Bengals name seven team captains ahead of the 2026 season

The Cincinnati Bengals have named seven Bengals captains for the 2026 NFL season, combining established stars with key newcomers on defense. The captains were selected as Cincinnati prepares to open the regular season against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Paycor Stadium. Quarterback Joe Burrow, wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase and center Ted Karras will serve as…

ByNina OliverioSeptember 7, 20260Comments

Bengals Super Bowl contenders debate illustrated by Cincinnati defensive players standing in front of the Cincinnati skyline, Roebling Bridge, and Paycor Stadium under dramatic skies.

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The Bengals Spent Big On Defense. Did They Fix The Right Problem?

At this point last season, the Bengals were posting defensive numbers that looked more like a statistical anomaly than those of a playoff contender. Through the first eleven weeks of 2025, Cincinnati allowed 0.205 EPA per play on defense. No other team in the league was above 0.148. The Bengals defense struggled mightily last season.…