Cincinnati Bengals: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

The NFL Has a New MVP Leader

Joe Burrow has a real case to win the first MVP of his career, and Sunday’s overtime win over the Titans only made it stronger. With the Bengals’ season hanging in the balance, Burrow went 38-of-48 for 462 yards and five touchdowns, then won it himself on a nine-yard scramble in overtime.

Cincinnati Bengals News / TWSN / November 1

Three Instant Reactions To The Bengals Week Eight Win

What an entertaining game between the Tennessee Titans and the Cincinnati Bengals. The Bengals came in a two touchdown favorite and somehow this game ended up in overtime.

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The 'Active NFL rushing-TD leaders' quiz

Can you name the active running backs with at least 20 rushing touchdowns in their career?

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Zac Taylor News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 1

Ja’Marr Chase puts pressure on Bengals coach Zac Taylor after question about slow starts

The Cincinnati Bengals have shown they can come back when they fall behind by a couple of touchdowns. They did it again in Week 8 against the Tennessee Titans as they overcame a doulble-digit deficit to earn a 43-36 overtime triumph.

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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 / November 1

Bengals Defenders Lawrence-Mafe Becoming the Impactful Equivalent to Offense's Chase-Higgins

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow threw for at least 450 yards and five touchdowns while also rushing for a score, something no NFL quarterback had done in 75 years.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / November 1

4 Resilient Takeaways From the Bengals' 43-36 Overtime Win Over the Titans

Joe Burrow ran in from 9 yards out in overtime, and the Cincinnati Bengals finally put away the 1-7 Tennessee Titans 43-36 at Paycor Stadium. Cincinnati trailed 13-0 in the first quarter against a team playing its first game without Jeffery Simmons after trading him to the Bears.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / November 1

'Why You Trade For A Guy Like That' - Zac Taylor Relishes in Dexter Lawrence's Game-Changing Titans Plays

The Bengals snuck out a close win over the 1-6 Titans at home on Sunday. The high-scoring 43-36 victory featured Dexter Lawrence (seven tackles, one sack) helping seal things in the final minutes.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / November 1

6 winners and 4 losers from Bengals’ nail-biting 43-36 win over Titans: Cincinnati’s stars help traverse around trap game

A week of hyping and crowning the Cincinnati Bengals nearly came to a disgusting halt Sunday afternoon as the Bengals avoid disaster, winning 43-36 in overtime against the Tennessee Titans.

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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.

DJ Turner News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / November 1

DJ Turner II, Other Bengals Defenders Injured Against Titans

Cincinnati is dealing with a few injuries at the defensive end position during Sunday's game against Tennessee, along with a problem for DJ Turner. Rookie Cashius Howell is out with a right wrist injury as well, and Cedric Johnson is questionable to return to the game with an ankle injury.

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Jack Endries News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / November 1

Jack Endries Scores First Career Touchdown to Help Bengals Take Lead Over Titans

A first-catch TD for Jack Endries! The Bengals rookie tight end is filling in for Erick All and Tanner Hudson in the lineup Sunday. He scored a sneaky short TD to help Cincinnati take the lead 14-13 over Tennessee heading into the halftime break.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / November 1

Bengals go light at wide receiver and dress former first-round pick vs. Titans

The Cincinnati Bengals are only dressing four wide receivers in their Week 8 game against the Tennessee Titans, but defensive end Shemar Stewart is going to play.

Shemar Stewart News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / November 1

Bengals DE Shemar Stewart Active for Titans After Being a Healthy Scratch vs. Ravens

Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Shemar Stewart is active for today’s game against the Tennessee Titans after being a healthy scratch a week ago. Bengals

Cincinnati Bengals News / Viral Sports News / November 1

Cincinnati Bengals’ Trade Talks for Star RB Hit Major Snag

The Cincinnati Bengals’ ground game has been a clear weak point through the early portion of the 2026 season, with Chase Brown averaging just 3.5 yards per carry and the offense ranking near the bottom of the league in rushing production.

NFL News / HITC / October 31

‘I’ll pay…’-Bengals QB Joe Flacco joins Caleb Williams’ fight over NFL’s cleat restrictions

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Flacco has offered to pay Caleb Williams’ NFL fines as the Chicago Bears star continues to challenge the league’s restrictions on his Caddix cleats.

Cincinnati Bengals News / TWSN / October 30

The Bengals Can Be Unstoppable

The Cincinnati Bengals have spent enough of the season searching for balance. Their 35-13 comeback win over the Baltimore Ravens argued for a simpler formula: build around quarterback Joe Burrow and wide receivers Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, let the passing game dictate terms, and ask the rebuilt defensive front to finish games.

Kyle Dugger News / Athlon Sports / October 30

Kyle Dugger Is Out for the Bengals Against the Titans as Budda Baker Trade Talk Lingers

Kyle Dugger won’t play Sunday. The Cincinnati Bengals ruled out the veteran safety with a quadriceps injury for the home game against Tennessee, and linebacker Joe Giles-Harris (calf) is questionable, according to the team’s final injury report.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 30

Ted Karras relieved after avoiding Jeffrey Simmons matchup

'He's been dangerous forever': Bengals' Ted Karras relieved after Jeffrey Simmons trade

The ripple effects of the Chicago Bears' blockbuster trade for Jeffery Simmons were felt almost immediately across the NFL.

Bears' landmark Jeffery Simmons trade highlights NFL's shifting priorities

Bears have declared their Super Bowl window open with Jeffery Simmons acquisition

Bears’ Jeffery Simmons trade reportedly came together overnight

ESPN reporter predicts if Titans could use Jeffery Simmons trade to replace Cam Ward

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Saquon Barkley News / Viral Sports News / October 30

Cincinnati Bengals Get Huge Saquon Barkley Trade Update

As the Cincinnati Bengals prepare to host the Tennessee Titans this Sunday at Paycor Stadium, the focus remains as much on the trade deadline as on the immediate matchup.

Andrei Iosivas News / Athlon Sports / October 30

Andrei Iosivas Eyeing Mid-November Return for Bengals Following Thumb Surgery

Help is on the way for an offense that has spent the last month playing musical chairs with its pass-catchers. Wide receiver Andrei Iosivas, who has missed the Cincinnati Bengals’ last five games, is on track to return from left thumb surgery in time for Cincinnati’s Week 10 divisional clash against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Nov.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Viral Sports News / October 30

Cincinnati Bengals Announce Major Ja’Marr Chase News on Friday

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase will play Sunday against the Tennessee Titans after dealing with an ankle issue that limited his availability earlier in the week.