Cincinnati Bengals: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

ESPN, CBS Sports and NFL.com Experts Mostly Pick the Bengals to Beat the Falcons in Madrid

Cincinnati fans setting alarms for a 9:30 a.m. ET kickoff in Madrid will wake up to plenty of company. Most national analysts are picking Joe Burrow and the Bengals to beat the Atlanta Falcons at the Santiago Bernabéu on Sunday, and our staff went 4-0 for Cincinnati in this week’s picks against the spread.

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Joe Burrow vs. Falcons Week 9: 4 Expectations for the Bengals Quarterback in Madrid

Joe Burrow has said he loves a morning kickoff, and the Cincinnati Bengals get one Sunday: 9:30 a.m. ET on a world stage, with a promise made before Madrid and the Atlanta Falcons across the field.

Tee Higgins News / Athlon Sports / November 7

Tee Higgins Has 234 More Receiving Yards Than Ja'Marr Chase on the Same 43 Catches This Season

Tee Higgins and Ja’Marr Chase have caught the same 43 passes on the same 61 targets for the Cincinnati Bengals this season, but Higgins has turned his into 726 yards and Chase has 492.

Joe Burrow News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / November 7

NFL Analyst Calls Joe Burrow ‘As Good as There Is in the League’

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow earned high praise from NFL analyst Greg Cosell for the way he handles an offense before and after the snap. During an appearance on the Ross Tucker Podcast, Cosell highlighted Burrow's ability to attack outside the numbers with Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins.

Trevor Lawrence News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Most QB wins in a season' quiz

How many of the quarterbacks to win the most games in a single season for each NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

The '2nd-most TD-passes by NFL team' quiz

The 'Youngest 4K-yard NFL QBs' quiz

The 'Active NFL 5-passing-TD games' quiz

NFL News / A to Z Sports / November 7

Bengals defeating the Falcons in Madrid could open the door to an ideal trade deadline move between both teams

The Cincinnati Bengals and Atlanta Falcons meet in Madrid, Spain Sunday morning with more riding on the result than the standings. Sunday’s outcome could shape how both clubs handle the trade deadline, including one very familiar name.

NFL News / Yardbarker

25 NFL players who could get traded at the deadline

The NFL trade deadline is November 10 at 4 p.m. ET, and several teams have already signaled their intent to sell off. Several prominent players have already been moved, and these 25 could follow.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / November 7

4 Thoughts Ahead of Bengals Week 9 Game vs. Falcons

The Cincinnati Bengals’ Week 9 international showdown against the Atlanta Falcons in Madrid has plenty riding on it for both sides. The 3-5 Falcons will be looking for a confidence boost after getting shut out 16-0 by Tampa Bay, while the 5-2 Bengals will do everything they can to keep their three-game winning streak alive.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / November 7

6 Biggest Things You Need to Know About Bengals vs. Falcons Week 9

The Cincinnati Bengals will roll into Estadio Santiago Bernabéu on a three-game winning streak in Week 9, fresh off a 43-36 overtime escape against Tennessee.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / November 7

Three Edge Rushers the Bengals Could Target Before the NFL Trade Deadline

The Cincinnati Bengals escaped Sunday with a win, but their depth at defensive end took a hit. Cashius Howell suffered a right wrist injury that will require surgery during a 46-36 overtime victory over Tennessee, while Cedric Johnson exited with a left ankle injury.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / November 7

Announcers, Referees, and Jersey Combination for Bengals Week 9 Game vs. Falcons

The Cincinnati Bengals head across the Atlantic this week to square off against the Atlanta Falcons at Bernabéu Stadium in Madrid. Zac Taylor’s squad rolls into Week 9 at 5-2 after a wild 43-36 overtime win against Tennessee that gave them their best start since the 2021 Super Bowl run.

Cincinnati Bengals News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 7

Last-minute fantasy football streaming options for NFL Week 9: Tight End

Finding a reliable tight end on the waiver wire can be one of the toughest challenges in fantasy football, especially this late in the season. With so few players at the position delivering consistent production, managers often have to balance recent performances, target volume, and favorable matchups when making their streaming decisions.

Zac Taylor News / Athlon Sports / November 6

4 Decisions I’d Love to See Zac Taylor Make During Week 9 Game vs. Falcons

Zac Taylor’s Cincinnati Bengals (5-2) touch down in Spain, riding a three-game winning streak for an international showdown against the Atlanta Falcons at Estadio Santiago Bernabéu on Sunday.

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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 / Yardbarker Quizzes

The '400-yard, 5-TD NFL games' quiz

How many of the 32 quarterbacks in the NFL's Super Bowl Era to throw for 400-yards and five touchdowns in the same NFL game?

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The 'Most CFP Top-25 appearances' quiz

The '1,500-point, 150-block seasons' quiz

The 'Most QB wins in a season' quiz

The 'Active 3-rushing-TD NFL games' quiz

Cincinnati Bengals News / CincinnatiBengalsCommunity / November 6

Chase Brown Addresses Bengals’ Run Game Amid Jonathan Taylor Trade Rumors

The Cincinnati Bengals have enjoyed considerable success through the air this season. However, their running game has struggled to provide the same level of production, raising questions about the backfield.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Athlon Sports / November 6

Cashius Howell Injury Hands Shemar Stewart His Big Chance in Cincinnati

Cashius Howell’s wrist surgery puts the rookie on ice for at least four weeks. That stings for Cincinnati’s edge rotation, but it blows the door wide open for Shemar Stewart.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Athlon Sports / November 6

Riq Woolen Trade Would Let Bengals Slide Dax Hill to Slot as DJ Turner Injury Thins Secondary

Joe Burrow has the Cincinnati Bengals at 5-2 and on their way to Madrid, but the defense keeps giving back what the offense builds. After Tennessee put up 440 yards in a 43-36 overtime win, Eagles cornerback Riq Woolen has emerged as a realistic way to fix the secondary.

Ja'Marr Chase News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / November 6

'Everything Is Always Blown Out Of Proportion' - Ja'Marr Chase Sets Record Straight Following Titans Outburst

There are zero hard feelings between Ja'Marr Chase and Zac Taylor in Spain. Chase spoke to the media on Friday and detailed why he got so upset on the sideline late in last week's 43-36 win over the Titans.

Jonathan Taylor News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / November 6

Bengals' Pursuit of Jonathan Taylor May Be More Fantasy Than Reality

The Cincinnati Bengals have been named as a potential trade suitor for Indianapolis Colts superstar running back Jonathan Taylor, even though a deal isn't very likely to come to fruition.

Cincinnati Bengals News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 5

The 1 trade Bengals must make in final week before 2026 NFL trade deadline

Do the Cincinnati Bengals have one more trade in them this season? They’ve already made one of the biggest trades this season by acquiring ex-New York Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence during the 2026 NFL Draft.

Cincinnati Bengals News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 5

Bengals vs. Falcons bold predictions for NFL Madrid Game in Week 9

The NFL’s international schedule is back on in Week 9. Cincinnati and Atlanta will do battle in Spain in a game that could deliver plenty of fireworks for fans.

Cashius Howell News / Pro Football Rumors / November 3

Bengals DE Cashius Howell Undergoes Wrist Surgery

Cashius Howell’s rookie season is set to be interrupted. The Bengals defensive end suffered a wrist injury during Week 8’s overtime win against Tennessee.

Cashius Howell News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 2

Bengals Likely Placing DE Cashius Howell On IR Following Wrist Surgery

Per Ben Baby, Bengals DE Cashius Howell is likely trending towards an injured reserve stint after undergoing wrist surgery. Howell, 23, was a three-star recruit and the 170th-ranked athlete in the 2021 recruiting class out of Kansas City, Missouri.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Last 100-yard teammates by team' quiz

How many of the last teammates to hit the 100-receiving-yard milestone in the same game for each NFL franchise can you name in eight minutes?

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

The 'Most 1K seasons in first five years' quiz

The 'Most completions by NFL team' quiz

Tee Higgins News / Larry Brown Sports / November 2

Video shows Tee Higgins taking a football directly to face before game

Tee Higgins had his Hans Moleman moment before this week’s game. Video went viral on Sunday of an unfortunate moment that the Cincinnati Bengals receiver Higgins had prior to his team’s matchup against the Tennessee Titans.