Matt Fitzgerald

Matt Fitzgerald

Joined: Aug 1, 2025

Matt Fitzgerald is the Stripe Hype site expert, overseeing coverage of the Cincinnati Bengals. He has immense experience in writing about every sport under the sun during his decade-long sports media career. The majority of those years were spent working full-time for Bleacher Report and Barstool Sports. While Matt takes pride in his creative versatility and is a fledgling actor, with an MFA from The Actors Studio Drama School, he’s beyond fired up to dial in on covering his favorite team for the greater FanSided community.

Former Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Boomer Esiason takes questions in an improvised press conference ahead of the Week 13 game between the Bengals and the Pittsburgh Steelers in downtown Cincinnati on Monday, Dec. 4, 2017.

Bengals' treatment of Ring of Honor legends is a poverty franchise move

Dec 22, 2024; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle Kris Jenkins Jr. (90) celebrates a sack during the first quarter against the Cleveland Browns at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images

Bengals DC names training camp MVP and it's not who anyone would expect

Aug 7, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow walks out of the tunnel for a game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Bengals' Joe Burrow earns legitimate Tom Brady comparison from Patriots legend

Dec 22, 2024; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers linebacker Jadeveon Clowney (7) during the second half against the Arizona Cardinals at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

A potential stopgap Trey Hendrickson solution just fell into the Bengals’ laps

Baltimore Ravens v Cincinnati Bengals

Conflicting injury reports suddenly surface on Bengals rival superstar QB

Cincinnati Bengals halfback Chase Brown (30) and guard Cordell Volson (67) celebrate Brown’s touchdown in the 4th quarter Sunday October 6, 2024 at Payor Stadium. The Bengals lost to Baltimore Ravens 41-38 in overtime.

Bengals dealt brutal blow as 3-year offensive line starter is out for 2025 season

Nov 17, 2019; Oakland, CA, USA; Cincinnati Bengals fans wear Orange bags on their heads in the fourth quarter against the Oakland Raiders at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. The Raiders defeated the Bengals 17-10. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Ex-NFL exec doesn't trust Bengals, projects last-place team as superior AFC contender

Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson (91) looks on before the NFL game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Denver Broncos at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024.

Bengals can fill all their needs in Trey Hendrickson trade with this AFC partner

Aug 18, 2025; Landover, Maryland, USA; Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) is sacked by Washington Commanders defensive end Dorance Armstrong (92) and Washington Commanders defensive end Jacob Martin (55) during the first half at Northwest Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-Imagn Images

Bengals overhaul maligned offensive line in latest 53-man roster prediction

Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson (91) talks with director of player personnel Duke Tobin before the first quarter of the NFL Preseason Week 2 game between the Washington Commanders and the Cincinnati Bengals at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Md., on Monday, Aug. 18, 2025.

3 winners and 2 losers from Bengals' preseason win over the Commanders

Aug 18, 2025; Landover, Maryland, USA; Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Mitchell Tinsley (82) catches a touchdown pass as Washington Commanders cornerback Bobby Price (37) defends during the second quarter at Northwest Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Bengals WR played his way onto the roster with epic preseason performance vs. ex-team

Nov 10, 2024; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Minnesota Vikings guard Dalton Risner (66) before the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Morgan Tencza-Imagn Images

Bengals finally show initiative to fix major roster flaw amid Trey Hendrickson drama

Joe Flacco throws as Shedeur Sanders looks on during Browns training camp July 25, 2025, in Berea, Ohio.

Bengals better not flop in Week 1 again after Browns name underwhelming starter at QB

Dec 22, 2024; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson (91) runs onto the field before the game against the Cleveland Browns at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images

Bengals' Trey Hendrickson asking price underscores how moronic trading him really is

Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson (91) looks out of the tunnel before warming up before the NFL game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Banks Stadium in Baltimore on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024.

3 Trey Hendrickson trade scenarios now that the Bengals are reportedly taking offers

Sep 15, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) greets Cincinnati Bengals tight end Mike Gesicki (88) after the at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images

'Crafty' Bengals TE keeps earning Joe Burrow's trust with Travis Kelce style of play