The Bengals are like a super-manipulative party that convinces you they are going to change just as you are about to give up on the relationship. They lost the must-win game a week ago, and yet a glimmer of hope appears in Cartier glasses.

Joe Burrow was a full participant at practice this week, which, as we all know in light of the Lamar Jackson saga, means he is not just practicing but taking starter reps.

With Joe, anything is possible. It is not likely, but all of a sudden, running the table doesn’t seem crazy. Infeasible, sure, but not...

Even though Joe Burrow (turf toe) has been a full participant in two straight practices, he is still listed as questionable for the Cincinnati Bengals’ Sunday clash with the New England Patriots, head coach Zac Taylor announced Friday.

Taylor also said tight end Mike Gesicki (pectoral), who was a full participant twice, is questionable as well. Meanwhile, Trey Hendrickson is out, and Samaje Perine is doubtful.

On the New England side, only running back Rhamondre Stevenson (toe) showed up on the injury report as being limited in the team’s second practice on Thursday, so expect the Patriots to have just...

Disclaimer: I don’t think it is going to happen.

If this were the year that the Bengals decided to move on from head coach Zac Taylor, this would be a hot job. Yes, there are some idiosyncrasies to the Bengals’ setup, but it is not very often that a job comes up with a quarterback like Joe Burrow on the squad.

The general rule for coaches is that if you are an offensive coach, you should put a lot of resources into the other side of the ball and use your expertise to be successful on offense. Zac Taylor and...

The 3-7 Cincinnati Bengals will host the 9-2 New England Patriots. The Patriots are in the midst of an eight-game winning streak. The Bengals, meanwhile, have lost three games in a row. Let’s take a look at a few of the key players on the Bengals side of the ball for this one.

Tee Higgins

Ja’Marr Chase will be suspended for one game from the spitting incident toward Jalen Ramsey. This is a spot I would like to put Jermaine Burton in, but what are the odds he is even active Sunday? With that said, I will go with...

The return of Joe Burrow could provide a spark for the Cincinnati Bengals during the back half of the season. As things stand right now, the Bengals would currently be picking at ninth overall. They should have an opportunity to draft some difference makers early in the draft if they end up drafting inside the top ten. With that in mind, let’s take a look at how the first few rounds could play out in that scenario.

1st round – Caleb Downs (S) Ohio State

Downs has been an All-American safety since his first season in college. That year...

**Joe Burrow Returns to Full Practice, Trending Toward Week 12 Start vs. Patriots **The Bengals are expected to choose Burrow over veteran backup Joe Flacco, who is dealing with a right AC joint sprain. “Would you take a Joe Burrow in the pocket — not as mobile, not running, and purely out of shotgun — and play him over Joe Flacco? I think everyone’s answer is yes,” Chao said.

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Taylor told WLW-AM before Thursday’s practice, “I’m not there yet,” when asked if Burrow would start...

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There’s no way to get around it: It’s been a rough season for the Bengals, and last week was especially rough. The team is sitting at 3-7 and third in the AFC North heading into this week’s matchup against the Patriots. Ja’Marr Chase is suspended this week after spitting on Jalen Ramsey during last week’s loss to the Steelers, triggering a...

The slim playoff hopes of the Cincinnati Bengals are on the line Sunday when the New England Patriots come to Paycor Stadium, and it is starting to look like the Bengals may get a big boost, according to the team’s injury report.

Franchise quarterback Joe Burrow (toe) was again a full participant in practice and was taking first-team reps. Thanksgiving was initially thought of as the earliest Burrow would return, but there has been speculation from the likes of Adam Schefter that Burrow could be activated and start on Sunday. The team could take the situation as far as Saturday’s...

On December 7, the Cincinnati Bengals (3-7) will face the Buffalo Bills (7-3) on the road, but with Cincinnati currently out of contention, the NFL has decided to flex the game.

Instead of playing at 4:25 PM EST, the two AFC teams will play at 1 PM in Week 14.

Meanwhile, the Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers game that week will now be at 4:25 PM EST.

While this makes sense in terms of showcasing more meaningful games, it’s somewhat disappointing, as Joe Burrow should be back by that time, and seeing him face Josh Allen for the third...

The Cincinnati Bengals (3-7) are nowhere near the playoff picture right now, and CBS apparently doesn’t see any reason to broadcast that to the nation.

That’s despite the fact that Joe Burrow could return in time to play the New England Patriots (9-2).

Here is the Week 12 TV coverage map for CBS’ single game, courtesy of 506 Sports.

As you can see, the Bengals game against the AFC East-leading Patriots will only be shown in the areas surrounding the two teams’ home stadiums.

Bengals fans in other parts of the nation might not be all that upset, though, as...

Listen, I’ve been a Cincinnati Bengals fan since I came home from Good Sam. I love Joe Burrow. I think he has a real shot to become the greatest quarterback in franchise history, and I absolutely believe that if the Bengals are ever going to win a Super Bowl in the near future, Joe Burrow will be one of the biggest reasons why.

But please, Joe—don’t come back on the field to lead this Bengals team. Not with this defense. Not with a left tackle moving like the Tin Man, and not with two rookies in front of you who...

Ever since the homerun that was Joe Burrow, Tee Higgins, and Logan Wilson in the first, second, and third rounds, the Cincinnati Bengals have drafted poorly. This not only puts de facto GM Duke Tobin on the hot seat, but it also puts the whole setup of the front office on the hot seat.

So, what are the Bengals to do?

Should they make a subtle change, sweeping changes, or stay on the path?

It is tough to judge who will be a good head coach, because what makes you a good coordinator doesn’t always make you a good head...