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Sep 20, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Boye Mafe (53) reacts to his defensive play against the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images

The Bengals upgraded their best edge rusher and saved $11 million a year

Dylan Oakley

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4:00 PM EDT

Turns out Bengals fans were worried about wrong defense at the start of the season

Glenn Adams

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11:54 AM EDT

Aaron Rodgers already knows which Bengal will be the X-factor against Pittsburgh

Dylan Oakley

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9:00 AM EDT

The Bengals have a secret weapon when it comes to keeping Joe Burrow upright

Dylan Oakley

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7:30 AM EDT

Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle Kris Jenkins Jr. (90) stretches at Bengals spring practice at the IEL Indoor Facility in Cincinnati on Thursday, June 13, 2024.

One obvious defensive adjustment Bengals must make in Week 3

Matt Fitzgerald

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Sep 25, 2026

Cincinnati Bengals offensive tackle Orlando Brown Jr. (75) and offensive tackle Amarius Mims (71) talk on the sideline in the fourth quarter of the NFL Week 2 game between the Houston Texans and the Cincinnati Bengals at Reliant Stadium in Houston on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026. The Bengals improved to 2-0 on the season with a 20-6 win on the road.

Bengals trust index for Week 3: Orlando Brown Jr. slips, Jonathan Allen skyrockets

Matt Fitzgerald

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Sep 25, 2026

November 18, 2012; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh (right) and quarterback Joe Flacco (5) react while leaving the field after defeating the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field. The Baltimore Ravens won 13-10. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

A Joe Flacco trade would be a John Harbaugh bailout Bengals shouldn't entertain

Matt Fitzgerald

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Sep 25, 2026

Sep 13, 2026; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Boye Mafe (53) hands the ball to Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence II (97) during the first quarter at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images

Bengals defense making waves, leaving QB situations scrambling in its wake

Glenn Adams

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Sep 25, 2026

Sep 13, 2026; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) throws a pass during the first quarter at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images

Exclusive: Inside Joe Burrow's custom-designed Google Chrome chess set

Matt Fitzgerald

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Sep 25, 2026

Jan 4, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) passes to tight end Drew Sample (89) as Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Alex Highsmith (56) pressures during the second quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Living behind enemy lines: A Bengals fan's view from deep in Steelers country

Brandon Johnson

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Sep 25, 2026

Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence II

Bengals' Super Bowl odds shoot up in latest NFL Supercomputer simulation

Dylan Oakley

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Sep 25, 2026

Mar 31, 2026; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor (left) with Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy during the 2026 NFL Annual League Meeting at the Arizona Biltmore. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Steelers expert reveals 3 things their offense must fix ahead of Week 3 vs. Bengals

Richard Louis

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Sep 24, 2026

Cincinnati Bengals executives Mike Brown and his daughter Katie Blackburn talk on the sideline during a session of organized team activities on the Bengals practice field at Paycor Stadium in downtown Cincinnati on Tuesday, June 3, 2025.

Bengals' cheap reputation returns after empty chair noticed during Patriots-Steelers

Glenn Adams

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Sep 24, 2026

T.J. Houshmandzadeh, forner Bengal, speaks to Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor before the NFL game at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on Monday, Sept. 23, 2024.

TJ Houshmandzadeh may have exposed Bengals' perfect WR3 of the future

Matt Fitzgerald

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Sep 24, 2026

Sep 13, 2025; Lubbock, Texas, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders defensive Brice Pollack (14) and defensive back John Curry (6) react after a play against the Oregon State Beavers in the first half at Jones AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-Imagn Images

Bengals scouts eyed these Red Raiders and Cougars 2027 draft prospects in Lubbock

Glenn Adams

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Sep 24, 2026

Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Shemar Stewart (94) watches the video board in the fourth quarter of the NFL Week 2 game between the Houston Texans and the Cincinnati Bengals at Reliant Stadium in Houston on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026. The Bengals improved to 2-0 on the season with a 20-6 win on the road.

Was bitter ex-Bengal Trey Hendrickson holding Shemar Stewart's development?

Andrew Kusleika

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Sep 24, 2026

Sep 20, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (1) celebrates after defeating the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Ja'Marr Chase confused by seemingly special treatment from defenses across NFL

Andrew Kusleika

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Sep 24, 2026

Sep 20, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans defensive end Will Anderson Jr. (51) sacks Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) during the fourth quarter at Reliant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images

New Joe Burrow footage makes Bengals' offensive line problem even more alarming

Brandon Johnson

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Sep 23, 2026

Sep 20, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence II (97) celebrates after defeating the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

3 telling metrics that prove Bengals pass rush is just getting started

Matt Fitzgerald

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Sep 23, 2026

Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator Al Golden celebrates as the Bengals take over on downs following a muffed field goal attempt by the Texans in the second quarter of the NFL Week 2 game between the Houston Texans and the Cincinnati Bengals at Reliant Stadium in Houston on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026. The Bengals led 7-3 at halftime.

Bengals' daring run-stopping strategy could allow their defense to be NFL's best

Andrew Kusleika

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Sep 23, 2026

Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Cedric Johnson

Cedric Johnson's rapid breakout flexes strength of Bengals' defensive line depth

Dylan Oakley

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Sep 23, 2026

Oct 16, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin looks on during warmups before the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images

Mike Tomlin's absence has Bengals poised to pounce as road favorites in Pittsburgh

Matt Fitzgerald

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Sep 22, 2026

Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Cashius Howell (55) celebrates a sack in the fourth quarter of the NFL Week 2 game between the Houston Texans and the Cincinnati Bengals at Reliant Stadium in Houston on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026. The Bengals improved to 2-0 on the season with a 20-6 win on the road.

4 Bengals loudly climbing the depth chart after Week 2

Matt Fitzgerald

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Sep 22, 2026

Sep 20, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor walks on the field before the game against the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Zac Taylor Hot Seat Meter: Bengals coach vindicated by Week 2 defensive dominance

Matt Fitzgerald

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Sep 22, 2026

Jonathan Allen (93) during training camp day 3. The Cincinnati Bengals gather for day 3 of Training Camp on Friday July 31, 2026.

Bengals' Jonathan Allen proving he's much more than the 'other' big-ticket addition

Glenn Adams

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Sep 22, 2026

Sep 20, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) celebrates after defeating the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Joe Burrow's performance early in 2026 should scare the rest of the NFL

Andrew Kusleika

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Sep 22, 2026

Sep 20, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Fans of the Cincinnati Bengals during the second quarter against the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images

Bengals rule the division and Week 3 AFC North power rankings

Glenn Adams

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Sep 22, 2026

Sep 20, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Cashius Howell (55) and cornerback Jalen Davis (35) react after a play during the game against the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Bengals defense ended an embarrassing streak that lasted more than four years

Brandon Johnson

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Sep 21, 2026

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