Zac Taylor’s costly decision extends the Bengals’ losing streak, and the risk didn’t even outweigh the reward
A short field gives the opposition an easier time finding the end zone, yes. However, after Taylor punted and made the Patriots start at their own 20, they still made it all the way to Cincinnati’s goal line again. Again, the Bengals kept them out of pay dirt, forcing a short field goal.

Bengals’ Tee Higgins suffers concussion after hard fall to turf
Higgins was carted off the field with just over four minutes left in the fourth quarter. He was on the...

Well, here we are again… Another gut-wrenching loss this week as Zac Taylor and the Cincinnati Bengals have dropped eight of the last nine games following a 26-20 loss to the New England Patriots.

The Bengals had a chance to win this one (like many other losses this season) and likely would have if Joe Burrow had made his return today.

Burrow practiced all week and was trending to shock everyone with his return from the toe injury against the Patriots, but the Bengals staff felt he needed a few more days late in the week.

Bengals fans have been...

Heartbreaking losses have become a common trend that Bengals fans are far too familiar with this season, as Cincinnati drops its 8th loss on the season to the New England Patriots, 26-20.

The Bengals were without Joe Burrow, Ja’Marr Chase, Trey Hendrickson, and Tee Higgins (on the final drive), but managed to make it incredibly competitive.

Despite no one believing the Bengals could knock off the Patriots, this team had a chance to win the game in the final minutes.

Joe Flacco was without all his first-team weapons but came up just short after the officials swallowed their whistles on...

The Cincinnati Bengals are currently hosting the top team in the AFC, as the New England Patriots currently hold a 9-2 record.

The Bengals are staying competitive against the Patriots despite the absence of Ja’Marr Chase, Trey Hendrickson, and Joe Burrow.

The defense has been playing with passion, and Evan McPherson is back to his true form in 2025.

The Bengals’ depth has been banged up today, though, with Marco Wilson being declared out due to a hamstring injury early in the first quarter and Tahj Brooks questionable to return in concussion protocol.

With no moves made at the trade...

The Cincinnati Bengals are back in action hosting the AFC-best New England Patriots inside Paycor Stadium.

The Bengals’ defense has been competitive, including a pick-six by Geno Stone to start the second quarter.

Zac Taylor and his squad find themselves down 17-13 at the half, but go into the locker room with some momentum after Evan McPherson’s record-breaking field goal.

Joe Flacco and the Bengals offense had about 30 seconds before half with Chase Brown and Tee Higgins leading the way with two massive chunk plays to get the ball around midfield.

McPherson lined up a 63-yard field goal attempt...

The Cincinnati Bengals are mired in an ugly three-game losing streak and officially drifting into desperation mode. One more loss could bury their already-slim playoff hopes, and they’re walking straight into the toughest stretch of their schedule.

First up: the 9–2 New England Patriots, led by Drake Maye—currently sitting on Vegas’ short list of MVP candidates.

Can the Bengals start a season-saving run, or will the wheels keep coming off?

Here are the matchups to watch.

Tee Higgins vs. All the Attention

When the Bengals have both Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, defenses are forced into a “pick your...

After practicing in full on Wednesday and Thursday, Joe Burrow will not be activated off injured reserve and will miss Sunday’s game against the New England Patriots.

Tee Higgins and other players were giddy about the sight of Burrow practicing this week. However, Zac Taylor’s response is not activating Burrow off injured reserve and starting Joe Flacco.

Does Taylor know this team, at 3-7, doesn’t have the luxury of time on their side? Not to mention, Flacco is dealing with a sprained AC joint, going back four weeks ago.

In addition, the Bengals are facing the hottest team in the...

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Bengals Elevate HB Gary Brightwell, CB Jalen Davis Ahead of Week 12 | BENGALS ROSTER UPDATE

The Bengals today elevated HB Gary Brightwell and CB Jalen Davis from the practice squad to the active roster for tomorrow’s game against New England.

Joe Burrow not ready to play yet, out for Bengals vs. Patriots

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow won’t play against the New England Patriots on Nov. 23, The Enquirer can confirm.

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The Bengals have made...

The Cincinnati Bengals face a pivotal home game against the team with the best record in the AFC this Sunday. To get the lay of the land on all things New England Patriots, we tapped the knowledge of Taylor Kyles over at Pats Pulpit within the SB Nation network.

Here are five questions with Taylor Kyles to preview this Sunday’s game:

1.) AC: Can you talk about the growth of Drake Maye in Year Two? He’s making all of the throws it seems–is there a weakness to exploit?

TK: Drake Maye’s pocket presence and footwork have significantly improved under OC...

The Cincinnati Bengals have elevated running back Gary Brightwell and cornerback Jalen Davis from the practice squad to the active roster for Sunday’s Week 12 game against the New England Patriots, the team announced on Saturday.

Absent from this announcement was quarterback Joe Burrow, who will not be activated to the 53-man roster and is out for Week 12. The Athletic’s Dianna Russini and Paul Dehner Jr. broke the news early Saturday morning that Burrow would not be activated this week. Joe Flacco will get the starting nod vs. New England, but Burrow could get the nod for the Thanksgiving...

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Quick Hits | Zac Taylor Waits To Make Call On Joe Burrow, TE Mike Gesicki Activated

Bengals head coach Zac Taylor has to make a call by 4 p.m. Saturday if quarterback Joe Burrow is playing Sunday (1 p.m.-Cincinnati’s Local 12) against the Patriots at Paycor Stadium.

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New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel said running back Rhamondre Stevenson is expected to play in the team’s NFL Week 12 game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium.

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The Cincinnati Bengals could let Trey Hendrickson walk after the season. They do still have the option to place the franchise tag on him if they cannot agree to a long term deal. If they choose to go another direction, they make look to continue adding edge rushers early in the draft. They have a type. They have been obsessed with drafting big defensive ends, regardless if they are known as explosive pass rushers. A player they would likely be high on which fits that mold is Zion Young. Young is...