Bengals will try to extend recent domination of Steelers
2 years, 3 months ago

Bengals will try to extend recent domination of Steelers

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH at CINCINNATI Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, CBS BETTING LINE: Bengals by 6 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. Mixon ran for 165 yards and two touchdowns in the second meeting.. Before the Bengals won in Cincinnati in December 2020, Pittsburgh had won 11 straight in the series going back to 2015.. Pittsburgh is 4-2-1 in openers during this stretch.. Trubisky is the first quarterback other than Roethlisberger to start a season opener for the Steelers since Charlie Batch filled in to start the 2010 season while Roethlisberger served a four-game suspension for violating the league’s personal conduct policy.. Trubisky went 29-21 as a starter in four seasons with Chicago, twice leading the Bears to the playoffs.. Steelers LB T.J. Watt, the reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year, tied a league record with 22 1/2 sacks in 2021. The Bengals ran for 294 yards in their two victories over Pittsburgh a year ago.. Steelers RB Najee Harris set a franchise rookie record by running for 1,200 yards in 2021.. Harris didn’t fumble once in 381 touches last season.. Pittsburgh coach Mike Tomlin’s 154 wins are tied with Hall of Famer Don Shula for the most victories by a head coach in his first 15 seasons.. Burrow was efficient against the Steelers last year, completing 14 of 18 with three touchdowns in the first meeting and was 20 for 24 with a touchdown in the second.. Rookie Cordell Volson won the starting job at left guard.. Cincinnati WR Ja’Marr Chase had a team-record 1,455 receiving yards last season and was voted NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year.. Bengals P Kevin Huber, who is in his 14th season, is set to break a franchise record for most games played.

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Bengals keep confidence and playoff hopes high as they head for a showdown with Pittsburgh
5 days, 17 hours ago

Bengals keep confidence and playoff hopes high as they head for a showdown with Pittsburgh

Associated Press  

CINCINNATI — Saturday’s wild overtime win over the Denver Broncos was the most important in what has been a mostly disappointing season for the Cincinnati Bengals. Not only did the Bengals win their fourth straight for the first time this season and keep their slim playoff hopes alive, but they also finally made enough plays late to win a close …

Playoff hopes in the balance when the Broncos face the Bengals in Cincy
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1 week, 1 day ago

Playoff hopes in the balance when the Broncos face the Bengals in Cincy

Associated Press  

Denver at Cincinnati Saturday, 4:30 p.m. EST, NFL Network BetMGM NFL Odds: Bengals by 3. Last week: Chargers beat Broncos 34-27; Bengals beat Browns 24-6. The Broncos have scored 166 points in their past five games, their most in a five-game span since 2014.. Zach Allen’s 26 quarterback hits are the most by an interior defensive lineman in the NFL …

Riding a 3-game win streak, the Bengals cling to playoff hopes with the Broncos next
1 week, 4 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 …

Steelers head to Baltimore with a shot at season sweep of the Ravens and the AFC North title
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Steelers head to Baltimore with a shot at season sweep of the Ravens and the AFC North title

Associated Press  

Pittsburgh at Baltimore Saturday, 4:30 p.m., EST, FOX. The 25-year-old Queen was excellent in the teams’ first meeting last month, finishing with 10 tackles and forcing a fumble as part of a defense that held the Ravens to a season-low 329 yards. Series notes The Steelers have dominated one of the NFL’s most heated rivalries of late, winning eight of …

AFC North-leading Steelers eye revenge against the Browns after upset loss in snow last month
4 weeks, 1 day ago

AFC North-leading Steelers eye revenge against the Browns after upset loss in snow last month

Associated Press  

Cleveland at Pittsburgh Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, CBS BetMGM NFL Odds: Steelers by 6 1/2. Afterward, Newsome called the fiery Pickens “a fake tough guy.” Key injuries Browns: WR Cedric Tillman has been out since being hurt on a hard hit in the third quarter against the Steelers last month. Stats and stuff Their playoff hopes long over, the Browns …

Steelers will try to bounce back from loss to Browns when they take on the Bengals in Cincy
1 month, 1 week ago

Steelers will try to bounce back from loss to Browns when they take on the Bengals in Cincy

Associated Press  

Pittsburgh at Cincinnati Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, CBS BetMGM NFL Odds: Bengals by 2 1/2. Two of those wins have come against Cincinnati.. A victory would assure the Steelers of finishing with a record of.500 or better for a 21st straight season, tying the longest such streak since the 1970 AFL-NFL merger.. Pittsburgh’s red zone offense has had trouble producing …

Ravens, Bengals meet again in a rematch of their overtime thriller from last month
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Ravens, Bengals meet again in a rematch of their overtime thriller from last month

Associated Press  

Cincinnati at Baltimore Thursday, 8:15 p.m. EST, Amazon Prime. Key injuries Bengals: WR Tee Higgins has missed two games with a quad injury after missing two earlier in the season with a hamstring issue.. OT Orlando Brown has missed two games with a right knee injury.. TE Erick All Jr. injured his knee Sunday and went on IR. … Bengals …

Bengals vs. Raiders: A Crucial Test for Both Teams
2 months 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. …

Steelers Seek Home Dominance as Giants Visit Acrisure Stadium
2 months, 1 week ago

Steelers Seek Home Dominance as Giants Visit Acrisure Stadium

Associated Press  

The Steelers look to keep their Monday night home dominance going against the reeling Giants in a crucial AFC clash. The Giants, who have struggled to protect Daniel Jones, will need to slow down Najee Harris and Dexter Lawrence to keep their offense afloat. The Steelers' defense, led by T.J. Watt and Alex Highsmith, will be looking to generate pressure …

Bengals will try to build on their first win as matchup with Ravens looms
3 months ago

Bengals will try to build on their first win as matchup with Ravens looms

Associated Press  

CINCINNATI — Joe Burrow has the Cincinnati Bengals offense humming again. After a rare pregame speech to the team from Burrow, Cincinnati scored two rushing touchdowns and two passing on the way to a 34-24 win over the Carolina Panthers on Sunday. We got a great divisional game at home, and so a chance to really capitalize on some key …

Bengals WR Ja’Marr Chase looks to exploit Panthers secondary that has allowed 7 TDs in 3 games
3 months, 1 week ago

Bengals WR Ja’Marr Chase looks to exploit Panthers secondary that has allowed 7 TDs in 3 games

Associated Press  

Cincinnati at Carolina Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, Fox. Key matchup Bengals WR Ja’Marr Chase vs. Panthers secondary. Series notes The overall series is tied, but the Panthers have only managed one win against the Bengals in the past five outings, that coming at home in 2018.. … The Panthers have lost five of their past six games at home going …

The Steelers want to dominate on the ground, but one element is still missing
3 months, 1 week ago

The Steelers want to dominate on the ground, but one element is still missing

New York Times  

PITTSBURGH — As the Pittsburgh Steelers offense trotted onto the field Sunday at Acrisure Stadium with a 10-point lead and just under five minutes remaining on the clock, running back Najee Harris had a message in the huddle. I know I do, so y’all boys lead the way.’” To that point, the Los Angeles Chargers’ stingy defense had limited Pittsburgh …

Steelers top Lamar-less Ravens 17-10, will make the playoffs if Buffalo or Jacksonville loses
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Steelers top Lamar-less Ravens 17-10, will make the playoffs if Buffalo or Jacksonville loses

Associated Press  

BALTIMORE — Cameron Heyward figures the Pittsburgh Steelers can make some noise in the playoffs. We know we’ve got work to do, and looking forward to it.” Mason Rudolph threw a 71-yard touchdown pass to Diontae Johnson on the first play of the fourth quarter, and the Steelers took a step toward the postseason with a 17-10 victory over the …

Steelers move a step closer to playoffs with win over Ravens
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Steelers move a step closer to playoffs with win over Ravens

LA Times  

Mason Rudolph threw a 71-yard touchdown pass to Diontae Johnson on the first play of the fourth quarter, and the Pittsburgh Steelers took a step toward the postseason with a 17-10 victory over the Baltimore Ravens on Saturday. After Baltimore’s Gus Edwards lost a fumble, the Steelers kicked a field goal with 3:13 remaining. The Ravens didn’t manage a first …

The Steelers’ pursuit of a playoff berth in the present has led to questions about the future
1 year ago

The Steelers’ pursuit of a playoff berth in the present has led to questions about the future

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — Mike Tomlin doesn’t want to talk about the future. Considering the Pittsburgh Steelers still have plenty to play for when their topsy-turvy regular season wraps up on Saturday in Baltimore with a chance to inch toward a playoff berth that seemed unlikely just two weeks ago, that’s probably wise. No matter how the weekend goes, given Pittsburgh’s wildly …

Bengals host Colts with both teams in AFC wild-card race
1 year ago

Bengals host Colts with both teams in AFC wild-card race

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS at CINCINNATI Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, CBS. The Colts have scored at least 23 points in each of their past five matchups with the Bengals.. It’s a 99-mile trip from Indy’s home field, Lucas Oil Stadium, to the Bengals home field, Paycor Stadium — the shortest road trip in the AFC and the seventh shortest in the NFL.. If …

The Steelers are winning in spite of the offense. At some point, they’ll need to win because of it
1 year, 2 months ago

The Steelers are winning in spite of the offense. At some point, they’ll need to win because of it

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — Kenny Pickett can talk about the noise — no matter where it comes from — and the need to drown it out. And while they eventually morphed into some form of almost bewildered “how did that happen” euphoria after the Steelers pulled out a 17-10 victory in which the Ravens played a willing accomplice, five games into a …

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 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 …

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 …

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

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

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Joe Burrow threw two touchdown …

Steelers beat Browns 28-14 but miss out on playoffs
1 year, 11 months ago

Steelers beat Browns 28-14 but miss out on playoffs

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers spent the second half of the season digging their way out of a deep hole, but they finally encountered one obstacle they couldn’t overcome. Just as the clock hit zero to finish off a 28-14 victory over Cleveland on Sunday, Pittsburgh’s slim but for weeks seemingly zombielike playoff chances vanished when the Miami Dolphins kicked …

Three games, 1 playoff spot: How the Steelers’ season ended, minute by minute
1 year, 11 months ago

Three games, 1 playoff spot: How the Steelers’ season ended, minute by minute

New York Times  

PITTSBURGH — As fullback Derek Watt plunged into the end zone to seal the Steelers’ 28-14 victory over the Browns, virtually every Pittsburgh player pivoted to face the scoreboard. Kaboly: Steelers coming up short of playoffs might be a blessing in disguise – The Athletic https://t.co/QAEjVj62JB — Mark Kaboly January 9, 2023 Here’s a minute-by-minute look back at how three …

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

Bengals host Chiefs in rematch of AFC title game
2 years, 1 month ago

Bengals host Chiefs in rematch of AFC title game

Associated Press  

KANSAS CITY at CINCINNATI Sunday, 4:25 p.m. EST, CBS FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NFL LINE: Chiefs by 2 1/2. That includes five straight, which is tied for the club record.. QB Patrick Mahomes passed Trent Green last week for second in Chiefs history with 2,787 pass attempts. Len Dawson is first with 3,696.. Mahomes has thrown a TD pass in 16 consecutive …

Watt’s injury altered Steelers path to contention in 2022
2 years, 1 month ago

Watt’s injury altered Steelers path to contention in 2022

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — The path to contention for the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2022 was always going to be narrow. The defense needed to be, as coach Mike Tomlin promised during the offseason, “dominant.” And whoever replaced Roethlisberger at quarterback — be it Mitch Trubisky or Kenny Pickett — needed to essentially not lose games with careless turnovers. T.J. Watt, Cam Heyward …

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 …

Steelers set to face Bills for 4th consecutive season
2 years, 2 months ago

Steelers set to face Bills for 4th consecutive season

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH at BUFFALO Sunday 1 p.m. EDT, CBS. The rookie will make his first NFL start against the Bills after being inserted in the second half of last week’s loss to the New York Jets for the struggling Mitch Trubisky. The Steelers will be without LB T.J. Watt, who will miss his fourth straight game with a left pectoral injury.. …

Bengals fans turn out in Cincinnati to watch Super Bowl
2 years, 10 months ago

Bengals fans turn out in Cincinnati to watch Super Bowl

Associated Press  

CINCINNATI — In Cincinnati, thousands of excited Bengals fans turned out to watch Sunday’s Super Bowl 56 against the Los Angeles Rams. Many in orange-and-black Bengals gear gathered to view the game outdoors even as a light snow fell — a far cry from sunny Los Angeles, where the temperature was 82 ahead of kickoff at SoFi Stadium. Hundreds braved …

Super Bowl LVI: Kickoff time, teams, how to watch and halftime show
2 years, 10 months ago

Super Bowl LVI: Kickoff time, teams, how to watch and halftime show

LA Times  

The Rams will play the Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl LVI. It marks the Bengals’ first Super Bowl appearance since the 1988 season, when they lost to the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl XXIII. Quarterback Joe Burrow has led the Cincinnati Bengals to their first Super Bowl appearance since the 1988 season. The Rams defeated the 49ers 20-17 in …

Bengals top Chiefs 27-24 in OT to clinch Super Bowl trip
2 years, 11 months ago

Bengals top Chiefs 27-24 in OT to clinch Super Bowl trip

Associated Press  

Not those same ol’ Bungles. They got the Bengals to the NFL’s big game for the first time in 33 years with a 27-24 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs for the AFC championship on Sunday. “It’s a special team that’s capable of doing special things,” said coach Zac Taylor, who was in elementary school the last time the Bengals …

‘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 …

Steelers overcome rust, short-handed Ravens to move to 11-0
4 years, 1 month ago

Steelers overcome rust, short-handed Ravens to move to 11-0

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — Mike Tomlin isn’t one for excuses. “Obviously we won, but it sure doesn’t feel like it,” said Roethlisberger, whose 1-yard strike to JuJu Smith-Schuster early in the fourth quarter gave the Steelers a 12-point lead they flirted with squandering. Running onto Heinz Field missing more than a dozen players on the reserve/COVID-19 list, including reigning NFL MVP Lamar …

Steelers dominate early, hold off Titans for 27-24 win
4 years, 2 months ago

Steelers dominate early, hold off Titans for 27-24 win

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Pittsburgh Steelers stand alone as the AFC’s last undefeated team thanks to a dominant start and a bit of late luck. Ben Roethlisberger threw two touchdown passes to Diontae Johnson, and the Steelers remained perfect by holding off Tennessee for a 27-24 victory Sunday in a game postponed three weeks after the Titans came down with …

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