Dexter Lawrence emerged victorious in his Bengals debut after the team beat the Buccaneers 33-27. Now, as the team prepares to travel to Houston and take on an injury-riddled Texans team, Lawrence recognizes how dynamic the Texans' offense can be after a 36-31 loss to the Bills.
The Cincinnati Bengals elevated quarterback Josh Johnson from the practice squad to the active roster on Saturday, according to the team, ahead of Sunday’s Week 2 matchup against the Houston Texans.
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.
The Cincinnati Bengals officially elevated LB Joe Giles-Harris and QB Josh Johnson to their active roster for Sunday’s game against the Texans. Johnson, 39, is a former fifth-round pick of the Buccaneers back in 2012.
The Bengals secured a big win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers that was led by their defense in Week 1. Players like Boye Mafe and Dexter Lawrence, both of whom were added this offseason, played very well en route to a win in the opener.
The Cincinnati Bengals made a huge move by acquiring Dexter Lawrence in a blockbuster trade with the New York Giants ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft. This trade paid off in Week 1, as Lawrence had a huge impact in the Bengals' win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Former Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis is very impressed with the Bengals' defensive performance in Week 1 as they try to parlay it into a 2-0 start on Sunday against the Texans.
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Earlier this week, Bengals HC Zac Taylor told reporters that Joe Burrow was fit to play in the Bengals’ Week 2 game against the Houston Texans. However, now the final injury report has come out and Burrow is listed as questionable.
The Cincinnati Bengals enter Week 2 with plenty of momentum after beating the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 33-27. However, Joe Burrow and Cincinnati now face a Houston Texans defense desperate to respond after a brutal opening-week performance.
The Houston Texans’ defense has something to prove in Week 2 against the Cincinnati Bengals. Marcus Spears of ESPN, believes this is a difficult spot for Cincinnati because Houston’s defense is coming off a poor Week 1 showing.
Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals are ready for a big Week 2 clash against the Houston Texans. However, sports analyst Marcus Speaks isn’t so positive on Cincinnati’s chances against Houston.
The Bengals have started the season with a win for the second straight season, but the conversation about slow starts won't die just yet as they travel to Houston in week two.
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.
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.
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.