https://stripehype.com/heres-where-the-bengals-rank-entering-week-5-and-where-they-should-be-rankedstripehype.comenHere's where the Bengals rank entering Week 5 (and where they should be ranked)Cincinnati Bengals,NFL Power Rankings,Joe Burrow,Zac Taylor,Ja'Marr Chase,Tee Higgins2026-10-08T15:30:00Z2026-10-08T15:30:00Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4824,h_2713,x_0,y_60/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/59/01m4ds6pcj8cm3fb06zf.jpgOct 4, 2026; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) walks off the field after the end of the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Imageshttps://stripehype.com/joe-burrow-smoothing-over-massive-bengals-problem-wont-make-it-go-awaystripehype.comenJoe Burrow smoothing over massive Bengals problem won't make it go awayCincinnati Bengals,Joe Burrow,Chase Brown,Bengals Offensive Line,Amarius Mims,Zac Taylor2026-10-08T14:00:04Z2026-10-08T14:00:04Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3695,h_2078,x_0,y_36/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/59/01m4c7wjnty6600qvfr9.jpgCincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) hands off to running back Chase Brown (30) in the first quarter of the NFL Week 4 game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Jacksonville Jaguars at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026.https://stripehype.com/zac-taylor-and-joe-burrow-could-face-their-biggest-challenge-yet-in-week-5stripehype.comenZac Taylor and Joe Burrow could face their biggest challenge yet in Week 5Zac Taylor,Joe Burrow,ja'marr chase,Tee Higgins,Cincinnati Bengals2026-10-08T13:00:02Z2026-10-08T13:00:02Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3462,h_1947,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/59/01m4cf163a37pdxhbqkh.jpgCincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) talks with head coach Zac Taylor during a preseason training camp practice in downtown Cincinnati on Wednesday, July 30, 2025.https://stripehype.com/week-5-is-the-perfect-time-for-bengals-to-get-cashius-howell-back-on-trackstripehype.comenWeek 5 is the perfect time for Bengals to get Cashius Howell back on trackCincinnati Bengals,Cashius Howell,Bengals Defense,Bengals Defensive Line,Boye Mafe,Myles Murphy,Shemar Stewart2026-10-08T11:30:00Z2026-10-08T11:30:00Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4678,h_2631,x_0,y_795/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/59/01m4c09c9y9cxtnn2rb6.jpgSep 27, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Cashius Howell (55) during the second quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Imageshttps://stripehype.com/shemar-stewart-minimal-role-with-bengals-officially-puts-him-on-bust-watchstripehype.comenShemar Stewart's minimal role with Bengals officially puts him on bust watchCincinnati Bengals,Shemar Stewart,NFL Draft,Bengals Draft,Cashius Howell,Myles Murphy2026-10-07T23:00:02Z2026-10-07T23:00:02Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_8640,h_4860,x_0,y_84/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/59/01m4c2rgzr3k9dk2engx.jpgCincinnati 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.https://stripehype.com/why-dax-hill-can-be-the-ultimate-eraser-for-the-bengals-secondary-in-week-5stripehype.comenWhy Dax Hill can be the ultimate eraser for the Bengals secondary in Week 5Cincinnati Bengals,Dax Hill,Bengals Defense,Jalen Davis,D.J. Ivey2026-10-07T21:00:01Z2026-10-07T21:00:01Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2670,h_1501,x_1793,y_510/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/59/01m4bwh4ep10gdhryhzb.jpgJan 4, 2026; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Dax Hill (23) exits the player tunnel during introductions before a game against the Cleveland Browns at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Imageshttps://stripehype.com/the-one-avoidable-mistake-bengals-must-dodge-in-week-5-vs-dolphinsstripehype.comenThe one avoidable mistake Bengals must dodge in Week 5 vs. DolphinsCincinnati Bengals,Ja'Marr Chase,Bengals Injury Report,Tee Higgins,Bryan Cook,Kyle Dugger,Zac Taylor2026-10-07T20:00:02Z2026-10-07T20:00:02Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4138,h_2327,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/59/01m4btcx1q8y9bc0ype4.jpgCincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (5) grabs his helmet for a drive after being injured in the fourth quarter of the NFL Week 4 game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Jacksonville Jaguars at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026. The Bengals fell to 2-2 on the season with a 22-17 loss at home.https://stripehype.com/dolphins-linebacker-duo-gives-bengals-blueprint-for-fixing-biggest-defensive-needstripehype.comenDolphins’ linebacker duo gives Bengals blueprint for fixing biggest defensive needCincinnati Bengals,Dolphins,Jordyn Brooks ,Jacob Rodriguez2026-10-07T19:00:00Z2026-10-07T19:00:00Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4832,h_2718,x_0,y_105/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/59/01m4bq67vjy1c3xx5jmd.jpgSep 27, 2026; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins linebacker Jacob Rodriguez (10) with the ball after making an interception against the Kansas City Chiefs during the second quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Imageshttps://stripehype.com/ja-marr-chase-injury-tracker-latest-updates-on-bengals-star-s-head-injurystripehype.comenJa'Marr Chase injury tracker: Latest updates on Bengals star's head injuryCincinnati Bengals,Ja'Marr Chase,Bengals vs Jaguars,Ja'Marr Chase injury,Jacksonville Jaguars,Bengals Injury Report2026-10-04T18:22:44Z2026-10-07T18:40:57Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4622,h_2599,x_291,y_5/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/59/01m441kc3k1k8yfz54pj.jpgOct 4, 2026; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (1) runs with a catch against Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jarrian Jones (4) during the second quarter at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Imageshttps://stripehype.com/another-bengals-2025-defensive-nightmare-is-back-and-teams-are-exploiting-itstripehype.comenAnother Bengals 2025 defensive nightmare is back, and teams are exploiting itCincinnati Bengals,Dolphins,tight ends,defense2026-10-07T13:45:00Z2026-10-07T13:45:00Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5028,h_2828,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/59/01m4arjt4dyv7ng0qbe0.jpgSep 20, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans tight end Dalton Schultz (86) celebrates a first down during the second quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals at Reliant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Imageshttps://stripehype.com/3-positions-the-bengals-could-upgrade-before-the-trade-deadlinestripehype.comen3 positions the Bengals could upgrade before the trade deadlineBengals,Burrow,Brown,Jessie Bates2026-10-07T11:30:00Z2026-10-07T11:30:00Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5142,h_2892,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/59/01m48xe9rzwqccexasn6.jpgOct 4, 2026; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor