YAC Concerns and a Run-Game Rebound | By the Numbers, Week One When the Buccaneers open their season in Cincinnati on Sunday, they will be hoping to limit yards after the catch for Bengals receivers while getting their own ground game back on track and breaking in some rookie starters on defense Sep 08, 2026 at 10:47 AM Scott Smith Senior Writer/Editor Copied! The Tampa Bay Buccaneers open their 2026 season on Sunday with a trip to Cincinnati to take on Joe Burrow, Ja’Marr Chase and the high-p...
On the eve of the 2026 NFL season kicking off, Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow is predicted to win the MVP award by people who work in the league.
The opening week can be a tricky one for fantasy managers to navigate. Bona fide fantasy stars like Ja'Marr Chase, Jahmyr Gibbs, and Brock Bowers should be in opening lineups, of course, but it's difficult to know which mid-level options are worth starting.
Fantasy football strength of schedule favors Joe Burrow, Jalen Hurts and Jared Goff entering the 2026 season. PFF’s strength of schedule metric projects Cincinnati, Philadelphia and Detroit to face the three softest schedules for quarterbacks. PFF Grades and Advanced Stats also highlight how schematic changes could raise the passing ceilings of all three quarterbacks.
The 2026 NFL season is here. The wait is over. The Cincinnati Bengals will take the field Sunday at Paycor Stadium against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a game that actually matters. And it does matter. Unlike the MLB or the NBA, which both have absurdly long regular seasons, the NFL (for now) plays only 17 games. That […]
There is no shortage of excitement surrounding Cincinnati Bengals rookie defensive end Cashius Howell. And if defensive coordinator Al Golden’s assessment of his new pass rusher is any indication, the Bengals may have landed a player who can make an impact much sooner than some might expect. When Cincinnati selected Howell with the 41st overall pick in […]
The Cincinnati Bengals were subject to a couple of injury scares in training camp, but they thankfully are getting healthy at the right time. As the first official game week rolls on, several impact players are back on the practice field. Shemar Stewart was feared to have a serious knee injury just a few short […]
Cris Collinsworth joins John Fanta to unpack his top NFL season storylines, including the Chiefs’ dynamic duo still having “magic” left, what the Ravens will look like with a new HC and the Bengals’ offense getting buzz. #NBCSports #NFL #SundayNightFootball #CrisCollinsworth #PatrickMahomes #CincinnatiBengals » Watch SNF on Peacock: https://peacocktv.smart.link/v82e9dl56 » Subscribe to NFL on NBC: https://www.youtube.com/NFLonNBC?sub_confirmation=1 » Get more NFL news on NBC Sports: https://ww...
Shannon Sharpe, Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson, and “Iso” Joe Johnson react to the Atlanta Falcons naming Tua Tagovailoa the starting QB, the Dallas Cowboys announcing Tyler Smith will be placed IR, and much more! Later they kickoff the inaugural Nightcap Fantasy Football Draft! Timeline: 00:00 – Introduction 09:15 – Tua starting week 1 for Falcons 31:10 – Todd Monken believes in weekly captains picked by coaches 43:40 – Tyler Smith to undergo thumb surgery 54:45 – Bengals got the third easiest sche...
The Cincinnati Bengals are ready to rumble in the jungle! After an eventful offseason that saw their weakest link be overhauled, Cincinnati is ready to make their return to the postseason in style. A mixture of familiar faces and new contributors are ready to take this team to the promised land. It’s the start of […]
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Quick Hits | Ride Captain Ride As Bengals Usher in New Defensive Leaders Such as Bryan Cook: ‘He’ll Put It On Himself’ Sep 07, 2026 at 08:35 PM Geoff Hobson Bengals.com Senior Writer Copied! When the Bengals announced safety Bryan Cook as one of their three new defensive captains on Monday, maybe the least surprised were two guys who don’t play on defense, such as defensive coordinator Al Golden and running back Samaje Perine. Perine remembers Cook from that 2024 season they were teammates in ...
Zac Taylor is bringing back a specific request he had for the fans last year while he and the Cincinnati Bengals prepare for the 2026 NFL season. Taylor is entering Year 8 of his head coaching career in the NFL with the Bengals. He seeks a resurgence after seeing a four-year streak of winning seasons […]
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When Shemar Stewart went down early in Bengals training camp, it looked like his season was already over after his leg bent in a frighteningly gruesome manner. Thankfully, it turned out to be a hyperextension with no torn ligaments. However, he was still expected to miss at least one month of action, and potentially the […]
The Bengals are getting some major positive news just six days before the start of the 2026 season. Cincinnati announced its seven team captains Monday, with Joe Burrow, Ja’Marr Chase and Ted Karras returning as offensive captains. The new faces are defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence II, safety Bryan Cook and cornerback DJ Turner II, while Evan McPherson returns as the special teams captain. Deposit and place $25 in trades with Kalshi and receive $25 back! Make your deposit today at http://kalsh...
The Cincinnati Bengals are less than a week away from kicking off their 2026 NFL season at home. The Bengals are hoping for a healthy year after their 2025 campaign was derailed by an early-season injury sustained by franchise quarterback Joe Burrow. Both Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins have been dealing with injuries throughout training […]
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield declared that he won't engage in contract discussions before the end of the 2026 season, and it sounds like he's sticking to that stance.
The 2026 NFL season is days away, and the expectations are at an all-time high for Zac Taylor and the Cincinnati Bengals. The Bengals have completely revamped their roster and will look to snap the three-year playoff drought. Dexter Lawrence, Bryan Cook, and Jonathan Allen are set to get the Bengals’ defense back on track, […]
We are actually here gearing up for Week 1. We are to the point where the roster is as set as things can be, and speculation falls on how the Cincinnati Bengals will fare against their opponent each week, and not just broadly comparing them to last year’s team. Week 1 will see the Tampa […]
FRISCO, Texas — Mel Kiper Jr. picked the Cincinnati Bengals to beat the Dallas Cowboys in Super Bowl LXI. The pick came at the end of a 10-prediction ESPN column on the 2027 NFL draft published Friday, paired with his choice of Oregon to beat Notre Dame for the College Football Playoff title. Dallas went […]
Bengals News How Ke’Shawn Williams’ Speech Spoke A Bengals Roster Into Existence Not only did wide receiver Ke’Shawn Williams make the Bengals’ Opening Day roster as one of their primary returners, he secured it last week in a preseason finale played, as the crow flies, a punt return from his high school in Northwest Philadelphia. Retired All-Pro […]
The NFL season is here, and the Cincinnati Bengals are looking to make some noise and bounce back after a rough 2025-25 season. With a revamped defense and healthy Joe Burrow, things could be looking up, but there are still some question marks. That is what makes this team so intriguing as the fans and […]
It was just a couple of weeks ago when Gia Duddy’s “Day in my life vlog” gained traction on social media. Duddy, who dated NFL quarterback Will Levis for a couple of years before their breakup, has sparked rumors about her relationship with the Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Andrei Iosivas. However, it seems that the […]
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Bengals It’s easy to forget that Bengals QB Joe Burrow will be turning 30 this season, prompting reporters to ask him how long he plans to keep playing. Burrow reassured them that he plans to play for as long as he possibly can. “I used to think I didn’t want to play very long,” Burrow […]
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Who Should I Draft? Use this tool to assist you with some common 2026 fantasy football draft decisions regarding players like Trevor Lawrence, Jalen Hurts, Jaxson Dart, Kyler Murray, Jordan Love, Jayden Daniels, Joe Burrow, Tyler Shough, Brock Purdy, and Drake Maye. We are here to help make these calls and build winning teams in […]
Joe Burrow is busy at the Cincinnati Bengals camp ahead of the 2026 season. But his rumored partner, well-known influencer Olivia Ponton, chased some thrills this summer, only to be overwhelmed at the end. Ponton and her friends teamed up for an outdoor hike. They did a fun trend for a video, each speaking to […]
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