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Absurd Stat Highlights Bengals Potential First-Round Draft Mistake

Absurd Stat Highlights Bengals Potential First-Round Draft Mistake

Past mistakes returned to haunt the Bengals at the end of Sunday's loss to the Steelers. On the game's final drive, the team had a chance to force overtime or win on a walkoff touchdown, but Derrick Harmon strip-sacked Joe Burrow, sealing the win for Pittsburgh.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / September 29
Bengals coach confirms suspicion regarding game-changing play, and his explanation simply isn’t good enough

Bengals coach confirms suspicion regarding game-changing play, and his explanation simply isn’t good enough

The Cincinnati Bengals made two critical special teams errors in their Week 3 loss to Pittsburgh. One of them was a conscious coaching decision that extended a Steelers drive and led to points.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Athlon Sports / September 29
Colbie Young Injury Update From Zac Taylor Thins Bengals WR Room Before Jaguars Game

Colbie Young Injury Update From Zac Taylor Thins Bengals WR Room Before Jaguars Game

The Cincinnati Bengals’ wide receiver room doesn’t seem to catch a break. After losing Andrei Iosivas to the injured reserve last week, offensive coordinator Dan Pitcher got some bad news about Colbie Young.

Zac Taylor News / CincinnatiBengalsCommunity / September 29
Ex-Bengals WR Slams Zac Taylor and Coaching Staff Following Week 3 Loss

Ex-Bengals WR Slams Zac Taylor and Coaching Staff Following Week 3 Loss

The Bengals had multiple chances to beat the Steelers, but Pittsburgh escaped with a 30-27 victory after a frantic finish. Joe Burrow’s late strip-sack understandably became the defining moment, with Derrick Harmon forcing the fumble with 44 seconds remaining.

Colston Loveland News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The '100-receiving-yard playoff debuts' quiz

The '100-receiving-yard playoff debuts' quiz

How many of the NFL players with at least 100 receiving yards in their first-career postseason game can you name in eight minutes?

The 'NFL QB playoff debut-winners' quiz
The 'Single-season TD record by NFL team' quiz
The ''Madden' cover athletes' quiz
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 28
Hall of Fame QB fires back at Aaron Rodgers' critics

Hall of Fame QB fires back at Aaron Rodgers' critics

Aaron Rodgers heard plenty of criticism after the Pittsburgh Steelers' offense fell flat in Week 2. Hall of Fame quarterback Kurt Warner believes much of it was directed at the wrong person.

Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers gives powerful assessment of new offensive line
Watch: Derrick Harmon strip-sack seals Steelers win over Bengals
Bengals, Joe Burrow should pause early Super Bowl talk after loss to Steelers
NFL Week 3 winners, losers: Brock Bowers dominates in return, Drake Maye flops
The '2008 Week 1 starting QBs' quiz
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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.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 28
AFC Notes: Joe Burrow, Dexter Lawrence, Mike McCarthy, Bengals, Steelers

AFC Notes: Joe Burrow, Dexter Lawrence, Mike McCarthy, Bengals, Steelers

After a 2-0 start, the Bengals hit a roadblock in Week 3 against the division-rival Steelers. It was a setback, but star DT Dexter Lawrence was taking a broader perspective afterward.  “I think it’s a reminder to show y’all that we’re not going to go undefeated,” Lawrence said via SI.com’s Jay Morrison.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / September 28
Biggest Question for the Bengals Before Jacksonville Is Whether the Secondary Holds Up

Biggest Question for the Bengals Before Jacksonville Is Whether the Secondary Holds Up

The Cincinnati Bengals are 2-1 after a 30-27 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 3. Pittsburgh now prepares for a short-week game in Cleveland, while the Bengals return to Paycor Stadium to host the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 4.

Dalton Risner News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / September 28
Bengals Guard Dalton Risner Voices Regret About Game-Sealing Play on Otherwise Great Day

Bengals Guard Dalton Risner Voices Regret About Game-Sealing Play on Otherwise Great Day

A little more than a year ago, Cincinnati Bengals guard Dalton Risner bared his soul and blared his regret after missing a block that resulted in Joe Burrow suffering a toe injury that required surgery.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / September 28
Bengals’ minor problem just got worse, and it may not even be their top concern by the end of the week

Bengals’ minor problem just got worse, and it may not even be their top concern by the end of the week

Cincinnati confirmed its rookie wide receiver will miss Sunday’s game against the Jaguars, and the safety position could be in even worse shape depending on Wednesday’s injury report.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / September 28
Six Takeaways From the Bengals' Loss After Special Teams Handed the Steelers 10 Points

Six Takeaways From the Bengals' Loss After Special Teams Handed the Steelers 10 Points

The Cincinnati Bengals left Pittsburgh with a 30-27 loss after a game that slipped away in the final moments. Joe Burrow and Co. stayed close enough to

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 28
Bengals most to blame for stunning loss to Steelers in Week 3

Bengals most to blame for stunning loss to Steelers in Week 3

The Cincinnati Bengals suffered their first loss of the season in Week 3. Cincinnati could not best Pittsburgh in a 30-27 game at Acrisure Stadium. Now the Bengals fall to 2-1 on the season and finally have to answer some big questions about themselves.

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.

Zac Taylor News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / September 28
Zac Taylor Updates New List of Bengals Injuries After Loss to Steelers

Zac Taylor Updates New List of Bengals Injuries After Loss to Steelers

Zac Taylor emerged from the Bengals' injury wreckage on Monday with updates about all the knocks his players took in Sunday's 30-27 loss to the Steelers.

Cris Collinsworth News / The Spun / September 28
Cris Collinsworth Admits Today's NFL Players Have No Idea Who He Is

Cris Collinsworth Admits Today's NFL Players Have No Idea Who He Is

Cris Collinsworth played in the NFL for nearly a decade. He was a standout wide receiver for the Cincinnati Bengals. The 67-year-old NFL broadcaster was a three-time second-team All-Pro wide receiver for the Bengals, from 1981-88.

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The '100-receiving-yard playoff debuts' quiz
 The '100-receiving-yard playoff debuts' quiz
The 'Multiple 30/30 MLB seasons' quiz
 The 'Multiple 30/30 MLB seasons' quiz
The 'Active NFL catch leaders' quiz
 The 'Active NFL catch leaders' quiz
The '4K-yard, 30-TD NFL seasons' quiz
 The '4K-yard, 30-TD NFL seasons' quiz
Barrett Carter News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / September 28
'Just Flat From The Whole Team' - Barrett Carter Ready To Dial Up Defensive Intensity After Steelers Speed Bump

'Just Flat From The Whole Team' - Barrett Carter Ready To Dial Up Defensive Intensity After Steelers Speed Bump

Barrett Carter continued his strong start to the 2026 NFL season individually against the Steelers, but it was a rough overall day for the Bengals defense in a 30-27 loss.

Dexter Lawrence News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / September 28
'The Goal Wasn't To Go Undefeated' - Dexter Lawrence Confident Bengals Will Fix Mistakes

'The Goal Wasn't To Go Undefeated' - Dexter Lawrence Confident Bengals Will Fix Mistakes

Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence recorded his first sacks since signing with the team and his two-sack game in nearly two years, but all of that was overshadowed by the load of mistakes Sunday in Pittsburgh.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / September 28
Bengals Week 3 Snap Counts at Steelers: Dohnte Meyers takes over in the slot, Tacario Davis gets the call

Bengals Week 3 Snap Counts at Steelers: Dohnte Meyers takes over in the slot, Tacario Davis gets the call

There’s plenty of uncertainty in the air after the Cincinnati Bengals’ first loss of the season. Injury concerns impacted how the snap counts looked for Cincinnati in Week 3.

Cashius Howell News / TWSN / September 28
Cashius Howell Is Forcing the Cincinnati Bengals to Change Their Defensive Rotation

Cashius Howell Is Forcing the Cincinnati Bengals to Change Their Defensive Rotation

While the Cincinnati Bengals left Pittsburgh with their first loss of the season and now clear mistakes they have to correct, the positive is their defensive cornerstone of the future continues to emerge.

Joe Burrow News / A to Z Sports / September 28
Bengals’ first loss hurts so much worse because of outcomes completely out of their control, and how familiar it feels for Joe Burrow

Bengals’ first loss hurts so much worse because of outcomes completely out of their control, and how familiar it feels for Joe Burrow

The Cincinnati Bengals’ first loss of the 2026 regular season was also their first divisional loss, and that was just the start of their unfortunate Sunday in Week 3.

Joe Burrow News / Yardbarker / September 27
Bengals should pause Super Bowl talk after loss to Steelers

Bengals, Joe Burrow should pause early Super Bowl talk after loss to Steelers

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow reiterated throughout the NFL offseason that the team is a legit Super Bowl contender. He should now pause that talk.

Steelers win shootout to hand Bengals first loss
Steelers' winners and losers from Week 3 battle against Bengals
Patriots QB Drake Maye's early struggles continue with awful fumble vs. Jaguars
Patriots might have a Drake Maye problem after disastrous first half vs. Jaguars
The 'Season passing-record by NFL team' quiz
Andrei Iosivas News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 26

Bengals Place WR Andrei Iosivas On IR, Among Other Moves

The Cincinnati Bengals announced Saturday that they’ve officially placed WR Andrei Iosivas on injured reserve and signed LB Joe Giles-Harris to their active roster.

Joe Flacco News / Pro Football Rumors / September 24
Bengals Unlikely To Trade QB Joe Flacco

Bengals Unlikely To Trade QB Joe Flacco

Bengals quarterback Joe Flacco was part of an early season trade last October, but don’t expect history to repeat itself this year. Although Flacco is a backup, it is “highly unlikely” the Bengals are interested in dealing him, according to Kelsey Conway of the Cincinnati Enquirer.

Joey Porter Jr. News / Yardbarker / September 24
Steelers' Porter gives updates on reported trade request

Steelers' Joey Porter Jr. gives updates on reported trade request, availability for Bengals game

Porter didn't play over the season's first two weeks due to reasons related to a supposed back injury that flared up at the start of training camp.

Lions get fresh trade message regarding Steelers' Joey Porter Jr.
NFL executives link Joey Porter Jr. with two NFC teams amid contract standoff
Bengals' Joe Burrow sends message to Steelers fans before game in Pittsburgh
The 'Most playoff starts by an NFL QB' quiz
Andrei Iosivas News / Pro Football Rumors / September 23
Bengals To Place WR Andrei Iosivas On IR

Bengals To Place WR Andrei Iosivas On IR

Bengals wide receiver Andrei Iosivas tore a ligament in his thumb and will go on injured reserve, Ben Baby of ESPN reports. He will miss at least four games.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 24
Perfect no more: Predicting three most vulnerable 2-0 NFL teams

Perfect no more: Predicting the three most vulnerable 2-0 NFL teams in Week 3

After Week 2, eight undefeated NFL teams remain. But some have a much easier path to a perfect 3-0 start than others.

Insider reveals what Raiders' 2-0 start means for Fernando Mendoza
Justin Jefferson reacts to Kyler Murray reclaiming Vikings' starting QB job
Robert Saleh reveals 49ers nearly made major decision on Cam Skattebo
Ben Roethlisberger offers Steelers advice for their DK Metcalf problem
Lamar Jackson pokes fun at Cowboys' 'America's Team' moniker
Longtime Bills radio voice accuses team of petty move
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.

Three key matchups to watch in NFL Week 2
Bold predictions for NFL Week 2: Jets stun Packers, Bears come back down to earth
The '2024-25 NFL passing-yard leaders' quiz
Ja'Marr Chase 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.

Jon Gruden brutally calls Bengals a 'paper champion' ahead of Week 2
Jordan Love sounds excited about what he and the Packers offense can do
Robert Spillane warns Patriots about Steelers' Aaron Rodgers after Week 1
Quinnen Williams calls himself out, warns Cowboys about Commanders
Chiefs should be worried about Josh Simmons' 'mystery' injury

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