If Bengals hope to keep core together, they must become trendsetters amid a copycat league
1 year, 5 months ago

If Bengals hope to keep core together, they must become trendsetters amid a copycat league

New York Times  

CINCINNATI — By and large, the Cincinnati Bengals nailed it during a pivotal stretch in their franchise’s trajectory. Quarterback Joe Burrow and the Bengals are in the midst of negotiations, and wide receivers Tee Higgins and Ja’Marr Chase could get new deals within the next year — factors that will undoubtedly affect the balance of their salary cap. “There’s always a team side of this, and there’s a business side of this,” Bengals coach Zac Taylor told The Athletic. GO DEEPER Joe Burrow's calf strain: Fears, realities and how the Bengals are plotting a path forward Chase isn’t eligible for a new contract until next offseason, but one of the game’s premier playmakers is tracking toward a deal that will likely come in north of $30 million per year. “Even during the really dark times, you could turn to those guys and say, ‘Hey, here’s our path to better days, but we’ve got to be on everybody,’” Taylor said.

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Riding a 3-game win streak, the Bengals cling to playoff hopes with the Broncos next
1 week, 6 days ago

Riding a 3-game win streak, the Bengals cling to playoff hopes with the Broncos next

Associated Press  

CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Bengals took care of business and won three straight games for the first time this season. “We just put ourselves in a position to now play some real meaningful games.. We found a way to get the win and now we can turn our focus to a short week and the Denver Broncos.” What’s working Joe …

Zac Taylor insists his Bengals can still be a playoff team after loss to Chargers drops them to 4-7
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Zac Taylor insists his Bengals can still be a playoff team after loss to Chargers drops them to 4-7

Associated Press  

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Even after yet another painful loss in a season full of heartbreakers for Cincinnati, head coach Zac Taylor insisted his beleaguered Bengals can still make the playoffs. “This is sick, the way that these games are ending, and the way that we feel coming off the field every week, the feeling I’ve got when I’ve got to …

Bengals Bounce Back from Rough Start, Defeat Browns in Thrilling Comeback
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Bengals Bounce Back from Rough Start, Defeat Browns in Thrilling Comeback

Associated Press  

The Cincinnati Bengals secured a thrilling 21-14 victory over the Cleveland Browns, snapping their three-game losing streak. Despite a sluggish start, the Bengals found their rhythm in the second half, with quarterback Joe Burrow orchestrating a touchdown pass to Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins. The Bengals' defense, led by Sheldon Rankins and Trey Hendrickson, forced four turnovers and recorded two …

Bengals offense starting to click entering Week 5 showdown against rival Ravens
3 months, 1 week ago

Bengals offense starting to click entering Week 5 showdown against rival Ravens

Associated Press  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Despite their 1-3 start, the Cincinnati Bengals are starting to play better with a big challenge set for next week. Second-year back Chase Brown picked up 80 yards on 15 carries and ran for the first two touchdowns of his career in Sunday’s 34-24 win over Carolina, while Zack Moss added 51 yards on the ground and …

Bengals look to avoid 0-4 start, but Panthers and former Cincinnati QB Andy Dalton stand in the way
3 months, 1 week ago

Bengals look to avoid 0-4 start, but Panthers and former Cincinnati QB Andy Dalton stand in the way

Associated Press  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals are in dire need of a victory as they look to avoid a disastrous 0-4 start to the season. Dalton, who played nine seasons for the Bengals and departed following the 2019 season, knows that desperation makes Cincinnati a dangerous team entering Sunday’s game at Bank of America Stadium. You’re just …

Bengals get to brink of playoffs without Burrow but now face decisions on many free agents
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Bengals get to brink of playoffs without Burrow but now face decisions on many free agents

Associated Press  

CINCINNATI — After Joe Burrow was lost for the season with a wrist injury in November, coach Zac Taylor insisted the Bengals had been built to win even without their franchise quarterback. “You never saw anyone point fingers.” The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! “We’ll see, pretty early.” DECISIONS, DECISIONS Burrow signed …

Bengals’ mistakes too costly as hopes for playoff berth fall short
1 year ago

Bengals’ mistakes too costly as hopes for playoff berth fall short

Associated Press  

CINCINNATI — Jake Browning reignited playoff hopes after star quarterback Joe Burrow was injured, but the Cincinnati Bengals had too many other weaknesses in 2023 to earn another trip to the postseason. Even after Browning’s three-interception, 34-11 pounding by the Steelers on Dec. 23, the Bengals still had a chance heading into the season’s penultimate game. The Bengals were held …

This Week in Bengals: ‘It’s a playoff game’, plus the role of December stability
1 year ago

This Week in Bengals: ‘It’s a playoff game’, plus the role of December stability

New York Times  

CINCINNATI — In one corner of the locker room Tyler Boyd spun yarns about how he never got a full run together with A.J. “We’re playing one of the storied franchises in the NFL, it’s a playoff game,” defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo said. You can’t predict if the run defense will hold up or the calls will go their way …

Bengals’ improbable resiliency prevails again: ‘Most adversity we have faced’
1 year ago

Bengals’ improbable resiliency prevails again: ‘Most adversity we have faced’

New York Times  

CINCINNATI — Sam Hubbard sat in front of his locker, stained and stretched black uniform still on, and stared straight ahead while slowly ripping tape off his hands. “Coach Troy came up to me and said, ‘It’s time to be the alpha,'” Higgins said. “Can’t even describe what’s going through my mind when DJ goes down,” Hubbard said. “It’s just …

Cincinnati is for closers: Bengals turn leads into wins better than any NFL team
1 year, 2 months ago

Cincinnati is for closers: Bengals turn leads into wins better than any NFL team

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of Bengals vs Jaguars on Monday Night Football. Record when scoring first Rk Team W-L Win% 1 Bengals 20-2 91% 2 Cowboys 22-3 88% 3 Chiefs 27-4 87% 4 Patriots 14-3 82% 16 Rams 15-10 60% 32 Panthers 10-16 39% Record leading at halftime Rk Team W-L Win% 1 Bengals 24-2 92% 2 Cowboys 23-2 …

Dehner Jr.: Bengals can’t hide from NFL opponents exposing their problems
1 year, 3 months ago

Dehner Jr.: Bengals can’t hide from NFL opponents exposing their problems

New York Times  

CINCINNATI — Tyler Boyd knows the darkness. “Everybody faces stints in what they do where things aren’t going great,” quarterbacks coach Dan Pitcher said. You can almost hear DJ Reader following the 2021 playoff victory in Tennessee: “It’s disrespectful.” GO DEEPER Biggest NFL surprises, disappointments: Bucs stand out; Broncos, Bears need help They aren’t built happy. If they can’t find …

Burrow-led Bengals try to get season back on track in road game against the Cardinals
1 year, 3 months ago

Burrow-led Bengals try to get season back on track in road game against the Cardinals

Associated Press  

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals haven’t looked much like an elite team through four weeks. Cardinals linebacker Zaven Collins said he’s aware that the Bengals have been struggling, but noted that their roster is full of the same guys who helped the team advance to the Super Bowl two seasons ago. “You’ve got to give credit …

Bengals’ offensive struggles: 2022 film shows what’s not working now, paths for fixes
1 year, 3 months ago

Bengals’ offensive struggles: 2022 film shows what’s not working now, paths for fixes

New York Times  

CINCINNATI — When Bengals offensive coordinator Brian Callahan watches tape of other teams around the league, he finds his eyes drawn to the same trait. The Bengals are mauling the Falcons 😬 🎥 @Bengalspic.twitter.com/zAqnnLg49a — The Athletic October 23, 2022 “My ability to throw hasn’t been affected,” Burrow said. “I haven’t been able to do that, so I’ve got to …

Mueller: How I would handle the Bengals’, Giants’ and Patriots’ slow starts before it’s too late
1 year, 3 months ago

Mueller: How I would handle the Bengals’, Giants’ and Patriots’ slow starts before it’s too late

New York Times  

Cover 7 | Wednesday A daily NFL destination that provides in-depth analysis of football’s biggest stories. Having an NFL-worst four pass plays of 20 or more yards when wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase is on your team is not the way to win games. Missing injured starting left tackle Andrew Thomas and then losing center John Michael Schmitz after the first …

Bengals’ offensive woes: Diagnosing the problems and exploring potential fixes
1 year, 3 months ago

Bengals’ offensive woes: Diagnosing the problems and exploring potential fixes

New York Times  

CINCINNATI — Through three weeks, the Cincinnati Bengals offense accepted the ball with Joe Burrow at quarterback, arguably the top receivers trio in the NFL and the sixth-highest-paid offensive line for 33 drives. No deep threat, no off-script The sight of Tee Higgins and Ja’Marr Chase running down Burrow shots downfield has become common and the primary thrust of the …

Ravens say this is new year, but recent past vs. Bengals should be unforgettable
1 year, 3 months ago

Ravens say this is new year, but recent past vs. Bengals should be unforgettable

New York Times  

The Baltimore Ravens quietly shuffled out of the visiting locker room at Paycor Stadium shortly after midnight and headed into an offseason filled with disappointment and regret. But as of right now, it’s a new season, a new opportunity to do things that you haven’t done before.” To a man, the Ravens players and coaches insisted this week that their …

Why Bengals’ youth infusion at cornerback was the second-biggest story of Week 1
1 year, 5 months ago

Why Bengals’ youth infusion at cornerback was the second-biggest story of Week 1

New York Times  

CINCINNATI — During a red-zone session in Friday’s practice, Trevor Siemian floated a ball toward the back corner of the end zone intended for receiver Shedrick Jackson. Quarterbacks coach Dan Pitcher turned to offensive coordinator Brian Callahan and dropped a line from the movie “Semi-Pro” when Will Ferrell’s character Jackie Moon invents the alley-oop to the befuddlement of the referee. …

Bengals draft ramifications: Who should feel pressure, who should be relieved
1 year, 8 months ago

Bengals draft ramifications: Who should feel pressure, who should be relieved

New York Times  

CINCINNATI — None of the Bengals’ draft picks were at Paycor Stadium on Monday, but their presence certainly was felt in certain corners of the locker room, where it was fallout day as most of the questions centered on the ramifications from the draft. But the fact that the Bengals didn’t draft an offensive lineman should be seen as a …

Bengals topple Bills to head to AFC Championship: How Cincinnati’s defense stifled Josh Allen
1 year, 11 months ago

Bengals topple Bills to head to AFC Championship: How Cincinnati’s defense stifled Josh Allen

New York Times  

By Paul Dehner Jr., Jay Morrison, Joe Buscaglia and Tim Graham The Athletic has live coverage of the Bengals vs Chiefs in the AFC Championship Game. The Bengals are heading back to their second straight AFC Championship Game as they knocked off the Bills 27-10 Sunday in Buffalo. Here’s what you need to know: The Bengals will face the Chiefs …

Disrespected Bengals, driven Bills set for playoff showdown
1 year, 11 months ago

Disrespected Bengals, driven Bills set for playoff showdown

Associated Press  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Joe Mixon and the Cincinnati Bengals feel disrespected. Being able to have that under our belts, understand those emotions in those situations, and just try to use it to our advantage.” The Bills have weathered two winter storms that disrupted their schedule, mourned the death of tight end Dawson Knox’s younger brother Luke in August, and …

Dehner Jr: Bengals weren’t perfect — maybe even lucky — but it doesn’t matter
1 year, 11 months ago

Dehner Jr: Bengals weren’t perfect — maybe even lucky — but it doesn’t matter

New York Times  

CINCINNATI — In five days, five months, five years, five decades, the Bengals’ 24-17 wild-card win against the Ravens will be remembered for one play. The Ravens preyed on Bengals’ weaknesses, finding explosive plays like Demarcus Robinson leaving Eli Apple 10 yards behind or Mark Andrews finding gaping holes in the zone or Huntley ripping off the 35-yard run to …

How the Bengals are using last year’s Super Bowl run to kickstart an encore
1 year, 11 months ago

How the Bengals are using last year’s Super Bowl run to kickstart an encore

New York Times  

CINCINNATI — Bengals receivers coach Troy Walters clicked through clips of the Super Bowl while meeting with his wide receivers this week. In the time I’ve struggled this year, I revert back to those four games last year.” Trent Taylor: “In the regular season, you can kind of get away with some things, weaknesses in your team. The memories of …

Dehner Jr.: Is this the best Bengals run in 34 years? It just might be
2 years ago

Dehner Jr.: Is this the best Bengals run in 34 years? It just might be

New York Times  

CINCINNATI — The line of questioning to Joe Burrow and Zac Taylor this week covered all ends of the positivity spectrum, an attitude in no short supply at Paycor Stadium as the Bengals prepare for Saturday’s game at New England. Latest HTPG: 📈 #Bengals win streak perspective 🫖 @ChadGraff checks in from New England on state of the reeling Patriots …

AFC North Whiparound: Ravens, Bengals in 2-horse race? Plus, trade-deadline talk
2 years, 2 months ago

AFC North Whiparound: Ravens, Bengals in 2-horse race? Plus, trade-deadline talk

New York Times  

Each week during the season, our AFC North writers get together for a roundtable discussion on the top players, top storylines and most interesting characters across the division. Here we go for Week 8, where we’re early because the Ravens play Thursday night … The Browns host the Bengals on Halloween night. GO DEEPER How Lamar Jackson's fourth-quarter struggles are …

Analysis: Bengals provide hope, blueprint for lowly teams
2 years, 10 months ago

Analysis: Bengals provide hope, blueprint for lowly teams

Associated Press  

The Cincinnati Bengals were downright dreadful at this time two years ago. Led by coach Zac Taylor, quarterback Joe Burrow and a roster of promising young talent mixed with savvy veterans, the franchise — not-so-affectionately called the “Bungles” for decades — is playing in the Super Bowl for the first time in 33 years. “We believed from the get-go,” Taylor …

‘Who Dey-ing through the night’: Bengals’ unforgettable ride lands them in the Super Bowl
2 years, 11 months ago

‘Who Dey-ing through the night’: Bengals’ unforgettable ride lands them in the Super Bowl

New York Times  

KANSAS CITY — Mike Brown held the Lamar Hunt trophy in his hands. “You are really just looking down on all of the players and coaches and the joy in their faces,” Taylor said after the Bengals’ 27-24 victory over the Chiefs. I don’t know if it will ever be as special as the moment we had right there.” As …

Making heads or tails of Cincinnati’s improbable coin toss streak: This Week in Bengals
3 years, 3 months ago

Making heads or tails of Cincinnati’s improbable coin toss streak: This Week in Bengals

New York Times  

Or even necessarily football-related ones. Last 17 coin tosses for the Bengals Team Site W/L Action Jaguars Home Win Defer Steelers Away Win Defer Bears Away Win Defer Vikings Home Win Receive Vikings Home Win Defer Ravens Home Win Defer Texans Away Win Defer Steelers Home Win Defer Cowboys Home Loss Receive Dolphins Away Loss Receive Giants Home Win Defer …

‘That was the difference’: Bengals’ goal-line stand saves the day in win over Jaguars
3 years, 3 months ago

‘That was the difference’: Bengals’ goal-line stand saves the day in win over Jaguars

New York Times  

The four men inducted in the inaugural class of the Bengals Ring of Honor, along with nearly 40 of their teammates from the 1981 AFC Championship team, all had firsthand knowledge of how monumental a goal-line stand can be in the outcome of a game. “It was the turning point of the game,” head coach Zac Taylor said of the …

Revisiting the Bengals’ 2018 draft: What it says about then and teaches about now
3 years, 9 months ago

Revisiting the Bengals’ 2018 draft: What it says about then and teaches about now

New York Times  

CINCINNATI — In the seconds following the draft in four weeks, you will be inundated with football pundits showering you with grades on the Bengals’ draft. 21 and a late-round pick swap Pick : Billy Price Playing out what could have been if the Bengals took a different direction than making this trade would make for a serious change in …

‘Winning is fun': Relieved Bengals now look for momentum
4 years, 3 months ago

‘Winning is fun': Relieved Bengals now look for momentum

Associated Press  

CINCINNATI — Never publicly effusive with his thoughts, Cincinnati quarterback Joe Burrow tweeted Sunday night for the first time in a awhile after the Bengals upended the Jacksonville Jaguars. Fun, indeed, especially if you play for the Bengals, who didn’t win a game until Week 13 of last year’s 2-14 debacle. With Burrow on fire, the Bengals are trending up, …

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