Bengal Bites: Cincinnati Bengals News & Analysis

This week has been a rollercoaster of emotions. Burrow was back, but then he wasn't. Ja'Marr is definitely suspended this week, so who will step up in his absence? Iosivas? Tinsley? Gesicki? (Who was just activated from Injured Reserve)

If the Bengals hold the Patriots to less than 25 points, I'll be surprised. I'm surprised the Patriots are only favored by 7! They must have a lot of faith in Flacco and Tee to score ...

Disappointment is the only word that can describe this game. Not only did the team lose, they looked bad doing it. The Steelers were the more physically dominant team, pushing the Bengals around all day. And then, Ja'Marr Chase appeared to spit on Jalen Ramsey, which led to Ramsey's ejection, but also a likely suspension for Chase. After the game, Ja'Marr denied spitting, which seemed like a blatant lie... so that was d...

It's not how you start, it's how you finish. This Bengals team got off to their coveted "fast start" by going 2-0, but they're 1-6 since then. Currently teetering on the brink of irrelevancy, Joe Burrow isn't walking onto Acrisure Field to save the Bengals season. Zac Taylor's claim that all the answers are inside the building will be put to the test. How will either of these defenses stop the other of...

Things were going so well... until it all fell apart in the 4th quarter. This week, the New York team was on the winning end of a miraculous comeback, at the expense of the Cincinnati Bengals and their loyal fans. The Jets gained over 500 yards of offense, and a bit of respect around the league, by stunning the home crowd. Aaron Glenn showed he's not afraid to go for 2, down by 9, late in the game. That's how you win. And t...

The Bengals win in Primetime! Steelers record on Thursdays goes to 0-9. Maybe that talk about road division games being tough was legit. Joe Flacco was very legit, throwing 47 passes, half of them to Ja'Marr Chase, who ended with 16/161/1. Chase Brown went over 100 yards on only 11 carries, including a season-long of 37 yards. Aaron Rodgers was not happy, with anyone, especially the teammate who tackled him to the ground and ma...

The Cincinnati Bengals (2-4) are a team in flux in many ways. Linebacker and Offensive Guard have seen new faces in recent weeks. Will we see some new receiving options? We've got a "new" quarterback in Joe Flacco, although, at 40-years old, he probably doesn't have that new quarterback smell. He probably smells like a grizzled old man. Just like his counterpart, Aaron Rodgers, who looks like Darth Vader in that S...

Another week, another crushing defeat for the Bengals. Jake Browning threw 3 mind-numbing interceptions to essentially eliminate any hope for the Bengals of pulling off the upset. A few scores in garbage time made it look respectable, but this one never felt remotely close.... But don't tell that to Zac Taylor! He still has 100% confidence in himself as a playcaller and coach and it's ALL going to be "better", somehow. As Zac Taylo...

It's time to Stripe the Jungle! Bengals face the Lions (3-1), who are one of the hottest teams in the NFL right now. Perhaps not the best matchup for a team (the Bengals) still licking its wounds from the previous 2 weeks of horrible, lackluster performances.

According to Zac Taylor, he has 'unwavering' confidence in Jake Browning. But it seems like he has more confidence in his job security, because there doesn't se...

Aaaargh... this team is becoming difficult to watch. Another extremely disappointing and frustrating loss this week. On national TV! The ABC announcers were calling out the team for a lack of effort. That's a reflection of the head coach (Zac Taylor) and his utter incompetence. This season is over. And yet... I can't stop watching. It's like that scene in A Clockwork Orange, I'm being forced to watch this inept head...

Monday Night Football has been when Bengals backup QBs shine, and Jake Browning is ready to prove all the naysayers and doubters wrong. But what about this offensive line? Are they ready to play with some physicality and aggression? (Why is that even a question?!)

This is not the best matchup on paper for the Bengals. But no matchup is favorable without a running attack. Can Chase Brown find any room to run?

This game can't come...

Week 2 Recap

Bengals Win! 31 - 27

Jacksonville came to Cincinnati awash in a sea of orange (but not too much orange) and let the Bengals hang around long enough to make them regret not taking advantage of multiple scoring opportunities. Bengals defense continued to intercept passes to keep the team alive. Oh.... I forgot to mention Joe Burrow had a season-ending turf toe injury. But you already knew that. WE already knew artificial ...