Stock up, stock down: 2 Bengals who've excelled in 2025, and 2 major flops

In a season that has been all over the place, it’s no secret that something is wrong with the Cincinnati Bengals. Games that were supposed to be easy wins fell through the cracks, injuries all over the place, and questionable play calls are just a few of the issues this year.  While some players have been disappointing to watch this year, others have been really exciting to watch, and have really showed up for the team and helped make the season fun and competitive each Sunday. So, let’s get into the biggest notables who have excelled, along with the most disheartening flops. Joe Flacco, in the few weeks he’s been a Bengal, has made games super competitive once again. He has been the perfect interim quarterback while Burrow recovers. While the season's 3-7 record is what it is, it's not an indictment of what Flacco can do in this offense. Flacco’s breakout game for the team came in Week 7 against the Steelers; the offense came to life once again because of Flacco, who finished that game with 342 passing yard