NFL Week 15 lessons: Bengals are AFC’s hottest team, and maybe its best
2 years ago

NFL Week 15 lessons: Bengals are AFC’s hottest team, and maybe its best

New York Times  

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, with the holiday season in full swing and crunch time in full effect in the NFL. Giants 20, Commanders 12 New York: Brian Daboll’s throwback approach in remaking the New York Football Giants is working, and very well could end a six-year playoff drought. In another display of the gritty, physical mindset Daboll is working to instill, New York’s defense came up with two stops inside the 10 to seal the victory. GO DEEPER NFL playoff picture at Week 15: Commanders lose tiebreaker to Giants Houston: It’s kinda funky, but maybe Lovie Smith and offensive coordinator Pep Hamilton are onto something with this Davis Mills/Jeff Driskel quarterback tag-team approach. Steelers 24, Panthers 16 Pittsburgh: Mike Tomlin’s streak of consecutive seasons without a losing record seemed to be in jeopardy when the Steelers started the year 2-6.

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Broncos start strong, but blow a late lead and fail to clinch a playoff berth in a tough defeat
3 days, 13 hours ago

Broncos start strong, but blow a late lead and fail to clinch a playoff berth in a tough defeat

Associated Press  

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — The Denver Broncos had an 11-point lead midway through the third quarter Thursday night as they closed in on a win that would punch their team’s tickets back to the playoffs after an eight-year absence. But we’ve just got to learn from it and come back next week stronger and focus on getting our 10th win.” The …

NFL Week 13: Steelers-Bengals and 4 more games with biggest impact on playoff odds
3 weeks, 5 days ago

NFL Week 13: Steelers-Bengals and 4 more games with biggest impact on playoff odds

New York Times  

Thanksgiving is here, and that means it’s time to really start diving into the NFL playoff picture. So, let’s get started: Team Current playoff odds Playoff odds with win Playoff odds with loss Dolphins 32.8% 49.2% 23.2% Packers 93.9% 96.5% 89.5% The Dolphins have the third-highest swing in playoffs odds going into Week 13 at 26%. GO DEEPER NFL best …

Bengals vs. Raiders: A Crucial Test for Both Teams
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Bengals vs. Raiders: A Crucial Test for Both Teams

Associated Press  

The Bengals and Raiders are locked in a tight battle for the division lead, with both teams trading blows throughout the game. The Bengals' offense has been struggling to run the ball, while the Raiders' passing attack has been inconsistent. The Bengals have a slight edge in turnovers, but the Raiders have a better offensive line and more rushing weapons. …

NFL Week 8 picks against the spread: Backing Jameis Winston, one of the planet’s 32 best QBs
1 month, 4 weeks ago

NFL Week 8 picks against the spread: Backing Jameis Winston, one of the planet’s 32 best QBs

New York Times  

That sound you hear is the metal jaws of the garbage truck scraping the bottom of the bin. — Kurt Warner October 22, 2024 If Winston came in right away last week, the Browns would’ve easily covered the spread against the Cincinnati Bengals. And Winston will let it fly against a Ravens defense that ranks 27th in EPA per play …

Ravens-Texans matchup highlights mouthwatering slate of Divisional Round playoff games along with Packers-49ers, Chiefs-Bills and Lions-Buccaneers
11 months, 1 week ago

Ravens-Texans matchup highlights mouthwatering slate of Divisional Round playoff games along with Packers-49ers, Chiefs-Bills and Lions-Buccaneers

Daily Mail  

The hard-to-predict group should be a better slate of games than the Wild Cards The NFL's final eight are all three games away from lifting a Lombardi Trophy The NFL Divisional round is set. QBs CJ Stroud and Lamar Jackson will be the duo in Baltimore under the biggest spotlight Houston Texans at Baltimore Ravens In matchup of the future …

Bengals’ mistakes too costly as hopes for playoff berth fall short
11 months, 2 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 …

Bengals visit Chiefs in AFC title game rematch as both teams fight for the playoffs
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Bengals visit Chiefs in AFC title game rematch as both teams fight for the playoffs

Associated Press  

— The Cincinnati Bengals and Kansas City Chiefs are accustomed to playing each other for a spot in the Super Bowl when the snow begins to fly. “It’s so unpredictable year to year what teams are going to rise up,” said Bengals coach Zac Taylor, who has managed to keep his team in the hunt for a third straight playoff …

What we learned in NFL Week 15: Beware the Ravens and Bills, trouble in Pittsburgh and more
1 year ago

What we learned in NFL Week 15: Beware the Ravens and Bills, trouble in Pittsburgh and more

New York Times  

In Orchard Park, N.Y., the Bills put the rest of the AFC on notice. Here’s all that stood out from Week 15, and an updated look at the playoff picture in the AFC and NFC: Ravens stay in front in AFC Somehow, it seems, the Ravens have flown under the radar this season, overshadowed in their own conference by Miami’s …

Vikings and Bengals will try to stay in the playoff picture when the 7-6 teams face off Saturday
1 year ago

Vikings and Bengals will try to stay in the playoff picture when the 7-6 teams face off Saturday

Associated Press  

CINCINNATI — The winner of Saturday’s game between the Vikings and Bengals will stay in the crowded playoff picture — at least for now. “You don’t really know who’s going to be the last man standing in our division, so that keeps the juices flowing, especially with these games that we have left,” Minnesota receiver Justin Jefferson said. JEFFERSON’S RETURN, …

NFL Week 15 expert picks and odds for Bills vs. Cowboys, Seahawks vs. Eagles and every other game
1 year ago

NFL Week 15 expert picks and odds for Bills vs. Cowboys, Seahawks vs. Eagles and every other game

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of Cowboys vs. Bills The NFL’s Week 15 slate of games has some massive matchups with huge playoff implications, including a trio of games on Saturday. The Kansas City Chiefs are nearly a touchdown favorite on the road despite losing four of their past six games and averaging just 19 points per game. After carrying …

NFL Power Rankings Week 13: Cowboys, Steelers moving up, plus best-case scenarios
1 year ago

NFL Power Rankings Week 13: Cowboys, Steelers moving up, plus best-case scenarios

New York Times  

Read our NFL Power Rankings Week 16 The homestretch of the NFL season is upon us, and the Power Rankings are in an optimistic mood. Up next: at Green Bay Packers, Sunday, 8:20 p.m. San Francisco 49ers Thursday: Beat Seattle Seahawks 31-13 Best case: Super Bowl ring Since acquiring defensive end Chase Young at the trade deadline, the 49ers are …

Analysis: AFC’s race for the No. 1 seed is tight with 4 division leaders earning Week 12 wins
1 year ago

Analysis: AFC’s race for the No. 1 seed is tight with 4 division leaders earning Week 12 wins

Associated Press  

On Football analyzes the biggest topics in the NFL from week to week. “When you have a short week and you’re playing a team like the Raiders, who always plays you tough, you have to bounce right back,” Mahomes said. A week after drops by Marquez Valdes-Scantling and Justin Watson cost them a win against the Eagles, it was important …

What we learned in NFL Week 12: Colts, Broncos flip the AFC playoff script and more
1 year ago

What we learned in NFL Week 12: Colts, Broncos flip the AFC playoff script and more

New York Times  

A year ago at this time, the Denver Broncos were mired in a five-game losing streak. Whether the Broncos and Colts remain contenders in a crowded AFC playoff race will reveal itself over the coming weeks, but their surprising revivals this season — coupled with that of the Houston Texans, who despite a loss Sunday are 6-5 and in the …

Bengals begin life without Joe Burrow with loss to Steelers
1 year ago

Bengals begin life without Joe Burrow with loss to Steelers

Associated Press  

CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Bengals are facing life without Joe Burrow. We just needed to make some opportunities when we got into the red zone and we didn’t.” The Bengals won two straight AFC North titles and an AFC championship with Burrow. “No one’s sitting around feeling sorry for ourselves,” Bengals coach Zac Taylor said. “We’ve got to pull ourselves …

What we learned in NFL Week 2: Giants are resilient, Cowboys roll, Bengals and Chargers look off
1 year, 3 months ago

What we learned in NFL Week 2: Giants are resilient, Cowboys roll, Bengals and Chargers look off

New York Times  

From the depths of 60-0 deficit six quarters into their season, and a 21-point third-quarter hole Sunday in Arizona, the Giants suddenly, improbably, have life. We’re only two weeks into the season, but the early returns in Chicago aren’t promising — for the Bears or their franchise quarterback. The Chiefs still didn’t look like the Chiefs on Sunday in Jacksonville, …

AFC North Whiparound: Injuries abound as division foes prepare to square off
1 year, 3 months ago

AFC North Whiparound: Injuries abound as division foes prepare to square off

New York Times  

Each week during the regular season, our crew of AFC North writers will tackle the division’s biggest storylines, most important games, top players and other headlines in a roundtable format. Center Tyler Linderbaum and left tackle Ronnie Stanley are considered week to week, which, in John Harbaugh’s parlance, usually means missing multiple games. GO DEEPER 'Kenny will be fine': Mike …

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 …

NFL execs rank AFC teams: Chiefs, Bengals lead way with Jaguars jumping up
1 year, 3 months ago

NFL execs rank AFC teams: Chiefs, Bengals lead way with Jaguars jumping up

New York Times  

Follow Bengals vs Chiefs live updates We have almost reached the point on the NFL calendar when offseason conjecture goes out the window. “I like them because I think they can pressure the quarterback, and Trevor Lawrence is going to be one step further in his development within Doug Pederson’s offense,” another exec said. “This is a team that went …

Bengals season prediction: Final record, game outlooks, stat projection
1 year, 3 months ago

Bengals season prediction: Final record, game outlooks, stat projection

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of Bills vs Bengals in Sunday Night Football action. After a stunning, underdog Super Bowl run in 2021, followed by the national disrespect tour leading to the AFC Championship Game last year, the Bengals finally live among the land of preseason giants. • Super Bowls reached: 0 • Conference championship games reached: 0 • Missed …

Pro Picks: Bengals over Cowboys in Super Bowl 58
1 year, 3 months ago

Pro Picks: Bengals over Cowboys in Super Bowl 58

Associated Press  

Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs know winning consecutive Super Bowls is a tough task. Falcons NFC WEST: The 49ers have a healthy Brock Purdy, Christian McCaffrey for a full season and a dominant defense that’s still missing Nick Bosa. The Los Angeles Rams still have Aaron Donald, Matthew Stafford and Cooper Kupp but they’re rebuilding after a dreadful …

Bengals return to AFC championship with 27-10 rout of Bills
1 year, 11 months ago

Bengals return to AFC championship with 27-10 rout of Bills

Associated Press  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals threw a big wrench into the highly anticipated travel plans of the Buffalo Bills, their fans and perhaps even the NFL offices. Burrow threw two touchdown passes and Cincinnati’s defense swarmed Josh Allen on a snow-slicked field in a 27-10 win Sunday to send the Bengals to the AFC championship …

Hubbard’s 98-yard fumble return lifts Bengals over Ravens
1 year, 11 months ago

Hubbard’s 98-yard fumble return lifts Bengals over Ravens

Associated Press  

CINCINNATI — The ball went right to Sam Hubbard, and the defensive end took off down the field. Hubbard returned Tyler Huntley’s fumble 98 yards for a tiebreaking touchdown in the fourth quarter, helping Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals beat the Baltimore Ravens 24-17 in the first round of the AFC playoffs on Sunday night. “That’s why you never …

Bengals’ playoff paths: Cincinnati still can finish as AFC’s No. 1, 2, 3, 5 or 6 seed
1 year, 11 months ago

Bengals’ playoff paths: Cincinnati still can finish as AFC’s No. 1, 2, 3, 5 or 6 seed

New York Times  

Bengals head coach Zac Taylor, speaking publicly Wednesday for the first time since Monday night’s game against the Bills was postponed due to the medical emergency involving Buffalo safety Damar Hamlin, emphasized the importance of preparing for what’s next without simply moving on. The Chiefs would need to lose to the Raiders and the Bengals would have to beat the …

Steelers still alive after last-minute 16-13 win over Ravens
1 year, 11 months ago

Steelers still alive after last-minute 16-13 win over Ravens

Associated Press  

BALTIMORE — A lot still has to go right for the Pittsburgh Steelers to make the playoffs. Kenny Pickett threw a 10-yard touchdown pass to Najee Harris with 56 seconds remaining, giving the Steelers a 16-13 victory over the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday night and improbably keeping their postseason hopes alive entering the final week of the regular season. But …

Bills visit Bengals with top AFC playoff spot in sight
1 year, 11 months ago

Bills visit Bengals with top AFC playoff spot in sight

Associated Press  

BUFFALO at CINCINNATI Monday, 8:30 p.m. EST, ESPN FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NFL LINE: Bills by 1 1/2. Cincinnati’s other top edge rusher, Trey Hendrickson, is playing with a broken wrist.. TE Hayden Hurst could return.. Bills starting C Mitch Morse was cleared to resume practicing after missing two games.. WR Diggs’ status bears monitoring after he missed practice because of an …

Bengals nearly sunk by inconsistency in win vs. Patriots; Ravens clinch playoff berth with New England’s loss
1 year, 11 months ago

Bengals nearly sunk by inconsistency in win vs. Patriots; Ravens clinch playoff berth with New England’s loss

New York Times  

The playoff-bound Cincinnati Bengals defeated the New England Patriots 22-18 on Saturday at Gillette Stadium. Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow went 40-of-52 passing for 375 yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions in his team’s seventh straight win. — Dehner GO DEEPER Dehner Jr: Bengals, Joe Burrow put up big stats, but there are concerns in win Evaluating Burrow’s performance Burrow has …

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 …

Bengals rally to defeat Buccaneers: How Cincinnati overcame 17-point deficit
2 years ago

Bengals rally to defeat Buccaneers: How Cincinnati overcame 17-point deficit

New York Times  

The Cincinnati Bengals rallied to defeat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 34-23 on Sunday. Tom Brady lost two fumbles and threw two interceptions – all in the second half – and the Buccaneers also botched a fake punt from their own 26-yard line on the opening drive of the third quarter. It was the first time in Brady’s career he’s lost …

NFL Week 12 expert roundtable: A busy Thanksgiving, Bengals-Titans and QBs in need of a win
2 years, 1 month ago

NFL Week 12 expert roundtable: A busy Thanksgiving, Bengals-Titans and QBs in need of a win

New York Times  

With a three-game Thanksgiving Thursday serving as a lead-in to the rest of the Week 12 action, we thought we’d get this out a few days early. Jones: I think the Bills will be OK. Last week’s approach, where offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey lightened Josh Allen’s load and went with a more balanced approach, was smart. Kirk Cousins’ career stats: …

AFC North Whiparound: Ravens, Bengals in 2-horse race? Plus, trade-deadline talk
2 years, 1 month 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 …

Bengals ride big first half to shocking win over Steelers
4 years ago

Bengals ride big first half to shocking win over Steelers

Associated Press  

CINCINNATI — The Pittsburgh Steelers’ December swoon is looking more like a collapse. “We’re not a good football team right now.” Three weeks ago, the Steelers were on track for the top overall seed in the AFC, but now they could end up a wild card. But the Steelers struggled to an uninspired 19-14 win over a COVID-19-decimated Baltimore Ravens …

NFL Week 14 picks: Chiefs beat Dolphins; Steelers lose again
4 years ago

NFL Week 14 picks: Chiefs beat Dolphins; Steelers lose again

LA Times  

The Times’ NFL writer, Sam Farmer, examines this week’s matchups. Prediction: Panthers 28, Broncos 21 Texans at Bears Sunday, 10 a.m. TV: None. Prediction: Chiefs 28, Dolphins 20 Cowboys at Bengals Sunday, 10 a.m. TV: None. Prediction: Buccaneers 28, Vikings 24 Colts at Raiders Sunday, 1:05 p.m. TV: None. Prediction: Seahawks 28, Jets 20 Packers at Lions Sunday, 1:05 p.m. …

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