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After the Loss: Burrow, Chase, and the Weight of an Unfinished Season. Bengals Offseason Plan: Strategies for Improvement

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Bengals Offseason Plan: Browns Loss — and Keeping Zac Taylor and Duke Tobin

The Bengals offseason plan is officially built around continuity. And as a Cincinnati sportswriter who’s also a fed-up Bengals fan, I’ll tell you the truth: continuity after a 6–11 season doesn’t feel like stability — it feels like the franchise daring fans to believe again. On Jan. 4, the Bengals lost their season finale to…

ByRob KantnerJanuary 5, 20260Comments

Joe Burrow sits in the locker room with his head down after a game, wearing a Cincinnati Bengals uniform

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Joe Burrow Trade Rumors Explode: Could the Bengals Actually Deal Their Franchise QB This Offseason?

As the Cincinnati Bengals limp to the end of a frustrating 2025 season—currently sitting at around 6-10 after a disappointing campaign marred by injuries and defensive struggles—the NFL world is buzzing with one question: Is Joe Burrow on the trade block, possibly leading to a Joe Burrow trade? The 29-year-old superstar quarterback's candid comments in…

ByRob KantnerDecember 31, 20250Comments

Joe Burrow celebrates with Tee Higgins after a touchdown as the Cincinnati Bengals defeat the Arizona Cardinals in Week 17

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Bengals Cardinals Result: Cincinnati Wins 37–14 in a Game That Looked Exactly How It Should Have

The Cincinnati Bengals didn’t just beat the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday. They controlled them. The final score — a 37–14 Bengals win — reflects a game that was never competitive past the first quarter and rarely interesting past halftime. And while it may not rewrite the Bengals’ 2025 season, it did…

ByRob KantnerDecember 28, 20250Comments

Joe Burrow celebrates as the Cincinnati Bengals prepare to face the Arizona Cardinals in Week 17

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Bengals vs. Cardinals Week 17 Preview: What Actually Matters on Sunday

The Bengals vs. Cardinals matchup arrives with two teams heading in very different directions—and with very different stakes. Arizona comes to Cincinnati riding a seven-game losing streak, searching for answers as the season winds down. As the Bengals take on the Cardinals, anticipation for the Bengals vs. Cardinals matchup is building.…

ByRob KantnerDecember 28, 20250Comments

Cincinnati Bengals vs. Miami Dolphins Touchdown Celebration

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Burrow shines as Bengals dominate Dolphins in 45-21 rout

Quarterback Joe Burrow rebounded from a difficult stretch to lead the Cincinnati Bengals to a commanding 45-21 victory over the Miami Dolphins on Sunday at Hard Rock Stadium. According to CBS Sports, Burrow threw for 309 yards and four touchdowns, completing 25 of 32 passes for a 146.5 passer rating—the second-best of his career. …

ByNina OliverioDecember 22, 20250Comments

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Bengals eliminated from playoffs after shutout loss to Ravens

The Cincinnati Bengals saw their postseason hopes vanish in a historic shutout that leaves the franchise searching for answers. With a 24‑0 defeat to the Baltimore Ravens at Paycor Stadium on Sunday, the Bengals were officially eliminated from the 2025 NFL playoffs. This marks the third consecutive year that the Bengals have been eliminated from…

ByNina OliverioDecember 15, 20250Comments

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Bengals’ Hendrickson season‑ending surgery signals uncertain future

Trey Hendrickson will undergo surgery and miss the remainder of the season. The sequence of events surrounding Trey Hendrickson now raises questions about his long‑term future with Cincinnati. Season ends early for Trey Hendrickson Trey Hendrickson underwent core muscle surgery this week, effectively ending his 2025 campaign for the Cincinnati Bengals. The procedure follows an abdominal strain…

ByNina OliverioDecember 9, 20250Comments

Tee Higgins on the field in a Bengals uniform after returning from injury

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Tee Higgins returns at the perfect time for Cincinnati against the Bills

There’s a moment every season where you can feel the temperature shift — not in the weather, but in the team. A moment where a locker room gets a little louder, helmets pop a little harder, and a group that’s been grinding for months suddenly has its spark back. For the Bengals, this week felt…

ByRob KantnerDecember 6, 20250Comments

Aerial view of the Cincinnati, Ohio skyline featuring the Roebling Suspension Bridge spanning the Ohio River.

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Why Cincinnati is famous for more than just chili

Cincinnati commands attention as a cultural hub in the Midwest. This Ohio metropolis offers much more than a simple stopover between coasts. Locals know it as the “Queen City,” a title earned during its explosive growth in the early 19th century, when it briefly stood as the fastest-growing and most influential city in…

ByNina OliverioDecember 4, 20250Comments

Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on a clear day, used to illustrate the Bengals’ playoff push after their win in Baltimore

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Is a Bengals Playoff Push Possible? Cincinnati is Looking Dangerous Again.

It’s funny how one night can change the temperature of an entire city. Not the weather — the mood. The pulse. The Bengals playoff push is Alive! Thanksgiving night in Baltimore felt like the Bengals had stumbled into a season-defining crossroads, and instead of turning back, they marched straight through it with Joe Burrow limping…

ByRob KantnerNovember 28, 20250Comments

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Bengals Offseason Plan: Browns Loss — and Keeping Zac Taylor and Duke Tobin

Joe Burrow Trade Rumors Explode: Could the Bengals Actually Deal Their Franchise QB This Offseason?

Bengals Cardinals Result: Cincinnati Wins 37–14 in a Game That Looked Exactly How It Should Have

Bengals vs. Cardinals Week 17 Preview: What Actually Matters on Sunday

Burrow shines as Bengals dominate Dolphins in 45-21 rout

Bengals eliminated from playoffs after shutout loss to Ravens

Bengals’ Hendrickson season‑ending surgery signals uncertain future

Tee Higgins returns at the perfect time for Cincinnati against the Bills

Why Cincinnati is famous for more than just chili

Is a Bengals Playoff Push Possible? Cincinnati is Looking Dangerous Again.

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