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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.

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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

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

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.

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NFL News / Athlon Sports / September 28

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

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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.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 28

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.

Zac Taylor News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / September 28

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 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.

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

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

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

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.

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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.

Cashius Howell News / TWSN / September 28

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.

Erick All News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / September 28

Bengals Defensive Stars Fall Flat Across Steelers Pro Football Focus Grades

The Pro Football Focus grades are up for Cincinnati's 30-27 loss to the Steelers on Sunday afternoon. Mistakes in all three phases of the game shot the Bengals up in the game, all after they'd been pretty sound/clutch to start the season.

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Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / September 28

Bengals Slight Home Betting Favorites in AFC Battle Against Jaguars

The Bengals are still betting favorites this week, despite their first loss of the season to the Steelers in Week 3. The DraftKings Sportsbook has Cincinnati favored by 2.5 points against the Jaguars, and the point total in that contest is set at 51.5.

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

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 / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 28

Joe Burrow calls for Bengals to ‘take ownership’ after Steelers loss

The Cincinnati Bengals entered Week 3’s game at Pittsburgh with a better record but finished dead even with the Steelers at 2-1 after a 30-27 loss that included a Tee Higgins catch of the year candidate.

Zac Taylor News / CincinnatiBengalsCommunity / September 27

Bengals HC Zac Taylor Provides Blunt Explanation For Steelers Loss

The Bengals entered Week 3 riding high after a 2-0 start that had many believing they could challenge for the Super Bowl. Their defense looked transformed, while Joe Burrow and the offense had enough firepower to make Cincinnati look like a serious AFC contender.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Athlon Sports / September 27

Cincinnati Bengals Had the Finish They Needed — Until It Vanished

The Cincinnati Bengals had a chance to leave Pittsburgh with a division win, but quarterback Joe Burrow’s late fumble ended the final drive and sealed a 30-27 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / September 27

3 Good Things and 3 Not-so-Good Things Following Bengals Loss to Steelers in Week 3

The Cincinnati Bengals (2-1) missed a chance to take early control of the AFC North on Sunday after losing 30-27 to the Pittsburgh Steelers (2-1) on the road.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / September 27

True worth of Bengals’ new defensive leadership is about to show itself following alarming loss to Steelers

The Cincinnati Bengals did nothing but win and feel good about themselves for the last eight months. All of it feels like a distant memory now that a loss has hit the record books, but it could end up being exactly what the Bengals need.

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

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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

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Joe Flacco News / Pro Football Rumors / September 24

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

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Andrei Iosivas News / Pro Football Rumors / September 23

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.