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Ja’Marr Chase’s absence from Bengals practice gets an explanation in latest injury report

The Cincinnati Bengals released their first injury report ahead of their Week 8 matchup against the Tennessee Titans. Wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase was not seen at Wednesday’s practice, and he is one of a handful of players listed on the injury report.

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The Bengals Out-Rank the Titans in All 12 EPA and Success-Rate Categories Heading Into Week 8

Cam Ward and the 1-6 Tennessee Titans are coming to Cincinnati on Sunday, and the Bengals hold the edge in every analytics category that matters. Joe Burrow’s offense and the defense behind Dexter Lawrence both rank ahead of their Titans counterparts across the board, and the gap is widest where Ward has struggled most.

Joe Burrow News / Athlon Sports / October 28

Bengals React to Joe Burrow Honor Ahead of Titans Game

While names like Brock Purdy and Josh Allen headline the NFL MVP race through the first seven weeks of the 2026 season, Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow has been on their level if not at a higher one.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Athlon Sports / October 28

Ja'Marr Chase Is the One Big Bengals Contract Not Keeping Up With Its Price Through 6 Games

Joe Burrow’s 35-0 second half in Baltimore pushed the Cincinnati Bengals to 4-2, and the five biggest paychecks on the roster were all on the field for it.

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Ja'Marr Chase News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / October 28

Bengals Star Not Spotted at Practice to Open Titans Preparation

Cincinnati is back on the practice field Wednesday, but Ja'Marr Chase didn't appear to join the rest of his teammates. CLNS Media's Mike Petraglia first noted the star wide receiver wasn't present for the team's stretch during the 30-minute period open to the media.

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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.

Zac Taylor News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / October 28

Zac Taylor Drops Positive Injury Update to Open Titans Practices

Zac Taylor and his team are running back onto the practice field this afternoon after the Week 7 win over the Baltimore Ravens. Cincinnati unfortunately had to put Erick All (knee) on season-ending injured reserve with his third career torn right ACL, and Kyle Dugger (quad) isn't playing this week against Tennessee.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / October 28

Bengals Land Two Conference Player of the Week Awards in Rare Scenario Across Team History

The Bengals boast a pair of AFC Players of the Week following the 35-13 Week 7 win over Baltimore. Joe Burrow is the AFC Offensive Player of the Week, and Ryan Rehkow is the AFC Special Teams Player of the Week.

Shemar Stewart News / Pro Football Rumors / October 28

Bengals Not Planning To Trade Shemar Stewart

Although defensive end Shemar Stewart has been a nonfactor for the 4-2 Bengals, teams are reportedly eyeing him as the Nov. 10 trade deadline approaches.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / October 28

Referee Report: Bengals Look To Snap Losing Streak with White Hat They Know Well

Brad Allen and the Cincinnati Bengals are really starting to get to know each other. Allen will be the head referee for Sunday’s Ring of Honor game against the Tennessee Titans, marking his fifth Bengals assignment since the Week 3 Monday night game against the Washington Commanders in 2024.

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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 / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / October 28

Bengals' Week 7 Performance Increases the Odds of a Very Special Season

The Cincinnati Bengals' 35-13 win over the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday was the tale of two halves. Zac Taylor's squad did not have the ideal start, as they were looking to avoid a 0-2 start against the AFC North.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 28

Bengals' Shemar Stewart linked with two NFC teams other than Cowboys

Stewart has found his name coming up in trade rumors.

Jerry Jones calls Joey Porter Jr. a 'dream' player, teases offensive shift for Cowboys, gives major trade deadline update

Jerry Jones open to bringing Troy Aikman back to Cowboys amid ESPN drama, broadcasting uncertainty

Bengals' Zac Taylor: Ja’Marr Chase 'set the right tone' with fiery halftime speech ahead of comeback over Ravens

Saquon Barkley tells 2-5 Eagles to 'never quit,' 'never give up' after loss to Cowboys

Why Troy Aikman wasn't all that impressed by Cowboys' 'MNF' win over Eagles

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NFL News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / October 28

Bengals Should Maximize Offense With Star Eagles Running Back Trade

The Bengals need to beef up the rushing attack ahead of the 2026 NFL Trade Deadline on Nov. 10. One way to do it is by plucking Saquon Barkley off the Eagles' flailing roster.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 28

One Fix the Bengals Need to Make Heading into Week 8 vs. Titans

Ripping off 35 unanswered second-half points to bury the Ravens in Baltimore was fun to watch, but the Bengals can’t afford to have similar catastrophic first halves moving forward.

Joe Burrow News / Athlon Sports / October 28

Joe Burrow's Hot Streak Puts the Titans' Best Defensive Stat at Risk in Cincinnati

Joe Burrow went 16 of 18 for 249 yards and four touchdown passes after halftime in Baltimore, the core of a four-touchdown game in the shotgun that turned a 13-0 deficit into a 35-13 win.

DJ Turner News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / October 28

NFL Analyst Makes Bold Claim On Stellar Bengals Cornerback

DJ Turner II has quietly asserted himself as one of the NFL’s best cornerbacks, and not many people have woken up to that. Last season, despite the Bengals

Tee Higgins News / Athlon Sports / October 28

Tackling Will Decide Whether the Titans Can Stay With Tee Higgins and the Bengals

Robert Saleh didn’t dress it up. “Our tackling sucked yesterday,” the Tennessee Titans’ coach said on his Monday Zoom call, a day after Cleveland piled up 491 yards at Nissan Stadium in a 27-24 walk-off loss.

Cincinnati Bengals News / TWSN / October 28

Cincinnati Bengals have no room for another AFC North loss

The Cincinnati Bengals can leave Baltimore at 4-2 on Sunday, October 25, but a loss would drop them to 0-2 in AFC North play after their Week 3 defeat by Pittsburgh.

Cincinnati Bengals News / TWSN / October 27

Cincinnati Bengals Have a Clear Problem to Fix

The Cincinnati Bengals erased a 13-point halftime deficit to beat the Baltimore Ravens, 35-13, on October 25 and move to 4-2. Cincinnati scored 35 unanswered

Erick All News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 27

Bengals Place TE Erick All On IR With Torn ACL Among Four Moves

The Cincinnati Bengals announced that they have placed TE Erick All on injured reserve after his knee injury this past week. Additionally, the team signed

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 27

Bengals HC: Chase 'set the right tone' with fiery halftime speech

Bengals' Zac Taylor: Ja’Marr Chase 'set the right tone' with fiery halftime speech ahead of comeback over Ravens

Cincinnati responded to the speech by producing five unanswered touchdown drives in what became a 35-13 blowout win that improved the Bengals to 4-2 on the campaign.

Ja'Marr Chase called Bengals' offense out via fiery halftime speech ahead of comeback over Ravens

Ravens seemingly have no idea when Lamar Jackson will return from ankle injury

John Harbaugh is gone, but Ravens still can’t buck this alarming trend

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Cam Grandy News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 26

Bengals Signing TE Cam Grandy Off Vikings’ PS

Aaron Wilson of KPRC reports the Bengals are signing TE Cam Grandy to the active roster off the Vikings’ practice squad. Grandy, 25, signed with the Bengals as an undrafted free agent out of Illinois State following the 2024 draft.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 26

Ja'Marr Chase called Bengals' offense out via fiery halftime speech ahead of comeback over Ravens

The Cincinnati Bengals entered halftime of Sunday's game at the rival Baltimore Ravens trailing 13-0.

NFL Week 7 winners, losers: Joe Burrow rallies Bengals; huge day for running backs

Bengals use big second-half rally to roll past Ravens

The 'Receiving-record by NFL team' quiz

Cincinnati Bengals News / Larry Brown Sports / October 26

Ja’Marr Chase gave the Bengals a spark with a fiery halftime gesture

Ja’Marr Chase used his anger to fuel the Cincinnati Bengals in their 35-13 victory over the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Md.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 26

Ravens seemingly have no idea when Jackson will return from injury

Ravens seemingly have no idea when Lamar Jackson will return from ankle injury

During Sunday's edition of NBC's "Football Night in America" program, NFL insider Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk and NBC Sports shared an update on Jackson's status that will likely leave Baltimore fans concerned.

Bengals use big second-half rally to roll past Ravens

John Harbaugh is gone, but Ravens still can’t buck this alarming trend

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