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Bengals 'Aggressively' Pursuing Jonathan Taylor ahead of 2026 NFL Trade Deadline

The Bengals continue to be tied to Jonathan Taylor trade talks ahead of the 2026 NFL Trade Deadline next Tuesday. FOX Sports insider Jordan Schultz appeared on The Pivot podcast this week and noted Cincinnati is among a group of teams in "hot pursuit" of Jonathan Taylor.

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How Bengals QB Joe Burrow's Hot 7-Game Start Ranks Against Best QB Seasons in NFL History

Joe Burrow’s 20 passing touchdowns are the most through seven games in Cincinnati Bengals history, and they are the sixth most in NFL annals. The 20 TDs put Burrow on pace to surpass the 50-touchdown milestone he called “doable” back in May.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / November 2

Ja’Marr Chase Clearly Frustrated After Bengals' Sloppy Win: 'Ask Zac'

The Bengals beat the Titans 43-36 in overtime on Sunday at Paycor Stadium. It was an emotionally charged game for star wideout Ja’Marr Chase. Despite another poor start, the offense failed to meet his high standards.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Athlon Sports / November 2

NFL Analyst Suggests Bengals Shouldn’t Have Run at All, and It Isn't a Bad Thought

The Cincinnati Bengals survived a 43-36 overtime thriller against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday to push their record to 5-2. Joe Burrow was forced to pull another Houdini act.

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The 'Active NFL rushing-TD leaders' quiz

Can you name the active running backs with at least 20 rushing touchdowns in their career?

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Cincinnati Bengals News / Athlon Sports / November 2

Cashius Howell Likely Headed to IR After Wrist Surgery, DJ Turner II and Cedric Johnson Day-to-Day

The Cincinnati Bengals’ edge rotation took a serious blow following Sunday’s 43-36 overtime win over the Tennessee Titans. Rotational defensive end Cashius Howell has undergone surgery to repair a wrist injury and is likely headed to Injured Reserve.

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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 / A to Z Sports / November 2

Bengals are losing their top rookie to injury, making this the perfect time for an even younger player to step into the spotlight

The Cincinnati Bengals will be without their most productive rookie for a little while as Cashius Howell recovers from wrist surgery. In the meantime, Shemar Stewart is the next defensive end up.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 2

Bengals get mixed bag of injury updates after win over Titans

On Sunday, the Cincinnati Bengals picked up their ugliest win of the season, defeating the Tennessee Titans in overtime by a score of 43-36 at home. This win was certainly not anything to write home about, especially on defense, but the Bengals now sit at 5-2 on the season as the midway point approaches.

Cashius Howell News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 2

Bengals Likely Placing DE Cashius Howell On IR Following Wrist Surgery

Per Ben Baby, Bengals DE Cashius Howell is likely trending towards an injured reserve stint after undergoing wrist surgery. Howell, 23, was a three-star recruit and the 170th-ranked athlete in the 2021 recruiting class out of Kansas City, Missouri.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / November 2

Bengals Week 8 Snap Counts vs. Titans: Cornerbacks shuffle through shootout

The Cincinnati Bengals are riding a three-game win streak after narrowly defeating the Tennessee Titans, 43-36, in overtime. Let’s see what the snap counts for the entire team look like from Week 8’s victory.

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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.

Josh Newton News / Athlon Sports / November 2

Bengals Snap Counts Show Josh Newton Is Now a Full-Time Piece of the Secondary

Cincinnati fans got a Sunday shootout at Paycor Stadium, and the Bengals’ 43-36 overtime win over the Titans came with a reshuffled secondary. Josh Newton went from six defensive snaps against the Ravens to 63 of 77 against Tennessee, according to PFF, lining up mostly as a slot cornerback.

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The 'Last 100-yard teammates by team' quiz

How many of the last teammates to hit the 100-receiving-yard milestone in the same game for each NFL franchise can you name in eight minutes?

The 'Multi-TD-catch leaders by team' quiz

The 'Most 1K seasons in first five years' quiz

The 'Most completions by NFL team' quiz

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The 'Active NFL rushing-TD leaders' quiz

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NFL News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / November 2

Bengals' Offensive Shootout Victory Over Titans Made Franchise History

Not many people predicted the Cincinnati Bengals to get in an offensive slugfest with the Tennessee Titans on Sunday. If anything, the majority of folks following both teams probably felt the Bengals should handle the 1-6 Titans fairly easily.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / November 2

Can the Bengals Win With This Defense? Tennessee Put Up 440 Yards on Joe Burrow's Team

Fourth-and-3 in overtime, Cam Ward’s pass for Elic Ayomanor falls incomplete at the Tennessee 35, and Paycor Stadium can finally breathe. Joe Burrow had just scrambled in from 9 yards out to put the Cincinnati Bengals ahead 43-36, and a defense that got pushed around for most of the afternoon made the one stop that closed out a wild Sunday.

Zac Taylor News / Athlon Sports / November 2

Is Ja’Marr Chase Upset With the Bengals? Zac Taylor Says He Likes the Competitiveness

Ja’Marr Chase made sure everyone knew he was unhappy with how things were going against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday. The Bengals receiver slammed his helmet on the sideline and got into an animated exchange with his teammates and head coach Zac Taylor.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / November 2

Bengals’ trade deadline priority just became crystal clear if Cincinnati wants to capitalize on 5-2 start this season

The Cincinnati Bengals have one more game to play before the NFL trade deadline arrives. They don’t need any more evidence to know they have to make a move.

NFL News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / November 2

7 Winners and 3 Losers From Bengals' Wild OT Win Over Titans

In nail-biting fashion, the Bengals emerged victorious in Paycor Stadium on Sunday 43-36 over Tennessee. Here are seven winners and three losers from Sunday's win.

Joe Burrow News / CincinnatiBengalsCommunity / November 2

Joe Burrow Addresses Ja’Marr Chase’s Sideline Outburst Following Week 8 Win

The Cincinnati Bengals endured a frustrating afternoon against the Tennessee Titans in Week 8. Their offense struggled with turnovers, while the defense repeatedly allowed Tennessee to find scoring opportunities.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / November 2

Bengals Playoff Picture: Seeding, Remaining Schedule After 43-36 Overtime Win Over Titans

Cincinnati spotted Tennessee a 13-0 lead after one quarter on Sunday at Paycor Stadium and still found a way. Joe Burrow scrambled 9 yards for the winning touchdown in overtime, finishing off a 43-36 win over the Titans that kept the Bengals at 5-2 and inside the AFC playoff picture.