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Bengals’ second half comeback vs. Ravens showed off Super Bowl ceiling when Joe Burrow is rolling

It has been a minute since the Cincinnati Bengals were playing dominant football. After winning the AFC championship in 2021 and earning a spot in the playoffs in 2022, the Bengals have been one of the most disappointing teams in the NFL.

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Zac Taylor Opens Up About Ja’Marr Chase’s Halftime Challenge and Why He Doesn’t Yell Himself

Cincinnati looked completely lost for thirty minutes in Baltimore. The scoreboard showed a 13-0 deficit, the stat sheet revealed an ugly 258-to-59 yardage gap, and the Bengals offense could not find an answer.

Zac Taylor News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 26

Zac Taylor weighs in on Ja’Marr Chase’s speech that lit a fire under Bengals

Zac Taylor was proud of Ja’Marr Chase stepping up to ignite the Cincinnati Bengals locker room before torching the Baltimore Ravens in a 35-13 blowout on Sunday.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / October 26

Bengals Are on Pace for Historic Season After Dominating Win Over Ravens

The Cincinnati Bengals earned their second straight victory this season with a convincing 35-13 beatdown of the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday. While the final score is what everyone is talking about, things didn't look good at halftime.

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The 'Rushing-record by NFL team' quiz

How many of the players responsible for the best rushing season in the history of each NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'Active NFL rushing-TD leaders' quiz

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Cam Grandy News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 26

Bengals Signing TE Cam Grandy Off Vikings’ PS

Aaron Wilson of KPRC reports the Bengals are signing TE Cam Grandy to the active roster off the Vikings’ practice squad. Grandy, 25, signed with the Bengals as an undrafted free agent out of Illinois State following the 2024 draft.

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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.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / October 26

Zac Taylor Updates Injury Timelines For Erick All, Kyle Dugger Entering Titans Week

The Bengals had two injuries pop up during Sunday's thrilling comeback win against the Ravens. Erick All (knee) and Kyle Dugger (quad) got knocked out of the game, and Bengals head coach Zac Taylor updated their outlook for Week 8 on Monday.

Joe Burrow News / Athlon Sports / October 26

Joe Burrow News Announced After Bengals Win

After missing the playoffs in 2025, the Cincinnati Bengals and quarterback Joe Burrow have put together a strong start to the 2026 NFL season. After back-to-back wins, including Sunday’s comeback victory over the Baltimore Ravens, the Bengals are 4-2 and in third place in a tight AFC North race.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Athlon Sports / October 26

Bengals' Remaining Schedule Is the NFL's Easiest by a Mile, and It Starts With the 1-6 Titans

Cincinnati Bengals fans already knew the schedule ahead looked friendly coming out of the bye. A new remaining strength-of-schedule chart, built on blended betting-market team ratings and dated Monday, shows just how friendly.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Athlon Sports / October 26

Cam Grandy's Return to Cincinnati Hints the Bengals Expect Erick All to Miss Time

Less than 24 hours after dropping 35 unanswered points on the Ravens, the Bengals made a swift, telling roster move. Cincinnati is poaching tight end Cam

NFL News / Yardbarker

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.

Erick All News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / October 26

Bengals Stars Post Elite Pro Football Focus Grades Against Ravens, Best Team Mark of 2026 Season

The Bengals impressed with their Pro Football Focus grade in Week 7. A 35-13 win over a division rival will do that as Cincinnati stormed back from a 13-0 halftime thud to the clear victory.

Tee Higgins News / Athlon Sports / October 26

4 Overreactions to Bengals' Win Over Ravens in Week 7, Including Tee Higgins as the No. 1 WR

A 35-point second half has a way of making everything feel bigger than it is. The Cincinnati Bengals’ 35-13 win in Baltimore was the kind of afternoon that sends fans straight to the hottest takes they can find.

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The 'Rushing-record by NFL team' quiz

The 'World Series Game 1 starters' quiz

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The 'Last 300-yard game by NFL team' quiz

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / October 26

Bengals Week 7 Snap Counts at Ravens: Chase Brown reclaims the backfield, reserves get the call at the end

The Cincinnati Bengals won their road game the Baltimore Ravens for the second consecutive season. Cincinnati got to empty its bench for the first time this season.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 26

JD Vance gives Bengals’ Ja’Marr Chase shoutout after Ravens blowout

Just days after JD Vance attended a Cincinnati Bengals practice, the team blew out their division rivals, the Baltimore Ravens, and the vice president is all in on the team.

Joe Burrow News / Athlon Sports / October 26

Is Joe Burrow's MVP Case Real? What the Bengals' Week 7 Win Told Us

A day after the Cincinnati Bengals’ 35-13 comeback in Baltimore, the conversation around the team has shifted. Last week, people were asking whether the Bengals could survive a 0-2 start in the division.

Cincinnati Bengals News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 26

Bengals’ rowdy response to turning tables on Ravens features 1 main theme

The Cincinnati Bengals are distributing gobs of money to Joe Burrow, Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins. They traded the No. 10 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft for Dexter Lawrence and subsequently signed the star defensive tackle to a one-year, $28 million contract extension.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 26

Ja'Marr Chase called Bengals' offense out via fiery halftime speech ahead of comeback over Ravens

The Cincinnati Bengals entered halftime of Sunday's game at the rival Baltimore Ravens trailing 13-0.

NFL Week 7 winners, losers: Joe Burrow rallies Bengals; huge day for running backs

Bengals use big second-half rally to roll past Ravens

The 'Receiving-record by NFL team' quiz

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / October 26

Zac Taylor Praises the Play of Boye Mafe, Pass Rush in Statement Win Over Ravens

It was the tale of two halves for the Cincinnati Bengals in their 35-13 win over the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday. The Bengals went to the locker room at halftime trailing 13-0.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Athlon Sports / October 26

Bengals Week 7 Stock Report: Dexter Lawrence Wrecks the Ravens, but Dax Hill's Coverage Stings

For 30 minutes in Baltimore, nobody on the Cincinnati Bengals looked good. For the next 30, almost everybody did. The Bengals turned a 13-0 halftime deficit into a 35-13 win over the Ravens and moved to 4-2.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Larry Brown Sports / October 26

Ja’Marr Chase gave the Bengals a spark with a fiery halftime gesture

Ja’Marr Chase used his anger to fuel the Cincinnati Bengals in their 35-13 victory over the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Md.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Athlon Sports / October 26

Bengals Snap Counts Show Chase Brown Reclaiming the Backfield After Samaje Perine's Big Week

Two weeks ago in Miami, Samaje Perine out-carried Chase Brown, and the Cincinnati Bengals’ backfield looked like an even split. Some fans were ready to hand Perine the job.

Shemar Stewart News / Athlon Sports / October 26

Are Bengals Looking to Trade Shemar Stewart? Speculation Fueled After Healthy Scratch in Week 7

Cincinnati Bengals fans spent Sunday night replaying a 35-0 second half in Baltimore. Plenty of them also noticed who wasn’t part of it. Shemar Stewart, the 17th overall pick in 2025, was a healthy scratch for the 35-13 comeback win over the Ravens, and it came less than a week after his name started showing up in trade talk.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 26

Ravens seemingly have no idea when Jackson will return from injury

Ravens seemingly have no idea when Lamar Jackson will return from ankle injury

During Sunday's edition of NBC's "Football Night in America" program, NFL insider Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk and NBC Sports shared an update on Jackson's status that will likely leave Baltimore fans concerned.

Bengals use big second-half rally to roll past Ravens

John Harbaugh is gone, but Ravens still can’t buck this alarming trend

The 'Last 300-yard game by NFL team' quiz

NFL News / Field Level Media / October 25

Bengals use big second-half rally to roll past Ravens

Joe Burrow threw four second-half touchdown passes and the Cincinnati Bengals scored 35 unanswered points to record a 35-13 victory over the host Baltimore Ravens on Sunday.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 23