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Bengals could be without WRs Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins on Sunday against the Patriots
CINCINNATI (AP) — The Bengals could be without their top two receivers, Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, in the Sunday opener against the Patriots. Chase, who had limited participation in preseason camp as he awaits an expected contract extension, is listed as questionable. He was a...
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With a healthy Joe Burrow, Bengals open the season against a Patriots team looking for improvement
New England (4-13) at Cincinnati (9-8) Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, CBS BetMGM NFL Odds: Bengals by 9. Series record: Patriots lead 17-10. Last meeting: Bengals beat Patriots 22-18 on Dec. 24, 2022, at Foxborough, Massachusetts. ...
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Patriots begin post-Bill Belichick era against Joe Burrow and the Bengals
CINCINNATI (AP) — Quarterback Joe Burrow is mostly healthy to start a season for the first time since his rookie campaign in 2020. That alone is a huge reason for optimism for the Cincinnati Bengals as they prepare for Sunday's opener against the New England Patriots. ...
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Ja'Marr Chase says he's close to an extension with Bengals and whether he plays is his decision
CINCINNATI (AP) — Ja'Marr Chase said he and the Cincinnati Bengals are close to an agreement on a contract extension, with the star wide receiver adding Friday that it's his decision whether he plays Sunday against visiting New England. Chase held out most of the preseason and...
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With healthy QB Joe Burrow back in charge, Bengals expect to improve on last season's 9-8 record
CINCINNATI BENGALS (9-8) EXPECTATIONS: With a season-ending injury to quarterback Joe Burrow last November, the Bengals were fortunate to finish a game over .500, albeit in last place in the AFC North. Burrow's surgically repaired right wrist is OK now, and for at least one more...
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Bengals star receiver Ja'Marr Chase returns to practice following a contract 'hold in'
CINCINNATI (AP) — Bengals star receiver Ja'Marr Chase ended his contract “hold in” and practiced for the first time this summer on Sunday, two weeks before Cincinnati opens the season against the New England Patriots. The Bengals sent out photos from the closed practice on...
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Richardson struggles with accuracy, consistency in Colts' 27-14 preseason win over Bengals
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Anthony Richardson led a touchdown drive on his first series against Bengals backups Thursday night, but the rest of his night was a struggle. The Colts quarterback got his first significant chunk of playing time with the rest of the offensive starters in the...
Bengals DE Myles Murphy suffers an apparent knee injury during a joint practice with Colts
CINCINNATI (AP) — Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Myles Murphy suffered an apparent knee injury during a joint practice with the Indianapolis Colts on Tuesday. Coach Zac Taylor said the severity of the injury is yet to be determined. A first-round pick in 2023,...
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Caleb Williams runs for TD, leads 2 scoring drives as Bears beat Bengals 27-3
CHICAGO (AP) — Caleb Williams looked downfield and saw nobody open. He spun and hit Rome Odunze deep on the run, one prized rookie connecting with another on a 45-yard pass. It was just the sort of play Chicago hopes to see on a consistent basis. Williams made...
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Bengals and kicker Evan McPherson agree to a 3-year, $16.5 million contract extension
CINCINNATI (AP) — “Money Mac” is getting paid. Cincinnati Bengals kicker Evan McPherson has agreed to a three-year, $16.5 million contract extension, eliminating any chance of him hitting free agency in March. McPherson, who earned the nickname “Money Mac"...
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