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Shemar Stewart couldn't escape it for months before and after he was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals. It was a simple yet important question surrounding the game and ability of the No.

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Winning Game Balls Go Out In Bengals Locker Room After Cardinals Victory

The Bengals offense and defense combined to play a complete game on Sunday in the 37-14 win over Arizona. Joe Burrow's been close to unstoppable this season when he has all of his weapons.

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The 'Most NFL pass completions' quiz

How many of the 35 quarterbacks in NFL history to complete at least 3,000 passes in their career can you name in five minutes?

The 'NFL 60,000 passing-yard club' quiz

The 'NFL Offensive Players of the Year' quiz

The 'Most 3-TD, 0-INT NFL games' quiz

NFL News / Total Apex Sports / December 28

Bengals Dominate Cardinals in Week 17: Key Takeaways and Future Implications

The scoreboard at Paycor Stadium told a definitive story on Sunday as the Cincinnati Bengals routed the Arizona Cardinals 37-14. However, in a Week 17 matchup between two teams already eliminated from playoff contention, the final score was less important than what the performance signaled for the future.

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The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

All NFL players enter the season with high hopes, but sometimes seasons don't go as hoped. These 20 players have been some of the biggest disappointments early in the 2025 season.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / December 28

Winners and Losers From the Bengals’ Blowout Win Over the Cardinals

The Bengals cruised to a 37-14 win over the Cardinals on Sunday at Paycor Stadium. Cincinnati has won back-to-back games for just the second time this year.

Cody Ford News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / December 28

Bengals Get Cody Ford Into Offensive Party And Pour More Points Onto Arizona

The touchdowns kept flowing for the Bengals' offense, which worked in some big-man action into its latest touchdown drive to lead Arizona 37-7. The birthday boy, Cody Ford, caught his first career pass and turned it into a fantastic 21-yard burst off a nice hitch route outside.

Cincinnati Bengals News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 28

Bengals’ Ja’Marr Chase makes NFL history with another monster season

On Sunday afternoon, the Cincinnati Bengals took the field at home for a game against the Arizona Cardinals. It’s been a disappointing season for the Bengals,

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

Ja'Marr Chase News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / December 28

Bengals Wide Receiver Ja'Marr Chase Sets NFL Record in First Five Seasons

Bengals star wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase scored two touchdowns in the first half of Sunday's game against the Cardinals and made NFL history in the process.

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The 'NBA Christmas Day triple-doubles' quiz

The 'NFL rookie QBs to win a playoff game' quiz

The 'NBA Christmas Day 40-point games' quiz

The 'Most 3-passing, 1-rushing TD games' quiz

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / December 28

Bengals Offense Keeps Scoring Consistency Rolling With Long TD Drive Against Cardinals

The Bengals ripped off back-to-back touchdown drives to start Sunday's Week 16 action against Arizona. Samaje Perine scored his third rushing TD of the season, while Evan McPherson went on to miss his first extra point this season.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / December 28

Cincinnati Bengals Opponents Set for 2026 Regular Season

The Bengals' opponents for the 2026 regular season are set following the conclusion of Saturday night's Week 17 games. Cincinnati will finish third in the AFC North, regardless of what happens over the final two games.

NFL News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / December 28

Week 17 Best Bets: Cincinnati Bengals vs Arizona Cardinals

With just two weeks left to try to win some money, here are my favorite bets for Week 17 and the data that backs each play. The Cardinals have allowed

Cincinnati Bengals News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 28

Bengals’ 3-round 2026 NFL Draft according to PFF mock draft simulator

For the Cincinnati Bengals, the 2026 NFL Draft isn’t about tweaking a contender. It’s about course correction. They were once considered annual Super Bowl threats behind Joe Burrow.

NFL News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / December 27

Ravens’ Win Over Packers Boosts Bengals’ 2026 NFL Draft Position

The Bengals still have two games left this season, but their 2026 NFL Draft position is becoming much clearer. Cincinnati will pick no lower than 13th in the 2026 NFL Draft following the Ravens' 41-24 win over the Packers on Saturday night in Green Bay.

Joe Burrow News / Larry Brown Sports / December 27

Joe Burrow had the most eccentric Christmas presents for his O-line

Joe Burrow continues to think outside the box when it comes to presents for his offensive line. The Cincinnati Bengals quarterback turned heads last December when he gifted his O-linemen authentic Japanese Katana swords.

Barrett Carter News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / December 27

Cincinnati Bengals Rookie Has Golden Prove-It Opportunity vs Arizona Cardinals

As the Bengals season draws to a close, the best thing that everyone can look for at this point is development from young players across the team, and mainly on the defense with the Bengals eliminated from the playoffs.