To say that the Cincinnati Bengals are staring at a crossroads in 2026 is probably something of an understatement. Things have been going downhill for the last couple of years, and most of the blame for that falls on the defense.

The Bengals added six new faces to the team during the 2022 NFL Draft. It was the first time since 1998 that Cincinnati drafted three defensive players in the first three rounds. A defensive heavy draft was a result of the team addressing their weaknesses ...

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Ossai is also having some success against right tackles and right guards, and his strip sack against the Ravens was from that half of the field. But ultimately, the biggest reason behind the breakout stretch that he’s in the middle of is that he’s in a position where he’s more comfortable and more confident.

Joe Burrow is expected to return Thursday, and while the playoffs are realistically out of reach, there's plenty to evaluate for the Bengals.

If the Cincinnati Bengals are going to make a late charge for the playoffs, winning Sunday’s game against the Buffalo Bills is likely a must.

The Series: The 13th game. The series is tied 6-6. The Bear have won the last three, including 33-7 in 2017 in the last game of the series played at Cincinnati. The Coaches: Bears coach Ben Johnson is 4-3 in his first season and hasn't faced Cincinnati.

The Cincinnati Bengals have endured agonizing losses over the past two weeks, both falling late in the fourth quarter due to a defense that has struggled to make key stops. Cincinnati fell 39-38 to the New York Jets and then 47-42 to the Chicago Bears ...