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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.

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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.

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The 'NFL's active 300-yard passers' quiz

How many of the active NFL quarterbacks to throw for at least 300 yards in a game can you name in eight minutes?

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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.

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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.

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.

Cincinnati Bengals News / The Spun / December 27

'Steep' Asking Price For Joe Burrow Trade Has Been Revealed

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow turned plenty of heads this month when he revealed he wasn't happy with his current situation. The Bengals enjoyed a run to the Super Bowl during the 2021 season and a trip to the AFC Championship in 2022.

Joe Burrow News / Pro Football Rumors / December 27

Could Bengals QB Joe Burrow be on the trade block?

Four years ago, a second-year starting quarterback in Joe Burrow was following up a rookie campaign that ended with season-ending knee surgery to repair tears to his ACL and MCL and damage to his PCL and meniscus by preparing for a playoff run that would ultimately see the Bengals fall four points shy of its first ever Super Bowl victory.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / December 27

Cincinnati Bengals Make Multiple Roster Moves Ahead of Matchup vs Arizona Cardinals

The Bengals elevated Howard Cross III and Bralyn Lux from the practice squad for Sunday's game against the Cardinals. Both Cross and Lux were active last week during Cincinnati's win over the Miami Dolphins.

Cincinnati Bengals News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 27

‘Several’ Teams Expected To Inquire About Potential Trade For Joe Burrow This Offseason

Jonathan Jones of CBS Sports reports that there are “several NFL sharks circling in the Cincinnati waters” in regards to attempts to trade for QB Joe Burrow.

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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.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Larry Brown Sports / December 27

Joe Burrow likely to be a trade target for several teams, but there are complications

The Cincinnati Bengals can apparently expect their resolve to be tested this offseason when it comes to a Joe Burrow trade.

Three NFL teams that should try to trade for Raiders' Maxx Crosby after star pass-rusher 'left the building' in Las Vegas

Raiders head coach Pete Carroll had honest take on star DE Maxx Crosby storming out of Las Vegas' facility

Aaron Rodgers spends big on massive holiday gifts for Steelers offensive linemen

Philip Rivers makes a sad admission about his return to Colts

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The 'Yearly NFL passing leaders' quiz

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Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / December 27

How Many Cincinnati Bengals Have Snared an Interception in Their Final NFL Game?

CINCINNATI – Louis Breeden recorded his 33rd – and final – NFL interception in the 134th – and final – game of his career. It was 38 years ago today on Dec.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / December 26

Bengals rule multiple players out for Week 17 matchup vs. Cardinals but remain the healthier team entering the weekend

The Cincinnati Bengals and Arizona Cardinals wrapped up practices for the week leading up to their Week 17 matchup in Cincinnati, and several Bengals players are already out for the game, but there are even more health questions on the other sideline.

Ja'Marr Chase News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / December 26

Ja'Marr Chase Lays Out One Goal To Accomplish In Final Days of 2025 Season

Ja'Marr Chase chatted with reporters at his locker on Boxing Day, getting ready for the Bengals' Sunday matchup against the Arizona Cardinals. The only team goals left are the obvious wins on the record, but Chase also wants to get in the end zone at least one more time.

Joe Burrow News / Pro Football Rumors / December 26

Latest On Bengals, Joe Burrow

Nearing the end of an injury-wrecked 2025 campaign, Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow will miss out on postseason play for the third year in a row. It’s not what he or the Bengals envisioned when they won the AFC in 2021 and followed it up with a second straight conference title game appearance the next season.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / December 26

Zac Taylor Drops Official Arizona Game Statuses For Joseph Ossai And More

The Christmas festivities are in the books for Cincinnati Bengals players. They returned to the field for practice Friday ahead of their penultimate game of the season against Arizona on Sunday.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / December 26

Bengals suddenly look a little smarter for their rare midseason trade following recent development

It's been two months since the Cincinnati Bengalstraded linebacker Logan Wilson to the Dallas Cowboys, and even longer since he lost his starting gig with the team that drafted him all the way back in 2020.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 26

Cardinals vs. Bengals bold predictions for Week 17 clash

The Cincinnati Bengals had high hopes this season of getting back to the playoffs with one of the most explosive offensive teams in the NFL. Those thoughts disappeared early in the season when star quarterback Joe Burrow went down with a ligament tear in his big toe early in the season.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / December 26

NFL All-Pro Defender Names Joe Burrow NFL's Toughest Quarterback

NFL All-Pro linebacker Fred Warner has the utmost respect for how Joe Burrow carries himself down-to-down in the NFL. Warner praised Burrow as one of the NFL's toughest players on the Ryen Russillo Show this week.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / December 26

NFL Christmas Results Set New 2026 Draft Pick Floor For Bengals Selection

The Bengals are officially guaranteed a top-14 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Wins by the Cowboys and Vikings on Christmas helped solidify a better pick floor for the Bengals, even if they do end up finishing 7-10 overall with victories in the final two games.