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Amarius Mims Makes Statement in Week 2 Against '$100 Million Defensive Line'

Amarius Mims Makes Statement in Week 2 Against '$100 Million Defensive Line'

The Cincinnati Bengals had a huge game on their schedule in Week 2 as they traveled to Houston to play the Houston Texans. The Texans had one of the best defenses in the league last year, and their defensive line seemed like it was going to be a huge problem for the Bengals' offensive line.

Orlando Brown News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / September 23

Bengals LT Orlando Brown Jr., Late Father 'Zeus' Connected by Phantom, Spirit

The last time Orlando Brown Jr. saw his father alive, the former NFL star’s booming belly laugh was serenading his two oldest sons as they scurried to collect the spending money “Zeus” had playfully tossed out the window before driving away from the school dropoff line in his cherished Rolls-Royce Phantom.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Athlon Sports / September 23
Boye Mafe and Cashius Howell Are Proving the Bengals Finally Fixed Their Pass Rush

Boye Mafe and Cashius Howell Are Proving the Bengals Finally Fixed Their Pass Rush

The Cincinnati Bengals spent their offseason trying to replace Trey Hendrickson’s pass rush by committee. Two games in, Boye Mafe and rookie Cashius Howell are the clearest proof that the plan is working.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / September 23
Dexter Lawrence, Jonathan Allen Have Had Bigger Impact Than Bengals Fans Realize

Dexter Lawrence, Jonathan Allen Have Had Bigger Impact Than Bengals Fans Realize

The Cincinnati Bengals needed to make some big changes on the defensive side of the football if they wanted any real chance to compete for an AFC North division title and eventually a Super Bowl.

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The 'Most 300-yard, 3-TD NFL games' quiz

The 'Most 300-yard, 3-TD NFL games' quiz

How many of the 46 NFL quarterbacks to throw for 300 yards and three touchdowns in the same game at least 10 times in their career can you name in six minutes?

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Joe Burrow News / A to Z Sports / September 22
New Joe Burrow soundbite reveals he was not joking about his message following Bengals’ win over Texans

New Joe Burrow soundbite reveals he was not joking about his message following Bengals’ win over Texans

A new soundbite from Week 2’s win reveals something Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow may’ve wanted to keep quiet. The health of Cincinnati Bengals quarterback, Joe Burrow became a hot topic last week when it was revealed, he had some form of a back injury.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

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 / September 22
Bengals Disrespected in Major Week 3 Power Rankings

Bengals Disrespected in Major Week 3 Power Rankings

The power ranking system at Pro Football Focus may need a redo. Cincinnati is somehow ranked 15th on the site's latest offering, which the site states

Amarius Mims News / A to Z Sports / September 22
Bengals right tackle Amarius Mims’ rise to prominence feels especially sweet knowing what used to define him

Bengals right tackle Amarius Mims’ rise to prominence feels especially sweet knowing what used to define him

The conversation around Cincinnati Bengals right tackle Amarius Mims used to center entirely on what he couldn’t do and how rarely he was on the field.

Cincinnati Bengals News / TWSN / September 22
Cincinnati Bengals may have found the defense their offense needed

Cincinnati Bengals may have found the defense their offense needed

The Cincinnati Bengals left Houston with a 20-6 win, a 2-0 record, and evidence that their rebuilt defensive front can carry games while Joe Burrow’s offense works through uneven stretches.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / September 22
Bengals Announce Uniform Combo for Steelers Game, and It's a Welcome Change

Bengals Announce Uniform Combo for Steelers Game, and It's a Welcome Change

The Cincinnati Bengals will look a little different in Pittsburgh on Sunday, and not just because of the massive presence of Dexter Lawrence in the middle of the defense.

Dexter Lawrence News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / September 22
'Just Utter Dominance' - National Media Voices Buying Into Bengals Championship Hopes With Dexter Lawrence

'Just Utter Dominance' - National Media Voices Buying Into Bengals Championship Hopes With Dexter Lawrence

National media experts like Daniel Jeremiah and Marcus Spears are loving what the Bengals have shown across a 2-0 start to the 2026 season. Both made comments this week about Dexter Lawrence's impact and how the league's top defensive tackle performer so far is impacting things.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / September 22
Bengals’ 2-0 start makes them significantly more dangerous with their key advantage over the rest of the NFL

Bengals’ 2-0 start makes them significantly more dangerous with their key advantage over the rest of the NFL

It’s only been two weeks, but it’s hard to not be excited about what the Cincinnati Bengals can accomplish this season when factoring in their remaining strength of schedule.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

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.

Ja'Marr Chase News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / September 22
Ja'Marr Chase Generating Buzz as NFL's Top Wide Receiver After Bengals' 2-0 Start

Ja'Marr Chase Generating Buzz as NFL's Top Wide Receiver After Bengals' 2-0 Start

The Cincinnati Bengals didn't see much production from superstar wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase in their Week 1 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The star pass catcher caught two passes on four targets for 12 yards in the win over Tampa Bay.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / September 22
Bengals Young Star Dominates in Week 2, Quickly Emerging as Potential Superstar

Bengals Young Star Dominates in Week 2, Quickly Emerging as Potential Superstar

The Cincinnati Bengals entered Week 2 of the NFL season as underdogs as they traveled to Houston to play the Houston Texans. The Bengals have had a questionable offensive line for a large majority of Joe Burrow's NFL career, and it's made his life a lot more difficult than it needed to be.

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Zac Taylor News / A to Z Sports / September 22
The next step of the Bengals’ offensive progression is clear to Zac Taylor, and it can change everything

The next step of the Bengals’ offensive progression is clear to Zac Taylor, and it can change everything

There’s more to the Cincinnati Bengals offense than what has been put on the field over the last two weeks. Head coach Zac Taylor is looking at one area that is on the brink of improving.

Dexter Lawrence News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / September 22
Bengals' Blockbuster Offseason Trade Already Looks Like a Huge Steal

Bengals' Blockbuster Offseason Trade Already Looks Like a Huge Steal

The Cincinnati Bengals swung a massive offseason trade to acquire Dexter Lawrence from the New York Giants in exchange for the No. 10 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 21
Dexter Lawrence II gave fiery message to Bengals after joining them

Dexter Lawrence II gave fiery message to Bengals after joining them from Giants

It turns out Lawrence made his intentions quite clear when he addressed his new teammates earlier this year.

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

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

How many of the players to catch two or more touchdowns in one game the most times for each NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

Joe Burrow News / CincinnatiBengalsCommunity / September 20
Ja’Marr Chase Shares Honest Thoughts on Bengals’ Defense As Offense Saved Once Again

Ja’Marr Chase Shares Honest Thoughts on Bengals’ Defense As Offense Saved Once Again

The Cincinnati Bengals entered Week 2 with plenty of doubts surrounding Joe Burrow and the offense. Those concerns followed a narrow Week 1 victory over Tampa Bay, where Cincinnati needed a late push to escape with the win.

Ja'Marr Chase News / Yardbarker / September 20
Chase's 32-yard TD vs. Texans will be early catch of the year candidate

Bengals WR Ja'Marr Chase's 32-yard TD vs. Texans will be early catch of the year candidate

Chase's quiet Week 1 was much ado about nothing.

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Cincinnati Bengals News / CincinnatiBengalsCommunity / September 20

Former Super Bowl winner reveals what could change the Bengals’ fortunes this season

The Cincinnati Bengals have plenty of offensive firepower, but former Super Bowl winner Julian Edelman sees another area that could shape their season.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Viral Sports News / September 19
Cincinnati Bengals Make Sudden QB Move Before Texans Game

Cincinnati Bengals Make Sudden QB Move Before Texans Game

The Cincinnati Bengals have called veteran quarterback Josh Johnson up from the practice squad for Sunday’s game in Houston, a modest roster move that says as much about the team’s caution as it does about one of the NFL’s most itinerant careers, via the NFL transaction wire.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 18
Ian Rapoport gives injury update on Bengals' Joe Burrow for Texans game

Ian Rapoport gives injury update on Bengals' Joe Burrow for Texans game

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.

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Cincinnati Bengals News / Yardbarker / September 17
Ja'Marr Chase gets brutally honest about frustrating opener

Ja'Marr Chase gets brutally honest about frustrating Bengals opener

Ja'Marr Chase isn't going to pretend he enjoyed catching only two passes in the Cincinnati Bengals' season-opening win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

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Cincinnati Bengals News / Yardbarker / September 17
Ian Rapoport sounds alarm about Joe Burrow after back injury

Ian Rapoport sounds alarm about Bengals' Joe Burrow after back injury

How big an issue is Burrow's latest ailment?

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Joe Burrow News / Yardbarker / September 17
Joe Burrow's admission could spoil Bengals' positive start

Joe Burrow's worrying admission could spoil Bengals' positive start

On Wednesday, Joe Burrow put a damper on a promising start to the season for the Cincinnati Bengals when the seven-year veteran quarterback "told reporters that he is dealing with 'back tightness," according to ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter.

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