Joe Burrow dealt with back tightness following the Week 1 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, which lingered through the week. He was limited Wednesday and Thursday, but the Bengals never indicated that the injury was expected to keep him out.
Thursday updates indicated that Burrow would not be 100 percent for the Bengals' game at the 0-1 Houston Texans this coming Sunday after he developed "back tightness" ahead of Wednesday's practice.
Following limited practices Wednesday and Thursday due to back tightness, Cincinnati Bengals star quarterback Joe Burrow was a full participant in practice on Friday and will play Sunday, coach Zac Taylor told reporters.
The Cincinnati Bengals’ defensive line stole the show last week, but now it is facing a couple unknowns as the week of practice has wrapped up. The Cincinnati Bengals wrapped up the week of practice heading into their Week 2 matchup against the Houston Texans.
Arguably the strongest performance for the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 1 was the offensive line unit. They definitively won their matchup against a stout Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive line.
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.
Former Cincinnati Bengals coach Marvin Lewis is loving what he’s seeing from his former team, specifically its defense. Lewis praised the Bengals’ Week 1 performance on the Inside Football show.
One of the biggest takeaways from the Cincinnati Bengals’ Week 1 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers was how little Ja’Marr Chase got involved in the passing game.
The Cincinnati Bengals expect quarterback Joe Burrow (back) to play Sunday, September 20, but their offensive ceiling against Houston will rest with the protection in front of him.
The Bengals face the Texans and their vaunted defense in Houston this Sunday. However, they have suffered a litany of injuries this week in Houston that could force them to rely heavily on their talented pass rush.
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The Cincinnati Bengals have plenty of young talent in defense, and one rookie has already caught the attention of star wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase. Speaking on the latest episode of his Chasing No.
Ja’Marr Chase had a remarkably quiet afternoon during the Cincinnati Bengals’ 33-27 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The star receiver finished with just two receptions for 12 yards, immediately prompting questions about his involvement.
Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Shemar Stewart is expecting to make his season debut Sunday in Houston. And while he’ll be less than two hours away from where he starred at Texas A&M, the true homecoming for the 2025 first-round pick will be his return to the field more than his college stomping grounds.
Joe Burrow’s official participation level from Thursday’s practice did not change from Wednesday, but there’s optimism about where Burrow is at with his back tightness.
The Cincinnati Bengals’ third-longest referee drought will come to an end Sunday in Houston with Adrian Hill working the game. The last time Hill worked a Bengals game was the 2025 season opener in Cleveland.
The Bengals opened the 2026 with a 33-27 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, a result that represented more than just another victory. Cincinnati’s revamped defense forced four turnovers, including three fumbles from Baker Mayfield, and returned one for a touchdown.
While everyone can get caught up in the talent of the Bengals Wide Receivers, there’s another player who is going to help take this offense to the next level.
The Cincinnati Bengals have no shortage of recognizable offensive talent. Whether it is Joe Burrow, Ja’Marr Chase, Tee Higgins, or Chase Brown, they all get roughly the same attention from the fans when talking about the offensive star power that Cincinnati has.
The Cincinnati Bengals were able to secure the victory in Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season by beating the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 33-27. While on paper this will be just a win, it was one that meant more than just being 1-0.
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.