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Cincinnati Bengals kicker Evan McPherson has been named AFC Special Teams Player of the Month for September, the NFL announced Thursday. McPherson, now in his sixth season, converted all eight field-goal attempts and eight extra points in Cincinnati’s three September games. His 32 points scored tied for the most by any NFL kicker, while his […]
After three weeks, all four teams in the AFC North have the same record, sitting at 2-1 each. The Steelers, Browns and Ravens were each victorious in Week 2, while the Bengals lost to Pittsburgh in the first divisional contest of the season. Let’s take a look at the updated standings and break down each […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers played their best offensive game of the season last Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals. A big part of that was RB Jaylen Warren’s 176 total yards of offense (127 rushing yards at 7.5 yards per carry and 49 receiving yards at 16.3 yards per catch). He got things started immediately against the […]
The Jaguars (2-1) ride momentum into Cincinnati this weekend after a statement win over the Patriots, looking to keep pace in a crowded AFC field against a Bengals team (2-1) that’s looking to bounce back from a tough divisional loss. Both sides enter with injury designations worth watching, though Jacksonville appears to be trending toward […]
The Steelers may have given up 27 points last Sunday, and their defensive stars didn’t make the plays, but Ben Roethlisberger’s still excited. While T.J. Watt didn’t make the game-sealing play, Derrick Harmon did. Yahya Black stepped up, making multiple run stops, while rookie Daylen Everette had a big third-down pass defensed. In other words, […]
As the Jacksonville Jaguars prepare to face the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 4, we exchanged questions with Anthony Cosenza of Cincy Jungle to learn more about the opposing side. Question 1: Excluding QB and WR, which Bengals position group gives you the most confidence? Excluding LB, which unit worries you most? Oddly enough, given the resources […]
After a spectacular performance at home against the New England Patriots, the Jacksonville Jaguars are back on the road in Cincinnati this week. The former AFC Central Division rivals have played each other 26 times, and the series is currently tied. Jimmy Smith said the Jags are going to beat the Bengals’ asses, so let’s look […]
Despite the grand showing by Jaylen Warren against the Bengals, Mark Kaboly doesn’t see his role changing within the offense. While Rico Dowdle will miss another week, Kaboly expects things to return to how they were once Dowdle returns. Of course, thus far, we only have one full game of “normal”. And that is far […]
Needing a change on the offensive side of the ball, the Pittsburgh Steelers completely altered their right side of the offensive line before last Sunday’s game against Cincinnati. Max Iheanachor got his first-ever start at right tackle, and Brock Hoffman got his first start as a Steeler at right guard. Unsurprisingly, Iheanachor has stolen most […]
There’s no question that Joe Burrow is among the top-ranked quarterbacks in the league. He’s totally transformed the entire Cincinnati Bengals franchise, brought them back to a Super Bowl, and will hopefully lead them back to the postseason in 2026. If he were going to have a major flaw, it’s likely his durability, as he’s […]
Could Kentucky have a first-round pick on its offensive line? A new mock draft from CBS Sports has Wildcats offensive tackle Lance Heard being picked 25th overall in the first round by the Cincinnati Bengals. “Heard would fit in on the Bengals’ line in the run game where he’s a certified people mover. He wouldn’t […]
Normally, most AFC North drama revolves around the Cleveland Browns and, sometimes, the Cincinnati Bengals. This offseason and heading into the regular season, contract drama seemed likely for the Pittsburgh Steelers with CB Joey Porter Jr. and possible for the Baltimore Ravens with QB Lamar Jackson. The Steelers and Ravens have been the standard bearers […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat their divisional rivals last Sunday, a win that always feels a bit sweeter than the others. The Cincinnati Bengals rolled into that game 2-0 with plenty of momentum, but the Steelers lit up the scoreboard and sealed the win with a late sack-fumble on Joe Burrow. Reacting to the loss on […]
The goal for the 2026 Bengals was never to go undefeated. It was also not just to beat the Pittsburgh Steelers on the road. For the 2026 Bengals, there are bigger goals that are still very much in play even with the 30-27 loss to the Steelers on Sunday. First off, it is still disappointing […]
The Cleveland Browns play one of their most important regular-season games tonight when they host the Pittsburgh Steelers. Cleveland comes into the game riding a two-game winning streak and is tied with Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, and Baltimore for first place in the AFC North Division. Win tonight, and the Browns can send an early message that […]
The Cincinnati Bengals had a problem pop up the last two weeks at what is usually one of their deeper positions. Wide receiver became a little to thin with injuries to Andrei Iosivas and the rookie Colbie Young. Iosivas is on injured reserve, and Young has already been ruled out this week against the Jacksonville […]
The Cincinnati Bengals are a rushing operation that could thrive in Week 4, facing off against the Jacksonville Jaguars' defense.
Aaron Rodgers had just helped the Pittsburgh Steelers put a frustrating Week 2 behind them, but the biggest conversation around the veteran quarterback did not come from one of his touchdown passes. It came from a moment when his frustration spilled over during a tense fourth quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals. Former Steelers quarterback Ben […] The post “Doing It on Purpose”: Ben Roethlisberger Calls Out CBS Over Its Treatment of Aaron Rodgers appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers finally found their rhythm on Sunday, bouncing back from a lifeless Week 2 loss with a hard-fought 30-27 win over the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 3. But one heated moment on the sideline still stole the spotlight. Cameras caught the veteran quarterback visibly furious with a wide receiver after […] The post CBS Accused of ‘Doing It on Purpose’ Over Aaron Rodgers Coverage appeared first on Gridiron Heroics .
After a huge early-season win in Week 3 against the Cincinnati Bengals, the Pittsburgh Steelers find themselves set for another AFC North battle, this time on a short week on Thursday Night Football against the Cleveland Browns. A road trip to Huntington Bank Field on a short week typically means bad news for the Black […]
With Week 4 on the horizon, let’s take a look at some underrated and risky fantasy football running back options for this week. You can also check out my full fantasy football running back rankings for Week 4. Underrated Fantasy Running Back Options for Week 4: Jaylen Warren: Jaylen Warren is coming off his best performance of the season, totaling 176 yards from scrimmage against the Bengals in Week 3. Warren was a huge component of the Steelers’ big win more The post Underrated and Risky Fa...
All four teams in the AFC North now sit at 2-1, making it the only division where all teams have a winning record through three weeks. Pittsburgh Steelers (2-1) The Steelers defeated the visiting Bengals on Sunday by a score of 30-27. Pittsburgh’s offense found life in Week 3 with 411 total yards after a […]
Thursday Night Football in Cleveland is the boogeyman for the Pittsburgh Steelers. They simply don’t win there on a short week — they haven’t won there much in recent years in general. After a big win over the Cincinnati Bengals, the Steelers find themselves in another AFC North tilt on a short week, this time […]
The Carolina Panthers plan to bring back former LB Maema Njongmeta to their practice squad, according to Mike Kaye. Njongmeta was waived by the team a couple of days ago and he cleared waivers. Njongmeta, 25, wound up signing with the Bengals after going undrafted out of Wisconsin following the 2024 draft. He made the […] The post Panthers Plan To Re-Sign LB Maema Njongmeta To Practice Squad appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .
Bengals Bengals HC Zac Taylor is hopeful WR Colbie Young‘s knee injury isn’t long-term. He said Young will miss this week and then they will manage going forward. (Jay Morrison) Taylor noted DBs Bryan Cook and Kyle Dugger are in “we’ll see” mode with their injuries. (Morrison) Browns The Browns are shockingly sitting at 2-1 […] The post AFC Notes: Deshaun Watson, Jaylen Warren, Bengals, Browns, Steelers appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .