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'Wingman Mentality' - Marquee Free Agent Boye Mafe Spearheading Bengals Defensive Change

'Wingman Mentality' - Marquee Free Agent Boye Mafe Spearheading Bengals Defensive Change

Boye Mafe had a huge Bengals debut this past weekend, and he loves being a "wingman" to help the whole defense lift off together. There were a lot of missed tackles for the team, as one of the five highest-missed-tackle-rate defenses in the league, but that can come with the territory when trying to punch out the ball as much as they did.

Joe Burrow News / A to Z Sports / September 16
The solution to Joe Burrow’s biggest problem during Bengals’ playoff drought is already in motion

The solution to Joe Burrow’s biggest problem during Bengals’ playoff drought is already in motion

Instilling a sense of urgency in the locker room is not the only thing quarterback Joe Burrow is doing to get the Cincinnati Bengals back to the postseason.

Joe Burrow News / TWSN / September 15
Cincinnati Bengals May Have Unlocked a New Version of Joe Burrow

Cincinnati Bengals May Have Unlocked a New Version of Joe Burrow

The Cincinnati Bengals entered the 2026 season with the goal of making their offense less predictable, as they had practiced being under center more throughout training camp.

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The '5+ rushing-TD NFL seasons' quiz

The '5+ rushing-TD NFL seasons' quiz

How many of the players to rush for at least five touchdowns in six or more seasons since the AFL/NFL merger (1970) can you name in eight minutes?

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Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / September 15
‘I see it already’ – ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter delivers bold statement about Bengals and Joe Burrow after Week 1

‘I see it already’ – ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter delivers bold statement about Bengals and Joe Burrow after Week 1

After one week of the NFL season, ESPN’s Adam Schefter is firmly putting the Cincinnati Bengals in a group of AFC teams he believes will be in it until the very end.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

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.

Evan McPherson News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / September 15
Bengals Kicker Evan McPherson on Verge of Setting Franchise Record, Which Could Come Sunday

Bengals Kicker Evan McPherson on Verge of Setting Franchise Record, Which Could Come Sunday

Cincinnati Bengals kicker Evan McPherson is closing in on franchise history, and he could achieve it Sunday afternoon in Houston. After going 4 for 4 in

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / September 15
Bengals Going with Most Common - and Most Successful - Uniform Combo Sunday at Houston

Bengals Going with Most Common - and Most Successful - Uniform Combo Sunday at Houston

The Cincinnati Bengals will wear their most common uniform combination Sunday when they hit the road to face the Houston Texans in Week 2. The Bengals will wear white jerseys, white pants with black stripes and black socks.

Cincinnati Bengals News / TWSN / September 15
The Bengals Offensive Line is Legit

The Bengals Offensive Line is Legit

All offseason long, the talk in the NFL about the Cincinnati Bengals was the lack of a defense and a lack of an offensive line. In Week one against the Buccaneers, the Bengals proved both of these false.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / September 15
Bengals’ biggest offseason gamble looks like it’s on track to paying off following Week 1 win

Bengals’ biggest offseason gamble looks like it’s on track to paying off following Week 1 win

Cincinnati has a new team this season, but the linebacker position is virtually the same with 2025 NFL Draft picks Barrett Carter and Demetrius Knight Jr.

Joe Burrow News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / September 15
Joe Burrow Lays Out LOFTY 2026 Season Goals as Bengals Start 1-0

Joe Burrow Lays Out LOFTY 2026 Season Goals as Bengals Start 1-0

Joe Burrow has a few lofty goals in his seventh NFL season. The Bengals star sat down with ESPN's Marty Smith for a long interview and laid out top goals, like breaking the Bengals career touchdown pass record (a little less than 50 touchdowns away), winning MVP for the first time in his career, and bringing home a Super Bowl.

McKinnley Jackson News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 15

49ers Signing DL McKinnley Jackson

CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz reports the 49ers are signing DL McKinnley Jackson to the practice squad. It’s worth noting Jackson took a visit with the 49ers before the regular season started.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

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 / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / September 15
Bengals Defense Takes Big Steps in Opener, but Missed Tackles Still an Issue

Bengals Defense Takes Big Steps in Opener, but Missed Tackles Still an Issue

The Cincinnati Bengals pulled off a statistical anomaly Sunday in their 33-27 season-opening win against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, recording four sacks and recovering four fumbles in a game for just the third time in franchise history.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / September 15
Zac Taylor confirms a good week for the Bengals just got better following win over Buccaneers

Zac Taylor confirms a good week for the Bengals just got better following win over Buccaneers

The Cincinnati Bengals are feeling good about being 1-0 to start the 2026 season. They’re also feeling physically good across the board as well. The Cincinnati Bengals are feeling good about being 1-0 to start the 2026 season.

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Dexter Lawrence News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / September 15
Bengals Fans Shouldn't Panic About Dexter Lawrence After 'Quiet' Week 1

Bengals Fans Shouldn't Panic About Dexter Lawrence After 'Quiet' Week 1

If you were to ask the average NFL fan, they would probably say that Dexter Lawrence was quiet in Week 1 for the Cincinnati Bengals. He didn't show up on the stat sheet much, as he didn't record a sack or force a fumble.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / September 15
4 Most Impressive Players From Bengals' Week 1 Win Over Buccaneers

4 Most Impressive Players From Bengals' Week 1 Win Over Buccaneers

The Cincinnati Bengals held on to a 33-27 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 1 after they scored a defensive touchdown and forced four fumbles from the Buccaneers offense.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / September 14
Bengals Coaches, Players Discuss Onslaught of Offsides Penalties in Season Opener

Bengals Coaches, Players Discuss Onslaught of Offsides Penalties in Season Opener

The Cincinnati Bengals became the first team in seven seasons to commit four defensive offsides penalties in a game during Sunday’s season-opening 33-27 victory against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

NFL News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / September 14
Bengals' Amarius Mims Kicks Off All-Pro Quest with Dominant Performance vs. Buccaneers, Bain

Bengals' Amarius Mims Kicks Off All-Pro Quest with Dominant Performance vs. Buccaneers, Bain

Despite the Tampa Bay Buccaneers blitzing the Cincinnati Bengals on 45.9 percent of quarterback Joe Burrow’s dropbacks in Sunday’s season opener at Paycor Stadium, the pass protection allowed just seven pressures and one sack, none of which were surrendered by right tackle Amarius Mims.

Mike Gesicki News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / September 14
Mike Gesicki Saved From Brink of Death by Bengals Teammate Ahead of 2026 Season

Mike Gesicki Saved From Brink of Death by Bengals Teammate Ahead of 2026 Season

Bengals starting center Ted Karras appeared on the Fitz & Whit Podcast recently and told a scary story tied to Week 1 Bengals star Mike Gesicki. The veterans were eating steaks together, and Gesicki started choking, prompting Karras to perform the Heimlich maneuver on his teammate.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 14
Bengals HC refuses to panic over troubling Joe Burrow trend

Bengals HC Zac Taylor refuses to panic over troubling Joe Burrow trend

Joe Burrow throwing an interception won't make anyone in Cincinnati panic. Four pick-sixes since the start of last season, though? That's at least enough to ask the question.

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The 'Most TD passes without the playoffs' quiz
Joe Burrow News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / September 14
Bengals Are Underdogs at Houston, But Joe Burrow Has Been a Betting Hero in Such Spots

Bengals Are Underdogs at Houston, But Joe Burrow Has Been a Betting Hero in Such Spots

The Cincinnati Bengals will try to match some rare franchise history Sunday when they travel to play the Houston Texans. That’s because they’ll be attempting to do it as an underdog.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / September 14
New Bengals Stars WOW With Pro Football Focus Grades Against Buccaneers

New Bengals Stars WOW With Pro Football Focus Grades Against Buccaneers

Pro Football Focus released its grades for the Bengals following their 33-27 Week 1 win over Tampa Bay. Starting on offense, Mike Gesicki's five-catch 78-yard performance led to the top mark for that unit at 90.1 overall.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / September 14
One Key to a Bengals Victory Over Texans and Their Dominant Defense

One Key to a Bengals Victory Over Texans and Their Dominant Defense

The Cincinnati Bengals earned a huge win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 1 of the regular season on Sunday. The Bengals won this game while Ja'Marr Chase was practically silent, and Joe Burrow threw a pick six.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 14
Bill Simmons doesn't hold back on 'egregiously dumb' Baker Mayfield

Bill Simmons doesn't hold back on 'egregiously dumb' Baker Mayfield

Mayfield completed 23 of 28 passes for 216 yards with no scores or interceptions in Week 1, but he lost three fumbles that ultimately led to 17 points.

Baker Mayfield reveals frustrating issue that plagued Buccaneers in loss to Bengals
The 'Most two passing touchdown NFL games' quiz
Cincinnati Bengals News / Viral Sports News / September 13
Cincinnati Bengals Defender Turns Heads With Pregame Outfit

Cincinnati Bengals Defender Turns Heads With Pregame Outfit

Cincinnati Bengals rookie defensive tackle Landon Robinson turned heads before he even reached the field for his first NFL regular-season game. The seventh-round

Cincinnati Bengals News / CincinnatiBengalsCommunity / September 13
Bengals injury update: Former 1st-round pick set to miss season opener

Bengals injury update: Former 1st-round pick set to miss season opener

The Cincinnati Bengals will likely play their season opener without a key defensive piece when they face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Defensive end Shemar Stewart is doubtful after missing Friday’s practice with a knee injury.

Cincinnati Bengals News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 12

Bengals Elevate Two Players For Season-Opener

The Cincinnati Bengals officially elevated LB Joe Giles-Harris and TE Tanner Hudson to their active roster for Week 1’s season opener against the Buccaneers.  Giles-Harris, 29, signed with the Jaguars as an undrafted free agent out of Duke in 2019.

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