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Gesicki's big day helps the Bengals get a sorely needed victory against the Raiders
CINCINNATI (AP) — Mike Gesicki finally got to do “The Griddy” with Ja’Marr Chase in the end zone. Gesicki caught two touchdown passes in Cincinnati's 41-24 victory over Las Vegas on Sunday, providing a big lift for the Bengals. The veteran tight end finished with five...
Bengals bench WR Jermaine Burton for 41-24 victory over Raiders
CINCINNATI (AP) — The Cincinnati Bengals scratched Jermaine Burton on Sunday after the rookie receiver was expected to take on an expanded role in their game against Las Vegas. It was unclear exactly why Burton was benched. Coach Zac Taylor described the decision as “a necessary...
Bengals struggle to run the ball in a 37-17 loss to the Eagles
CINCINNATI (AP) — With Joe Burrow at quarterback and an array of talented receivers, Cincinnati has a dangerous passing attack. When it comes to running the ball, well, the Bengals are struggling. Cincinnati had just 58 yards on the ground on a 37-17 loss to the...
Eagles look to stay near the top of the NFC East as the Bengals eye .500
CINCINNATI (AP) — The Philadelphia Eagles and Cincinnati Bengals have each won two straight at the expense of the same two struggling teams. Because of a quirk in the schedules, both have played — and beaten — the New York Giants and Cleveland Browns the last two weeks. That...
Bengals QB Joe Burrow seeking first career win in Cleveland against Deshaun Watson, reeling Browns
CLEVELAND (AP) — Joe Burrow seemingly has it all, including a long list of accomplishments during his football career: a Heisman Trophy, victories over Patrick Mahomes, a Super Bowl trip, a massive contract. However, there's one thing that has eluded the Cincinnati quarterback. ...
Giants and Bengals are both trying to overcome slow starts heading into a Sunday night showdown
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Getting off to a slow start really isn't that surprising when it comes to the New York Giants, who have made the playoffs once since 2016. The Cincinnati Bengals are another story. They went to the Super Bowl in the 2021 season and were...
Head-scratchers by Bengals and Bills coaches in waning seconds highlight NFL's topsy-turvy Week 5
If only Zac Taylor and Sean McDermott could have swapped end-of-game strategies, the teetering Cincinnati Bengals and Buffalo Bills might have avoided their big bellyflops in the NFL's topsy-turvy Week 5. Taylor called three straight runs that ultimately doomed Cincy (1-4 ) and...
The Bengals will try to salvage a spiraling season after their wild loss to the Ravens
CINCINNATI (AP) — The Cincinnati Bengals are scoring plenty of points but squandered one opportunity after another to beat the Baltimore Ravens. A victory in Sunday's wild game would have been their second straight and given them an early advantage in the AFC North. Instead, the...
On Football: It's early enough for NFL coaches on the hot seat to cool criticism with a few wins
On Football analyzes the biggest topics in the NFL from week to week. For more On Football analysis, head here. ___ Doug Pederson won a Super Bowl with a backup quarterback and turned a perennial loser into a playoff winner in his first season. Now,...
Bengals will try to build on their first win as matchup with Ravens looms
CINCINNATI (AP) — Joe Burrow has the Cincinnati Bengals offense humming again. Good timing, too, with the AFC North rival Baltimore Ravens coming to town on Sunday. The Bengals defense, though, is still a work in progress. After a rare pregame speech...
