Bengal Bites: Cincinnati Bengals News & Analysis

The Bengals win in Primetime! Steelers record on Thursdays goes to 0-9. Maybe that talk about road division games being tough was legit. Joe Flacco was very legit, throwing 47 passes, half of them to Ja'Marr Chase, who ended with 16/161/1. Chase Brown went over 100 yards on only 11 carries, including a season-long of 37 yards. Aaron Rodgers was not happy, with anyone, especially the teammate w...

The Cincinnati Bengals (2-4) are a team in flux in many ways. Linebacker and Offensive Guard have seen new faces in recent weeks. Will we see some new receiving options? We've got a "new" quarterback in Joe Flacco, although, at 40-years old, he probably doesn't have that new quarterback smell. He probably smells like a grizzled old man. Just like his counterpart, Aaron Rodgers, w...

Bengals lose their 4th straight, 27-18, to the Packers. But Joe Flacco looked like a professional quarterback, which is more than we could say about Jake Browning the past 3 games. Ja'Marr Chase continues to be unstoppable. The defense forced a huge redzone turnover early. They kept it reasonably close! Now that's how you lose a football game! #WhoDey

The Bengals (2-3) had to do something at quarterback after 3 straight embarrassing performances by Jake Browning. But trading with the hated Browns for a 40-year old stop-gap, who will come in and start immediately in Green Bay... SEEMS a bit desperate if you ask me. And I know PLENTY about desperation, let me tell you. This is not good... This is SO not good. But I can't stop watching this ho...

Another week, another crushing defeat for the Bengals. Jake Browning threw 3 mind-numbing interceptions to essentially eliminate any hope for the Bengals of pulling off the upset. A few scores in garbage time made it look respectable, but this one never felt remotely close.... But don't tell that to Zac Taylor! He still has 100% confidence in himself as a playcaller and coach and it's ALL going to...

It's time to Stripe the Jungle! Bengals face the Lions (3-1), who are one of the hottest teams in the NFL right now. Perhaps not the best matchup for a team (the Bengals) still licking its wounds from the previous 2 weeks of horrible, lackluster performances. According to Zac Taylor, he has 'unwavering' confidence in Jake Browning. But it seems like he has more confidence in his job se...

Aaaargh... this team is becoming difficult to watch. Another extremely disappointing and frustrating loss this week. On national TV! The ABC announcers were calling out the team for a lack of effort. That's a reflection of the head coach (Zac Taylor) and his utter incompetence. This season is over. And yet... I can't stop watching. It's like that scene in A Clockwork Orange, I'm be...

Monday Night Football has been when Bengals backup QBs shine, and Jake Browning is ready to prove all the naysayers and doubters wrong. But what about this offensive line? Are they ready to play with some physicality and aggression? (Why is that even a question?!) This is not the best matchup on paper for the Bengals. But no matchup is favorable without a running attack. Can Chase Brown find any r...

Wow... that was truly a horrible game to watch. But I did it anyway, and I've got some thoughts to share with you, Bengals fans. Please join me to discuss everything that happened in this complete no-show from the Bengals in the first game without Joe Burrow at QB. Worst loss in franchise history. Why didn't CBS switch to another game and spare us the embarrassment??? This was so bad...

Battle of the Backups! Jake Browning gets his first start as Bengals QB in 2025. We discuss the upcoming game and how it feels to be a Bengals fan these days. WhoDey!

Week 2 Recap Bengals Win! 31 - 27 Jacksonville came to Cincinnati awash in a sea of orange (but not too much orange) and let the Bengals hang around long enough to make them regret not taking advantage of multiple scoring opportunities. Bengals defense continued to intercept passes to keep the team alive. Oh.... I forgot to mention Joe Burrow had a season-ending turf toe injury. But you already kn...

It's time to kick of the home games at Paycor Stadium for 2025 in Orange. Turn down the contrast on your TVs or your retinas may suffer permanent damage from these uniforms, but that's just part of the plan to intimidate the opponents! These Jaguars are young and hungry, but the Bengals young players showed they're ready to step up. We cover all the important matchups, players to watch...

A gritty Battle of Ohio win to open 2025. In this recap we go drive-by-drive: Chase Brown’s opening TD march, tipped-ball INTs by Jordan Battle and DJ Turner II , and Evan McPherson’s go-ahead 35-yarder. We break down Joe Burrow’s quiet day (113 yards), how Myles Garrett wrecked the second half with a sack barrage, the flags that fueled Cleveland’s first TD, and key injuries (Lucas Patrick, Logan...

Finally, football is back. And there's no better way to get things started than the Battle of Ohio Pt. 1, in Cleveland, where there is NO rain in the forecast. And NO more excuses are allowed. Everyone is healthy, everyone has a big contract to keep them happy, everything is setup for a Bengals W.... Just Do It!!! WhoDey! #nfl #cincinnatibengals

Football is almost back! Week 1 is set to begin and I'm excited for this season. All the stars are signed, healthy, and ready to go. Surely, nothing could derail this train from reaching the destination: Santa Clara, site of this year's Super Bowl. But before they reach that ultimate goal, there are a lot of other teams to dispatch. Let the Royal Rumble of the NFL begin again, at last! Who...

Finally the stalemate is over. Trey got a $14 million raise for this season and now the work towards another Super Bowl run begins. The Bengals made their initial 53-man roster announcement. How did I do? (91% accuracy) Plus, Dalton Risner joins the Bengals! All that and more, listen now! Questions? Comments? bengalbitespodcast@gmail.com

In this episode, let's talk about the preseason finale and what it means for the final remaining roster spots. It wasn't a great watch, with the Bengals losing 41-14 to the Colts. Even the score was deceptive, this never felt like the Bengals had a chance to win. Kind of like how I'm starting to feel about the Defense. But don't tell that to Zac Taylor! He feels really good about t...

Bengals 31 - Commanders 17. Yes! A win in the preseason is possible after all. We break down what looked legit, and what was utter s***. The Mitch Tinsley era has begun. WhoDey!

Joe Burrow looked like Joe Burrow (Chase 4/77/TD; Tanner Hudson 2 TDs) but the defense got gashed by Eagles backups and the pass rush sans Hendrickson was MIA. I break down the game, sloppy penalties and the run-game woes, then hit the big storylines since last episode: Mock Turtle Soup reactions (Mike Brown/Duke Tobin), Shemar Stewart’s deal, Hendrickson’s hold-in, the Noah Fant addition, Gesicki...

Bengals football is (almost) back — and so is Bengal Bites with a vengeance. In this comeback episode, we cover everything the team and mainstream media have quietly tiptoed around since May. Training camp is starting, but Cincinnati’s top draft pick Shemar Stewart is nowhere to be seen. Why? The Bengals are playing hardball over contract language that even last year’s #17 pick didn’t have to swal...

In this episode, we dive deep into the Bengals' 2025 draft class and undrafted free agents — no blind optimism, just honest analysis. I break down each pick, from Shemar Stewart’s upside and red flags to the 2 new linebackers poised to challenge Germaine Pratt, and why the low draft grades from national media might turn out to be wrong. We also explore the Bengals’ continued aversion to tradin...

In Episode 084 of Bengal Bites, we dive deep into an eventful offseason for the Cincinnati Bengals! From Ja'Marr Chase's record-breaking contract extension to Tee Higgins' decision to stay loyal to Cincinnati, we discuss the team's moves that will shape their future. Hear detailed analysis on key re-signings like B.J. Hill, Cody Ford, and Samaje Perine, and explore what newcomers T...

The playoffs and Super Bowl are in the rear-view mirror, now we can reflect on the season with the benefit of hindsight. Coaching changes, player interviews, eviction notices. So many things to talk about on this final episode of the season. #WhoDey

This season has finally reached the end. No Playoffs, No Super Bowl, drafting somewhere in the middle. Given the elite performances of Joe Burrow, Ja'Marr Chase, and Trey Hendrickson, this season was an inexcusable disappointment. And changes will be made. Not for any reason, according to Zac Taylor, other than a general feeling that "a change was needed". We shall see how much change actually occ...

The final game of the regular season, and most likely the season as a whole for the Bengals. Yes, they have a small chance, but I don't expect the Broncos and Dolphins to both lose. This game is mostly about pride and beating a divisional foe. Zac Taylor has squandered an excellent season from Joe Burrow, Ja'Marr Chase, and Trey Hendrickson (Pro-Bowlers) and I don't want to hear anything about "bu...