Bengal Bites: Cincinnati Bengals News & Analysis

They wouldn't. They couldn't! They DID!? The Bengals traded away the 10th overall pick in the 2026 draft for Defensive Tackle Dexter Lawrence, who had requested a trade from the NY Giants. Only time will tell whether this was a wise decision, but for now, let's get excited! (And don't look at his stats from last year)

NFL Free Agency 2026 has Begun! The Bengals got off to their traditionally sluggish start, but they did eventually manage to overpay a couple of players to join the defense in 2026. While other teams were wheelin' and dealin', the Bengals seem content to maintain the status quo indefinitely. Trey Hendrickson will be back in Paycor Stadium, but wearing a purple Ravens jersey next season. Jo...

The 2025-2026 NFL Season has concluded, the Seattle Seahawks are victorious. In this episode, we quickly recap the NFL playoffs, coaching changes around the league, and how the Bengals compare to the competition. So many teams are making changes, but the Bengals are sticking with status quo. Is there a good reason? Listen Now!

I'm still scratching my head about that Duke Tobin press conference. What was the point? I didn't hear any specific plans to improve next season beyond "working harder". The fans have reacted mostly negatively to this, so was it successful? I'm not sure. Zac Taylor is the lone remaining AFC North Head Coach. Is that an advantage? I'm not sure about that either.... Cancun...

Another frustrating loss to a team the Bengals had no business losing to. The Bengals should have won this game by 25, but they found a way to lose to the hapless Browns and Shedeur Sanders, tripping over his own feet! I don't care what Zac Taylor says, he is a terrible head coach. Ja'Marr Chase doesn't have any confidence in him, why should I? But Mike Brown would like to maintain the...

We reach the conclusion of this regular season. No playoffs this year. Another Battle of Ohio for nothing but intra-state pride. Hopefully nobody gets injured. It's probably going to look like a pre-season game, but maybe Chase Brown will get over 1,000 yards for the season. Joe Burrow is supposed to play, but maybe they will send Joe Flacco out and let Myles Garrett sack him a couple times fo...

A win is always better than a loss. But this was about as boring as wins come. The Cardinals seemed to sleepwalk through most of this game, allowing the Bengals to do anything they wanted offensively. Joe Burrow racked up 2 TD passes to Ja'Marr Chase. Chase Brown ran in 2 more. Plus, the Bengals Defense was forcing punt after punt. It was everything you wanted the Bengals to be.... in Week 7....

There's really no way the Bengals should lose this game Sunday. The Cardinals are completely decimated by injuries on both sides of the ball. The Bengals have all their key offensive stars available to run the ball up and down the field against a depleted Cards D. Backup QB Jacoby Brissett doesn't scare most defenses. And yet, somehow this game feels like it will be close. #nfl #whodey #be...

This was so typical for the Bengals. As SOON as they get eliminated from the playoffs, they have their best game of the season. They looked like the '85 Bears against the Dolphins in the 3rd Quarter. It wasn't perfect, but this was as good as the Bengals have played as a team all year. Everyone was feeling good and having fun in the warmth and sun, including Joe Burrow. Chase Brown made hi...

Hello Darkness, my old friend... It's that time of year. The days are short, the nights are long, and Joe Burrow is very emo. Zac Taylor has extreme confidence in every single living organism in Paycor Stadium. But after a frigid shutout loss at home to the Ravens, it's time to warm up in South Florida. Tua is benched, Quinn Ewers makes his first NFL start against one of the worst defenses...

What a miserable game. Bengals lose by 24 at home to the bitter rival Ravens. First shutout of Joe Burrow's NFL career. First Bengals shutout since 2017. Burrow had a pick-6 in the Red Zone. The Bengals defense gave up big play after big play. DJ Turner had balls bouncing off his facemask! It wasn't their day. And it wasn't your day if you attended this game in person, because the Beng...

Must Win Game. Defeat is not an option! Well, maybe defeat wouldn't be THAT bad, it would almost be a relief. It's a relief that Tee Higgins isn't playing after his 2nd concussion in 2 weeks. But Mike Gesicki, Ja'Marr Chase, and Chase Brown are more than capable of putting up points with a healthy Joe Burrow. The question is, can the Bengals defense repeat their Thanksgiving miracl...

Another week of Joe Burrow magic ends in heartbreak as the Bengals discover new and amazing ways to lose football games. This time, in the steady snowfall of Orchard Park, NY to the Buffalo Bills. Everything was going so well, and then it all fell apart in a few minutes, late in the 4th quarter. Tee Higgins risks his long-term neurological health for "the team". Is it worth it? I'm n...

Another tough opponent on the road, but we just saw the Bengals and Joe Burrow pull off the upset in Baltimore against the Ravens last week, so recency bias surely says the Bengals will keep their streak of wins (1) going. I'm not buying into this narrative about "4-8, just like last year." Doesn't anyone remember they missed the playoffs last year?! As Trent Reznor said, "I...

Bengals 32 - 14 Ravens. Thanksgiving Night was all Orange and Black. The Ravens and their Purple uniforms got squished like a bunch of grapes! Lamar Jackson played one of his worst games in years, committing 2 fumbles and 1 INT. Isiah Likely and Zay Flowers also lost fumbles to this suddenly tenacious Bengals Defense. Al Golden dialed up creative blitzes that left Lamar looking rattled and confuse...

Joe Burrow is officially coming back, and you're going to like it! He told us, He's a football player, he gets paid to play football, so he's going to be out there. Ja'Marr Chase('s Agent) released an apology statement that didn't seem to match the tone of his press conference. The Ravens are matching the tone of Purple everywhere with their Purple Rain color rush uniforms....

The Bengals (3-8) kept it respectable and close in the game against the visiting Patriots. But it wasn't meant to be, as the Bengals lost their 4th game in a row, and 8 out of the last 9 games, 26-20 was the final, to the Patriots (10-2). The game featured not one, but two Pick-6 TDs and a ton of injuries on that artificial turf. Somewhere, Mike Brown is counting his money and smiling... #whod...

This week has been a rollercoaster of emotions. Burrow was back, but then he wasn't. Ja'Marr is definitely suspended this week, so who will step up in his absence? Iosivas? Tinsley? Gesicki? (Who was just activated from Injured Reserve) If the Bengals hold the Patriots to less than 25 points, I'll be surprised. I'm surprised the Patriots are only favored by 7! They must have a lot...

Disappointment is the only word that can describe this game. Not only did the team lose, they looked bad doing it. The Steelers were the more physically dominant team, pushing the Bengals around all day. And then, Ja'Marr Chase appeared to spit on Jalen Ramsey, which led to Ramsey's ejection, but also a likely suspension for Chase. After the game, Ja'Marr denied spitting, which seemed...

It's not how you start, it's how you finish. This Bengals team got off to their coveted "fast start" by going 2-0, but they're 1-6 since then. Currently teetering on the brink of irrelevancy, Joe Burrow isn't walking onto Acrisure Field to save the Bengals season. Zac Taylor's claim that all the answers are inside the building will be put to the test. How will either...

Alright, he's only returning to limited practice, but Joe Burrow is back on the field, throwing the football to Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins. Even if he's not ready to play in a live game, the progress he's made returning from turf toe surgery has been astounding. Of course, it does nothing to help the defense, which REALLY needs some improvement, or it won't matter who's...

What the F&@K?! That's what Chase Brown and I thought after this game ended. Just when it looked like the Bengals pulled off a miraculous victory... they gave it all away. This game was crazy! (so don't leave early!) #WhoDey #NFL # Bengals

Week 9 begins with a troubling development... Joe Flacco is uncertain (50/50) to play against the Bears due to a sprain to the AC joint in his right throwing shoulder. Not ideal for the 40-year old quarterback. It's also not ideal to still have Jake Browning as the backup. How's Sean Clifford looking though? p.s. Joe Burrow isn't coming back this year, deal with it. #whodey #nfl

Things were going so well... until it all fell apart in the 4th quarter. This week, the New York team was on the winning end of a miraculous comeback, at the expense of the Cincinnati Bengals and their loyal fans. The Jets gained over 500 yards of offense, and a bit of respect around the league, by stunning the home crowd. Aaron Glenn showed he's not afraid to go for 2, down by 9, late in the...

The New York Friggin' Jets (0-7) come in to Paycor Stadium Saturday at 1 pm to take on the Cincinnati Bengals (3-4) who are riding a 1-game winning streak ;-) Can Joe Flacco keep it going? I don't believe in momentum, but if it exists, the Bengals will win this game. #WhoDey