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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...

Shemar Stewart was selected in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft, No. 17 overall, by the Cincinnati Bengals to pair with defending-sack leader Trey Hendrickson. The idea was that the freak athlete, despite his lack of production at the college level, would be developed into a major weapon for Al Golden’s defense.

Best laid plans.

Not only is Stewart on IR, but Russ Heltman points out, his 36.9 pass-rushing grade, per PFF, is the lowest of 120 qualified edge rushers. Not only that, but his 36.9 overall grade is among the lowest of any rookie defensive player.

Stewart...

Ken Anderson Again Reaches Hall of Fame Senior Semis
For the fourth straight year, Anderson reached the senior semis in a vote by the Seniors Blue-Ribbon Committee. Anderson’s fellow Bengals Ring of Honor members, Isaac Curtis and Lemar Parrish, were in the final 34 but didn’t reach the semis. They survived the cut from 182 senior nominees who haven’t played in the last 25 years.

Quick Hits | Mike Gesicki Returns To Field, Joe Flacco Bonds With Mates, Myles Murphy Keeps It Fast And Simple
“If you had told me I would have felt like this (now) the day it...

There are so many stats that are out there on the 2025 Cincinnati Bengals that are just hard to fathom. At the same time, they’re also not hard to fathom.

This Bengals team is a failed experiment. The front office told us that by making a few minor tweaks, along with Zac Taylor making us believe that bringing in a new defensive coaching staff, all the bad luck from 2024 would right itself in 2025.

Wrong. If anything, the bad luck from 2024, or so we thought, was a precursor to what this season would be like.

Remember all those...

The Cincinnati Bengals fought hard for about three quarters on Sunday, but an avalanche of late errors ended up blowing the doors open against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Making matters worse is Ja’Marr Chase’s “spit-gate” with Jalen Ramsey, as “Uno” lost an appeal for a suspension and will miss this Sunday’s matchup against New England.

However, a shot in the arm was provided Wednesday afternoon with the astounding news that Joe Burrow was a full participant in practice for the first time since entering Week 2. This comes just two months after toe surgery that once had a three-month recovery timeline....

The Cincinnati Bengals have lost seven of their last games. With a 9-2 New England Patriots team up next without star receiver Ja’Marr Chase, they could use some good news on the injury front.

Per Wednesday’s injury report, quarterback Joe Burrow (toe) was a full participant in practice for the first time since suffering a Grade 3 turf toe injury in Week 2. Burrow being a full participant means he did participate in 11-on-11 work, something Zac Taylor said could be coming.

Could Burrow actually play this week? Taylor was non-committal when asked on Wednesday about who the starting quarterback...

The Cincinnati Bengals have dealt with their fair share of injuries in what is shaping up to be a very disappointing season. From star players like Joe Burrow and Trey Hendrickson to players like Mike Gesicki and Daijahn Anthony, several players they depend on as contributors have missed time.

Burrow’s practice window has already been reopened, and on Wednesday, the Bengals opened the 21-day practice windows for both Gesicki and Anthony.

Gesicki last played in the loss to the Green Bay Packers on October 12th, before being placed on injured reserve for a pectoral injury. Gesicki was thought to have...