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While Week 1 didn’t go at all how the Cincinnati Bengals wanted it to, their poor offensive performance did allow one newcomer to show off. Rookie punter Ryan Rehkow set a record in his NFL debut with an average of 64.5 yards per punt in the loss to the New England Patriots, beating the previous record of 63.6 yards that was set in November of last season by Las Vegas Raiders … [Read more...] about Bengals rookie punter might have ended roster battle with historic Week 1

The Cincinnati Bengals were caught sleepwalking against the New England Patriots in Week 1 and it cost them in a 16-10 upset. The Bengals now have an 0-1 start, a trip to Kansas City and a continued contract dispute all hanging over their heads. That was highlighted by USA Today’s Nate Davis in his Week 2 power rankings, a list that saw the Bengals fall from No. 9 to No. … [Read more...] about Ja’Marr Chase’s contract headlines Bengals’ nosedive in power rankings

The Cincinnati Bengals were stunned by the New England Patriots, losing 16-10 to start 0-1 and put themselves in danger of their third straight 0-2 start. Media outlets all over will have their fair share of takes about the game. Here’s a look at what NFL.com’s Kevin Patra had to say about the game, specifically from the Bengals’ side. Bengals offense struggles out of the gate. … [Read more...] about Bengals’ Week 1 upset loss shouldn’t ruin season, says NFL expert

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow, inevitably, was going to face questions about his surgically repaired wrist if he struggled to start the season. That came to fruition on Sunday in the wake of the upset loss at the hands of the New England Patriots. Asked about his wrist after the loss and how it might’ve impacted him on any types of throws — if any —  during the … [Read more...] about Joe Burrow dismisses questions about his wrist after shaky showing vs. Pats

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase had his status on the injury report changed on Saturday while the team made a roster move at the position. There, the Bengals updated Chase to “questionable” due to an illness. Fast forward to Sunday morning before kickoff against the New England Patriots, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler wrote the following on social media: “Ja’Marr Chase … [Read more...] about Ja’Marr Chase injury update: Latest on star WR’s illness ahead of Week 1