Cornerback Doneiko Slaughter misses Wednesday practice with a hamstring strain suffered while covering a punt in the Steelers' 16‑10 win over the New Orleans Saints in Paris. Slaughter, a special‑teams staple who has played all seven games this season, joins a secondary already hit by injuries: Jalen Ramsey plays through a fractured wrist, Jamel Dean missed a week with an ankle issue, and DeShon Elliott just returned from a 2025 hamstring tear. The team added depth with veteran Sean Murphy‑Bunting and has yet to activate Terell Smith or practice‑squad Darius Rush. Slaughter hopes to return before the Week 8 matchup with Cleveland.
Tonight’s Week 8 NFL action kicks off with Thursday Night Football as the Carolina Panthers travel to Green Bay to face the Packers at 8:15 PM ET on Prime Video (Amazon Prime required). Sunday’s slate includes the Eagles vs. Commanders at 8:20 PM NBC, while Monday Night Football pits the Bears against the Seahawks. The article also lists all Sunday matchups—Ravens @ Bills, Titans @ Bengals, and more—plus streaming tips for NFL+, NFL RedZone, and free‑antenna viewing.
The Big Lead’s Week 8 preview lists the seven NFL teams with the best Super Bowl LXI chances after a turbulent Week 7. The Minnesota Vikings sit at No. 7 despite a 6‑0 record, thanks to a league‑leading defense (64 net passing yards versus Indianapolis) but a struggling 29th‑ranked offense and an MCL‑injured Aaron Jones. The Cincinnati Bengals rise to No. 6 after a 35‑13 comeback win over Baltimore, highlighted by Joe Burrow’s 249 yards and four TDs, though their run game and secondary remain weak. Seattle jumps back into the elite tier at No. 5, shocking Kansas City with a 20‑3 win; the Seahawks boast a top‑10 defense and a breakout game from Jaxon Smith‑Njigba, yet their 24th‑ranked offense and turnover issues linger. The article argues that quarterback play, protection, defensive resilience, and multi‑way scoring separate true contenders from teams with merely strong records.
In Week 7 of the AFC North, the Cincinnati Bengals rallied from a 0-13 halftime hole to crush the Baltimore Ravens 35-13, pushing Baltimore into last place (4-3). Joe Burrow threw for 292 yards and four touchdowns, with Tee Higgins hauling 148 yards. The Steelers beat the New Orleans Saints 16-10 in Paris, while the Browns held onto first with a 27-24 win over the Titans. Key performances included Aaron Rodgers’ 212-yard, one‑TD effort for Pittsburgh and Deshaun Watson’s clutch 36‑yard pass for Cleveland. Both the Ravens and Titans saw their run games stifled, and the Bengals’ second‑half defense recorded multiple sacks to seal the victory.
Week 7 showcased former Minnesota Golden Gophers making a defensive splash in the NFL. Blake Cashman led the Minnesota Vikings with 12 tackles, two sacks and earned NFC Defensive Player of the Week honors. Bengals DE Boye Mafe posted a season‑high 1.5 sacks against the Ravens, while rookie safety Jordan Howden logged his most active game with 30 defensive snaps. Other alumni contributed solid outings: Jack Gibbons recorded seven tackles for the Cardinals, Rashod Bateman returned from injury for the Ravens, and Justin Walley forced a fumble for the Colts. Injuries still linger, but the Gophers’ former stars proved impactful.
The Bengals host 1‑6 Titans at Paycor Stadium on Oct. 29 and must focus on three essentials to avoid an upset. First, they can’t underestimate Tennessee, whose defense ranks near the bottom in both passing (31st) and rushing (26th) yards, yet the Titans proved they can compete by nearly beating the Browns. Second, stopping Tony Pollard—who rushed for 129 yards and three TDs against Cleveland—will be crucial, mirroring how Cincinnati limited Derrick Henry last week. Third, Joe Burrow should attack from the shotgun early, targeting Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins to build a quick lead before mixing in under‑center runs. Executing these keys gives Cincinnati its best chance for a home victory.
The Titans are gearing up for Week 8 at Paycor Stadium, hoping to bounce back from a bruising 24-17 loss to the Browns. Rookie linebacker Anthony Hill Jr. shines, while Cam Ward’s Week 7 tape shows flashes of promise amid ongoing concerns about his long‑term role. Fans are invited to weigh in on the upcoming Bengals showdown and stay connected via the SB Nation app. Meanwhile, the Vikings remain the NFL’s sole unbeaten team, and the Seahawks land 6‑time All‑Pro guard Quenton Nelson, a move that could spark a sell‑off for the Colts.
Quarterback Lamar Jackson returns to full practice on Wednesday, marking his first complete workout since a high‑ankle sprain in Week 4. After missing two games and a limited stint last week, Jackson was initially listed as questionable for the Bengals game but was ruled out, and his upgraded status now hints at a possible return for the Ravens’ Week 8 showdown with the Buffalo Bills. The Wednesday injury report shows Jackson full, alongside TE Mark Andrews and OLB Trey Hendrickson, while several defenders remain limited or out. The Bills, also coming off a bye, are wrestling with their own injuries, notably right tackle Spencer Brown.
Joe Burrow has opened the 2026 NFL season with a career-best 91.2 PFF grade through seven weeks, ranking second among qualifying quarterbacks. The Cincinnati Bengals quarterback leads the NFL with 1.54 Wins Above Replacement and delivered a 95.0 passing grade in the second half of Cincinnati's comeback win over Baltimore. With a history of elite late-season performances and the league's easiest remaining schedule, Burrow and the Bengals have a path toward AFC contention.
The Bengals enter the 2026 season 4-2 after a 35-13 win over the Ravens, but still need depth at corner, safety, linebacker, running back and tight end due to injuries to Erick All Jr. and Tanner Hudson. Trade‑deadline chatter has linked the team to names like Zach Baun and Johnathan Taylor, though nothing concrete has emerged. In a press conference, quarterback Joe Burrow expressed confidence in the current roster and noted that while general managers inevitably explore options, few deals materialize. He also highlighted the rarity of acquiring a player like Dexter Lawrence and praised the trade that brought him to Cincinnati, saying the team is happy with the outcome.
The Bengals head into Week 8 against the 1‑6 Tennessee Titans with star receiver Ja’Marr Chase listed as a DNP due to ankle rest, prompting injury‑watch concerns. While the team rode a 35‑point surge to beat the Ravens, Chase’s limited practice could affect the high‑powered duo. The article also touches on Joe Burrow’s strong performance, the Bengals climbing into the NFL Top 5, and a brief look at coaching and referee issues.
Bengals running backs could produce high-level fantasy football results given their Week 8 matchup against the Titans.
Sharp Football Analysis rolls out its free Week 7 NFL matchups tool, ranking every offense and defense across five categories—overall, passing, rushing, pressure and explosives. The interactive table shows each team’s rank (1‑32) and the "edge" indicating where a unit holds a clear advantage. Highlights include the 49ers’ top‑ranked offense facing a 9th‑ranked Falcons defense (big offense edge), the Patriots’ offense (rank 9) versus the Bears’ defense (rank 18) with a modest offense edge, and the Ravens‑Bengals clash where the Ravens’ #7 offense meets the Bengals’ #8 defense (big offense edge). Users can tap any row for deeper trend lines, making it easy to spot mismatches and predict outcomes for the October 22‑25 slate.
The Cincinnati Bengals could be looking for another offensive weapon as they continue their push in the AFC North. A proposed trade for Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley would give the team another way to attack defenses while supporting quarterback Joe Burrow during his prime. Cincinnati has already demonstrated its willingness to make a […]
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After retiring with a Super Bowl win, former Eagles center Jason Kelby reflects on his career’s only two unanswered matchups—never beating the Seattle Seahawks or the Cincinnati Bengals. He pinpoints a false‑start on a December 18, 2023, goal‑line drive that helped Seattle win 20‑17, and recalls a 23‑23 tie with Cincinnati in 2020 as his best result. Younger brother, Chiefs star Travis Kelce, consoles him with a simple “Don’t be so hard on yourself,” sparking a light‑hearted moment. The piece also notes Travis’s 2026 season stats—24 catches, 343 yards, two TDs—while the brothers discuss the lingering regret.
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase became a player to monitor Wednesday ahead of the team’s Week 8 matchup with the Tennessee Titans. The 26-year-old superstar entered the week as a central part of the Bengals’ offense after recording 32 catches for 351 yards and five touchdowns through six games in 2026. Chase also did […]
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With the Detroit Lions potentially looking to bolster their pass rush, they might want to take a flier on failed Bengals first-round pick Shemar Stewart.
Sharp Football’s Week 8 Worksheet breaks down the Titans‑Bengals clash, highlighting a -10.5 spread and a 28.5 implied total. Cincinnati leads the league with a +11 sack differential, a 50.6% third‑down conversion rate and 83.3% of its touchdowns coming through the air, while Tennessee struggles with a 35% double‑digit trailing rate and the worst first‑half margin (-62). Quarterback preview shows Joe Burrow rebounding to a QB1 performance (25.9 fantasy points) after a scoreless first half, whereas Titans’ Cam Ward offers low‑risk QB2 upside against a weak rush defense (30th in yards allowed). The worksheet also notes the Titans’ poor pass defense (69.2% completion rate) and the Bengals’ dominance in passing efficiency, supplying key angles for fantasy lineups.
The Bengals may have unlocked the key to their Super Bowl-winning potential.
The Baltimore Ravens have been floundering as of late, currently sitting at 4-3 and desperately hoping for the return of injured star quarterback Lamar Jackson. The Ravens were recently outscored 35-0 in the second half of a blowout loss at home to the Cincinnati Bengals, considerably worsening the early-season vibes in Baltimore. Now, some of […]
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Ja'Marr Chase was not spotted at practice on Wednesday.
Joe Burrow's model girlfriend turned heads with her sailor Halloween outfit this week.
Bengals According to the Athletic’s Paul Dehner Jr., the Bengals don’t plan to trade DE Shemar Stewart, their first-round pick in 2025, even though he was a healthy scratch recently. Dehner explains the Bengals believe Stewart will eventually develop into a useful player, he just currently has missed too much time to injuries in his […]
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In a 35-13 loss to the Bengals, rookie center Cam Jurgens impressed in his first Ravens start, logging 67 snaps and allowing only one pressure on 41 pass‑blocking attempts. Acquired from Philadelphia on Oct. 7, Jurgens showed strong football IQ, effective stunts handling and reliable run‑blocking, suggesting a long‑term solution at center. Meanwhile, undrafted edge Ethan Burke stepped up after Tavius Robinson’s season‑ending injury, tallying 17 defensive snaps, two stops and near‑sack pressure, while veteran DT Travis Jones finally got aggressive opportunities in the pass rush. Their performances offer bright spots amid Baltimore’s inconsistent second‑half showing.
Ahead of the NFL trade deadline on Nov. 10, ESPN analysts Matt Bowen and Jeremy Fowler list several Philadelphia Eagles players among their Top 25 trade candidates. Cornerback Riq Woolen ranks No. 8, with a 35% trade likelihood due to his high upside and modest $1.26 million base salary. Guard Landon Dickerson appears at No. 12, cited for a mismatched fit and a 25% chance of moving for draft assets. Tight end Dallas Goedert and WR Hollywood Brown earn honorable mentions because of their one‑year deals, while Bengals EDGE Shemar Stewart is noted as a potential Eagles target for a third‑round pick. The Eagles’ front office faces pivotal roster decisions as the season stalls.