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NFL Transactions: Monday 10/19

49ers 49ers elevated LB Jalen Graham and WR Malik Turner from the practice squad. 49ers released G Brett Toth from injured reserve with an injury settlement. Bears Bears signed DB K.C. Eziomume to the practice squad. Bengals Bengals placed TE Tanner Hudson on injured reserve. Commanders Commanders activated DB Trey Amos, LB Jordan Magee, and […] The post NFL Transactions: Monday 10/19 appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .

Adam Schefter thinks Ravens’ Lamar Jackson returns for Bengals clash, but will he?

The Baltimore Ravens (4-2) were able to stay afloat during a month of no Lamar Jackson last season, but the offense cannot realistically endure another lengthy absence at quarterback. Only a half-game separates the last-place Cincinnati Bengals from the rest of the division, and the AFC as a whole still looks quite formidable. Even a […] The post Adam Schefter thinks Ravens’ Lamar Jackson returns for Bengals clash, but will he? appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Bengals News: Lamar Jackson Injury Watch as Ravens week arrives

The Cincinnati Bengals will be heading to take on the Baltimore Ravens this week for their second AFC North game of the season. The Ravens just lost 13-10 to the Cleveland Browns, but the big news there was quarterback Lamar Jackson missing his second game in a row with an ankle sprain. Here is what […]

Bengals Place TE Tanner Hudson On IR

The Cincinnati Bengals announced they have placed TE Tanner Hudson on injured reserve. Hudson suffered a torn pectoral muscle and is expected to miss the rest of the year. Hudson, 31, signed with the Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent out of Arkansas in 2018. He spent most of his rookie season on the practice […] The post Bengals Place TE Tanner Hudson On IR appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .

Rank them: Browns among top AFC teams, but how high?

After the Cleveland Browns’ 13-10 win over the Baltimore Ravens, they now sit atop the AFC North with a 4-2 record. The AFC North remains extremely competitive, with Baltimore and the Pittsburgh Steelers both holding 4-2 records and the Cincinnati Bengals trailing closely behind at 3-2. Only the Buffalo Bills and Kansas City Chiefs have better […]

Former Bengals LB Gets Emotional After Wife’s Brain Cancer Results

Former Cincinnati Bengals linebacker David Pollack shared an emotional update Sunday regarding his wife, Lindsey, announcing that her latest medical results showed no signs of a tumor after a 19-month battle with stage IV brain cancer.  As soon as Lindsey’s oncologist left a voicemail confirming the news, Pollack immediately shared the positive update with his […] The post Former Bengals LB Gets Emotional After Wife’s Brain Cancer Results appeared first on Gridiron Heroics .

Bengals Bye Week Awards: Team MVP

The Cincinnati Bengals hit the bye at 3-2, and if you squint, you can see how this team could’ve been 5-0 or 1-4. A three-point loss in Pittsburgh. A five-point loss to Jacksonville after Ja’Marr Chase left with a concussion in the first 18 minutes. Then a 31-24 win in Miami to stop the bleeding. […]

Bengals Bye Week Awards: Defensive MVP

The Cincinnati Bengals spent the offseason loading up on defense, and five games in, you can see it. They have 17 sacks as a team, have allowed just five passing touchdowns (third-fewest in the league), and rank third in red-zone defense. The run defense is another story: 5.0 yards per carry allowed, and Miami ran […]

Bengals Bye Week Awards: Offensive MVP

The Cincinnati Bengals rank 10th in the league in points per game (25.6) through five weeks, and they’ve done it with almost no running game: 3.6 yards per carry as a team, with a Zac Taylor-era low of 23 rushing yards against Jacksonville. That means the passing game has carried this offense. Here’s who’s done […]

Bengals Bye Week Awards: Comeback Player of the Year

Last season went sideways fast. The Bengals finished 6-11, and they went 1-8 in the stretch Joe Burrow missed with a Grade 3 toe sprain that required surgery. So it’s fitting that this year’s comeback race starts with the quarterback, but he’s not the only one with a story. Joe Burrow, QB: From toe surgery […]

Why aren’t the Cincinnati Bengals playing today, Oct. 18, in Week 6 of 2026 NFL season?

The Cincinnati Bengals are off the field this Sunday, but their break comes at a key point in the 2026 NFL season. With the AFC North race heating up, what does Week 6 mean for Cincinnati’s playoff push? The Cincinnati Bengals won’t play on Sunday, October 18, because they have a bye week in Week 6 of the 2026 NFL season. The scheduled break gives them time to recover after their first five games before returning to action in Week 7. They enter the bye after a 31-24 win over the Dolphin...

Miami Dolphins offensive line review: Tracking the guards in Week 5

The freefall continued in Week 5, as the Miami Dolphins were defeated by the Cincinnati Bengals by (only!) a touchdown. The loss dropped the Fins to 0-5 as they continue navigating a significant roster rebuild. While wins and losses matter, much of the focus in 2026 remains on the development of Miami’s young talent. That […]

Why aren’t the Detroit Lions playing today, Oct. 18, in Week 6 of 2026 NFL season?

The Lions are coming off a statement win, but fans will have to wait another week to see them back on the field. With Week 6 of the 2026 NFL season underway, Detroit’s schedule raises questions about its next matchup and what lies ahead in the NFC North. The Detroit Lions will not be playing on Sunday, October 18, because they have a bye week in Week 6 of the 2026 NFL season . Detroit is one of four teams taking a scheduled week off, alongside the Cincinnati Bengals and more. The break ...

Fines handed out to Bengals after win vs. Dolphins

The Cincinnati Bengals are officially in their bye week after a 31-24 win over the Miami Dolphins last weekend. The Bengals are now 3-2 on the young season and will have the extra week after the Dolphins win to prepare for the Baltimore Ravens. Although Cincinnati picked up the win in Miami, a few players […]

Bengals News: Early look at Cincinnati’s 2027 free agents

The Cincinnati Bengals don’t play today because of their bye week, so it is a perfect time to kind of zoom out and look at things on a more macro level beyond just this season. Recently, John Sheeren from A to Z Sports put together a list of upcoming players who will have their contracts […]

“He Looked at Me So Excited”: Bengals OT Addresses Joe Burrow Tying His Shoes in Viral Moment vs Dolphins

Joe Burrow has more than enough admirers among fans. Some are charmed by his nature, others find his peculiar quirks adorable. During the game Miami Dolphins game on Week 5, he gave them one more moment to admire. Burrow, ever the loyal teammate, was seen tying offensive tackle Orlando Brown Jr.’s shoelaces. “Once my uniform […] The post “He Looked at Me So Excited”: Bengals OT Addresses Joe Burrow Tying His Shoes in Viral Moment vs Dolphins appeared first on EssentiallySports .

AFC Notes: Cameron Heyward, Cashius Howell, Bengals, Ravens, Steelers

Bengals Bengals DE Cashius Howell is in his rookie season after being a second-round pick in this year’s draft out of Texas A&M. When reflecting on dropping to No. 41 overall, Howell said it wasn’t his goal to be a first-round pick and is glad to prove he’s a capable NFL player after being overlooked […] The post AFC Notes: Cameron Heyward, Cashius Howell, Bengals, Ravens, Steelers appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .

AFC Notes: Malik Willis, Harold Landry, Dolphins, Jets, Patriots

Dolphins Before their Week 5 meeting, Bengals S Jordan Battle suggested Dolphins QB Malik Willis tapped the ball before throwing as a tell, then picked him off twice in the game. Willis was asked about this and went into detail about his picks, saying neither had anything to do with the taps.  “That’s not a tell, he caught tipped […] The post AFC Notes: Malik Willis, Harold Landry, Dolphins, Jets, Patriots appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .

5 Things I Think I Think About the Miami Dolphins After Week 5

Welp, another week, another loss. Sure, a seven-point loss to the Bengals isn’t particularly encouraging (though let’s be honest, that score was closer than a lot of us might have predicted). But there were still a few developments worth discussing. Some are positive. Some are frustrating. A few are both. Here are five things I […]

AFC North Preview, Week 6: Bengals on bye as all four teams are above .500

Updated Standings: Pittsburgh Steelers Matchup: @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 1:00 pm EST The Steelers will look to string together consecutive wins for the first time this season after continuing to alternate victories and losses through five games. Pittsburgh is coming off a 12-point home win over the Indianapolis Colts, marking their first double-digit margin of […]