The Bengals are back to being betting favorites in Week 3. DraftKings Sportsbook has the team set as 3.5-point favorites to open the week ahead of their first AFC North battle of the season against Pittsburgh.
There’s one conclusion you can make about the Cincinnati Bengals defense after two weeks: it’s built to win in whatever way it needs to win. There’s one conclusion you can make about the Cincinnati Bengals defense after two weeks: it’s built to win in whatever way it needs to win.
Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow delivered the perfect message to Houston Texans DE Will Alexander Jr. after 20-6 win. Burrow executed a smooth Bengals win over the Texans to start the season 2-0 as the Bengals defense continues to shine as one of the best through the first two weeks of the season.
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.
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The Cincinnati Bengals spent the offseason building an offense capable of winning by doing whatever each individual game requires of them. But one means
The Cincinnati Bengals defeated the Houston Texans, 20-6, thanks to two receiving touchdowns from wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase. His first of the game may have been the best one he’s ever had.
Bengals fans know Ja'Marr Chase's first touchdown catch against Houston on Sunday was one of his best, but where does he rank it? The top Cincinnati player had it as the second-best catch of his career, behind a catch he made in the Bengals' Super Bowl appearance.
The Cincinnati Bengals approached their Week 2 matchup against the Houston Texans with uncertainty due to star quarterback Joe Burrow’s back injury. However,
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The Bengals defense dominated in Sunday's 20-6 victory over Houston, launching Cincinnati to 2-0 in consecutive seasons. This time they escaped relatively healthy from playing an AFC contender and can build on another team win with star magic sprinkled in.
Joe Burrow threw two touchdown passes to Ja'Marr Chase and the Cincinnati Bengals are off to their second straight 2-0 start after notching a 20-6 road victory over the Houston Texans on Sunday afternoon.
The Cincinnati Bengals are 2-0 for the second consecutive season, and after a week of mystery surrounding Joe Burrow’s back, this is the best the Bengals have felt after two weeks in the Zac Taylor era.
The Bengals beat the Texans 20-6 on Sunday to improve to 2-0 on the season. Cincinnati never trailed in the victory. The Bengals are 2-0 for the second consecutive season.
The Cincinnati Bengals kicked off their season opener with a 33-27 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. However, star quarterback Joe Burrow emphasized afterward that the offense needs to get Ja’Marr Chase more involved, as the standout wide receiver was limited to just two touches in the game.
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow is active for Sunday's game against the host Houston Texans. Burrow, who was listed as questionable, was limited in practice on both Wednesday and Thursday due to back tightness before serving as a full participant in Friday's session.
Joe Burrow was limited on Wednesday and Thursday due to his back tightness but became a full participant on Friday. He had a clear intention of playing from the very start which was evident when he said, “If I’m not getting surgery, I’m going to be out there.” It’s Sunday and coach Zac Taylor confirms that Burrow is ready with no limitations.
The Cincinnati Bengals have plenty of offensive firepower, but former Super Bowl winner Julian Edelman sees another area that could shape their season.
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.
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.