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 — can’t even describe.” DJ Reader shakes hands with tight end Irv Smith Jr. while being carted off the field in the first quarter. Just like when you’re down in the season, you’re down in this game and our guys just — there’s no fear.” “The Football 100,” the definitive ranking of the NFL’s best 100 players of all time, is on sale now.

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Despite the heroics of Burrow and Chase, 4-6 Bengals let another one slip away with Chargers next
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Despite the heroics of Burrow and Chase, 4-6 Bengals let another one slip away with Chargers next

Associated Press  

CINCINNATI — Even with Joe Burrow and Ja’Marr Chase at their dazzling best, the Cincinnati Bengals couldn’t quite do enough to get a win at Baltimore. Burrow keeps saying the Bengals can be a playoff team, but that’s looking less and less likely as they keep letting the close games slip away. Burrow and Chase, the duo that led Cincinnati …

Bengals Bounce Back from Rough Start, Defeat Browns in Thrilling Comeback
2 months 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 stumble to 0-3 start, but there’s no panic — yet
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Bengals stumble to 0-3 start, but there’s no panic — yet

Associated Press  

CINCINNATI — There’s no panic yet, but being 0-3 sure comes as a surprise to the Cincinnati Bengals when it seemed their playoff window was finally back open. We have got to get better this week.” The 27-year-old quarterback had his best game of the season in the loss, going 29 for 38 for 324 yards and three touchdowns, including …

Bengals’ mistakes too costly as hopes for playoff berth fall short
11 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Shortcomings of Bengals, backup QB Jake Browning were apparent in blowout by Steelers
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Shortcomings of Bengals, backup QB Jake Browning were apparent in blowout by Steelers

Associated Press  

CINCINNATI — The Bengals’ confidence and playoff hopes came crashing down in Pittsburgh two days before Christmas. “I don’t have an answer for you,” Cincinnati defensive end Sam Hubbard said. We know what the narrative will be going forward, and so we’ll just own up to it, be accountable to it and be ready to put our best foot forward …

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 hope to stay in playoff race behind backup QB Jake Browning
1 year ago

Bengals hope to stay in playoff race behind backup QB Jake Browning

Associated Press  

CINCINNATI — With a 34-14 thumping of the Colts on Sunday, the Cincinnati Bengals climbed above the.500 mark for the first time in a month. That didn’t seem likely after Bengals franchise quarterback Joe Burrow was lost to a wrist injury and backup Jake Browning was pushed into service. He’s been outstanding in his past two starts and has the …

Browning’s 354-yard performance rekindles Bengals’ playoff hopes
1 year ago

Browning’s 354-yard performance rekindles Bengals’ playoff hopes

Associated Press  

CINCINNATI — With Joe Burrow out for the season, the Cincinnati Bengals’ chances of making the playoffs seemed slim. “I feel like I play my best football when I’m just calm and not really thinking about anything,” Browning said. “Just operating on offense and delivering the ball to our playmakers.” In the third quarter, Browning recognized single coverage on Ja’Marr …

Dehner Jr.: Bengals can’t hide from NFL opponents exposing their problems
1 year, 2 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 …

Bengals’ offensive struggles: 2022 film shows what’s not working now, paths for fixes
1 year, 2 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 …

Bengals’ offensive woes: Diagnosing the problems and exploring potential fixes
1 year, 2 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 …

Bengals’ failures and perspective illustrated by unpacking third-down issues
1 year, 3 months ago

Bengals’ failures and perspective illustrated by unpacking third-down issues

New York Times  

CINCINNATI — Bengals head coach Zac Taylor stood at the podium off the visitor’s locker room on Sunday night saying he thought there were some good things that happened offensively despite one of the worst offensive showings in the last 20 years of the franchise, a 24-3 loss to the Cleveland Browns. “He’s going to the Hall of Fame.” Third-and-1, …

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 …

How Bengals reserves are keeping injuries from derailing Cincinnati’s season
2 years ago

How Bengals reserves are keeping injuries from derailing Cincinnati’s season

New York Times  

CINCINNATI — One of the primary concerns regarding a possible Bengals regression this season stemmed from the incredible injury luck experienced during last season’s run to the Super Bowl. Speaking of long snappers, nobody has said a peep about the position after Harris’ season-ending injury flipped the opener on its head as undrafted free agent Cal Adomitis has filled the …

Bengals defense quiets a growing narrative in win over Saints
2 years, 2 months ago

Bengals defense quiets a growing narrative in win over Saints

New York Times  

The Bengals defense couldn’t stop anything in the first half, but it dropped a granite boulder on the growing narrative that the group can’t finish in the clutch, holding the Saints without points on their final two possessions. But the lingering memories of the defense in Sunday’s 30-26 victory will be the three-and-out after Evan McPherson cut the deficit to …

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 …

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