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Jets DC Steve Wilks makes Canton declaration for Bengals’ Joe Flacco

The Cincinnati Bengals are currently preparing for their upcoming game against the winless New York Jets at home. The Bengals are coming off a long week in the wake of their recent thrilling win over Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers, a game in which newly acquired quarterback Joe Flacco turned back the clock to the tune of 342 yards.

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Shemar Stewart Acknowledges 'Subpar Performance' During Rookie Season

Shemar Stewart is hoping to jumpstart his 2025 rookie campaign this weekend against the New York Jets. The Bengals' edge rusher has not done much to impact the defense so far this season, having to fight through an ankle injury as one of the least-experienced players entering the league.

Trey Hendrickson News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 23

The offer Colts must make Bengals for Trey Hendrickson before NFL trade deadline

The Indianapolis Colts are sitting at 6-1, perched atop the AFC standings as the biggest surprise of the 2025 NFL season. Behind the resurgence of quarterback

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The 'Active 3-passing-TD game leaders' quiz

There are 26 active NFL quarterbacks who have thrown three touchdowns in a game at least eight times. How many of them can you name in five minutes?

The 'Active NFL passing leaders' quiz

The 'Active NFL game-winning-drives leaders' quiz

The 'Most touchdown passes by NFL franchise' quiz

Zac Taylor News / Sporting News / October 23

Zac Taylor wants more from Bengals following dramatic win over Steelers

The Bengals ended a four-game losing streak thanks to a win against their AFC North rivals in Week 7.

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The most regrettable NFL coach firings of all time

Many teams have made missteps regarding a separation from a head coach or coordinator. Some have been straight firings, others de facto dismissals described as mutual separations.

Joe Flacco News / Stripe Hype / October 23

Lame Bengals trade deadline forecast is a sad reality check for fans

What a whirlwind it's been for Joe Flacco and the Cincinnati Bengals over the past couple weeks or so. Who Dey Nation went from preemptive grief over a lost season to collective apex jubilation over Flacco rescuing the Bengals from obscurity.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / October 23

Bengals Film Review: Joe Flacco Sliced Through Steelers With Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins

With a lot of help from a Pittsburgh staff that committed gameplan malpractice (more on that later), Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins sliced up the tinfoil curtain like a pair of scissors in Week 7.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 23

Did Panthers' Dalton want to return to Bengals after Burrow injury?

Did Panthers' Andy Dalton want to return to Bengals after Joe Burrow injury?

The Bengals ultimately acquired veteran Joe Flacco from the Cleveland Browns on Oct. 7.

2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10

The 'Oldest 300-yard passer by NFL team' quiz

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / October 23

Film Breakdown: Analyzing Bengals' New and Improved Run Game

The Bengals have turned around their run game. Through the first five weeks, Chase Brown averaged 2.46 yards per carry and 32 yards per game. In the last two weeks, Brown averaged 7.5 yards per carry and 75 yards per game.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Stripe Hype / October 23

Bengals slide into AFC playoff picture in Week 8 NFL power rankings

The Cincinnati Bengals were on a collision course to have a top-five pick in the upcoming NFL Draft in the midst of their recent four-game losing streak.

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2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10

With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.

Arch Manning salvages season with Red River Rivalry win

Manning taunted Oklahoma fans

Bijan Robinson has a simple message for Texas QB Manning

Ty Simpson has Heisman moment in road win at No. 14 Missouri

Penn State QB Drew Allar's season comes to an end after injury

Tee Higgins News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / October 23

Bengals WR Tee Higgins Owns League's Longest Active TD Streak and is 1 Shy of Franchise Record

CINCINNATI – When Tee Higgins hauled in a 29-yard touchdown pass from Joe Flacco in Thursday night’s 33-31 victory against the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver inched closer to a franchise record.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / October 23

Bengals 2025 Offseason Ranked Among League's Worst at Campaign's Midpoint

ESPN's Bill Barnwell did a midseason assessment of each NFL team's 2025 offseason moves, and the Bengals got some rough marks. He included Cincinnati in the NFL's second-lowest tier ahead of only Houston.