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Dexter Lawrence News / CincinnatiBengalsCommunity / September 21

Pat McAfee Gives Bengals Props As Major Defensive Move Pays Off

The Bengals entered the 2026 season with one major goal: improve their defense. Cincinnati made several moves during the offseason, but trading for Dexter Lawrence stood out as perhaps the biggest addition.

Cincinnati Bengals News / TWSN / September 21

The Cincinnati Bengals Defense Showed Why They are Super Bowl Contenders

The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Houston Texans this week, 20-6, in what was another great performance from the Bengals’ defense. The Bengals are now 2-0 on the season and have beaten two teams that many expected to be in the playoffs this year.

Zac Taylor News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 21

Ja’Marr Chase’s highlight Bengals TD catch even had Zac Taylor in awe

Ja’Marr Chase had a very quiet Week 1 with the Cincinnati Bengals. He was not going to be denied a big day in Week 2, as the Bengals star wide receiver bounced right back with a huge performance against the Houston Texans on Sunday.

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Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / September 21

This Shocking Stat Proves the Bengals Struck Gold With Offseason Additions

The Cincinnati Bengals have struggled on the defensive side of the ball for the last few years, but they seem to have made it their mission to fix this issue during the offseason.

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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.

Duke Tobin News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / September 21

Bengals D.C. Al Golden on Moving On, Mobsters and That Sideline Talk with Duke Tobin

Watching Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator Al Golden walk through the Reliant Stadium tunnel following Sunday’s game, you would have never known if the team had just won or lost the game.

Dexter Lawrence News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 21

How Bengals’ Dexter Lawrence is destroying any notion he wasn’t worth No. 10 pick in Giants trade

Things have been looking up for the Cincinnati Bengals. And Ja’Marr Chase is making plays. Plus, the defense looks solid, with Dexter Lawrence destroying any notion that he wasn’t worth the No.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 21

Dexter Lawrence II gave fiery message to Bengals after joining them from Giants

It turns out Lawrence made his intentions quite clear when he addressed his new teammates earlier this year.

Joe Burrow-Ja'Marr Chase connection powers Bengals past Texans

Bengals WR Ja'Marr Chase's 32-yard TD vs. Texans will be early catch of the year candidate

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The 'Multi-TD-catch leaders by team' quiz

How many of the players to catch two or more touchdowns in one game the most times for each NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

Dexter Lawrence News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / September 21

Dexter Lawrence WOWS With Bengals' Top Pro Football Focus Grade Following Texans Win, Stars Pop With High Marks

The Pro Football Focus grades are in for the Bengals 20-6 defensive statement against the Houston Texans. It marked the lowest-point total allowed in the Zac Taylor era, and Dexter Lawrence was the spearhead.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / September 21

Bengals Week 2 Snap Counts at Texans: Cedric Johnson puts on a clinic of pass rushing efficiency

Another 2-0 start has been achieved by the Cincinnati Bengals as they return home from their 20-6 win on the road against the Houston Texans. Here are the snap counts from the Bengals’ first road game of the 2026 season.

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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 / September 21

Joe Burrow and Ja’Marr Chase Join Exclusive Group in NFL History

Joe Burrow and Ja'Marr Chase continued to make NFL history in the Cincinnati Bengals' 20-6 win over the Houston Texans on Sunday. The longtime teammates connected for two touchdowns as Cincinnati improved to 2-0 for the second consecutive season.

Joe Burrow News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 21

Joe Burrow looks 100% right about Bengals’ Super Bowl chances thanks to defensive 180

The Cincinnati Bengals are starting the 2026 season exactly the way they wanted. Cincinnati is 2-0 to start the year after authoring an impressive 20-6 victory over Houston on Sunday.

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NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 21

What Bengals’ Ja’Marr Chase said about one of his GOAT catches vs. Texans

Ja’Marr Chase added another spectacular highlight to his growing collection Sunday. Even the Cincinnati Bengals superstar admitted his latest masterpiece may rank among the best catches of his career.

Zac Taylor News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / September 21

Zac Taylor Dishes Out Defense-Heavy Game Ball Pile After 20-6 Win Over Houston

Plenty of game balls went out from Bengals head coach Zac Taylor after Sunday's 20-6 win over the Texans. His defense posted the lowest point total they've ever allowed in his tenure, keeping the Texans from scoring any touchdowns.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / September 21

‘I don’t think I’ve seen a better catch than that’ — former MVP makes telling admission about Ja’Marr Chase’s viral touchdown

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase’s first touchdown of the 2026 season may go down as an all-timer. One of the NFL’s best offensive players in modern history seems to think so.

NFL News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / September 21

Bengals Open as Road Betting Favorites in 2026 Divisional Battle Against Pittsburgh

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.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / September 21

Bengals’ defense just handed their remaining skeptics undeniable evidence to become believers after suffocating Texans

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.

Joe Burrow News / HITC / September 21

‘Popped my rib into place…’ – Joe Burrow’s grateful words to Texans DE after Bengals 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.

Joe Burrow News / CincinnatiBengalsCommunity / September 20

Ja’Marr Chase Shares Honest Thoughts on Bengals’ Defense As Offense Saved Once Again

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.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 20

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.

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Cincinnati Bengals News / Viral Sports News / September 19

Cincinnati Bengals Make Sudden QB Move Before Texans Game

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.

Cincinnati Bengals News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 19

Bengals Elevate QB Josh Johnson & LB Joe Giles-Harris To Active Roster

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.

Ja'Marr Chase News / Yardbarker / September 17