AP NFL Offensive Rookie Of The Year
February 10, 2023 GMTThe National Football League’s Offensive Rookie of the Year named by The Associated Press and selected each year by a nationwide panel of media:
Unheralded group of Chiefs get redemption in Super Bowl hunt
February 1, 2023 GMTKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs have some of the biggest names in the NFL, from Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce to Chris Jones and JuJu Smith-Schuster, yet they're playing in their third Super Bowl in four years largely because they refused to give up on players only their most-passionate fans know about.
Bengals powered by 3 young stars: Burrow, Chase, Higgins
January 28, 2023 GMTCINCINNATI (AP) — Joe Burrow says the Cincinnati Bengals' championship window should stay open for years.
“The window is my whole career,” the franchise quarterback said matter-of-factly after the Bengals clinched their second straight AFC North title.
Joe Burrow, Bengals go for 4-0 vs. KC in AFC title rematch
January 26, 2023 GMTThe Bengals and Chiefs have become familiar foes.
When the teams face off Sunday in Kansas City to determine the AFC champion, it’ll be their fourth meeting in 393 days and a rematch of last year’s conference title game.
Bengals headed back to KC for rematch of AFC title game
January 26, 2023 GMTCINCINNATI (14-4) at KANSAS CITY (15-3)
Sunday, 6:30 p.m. EST, CBS
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NFL LINE: Bengals by 1 1/2.
Bills host Bengals in playoffs 3 weeks after game canceled
January 19, 2023 GMTCINCINNATI (13-4) at BUFFALO (14-3)
Sunday, 3 p.m. EST, CBS
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NFL LINE: Bills by 4 1/2
2022 NFL All-Pro Team Voting
January 13, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — The results of The Associated Press 2022 NFL All-Pro balloting as selected by a national panel of 50 media members.
Nabers helps No. 16 LSU rout Purdue 63-7 in Citrus Bowl
January 2, 2023 GMTORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — LSU has had plenty of talent come through its receiver room in recent years: Odell Beckham Jr. and Jarvis Landry. Ja’Marr Chase and Justin Jefferson. For most of this season it was Kayshon Boutte.
Bills visit Bengals with top AFC playoff spot in sight
December 30, 2022 GMTBUFFALO (12-3) at CINCINNATI (11-4)
Monday, 8:30 p.m. EST, ESPN
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NFL LINE: Bills by 1 1/2.
Bengals win seventh straight but still seek consistency
December 26, 2022 GMTCINCINNATI (AP) — Joe Burrow succinctly summarized the wild inconsistency displayed by the Bengals offense on Saturday.
“First half was about as good as it gets,” the Cincinnati quarterback said.
Raiders’ Jones snags Patriots’ lateral for walk-off win
December 19, 2022 GMTLAS VEGAS (AP) — Defensive end Chandler Jones grabbed a bizarre, unnecessary lateral by New England’s Jakobi Meyers out of the air on the final play and returned it 48 yards for a touchdown, giving the Las Vegas Raiders a 30-24 victory over the Patriots on Sunday.
Bengals visit struggling Bucs, aiming for 6th straight win
December 15, 2022 GMTCINCINNATI (9-4) vs TAMPA BAY (6-7)
Sunday, 4:25 p.m. EST, CBS
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NFL LINE: Bengals by 3½
Burrow, Bengals top Browns 23-10 for 5th straight win
December 12, 2022 GMTCINCINNATI (AP) — Joe Burrow did enough offensively, and the Bengals' defense stepped up to end the Browns' recent domination of the Battle of Ohio.
Burrow shook off a sloppy start to throw two touchdown passes and Cincinnati beat Cleveland 23-10 on Sunday, ending a five-game skid in the rivalry.
Burrow, surging Bengals look to stop skid against Browns
December 9, 2022 GMTCLEVELAND (5-7) at CINCINNATI (8-4)
Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, CBS
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NFL LINE: Bengals by 6.
Rolling Bengals try to end 5-game skid against Browns
December 8, 2022 GMTCINCINNATI (AP) — The Cincinnati Bengals beat AFC power Kansas City last Sunday for the third time in 11 months.
Now the surging Bengals turn their attention to trying to end a five-game skid against division rival Cleveland.
Browns DBs eager to catch up with Bengals chatty WR Chase
December 7, 2022 GMTBEREA, Ohio (AP) — Some of the Browns' defensive backs were disappointed when Ja'Marr Chase missed the previous game against them because of a hip injury.
They'll finally catch up with the Bengals' uber-confident star wide receiver on Sunday.
Bengals confidence soaring after fourth straight win
December 5, 2022 GMTCINCINNATI (AP) — The Cincinnati Bengals showed they are a team to be reckoned with in the AFC.
They've certainly got one of the NFL's hottest and most confident quarterbacks right now.
Burrow, Bengals beat Chiefs for 3rd straight time, 27-24
December 5, 2022 GMTCINCINNATI (AP) — Joe Burrow threw two touchdown passes and ran for another score, Samaje Perine rushed for a season-high 106 yards and the Cincinnati Bengals beat the Kansas City Chiefs 27-24 on Sunday in their first meeting since the Bengals prevailed in last season’s AFC championship game.
Chiefs look to avenge last season’s playoff loss to Bengals
December 1, 2022 GMTCINCINNATI (AP) — Bengals safety Vonn Bell said the timing of this season's game against the Chiefs feels a lot like last season when the teams met in two high-profile games in the span of a month.
Burrow, Bengals now at 7-4 after hard-fought win over Titans
November 28, 2022 GMTCINCINNATI (AP) — Joe Burrow is cementing his reputation for being able to use whatever he's got and do whatever is necessary — sometimes just enough — to win.
With top receiver Ja'Marr Chase still out with a hip injury and running back Joe Mixon in concussion protocol, the Bengals quarterback leaned on receiver Tee Higgins, backup running back Samaje Perine and little-used players such as running back Trayveon Williams and receiver Trenton Irwin.
Hurts sets Eagles rushing record for QB in win over Packers
November 28, 2022 GMTPHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jalen Hurts ran for 157 yards to set an Eagles record for a quarterback, and Packers QB Aaron Rodgers suffered an oblique injury in Philadelphia’s 40-33 victory over Green Bay on Sunday night.
Bengals’ Chase misses 4th straight; Titans center out again
November 27, 2022 GMTNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Cincinnati will be without wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase after the Bengals scratched the reigning AP NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year for a fourth straight game.
Chase returned to practice this week with the hip injury that had kept him out the previous three games.
Titans host Bengals in 1st rematch since AFC divisional loss
November 25, 2022 GMTCINCINNATI (6-4) at TENNESSEE (7-3)
Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, CBS
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NFL LINE: Bengals by 2 1/2.
Bengals, Burrow look to keep momentum after beating Steelers
November 21, 2022 GMTCINCINNATI (AP) — Cincinnati quarterback Joe Burrow said Sunday's 37-30 win over the Steelers was “one of my favorites since I've been here.”
Despite being without receiver Ja'Marr Chase and losing running back Joe Mixon to a concussion, the Bengals took control in the second half.
Burrow throws 4 TD passes, Bengals rally past Steelers 37-30
November 21, 2022 GMTPITTSBURGH (AP) — So much for the Cincinnati Bengals struggling to score without Ja'Marr Chase. Or Joe Mixon for that matter.
The defending AFC champions can hurt opponents in all kinds of ways no matter who's in the lineup.
Rested Bengals head to Pittsburgh looking for payback
November 17, 2022 GMTCINCINNATI (5-4) at PITTSBURGH (3-6)
Sunday, 4:25 p.m. EST, FOX
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NFL LINE: Bengals by 4 1/2.
Mixon’s big day before bye energizes Bengals for second half
November 10, 2022 GMTCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Joe Mixon said he was out to show everyone he was “still that dude.”
In making that point, the sixth-year running back might have revived the Cincinnati Bengals' season — as well as own.
Bengals ‘in a good place’ at midpoint but seek consistency
November 7, 2022 GMTCINCINNATI (AP) — The Cincinnati Bengals moved one game above .500 before their bye week and, despite some significant injuries, are feeling pretty good about themselves.
The Bengals improved to 5-4 with a 42-21 win over Carolina on Sunday that was a more thorough beating than the score indicated.
Bengals, Panthers look to stabilize after emotional losses
November 3, 2022 GMTCINCINNATI (AP) — Even with star receiver Ja'Marr Chase on the shelf with an injury, quarterback Joe Burrow believes the Bengals can get going this week against the Carolina Panthers and maintain it through the second half of the season.
Shaking off bad Browns loss, Bengals host Panthers
November 3, 2022 GMTCAROLINA (2-6) at CINCINNATI (4-4)
Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, FOX
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NFL LINE: Bengals by 7 1/2.
Jets’ Sauce Gardner cooking with hot start to rookie season
November 2, 2022 GMTJoe Douglas was a fan of Ahmad “Sauce” Gardner when he watched the cornerback's film at the University of Cincinnati.
Then the Jets general manager saw him in person. And he knew he'd be the perfect fit for New York with the No.
Chubb runs for 2 TDs, Browns blast Burrow, Bengals 32-13
November 1, 2022 GMTCLEVELAND (AP) — For the first time this season, the Cleveland Browns put it all together and played like a complete team — offense, defense special teams.
Scary, on Halloween.
“It was one of those days where we imposed our will,” quarterback Jacoby Brissett said.
Burrow sacked, Bengals pummeled by Browns in 32-13 loss
November 1, 2022 GMTCLEVELAND (AP) — Joe Burrow barely looked like himself, and it had nothing to do with any kind of silly costume or mask.
The Browns made Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals almost unrecognizable.
Browns LB Owusu-Koramoah to miss Bengals with knee injury
October 31, 2022 GMTCLEVELAND (AP) — Already missing Pro Bowl cornerback Denzel Ward, the Cleveland Browns will also be without starting linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah when they face quarterback Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday night.
Browns’ Garrett hoping to sack Burrow, Bengals on Halloween
October 30, 2022 GMTCLEVELAND (AP) — After being the Grim Reaper — complete with scythe and cape bearing names of quarterbacks he's sacked — a year ago on Halloween, Myles Garrett might not wear a costume to Monday night's matchup against Cincinnati.
Browns TE Njoku, CB Ward, RG Teller out against Bengals
October 29, 2022 GMTBEREA, Ohio (AP) — The Cleveland Browns will be without tight end David Njoku, top cornerback Denzel Ward and Pro Bowl right guard Wyatt Teller — and possibly two more defensive starters — for their crucial AFC North game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Fright night: Browns, Bengals renew rivalry on Halloween
October 28, 2022 GMTCINCINNATI (4-3) at CLEVELAND (2-5)
Monday, 8:15 p.m. EDT, ESPN
OPENING LINE: Bengals by 3, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.
Browns CB Newsome upset he won’t face Bengals WR Chase
October 28, 2022 GMTBEREA, Ohio (AP) — Greg Newsome II didn’t try to hide his dejection or disappointment. He wanted to try and scare Ja’Marr Chase on Halloween.
Newsome’s chance to prove to the Bengals star wide receiver that he’s a top-flight cornerback has been postponed.
Bengals coach mum on hip injury to star WR Ja’Marr Chase
October 28, 2022 GMTCINCINNATI (AP) — Cincinnati Bengals coach Zac Taylor declined Friday to discuss details of Ja'Marr Chase's hip injury or say how long the star receiver could be sidelined.
AP source: Bengals star WR Chase out weeks with hip injury
October 28, 2022 GMTCincinnati Bengals star wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase could miss several games with a hip injury, a person familiar with his condition told The Associated Press on Thursday.
Chase has been bothered by the hip for several weeks.
Browns try to stop skid on Halloween night against Bengals
October 28, 2022 GMTCLEVELAND (AP) — Things are pretty frightful around Cleveland these days, and it's got nothing to do with Halloween.
The Browns' season has turned ghastly.
Riding their first four-game losing streak under coach Kevin Stefanski, the Browns (2-5) enter Monday night's home game against the Cincinnati Bengals (4-3) in desperation mode.
Burrow, Bengals hoping for more big things before bye
October 24, 2022 GMTCINCINNATI (AP) — Joe Burrow last week predicted the next three games on the Cincinnati Bengals' schedule — those leading up the bye week — would determine how the rest of the season will go for the defending AFC champions.
Burrow, Bengals strike fast, blow by Falcons 35-17
October 23, 2022 GMTCINCINNATI (AP) — Coach Zac Taylor had an inkling it might be a good day for the Cincinnati Bengals when Joe Burrow connected with Tyler Boyd on a deep ball for a touchdown early in the game.
The play unfolded exactly as it was planned, with Boyd streaking down the middle and Burrow hitting him in stride for a 60-yard score.
Bengals host surprising Falcons in matchup of 3-3 teams
October 20, 2022 GMTATLANTA (3-3) at CINCINNATI (3-3)
Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, FOX
OPENING LINE: Bengals by 6 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.
Bengals, Falcons looking to get over .500 for 1st time
October 20, 2022 GMTCINCINNATI (AP) — The Cincinnati Bengals and Atlanta Falcons have both been surprising this season — for different reasons.
The Bengals — last year's AFC champions — dropped their first two games and had to come from behind again to beat New Orleans last week to get to 3-3.
Burrow to Chase in clutch looks familiar to Bengals
October 17, 2022 GMTCINCINNATI (AP) — Whether it turns around Cincinnati’s season remains to be seen – there are 11 games to go – but the Bengals took a step in the right direction with their come-from-behind 30-26 win at New Orleans on Sunday.
Burrow-Chase connection leads Bengals past Saints 30-26
October 16, 2022 GMTNEW ORLEANS (AP) — Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow entered the Superdome on Sunday morning wearing Ja'Marr Chase's No. 1 LSU jersey from a college national championship triumph over Clemson three football seasons ago.
Bengals, Saints meet with both looking to get back to .500
October 13, 2022 GMTCINCINNATI (2-3) at NEW ORLEANS (2-3)
Sunday 1 p.m. EDT, CBS.
OPENING LINE: Bengals by 1 1/2 according to FanDuel SportsBook.
NFC East goes from laughingstock to juggernaut in 2 seasons
October 12, 2022 GMTThe NFC East has gone from laughingstock to juggernaut in less than two years.
Ravens won with their legs -- Tucker’s and Jackson’s
October 10, 2022 GMTOWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Justin Tucker's game-winning kick felt pretty routine. The real indication of his greatness may have come earlier.
In the third quarter, Baltimore coach John Harbaugh sent Tucker out to try a 58-yard field goal, even though a miss would have given Cincinnati the ball near midfield.
Bengals’ mistakes lead to another loss by a field goal
October 10, 2022 GMTCINCINNATI (AP) — After rolling to two straight victories, the Cincinnati Bengals stumbled again and lost to the Baltimore Ravens because of a late field goal.
‘Philly Special’ goes badly awry as Bengals stumble
October 10, 2022 GMTBALTIMORE (AP) — The “Philly Special” fell flat for Cincinnati, and that might have cost the Bengals the game.
By now, football fans everywhere are familiar with this trick play — and perhaps that was part of the problem.
After being swept last season, Ravens face Bengals again
October 6, 2022 GMTIf there was a single moment when the Cincinnati Bengals announced their arrival as contenders last year, it may have been in Week 7 at Baltimore, when Ja'Marr Chase caught a short pass in front of Marlon Humphrey, spun past Chuck Clark and was gone for an 82-yard touchdown.
Ravens try for another prime-time win when they host Bengals
October 6, 2022 GMTCINCINNATI (2-2) at BALTIMORE (2-2)
Sunday, 8:20 p.m. EDT, NBC
OPENING LINE: Ravens by 3, according to FanDuel SportsBook.
After Burrow says relax, Bengals pull off 2 wins in 5 days
September 30, 2022 GMTCINCINNATI (AP) — After Cincinnati lost the first two games of the season, Joe Burrow told everyone to relax. The Bengals would turn it around, the star quarterback promised.
Bengals reverse fortunes in 1st win with short week ahead
September 26, 2022 GMTCINCINNATI (AP) — Last week, the winless Cincinnati Bengals talked about how the offense needed to start faster, and the defense wanted to create more turnovers.
They made good on both accounts Sunday in a 27-12 road win over the New York Jets.
Burrow leads Bengals to 1st win of season, 27-12 over Jets
September 25, 2022 GMTEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Joe Burrow played it cool all week, urging Bengals fans to not panic.
Cincinnati's quarterback then started rolling quickly and gave them something to cheer about.
Bengals look for 1st victory, while Jets come off stunning W
September 23, 2022 GMTCINCINNATI (0-2) at NEW YORK JETS (1-1)
Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, CBS
OPENING LINE: Bengals by 5 1/2, according to FanDuel SportsBook.
Burrow, winless Bengals not panicking as they face 1-1 Jets
September 22, 2022 GMTEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — There's no panic in Cincinnati.
Well, at least in the Bengals' locker room.
While social media is buzzing about the Bengals' 0-2 start, Joe Burrow has blocked it all out.
O-line woes continue for Bengals, who fall in 0-2 hole
September 19, 2022 GMTCINCINNATI (AP) — Some of the Cincinnati Bengals' offensive shortcomings seem all too familiar.
The offensive line is struggling to protect Joe Burrow. The offense starts slow and has to catch up in the second half.
Sacked Burrow, Bengals 1st AFC champ to start 0-2 since ’99
September 19, 2022 GMTARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow, like his coach, talked about how there is still a lot of season to be played and that every team will go through a two-game losing streak.
Burrow, backup Rush seek bounce-back for Bengals, Cowboys
September 15, 2022 GMTCINCINNATI (0-1) at DALLAS (0-1)
Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET, CBS
OPENING LINE: Bengals by 2 1/2, up to 7 1/2 midweek, according to FanDuel SportsBook.
Sloppy Bengals will need to get in synch, reduce mistakes
September 12, 2022 GMTCINCINNATI (AP) — Clark Harris, Cincinnati's veteran long snapper, might have cost the Bengals the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers just by getting hurt.
Or the blame could go on emergency backup long snapper, tight end Mitchell Wilcox, whose slightly high snaps might have contributed to Evan McPherson missing two potential winning kicks.
Bengals will try to extend recent domination of Steelers
September 8, 2022 GMTPITTSBURGH (9-8-1) at CINCINNATI (13-8)
Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, CBS
BETTING LINE: Bengals by 6 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.
Trubisky, Steelers open post-Big Ben era against Bengals
September 8, 2022 GMTCINCINNATI (AP) — Kenny Pickett — the former Pitt star, Heisman Trophy finalist and first-round draft pick — might be the quarterback of the future for the Pittsburgh Steelers. But for right now, Mitch Trubisky is their man under center.
Aaron Donald swings helmet in brawl between Rams, Bengals
August 25, 2022 GMTCINCINNATI (AP) — Los Angeles Rams star Aaron Donald repeatedly swung a helmet at Cincinnati Bengals players in a brawl between the two teams Thursday, putting an early end to their joint practice session.
Bengals’ Bates wants to show he’s 1 of NFL’s top safeties
August 24, 2022 GMTBengals safety Jessie Bates said playing under the franchise tag this season will give him a chance to show NFL teams — including his current one — what he is worth.
The 25-year old Bates reported to training camp on Tuesday and signed a one-year contract for $12.9 million after staying away amid the contract dispute.
After Super Bowl run, Bengals say they’re built to last
August 23, 2022 GMTCINCINNATI (AP) — The Cincinnati Bengals are determined to show they're not a Super Bowl one-hit wonder.
The Bengals say they want to prove the team's culture has undergone a monumental shift under coach Zac Taylor and winning is the new standard in a city that was starved for sports success.
Bates reports to Bengals camp, signs franchise tag tender
August 23, 2022 GMTCINCINNATI (AP) — Safety Jessie Bates III reported to Cincinnati Bengals training camp Tuesday and signed a one-year tender under the franchise tag.
The four-year veteran was frustrated with efforts to reach a long-term contract agreement with the Bengals.
Bengals address biggest needs, ready to defend AFC title
August 23, 2022 GMTCINCINNATI BENGALS (13-8, Super Bowl runner-up)
New faces: RT La’el Collins, RG Alex Cappa, C Ted Karras, TE Hayden Hurst, TE Nick Eubanks, S Daxton Hill, CB Cam Taylor-Britt.
Brown: Bengals must pay star QB Burrow to keep him in Cincy
July 25, 2022 GMTCINCINNATI (AP) — The Bengals are already structuring finances so they can pay Joe Burrow enough money to stay in Cincinnati when the star quarterback becomes eligible to negotiate a new contract after this season, team owner Mike Brown said Monday.
After improbable Super Bowl run, confident Bengals dig in
July 15, 2022 GMTCINCINNATI BENGALS (13-8, Super Bowl runner-up)
CAMP SITE: Cincinnati, Ohio
LAST YEAR: Coming off a 4-11-1 run in coach Zac Taylor's second season, expectations for the Bengals were tempered.
Bengals wideouts confident of encore after Super Bowl run
June 8, 2022 GMTCINCINNATI (AP) — The confidence of the Cincinnati Bengals receivers was super-charged by their improbable run to the Super Bowl last season, and it's carried right into voluntary offseason workouts.
Bengals get Michigan DB Daxton Hill with 31st pick
April 29, 2022 GMTCINCINNATI (AP) — The Cincinnati Bengals needed help at cornerback and passed on some enticing prospects to snag Michigan safety Daxton Hill with the 31st pick.
Bengals coach Zac Taylor said the team couldn't pass on Hill, who is expected to contribute right away in the secondary as a safety or nickel cornerback.
Super Bowl runner-up Bengals seeking cornerbacks, line depth
April 22, 2022 GMT31, 63. CINCINNATI BENGALS (13-8)
LAST SEASON: Bengals coach Zac Taylor entered his third year under considerable pressure to show results — and he did. With a (generally) healthy quarterback Joe Burrow returning from a devastating knee injury that prematurely ended his rookie season in 2021, and eventual Offensive Rookie of the Year Ja'Marr Chase, Cincinnati wasn't quite a juggernaut.
Deep group of receivers taking center stage at NFL combine
March 2, 2022 GMTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) — David Bell and Treylon Burks were the first receivers to speak Wednesday at the NFL's annual scouting combine.
Drake London, Jahan Dotson and John Metchie followed them, and by the time Day 2 wrapped up, former college teammates Chris Olave, Garrett Wilson and Jameson Williams also had taken the stage.
Bengals’ 2 big plays in 22 seconds not enough against Rams
February 14, 2022 GMTINGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — The Cincinnati Bengals got their two biggest plays before everybody got back into their seats after the Super Bowl 56 halftime show.
Blink.
Joe Burrow found Tee Higgins for a 75-yard touchdown on the Bengals' first play of the third quarter.