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'I wouldn’t change' – Chad Ochocinco opens up on the NFL fines that failed to control him

'I wouldn’t change' – Chad Ochocinco opens up on the NFL fines that failed to control him

Ja’Marr Chase and his co-host Annie Agar recently welcomed Bengals veteran Chad Ochocinco on their podcast, Chasing No. 1. During the conversation, Chase asked Ocho about the biggest fine the latter had received during his NFL career.

Zac Taylor News / TWSN / October 7
Zac Taylor Erupts in Bengals Locker Room After Another Loss as Pressure Mounts in Cincinnati

Zac Taylor Erupts in Bengals Locker Room After Another Loss as Pressure Mounts in Cincinnati

The Cincinnati Bengals are facing growing frustration after suffering their second consecutive defeat, and head coach Zac Taylor made sure his players heard his message following Sunday’s disappointing 22-17 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Joe Burrow News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / October 7
Joe Burrow Dials Into His Top NBA Player Comparison as 2026 Season Rolls on

Joe Burrow Dials Into His Top NBA Player Comparison as 2026 Season Rolls on

Joe Burrow appeared on the Gronk & Jules Podcast recently and dove into a few fun topics, including what NBA player he'd compare himself to. Burrow is an accurate sharpshooter on the field and picked a similar type of player on the court.

Joe Burrow News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / October 7
T.J. Houshmandzadeh Calls Out Key Bengals’ Position Group After Jaguars Loss

T.J. Houshmandzadeh Calls Out Key Bengals’ Position Group After Jaguars Loss

Former Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh sees a major issue that opponents are exploiting through the first five weeks of the season.

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The 'Last 2-rushing-TD duos by team' quiz

The 'Last 2-rushing-TD duos by team' quiz

How many of the most recent pair of teammates to rush for two touchdowns each in the same game for each NFL franchise can you name in eight minutes?

The '2K-scrimmage-yard NFL seasons' quiz
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Brandon Stephens News / Athlon Sports / October 7
Bengals' Reliance on Man Coverage Could Make Brandon Stephens Worth the Trade Deadline Price

Bengals' Reliance on Man Coverage Could Make Brandon Stephens Worth the Trade Deadline Price

Al Golden asks a lot of his cornerbacks. The Cincinnati Bengals’ second-year defensive coordinator calls man coverage at one of the league’s higher rates, according to PFF, and that tendency is why the site matched New York Jets cornerback Brandon Stephens with Cincinnati in its list of 15 trade candidates.

NFL News / Yardbarker
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 / A to Z Sports / October 7
Chad Johnson delivers a boost of confidence for the 2 Bengals players who may need it the most this week

Chad Johnson delivers a boost of confidence for the 2 Bengals players who may need it the most this week

Cincinnati Bengals legend Chad Johnson likes his former team’s chances against the Miami Dolphins in NFL Week 5, even if star wide receivers Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins can’t play.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / October 6
Potential Blockbuster Bengals Trade Makes Even More Sense After Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins Injuries

Potential Blockbuster Bengals Trade Makes Even More Sense After Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins Injuries

The Cincinnati Bengals have a loaded offense with one of the best wide receiver duos in the league. Tee Higgins is one of the best, if not the best, No.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Athlon Sports / October 6
Stephen A. Smith Calls for Bengals to Make a Coaching Change, and He's Not Wrong

Stephen A. Smith Calls for Bengals to Make a Coaching Change, and He's Not Wrong

Stephen A. Smith blasted the Cincinnati Bengals and Zac Taylor after the team’s Week 4 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday. The loss dropped Joe Burrow and Co.

Cashius Howell News / Athlon Sports / October 6
Dane Brugler Puts Four Rookie Edge Rushers Ahead of Bengals Second-Rounder Cashius Howell

Dane Brugler Puts Four Rookie Edge Rushers Ahead of Bengals Second-Rounder Cashius Howell

Cashius Howell was drafted to help the Cincinnati Bengals replace Trey Hendrickson’s production, and a month into his rookie season he is still looking for his first sack.

NFL News / Yardbarker
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.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 6
One Fix Bengals Need to Make Heading Into Week 5 vs. Dolphins

One Fix Bengals Need to Make Heading Into Week 5 vs. Dolphins

Racking up more than 400 yards of offense is usually a recipe for a team to win football games in the NFL. However, for the Cincinnati Bengals, that has not been the case.

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 The 'Most TD's through four games' quiz
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 The 'Most HRs by an MLB first baseman' quiz
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 The 'Active 100-hit MLB seasons' quiz
Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / October 6
Bengals Making Double History with Uniform Combo in Miami Along with Adding a Rare Twist

Bengals Making Double History with Uniform Combo in Miami Along with Adding a Rare Twist

The Cincinnati Bengals announced months ago they would being doing another “Open in Orange” game to kick off the 2026 season against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / October 6
Bengals Veteran Playmaker Deemed Team's Top Trade Candidate Early in 2026 Season

Bengals Veteran Playmaker Deemed Team's Top Trade Candidate Early in 2026 Season

The Cincinnati Bengals have a chance to compete for the Super Bowl this season, despite an ugly loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers last week. The Bengals have one of the most talented rosters in the league right now.

Joe Burrow News / CincinnatiBengalsCommunity / October 6
Bengals’ Biggest Weakness Exposed As Joe Burrow and Ja’Marr Chase Enter Spotlight

Bengals’ Biggest Weakness Exposed As Joe Burrow and Ja’Marr Chase Enter Spotlight

The Cincinnati Bengals entered the season expecting their offense to carry them while their defense took a major step forward. Instead, the defense has improved significantly, while the offense has struggled to turn strong individual performances into wins.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / October 6
3 Free Agent Wide Receivers Bengals Could Add to Help Position Depth During 2026 Season

3 Free Agent Wide Receivers Bengals Could Add to Help Position Depth During 2026 Season

The Bengals are down to two healthy wide receivers on the 2026 roster. They likely need to make another free-agent addition this week for the back end of the group to be stable enough for another full game of punishment on Sunday.

Dexter Lawrence News / A to Z Sports / October 6
Bengals have a hidden concern behind Dexter Lawrence II’s dominant start to 2026 season

Bengals have a hidden concern behind Dexter Lawrence II’s dominant start to 2026 season

Dexter Lawrence II has already made a significant impact for the Cincinnati Bengals. The concern now becomes whether or not Cincinnati is too reliant on its star in the middle.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / October 6
Cincinnati Bengals Young Receivers Shine at Right Time

Cincinnati Bengals Young Receivers Shine at Right Time

It felt like the Cincinnati Bengals' Week 3 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers was going to be the one that stung the most in the early portion of the season.

Cincinnati Bengals News / The Spun / October 6

Gia Duddy Bothered By Anonymous NFL Fan's 'Offensive' Comment

Gia Duddy, the ex-girlfriend of NFL quarterback Will Levis, is currently dating Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver and special teams player Andrei Iosivas.

Cincinnati Bengals News / TWSN / October 6

This is the Fix the Cincinnati Bengals Need...

The Cincinnati Bengals are coming off back-to-back painful losses in Pittsburgh and at home against Jacksonville. In both games, the offense has been missing an identity.

Tee Higgins News / Field Level Media / October 5
Bengals WR Tee Higgins (adductor) day-to-day, could play Week 5

Bengals WR Tee Higgins (adductor) day-to-day, could play Week 5

While Ja'Marr Chase is in the league's concussion protocol, his longtime receiving mate in Cincinnati, Tee Higgins, may not have to miss game action following his adductor injury Sunday.

Zac Taylor News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 5
Bengals’ Zac Taylor’s 5-word run game diss couldn’t have been more obvious after Jaguars loss

Bengals’ Zac Taylor’s 5-word run game diss couldn’t have been more obvious after Jaguars loss

Despite facing a frustrating 22-17 defeat against the Jacksonville Jaguars, which dropped their record to 2-2 on the season and marked their second consecutive loss after a strong start, Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor found a silver lining during his postgame press conference.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / October 5
Heartbreaking revelation from Mike Gesicki makes Tee Higgins’ injury hurt so much more for the Bengals

Heartbreaking revelation from Mike Gesicki makes Tee Higgins’ injury hurt so much more for the Bengals

Tee Higgins stepped up in a big way for the Cincinnati Bengals after Ja’Marr Chase went down against the Jacksonville Jaguars. An injury of his own occurred near the end of the game, and his absence was directly felt during a potential game-winning play.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Viral Sports News / October 4
Bengals’ Ja’Marr Chase Sends Heartfelt Message After Injury

Bengals’ Ja’Marr Chase Sends Heartfelt Message After Injury

Ja’Marr Chase was already out of the Cincinnati Bengals’ game against the Jacksonville Jaguars when he reached for his phone. The star receiver had left Paycor Stadium’s field in the first half after a defender grabbed his facemask and his head hit the ground hard.

Trevor Lawrence News / Yardbarker / October 4
QB Trevor Lawrence helping Jaguars become true contenders

QB Trevor Lawrence helping Jaguars become true contenders

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence got off to a rocky start in his career, but he is finally hitting his stride. He turned a corner in the second half of last season, and he hasn’t slowed down a bit this year.

Jaguars knock off Bengals, who lose Ja'Marr Chase (concussion)
Bengals reveal Ja'Marr Chase's status after WR suffers injury vs. Jaguars
Ravens coach has ominous Lamar Jackson injury update after Week 4
Kyren Williams plays hero in Rams' stunning comeback vs. Eagles
The 'Active 4-TD NFL games' quiz
Cincinnati Bengals News / Yardbarker / October 4
Bengals reveal Ja'Marr Chase's status after WR suffers injury vs. Jaguars

Bengals reveal Ja'Marr Chase's status after WR suffers injury vs. Jaguars

Cincinnati Bengals fans who expected wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase to dominate the Jacksonville Jaguars in Sunday's home game were left wanting after he suffered an early second-quarter injury.

The 'Multi-TD-catch leaders by team' quiz
Joe Flacco News / Yardbarker / September 30
Report may have revealed one team Bengals' Joe Flacco called 'dumb' during offseason

Report may have revealed one team Bengals' Joe Flacco called 'dumb' during offseason

Shortly after the New York Giants lost starting quarterback Jaxson Dart to a serious knee injury in Week 2 of this season, some linked the Giants with

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