchup

Cincinnati announced a few roster changes on Saturday in anticipation of Sunday's massive battle against Jacksonville for jockeying in the AFC playoff race.

Joe Mixon News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / October 3

Former Bengals Star Hints at NFL Comeback: 'I'm Back'

Former Bengals and Texans running back Joe Mixon hasn't played in the NFL since 2024. That may change in the near future. Mixon posted a hype video on X on Saturday teasing a possible return.

NFL News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / October 3

Former NFL Star Reacts to Ja’Marr Chase’s Controversial Travis Hunter Response

It has been a long week for a Cincinnati Bengals team that is ready to move on from their crushing loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 3. Waiting for the Bengals on Sunday is the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Shemar Stewart News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / October 2

Bengals Coaches Have to Get Shemar Stewart on the Field More

After a loss where the entire defensive line outside of Dexter Lawrence failed to generate anything positive, Zac Taylor has to get Shemar Stewart more playing time this week.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Larry Brown Sports / October 2

Ja'Marr Chase trolls Travis Hunter with just five words

Ja’Marr Chase needed only a shrug and five words to answer a question about Travis Hunter. During Thursday’s session with reporters, the Cincinnati Bengals receiver was asked what growth he has seen from Hunter between Year 1 and Year 2.

NFL News / TWSN / October 2

Bengals vs Jaguars: Matchups That Will Decide the Game

The Cincinnati Bengals are coming off a disappointing loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, where their defense looked like its defense from the past few years.

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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 / Athlon Sports / October 1

Zac Taylor Names the Bengals Player Who'll Run the Defense if Their Safeties Sit

The Cincinnati Bengals are facing an injury crisis in their secondary ahead of the Week 4 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. With starting safeties Bryan Cook and Kyle Dugger both banged up, head coach Zac Taylor said on Wednesday that Jordan Battle is prepared to take over the primary communication duties on defense.

Dax Hill News / TWSN / October 1

Is Dax Hill in the Slot a Problem for the Bengals?

The Cincinnati Bengals will move cornerback Dax Hill to nickel against the Jacksonville Jaguars after slot cornerback Jalen Davis (hamstring) was ruled out for about a month.

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NFL News / Field Level Media / October 1

Jaguars bring improved ground game into clash vs. Bengals

A pair of AFC teams looking to remain atop their respective divisions meet Sunday in Cincinnati, when the Bengals host the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Bengals (2-1) look to bounce back from their first setback of the season, a 30-27 road loss at Pittsburgh in Week 3.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / October 1

Report confirms NFC team stopped Bengals’ plans to bring back familiar face

The Cincinnati Bengals reunited with wide receiver Mitch Tinsley this week by signing him off the Houston Texans practice squad. Tinsley was not the only former Bengals wideout Cincinnati tried to bring back.

Cincinnati Bengals News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 30

Bengals Re-Sign WR Ke’Shawn Williams To Practice Squad

The Cincinnati Bengals officially signed WR Ke’Shawn Williams to their practice squad on Wednesday. Williams, 24, signed with the Steelers as an undrafted free agent out of Indiana following the 2025 draft.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 30

Why Browns matchup is huge test for Steelers' Mike McCarthy

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Mike McCarthy passed his first big test as the Pittsburgh Steelers head coach with their 30-27 Week 3 win over the Cincinnati Bengals.

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Cincinnati Bengals News / CincinnatiBengalsCommunity / September 30

Bengals dealt another defensive setback as key starter lands on IR

The Cincinnati Bengals suffered a 30-27 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 3, dropping them to 2-1. The defeat came with an added cost on defense, with Jalen Davis suffering a hamstring injury during the game.

Brian Asamoah News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 30

Falcons Signing LB Brian Asamoah

Jordan Schultz reports that the Falcons are signing former Vikings LB Brian Asamoah. Asamoah, 26, is from Columbus, Ohio, and was a third-round pick in the 2022 draft by the Vikings out of Oklahoma.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 30

Report may have revealed one team Bengals' Joe Flacco called 'dumb' during offseason

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