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Bengals Pass on Defense With Top-10 Pick in Latest Mock Draft

We are quickly approaching mock draft season early for the Bengals. The team is 3-7 and has a strong chance to earn a top-10 pick for the second time in the Joe Burrow era.

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Dylan Fairchild Remains a Bright Spot for the Cincinnati Bengals

The Cincinnati Bengals were an embarrassment once again in losing to the Pittsburgh Steelers 34-12 and essentially ending their season in Week 11. Offensively, Joe Flacco and company couldn’t get into a consistent rhythm as Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins had quiet statistical outputs.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Stripe Hype / November 18

False positive narrative about Bengals' defense makes future even bleaker

The Cincinnati Bengals are a 3-7 football team in the aftermath of Sunday's 34-12 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, and their defense has earned every bit of that mark.

Zac Taylor News / A to Z Sports / November 18

Zac Taylor reveals one former starter may've taken his last snap for the Bengals

Another defeat for the Cincinnati Bengals comes another week of new injuries as well. Defensive end Trey Hendrickson didn't even play in Sunday's loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers and he's still "doubtful" to play this week against the New England Patriots according to Zac Taylor.

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The 'NFL QB rushing TD leaders' quiz

How many of the NFL quarterbacks with at least 28 rushing touchdowns in their career can you name in five minutes? Good luck!

The 'NFL 200-touchdown-pass Club' quiz

The 'NFL 4,500-passing yard seasons' quiz

The 'Two passing and rushing touchdowns NFL games' quiz

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / November 18

Bengals Share More Details About Plan for Joe Burrow's Return After Loss to Steelers

Bengals head coach Zac Taylor shared the latest on Joe Burrow's recovery on Monday. Burrow, 28, returned to practice last week after undergoing toe surgery in September.

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College players whose NFL draft stock has risen the most this season

NFL draft stock is fluid from the start of the college football season until it concludes. These 20 players have risen up draft boards in 2025 as a result of their strong start to the season.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / November 17

Top Analytic Metric Shows Bengals Comfortably The NFL's Worst Defense Since 1970s

The Bengals' historically bad defense somehow, someway dug deeper into the history books this past weekend. FTN's Aaron Schatz is the creator of DVOA

Ja'Marr Chase News / Field Level Media / November 17

Bengals WR Ja'Marr Chase suspended one game for unsportsmanlike conduct

The NFL suspended Cincinnati wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase for one game on Monday due to an act of unsportsmanlike conduct in the Bengals' most recent loss.

NFL News / Yardbarker

2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10

With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.

NFL Draft intel: Five prospects on the rise — including Ole Miss' Trinidad Chambliss

Preseason evaluations of Garrett Nussmeier, Cade Klubnik were a huge miss for NFL Draft 'experts'

Cincinnati Bengals News / 5 GOATs / November 17

Ja’Marr Chase suspension: Cost reported for one-game punishment of Bengals’ receiver following spitting incident

WR Ja’Marr Chase was announced to be suspended for one game this afternoon by the NFL for his role in an altercation on Sunday where he spat at CB Jalen Ramsey.

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The 'NFL yearly tackles-for-loss leaders' quiz

The 'Men's Final Four hosts since 2000' quiz

The 'Most TD catches by NFL tight ends' quiz

The '500 passing yard NFL games' quiz

Cincinnati Bengals News / NBC Sports / November 17

Watch: Dan Patrick calls for severe punishment for Bengals WR Ja'Marr Chase | Dan Patrick Show

Jalen Ramsey News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / November 17

Cincinnati Bengals WR Ja'Marr Chase Suspended by NFL for Spitting on Pittsburgh Steelers Safety Jalen Ramsey

CINCINNATI – The NFL has suspended Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase for spitting on Pittsburgh Steelers safety Jalen Ramsey, an infraction Chase said he didn’t commit.

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 18

Ja'Marr Chase suspension could prove costly for struggling Bengals

After a 3-7 start, every game is a must-win for the Cincinnati Bengals, which makes star wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase's suspension even more costly.

Jets make QB decision for Week 12

Browns' Shedeur Sanders speaks honestly about 'rough' regular-season debut

Browns HC Kevin Stefanski expands on surprising admission about Sanders

Chiefs are in uncharted territory

Broncos deserve NFL's respect

Ravens' Mark Andrews discusses clutch play that resulted in game-winning TD

Cam Taylor-Britt News / Pro Football Rumors / November 17

Bengals CB Cam Taylor-Britt could miss remainder of season

Head coach Zac Taylor said on Monday (via ESPN’s Ben Baby) Taylor-Britt will “likely” require surgery to repair the Lisfranc injury he suffered Sunday.

Cincinnati Bengals News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 17

Bengals news: Zac Taylor reveals Joe Burrow’s mindset amid turf toe recovery

While the Cincinnati Bengals deal with distractions, their defense continues to get pummeled. However, the positive note is the hopeful return of Joe Burrow.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Stripe Hype / November 17

Stock up, stock down: 2 Bengals who've excelled in 2025, and 2 major flops

In a season that has been all over the place, it’s no secret that something is wrong with the Cincinnati Bengals. Games that were supposed to be easy wins fell

Myles Murphy News / A to Z Sports / November 17

Bengals Week 11 Snap Counts: Myles Murphy's career day is a light in the darkness of another defeat

The Cincinnati Bengals are one step closer to free falling out of the postseason race after falling 12-34 to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday. Coaching mistakes, altercations between plays, and continued tackling issues all collided as the offense also faltered after a few weeks of Joe Flacco playing well.

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 16