Let’s first take a look at some of the All-22 on the defensive side of the ball from the Cincinnati Bengals’ 37-24 defeat to the Detroit Lions.

The defense feels like it is showing more signs of life than the offense, by a wide margin. Some young guys are flashing, and there hasn’t been any quit in those guys, no matter how many times Jake Browning turns the ball over.

Early in the game, the Bengals were dropping defensive ends into coverage at a high rate. The results were about as one should expect. Sam LaPorta was having a field...

Matt and Willie Know Ball, but even we did not see this one coming.

The Bengals made a big splash by adding a veteran quarterback who knows the AFC North as well as anyone.

• Why did the Bengals decide to add Flacco?
• What will the offense look like with Flacco under center?
• Should this rest our expectations for this season?

Flacco was once a Super Bowl MVP, but has become a journeyman bridge quarterback who produces for teams just to be replaced. Now he has crossed over into full-on mercenary mode, as he comes in to save...

The Cincinnati Bengals have been having issues with their offensive line since Joe Burrow got to Cincinnati in the 2020 season. This isn’t news to any Bengals fan, but this isn’t just a problem in the Zac Taylor era. The Bengals have been struggling to protect quarterbacks for the better part of a decade.

When appearing on the Pat McAfee Show on Monday, former Bengals offensive tackle Andrew Whitworth revealed a shocking stat about the Bengals’ lack of success evaluating and retaining offensive line talent.

Yes, you heard that right. Since 2011, the Bengals have not drafted an offensive lineman...

The Bengals appear to be moving forward with Jalen Rivers at right guard. I feel like his performance the past two weeks has merited that. Could the Bengals have two long-term pieces for the offensive line?

As always, it is important to take PFF grades with a grain of salt. Jalen Rivers graded out with a 56.1. His pass blocking grade was even lower, coming in at 45.1. When watching his tape, I don’t think it was anywhere close to what that grade would indicate.

Rivers looked patient, stout in pass protection for most of his snaps, and once again...

The Cincinnati Bengals (2-3) said enough is enough and decided to plug the holes on the sinking ship that is their pathetic offense.

The question is, did they plug them with putty or a plastic bag?

In other words, is Joe Flacco actually going to help the team win more games than Jake Browning could have done?

That remains to be seen.

But for now, we can look at some stats to get an idea of what to expect when Flacco likely takes the field as the starter this Sunday against the Green Bay Packers (2-1).

This year, both QBs...

The Cincinnati Bengals returned to Paycor Stadium in Week 5 looking to build momentum and remind the league that they’re still contenders in the AFC. Instead, they left their home crowd frustrated and searching for answers after a 31–20 loss to the Detroit Lions — a game that featured bright moments, familiar frustrations, and some downright ugly football that left the Bengals at 2–3 and reeling for direction.

Let’s break it all down.

The Good

Ja’Marr Chase Shines and the Defense Fights

Even in a deflating loss, Ja’Marr Chase reminded everyone why he’s among the NFL’s elite. The star...

It’s been a whirlwind beginning of the week for the Cincinnati Bengals. After a disheartening home loss at the hands of the Lions (their third straight defeat), the team reassessed their roster status.

Backup quarterback Jake Browning has struggled since taking over in the second half of Week 2 for Joe Burrow, throwing eight interceptions in three and a half games of play. With the high amount of turnovers and the team hitting a major losing streak, the Bengals made a seemingly-unlikely move to bring in veteran signal-caller, Joe Flacco.

Can Flacco, a guy with extensive AFC North experience, steady...

The Cincinnati Bengals’ offensive line could use all the help it can get.

Now it will be getting back the man who opened the season as the starter at right guard, veteran Lucas Patrick, who was on IR with a calf injury.

Patrick had a solid debut against the Cleveland Browns before going down.

Since then, Dalton Risner tried his hand at filling in but struggled. In recent weeks, it has been rookie Jalen Rivers who has started, and he’s been a bit of an upgrade.

Whenever Patrick is ready to go, it is unlikely he’ll replace Rivers.

The left...

The Bengals did it. They made a move at quarterback, and a big one at that.

Joe Flacco brings a big arm and excellent processing to Cincinnati. He may be just what the Bengals need to stay alive until the return of Joe Burrow.

Let’s take a look at what he has done recently.

Despite their two star wide receivers, the 2025 Bengals offense has been completely devoid of explosive plays. That can change with Flacco under center. Flacco has a big arm and deep ball accuracy. Just take a look at the ball in this clip.

Giving him the...

Imagine waking up one morning to find your preferred method of time travel—whether it’s a DeLorean, TARDIS, hot tub, or phone booth—waiting right in front of you. The display reads: April 29, 2021. Destination: Cleveland.

It hits you—it’s taking you to the 2021 NFL Draft.

You arrive at the precise moment the Bengals’ draft card is about to be handed to Roger Goodell. In your right hand, you hold the card that says Ja’Marr Chase.

In your left, another card.

Penei Sewell.

One image fills your mind:

You remember everything that’s happened since. You know Joe Burrow is hurt again,...

Bengals News

Bengals trade for Browns QB Joe Flacco after third loss without Joe Burrow

The Cincinnati Bengals made a quarterback move in an attempt to save a spiraling season.

Trey Hendrickson NOT Available // How Bengals and Ravens Trades Impact 49ers

Recent NFL trades, including Joe Flacco to the Bengals and Odafe Oweh to the Chargers, exploring potential impacts on the 49ers’ roster. Brock Purdy vs Mac Jones…

Browns trade veteran QB Joe Flacco to Bengals

The Cleveland Browns completed the latest chapter of their bizarre quarterback history by trading veteran Joe Flacco and a sixth-round pick to...

Is it just me, or is all the intrigue around this week’s snap counts on the defensive side of the ball?

Let’s start with the question that is on everyone’s mind.

“Why is it that every time I look up, I see Joseph Ossai in coverage?”

The answer is in the snaps.

The Bengals’ defense was on the field for 62 defensive snaps, and defensive tackles took a total of 167 snaps. That averages out to 2.7 defensive tackles on the field per play. While I am not here to debate the existence of fractional defenders (although I am sure...