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On Football: It's early enough for NFL coaches on the hot seat to cool criticism with a few wins
Read full article: On Football: It's early enough for NFL coaches on the hot seat to cool criticism with a few winsDoug Pederson won a Super Bowl with a backup quarterback and turned a perennial loser into a playoff winner in his first season.
Bengals say QB Joe Burrow has been cleared for contact and is good to go for training camp
Read full article: Bengals say QB Joe Burrow has been cleared for contact and is good to go for training campJoe Burrow and his surgically repaired wrist have been cleared for contact and the Cincinnati Bengals star quarterback is ready to go for the opening of training camp on Wednesday.
Bengals WR Ja'Marr Chase day to day with shoulder injury. DT Reader and CB Ivey lost for the season
Read full article: Bengals WR Ja'Marr Chase day to day with shoulder injury. DT Reader and CB Ivey lost for the seasonBengals receiver Ja'Marr Chase is day to day with a shoulder injury suffered in Saturday's win over the Vikings.
Jake Browning steals spotlight as Bengals stun Jaguars 34-31 in OT. Trevor Lawrence injures ankle
Read full article: Jake Browning steals spotlight as Bengals stun Jaguars 34-31 in OT. Trevor Lawrence injures ankleJake Browning threw for 354 yards and a touchdown in his second career start, and the Cincinnati Bengals stunned the Jacksonville Jaguars 34-31 in overtime.
Joe Burrow is out for the rest of the season with a torn ligament in his right wrist
Read full article: Joe Burrow is out for the rest of the season with a torn ligament in his right wristJoe Burrow will miss the rest of the season with a torn ligament in his right wrist, ending a disappointing campaign for the Cincinnati Bengalsโ star quarterback in the first year of a $275 million contract.
Ravens handle Bengals 34-20 after Joe Burrow exits in the 2nd quarter with a wrist injury
Read full article: Ravens handle Bengals 34-20 after Joe Burrow exits in the 2nd quarter with a wrist injuryLamar Jackson threw two touchdown passes in the second quarter and the Baltimore Ravens beat Cincinnati 34-20 after the Bengals lost star quarterback Joe Burrow to a wrist injury.
Burrow connects with Chase for 3 TDs; Bengals roll past the Cardinals 34-20
Read full article: Burrow connects with Chase for 3 TDs; Bengals roll past the Cardinals 34-20Joe Burrow threw for 317 yards and three touchdown passes to JaโMarr Chase, who finished with a season-high 192 yards receiving, and the Cincinnati Bengals beat the Arizona Cardinals 34-20 on Sunday.
Joe Burrow says it's too early to tell if a calf injury will keep him out of Monday night's game
Read full article: Joe Burrow says it's too early to tell if a calf injury will keep him out of Monday night's gameBengals quarterback Joe Burrow says heโs day to day and doesnโt know yet if a lingering calf injury will keep him out of Mondayโs nightโs game against the Los Angeles Rams.
Bengals QB Joe Burrow could miss โseveral weeksโ with calf strain, coach Taylor says
Read full article: Bengals QB Joe Burrow could miss โseveral weeksโ with calf strain, coach Taylor saysBengals coach Zac Taylor says quarterback Joe Burrow could miss โseveral weeksโ with a right calf strain.
Burrow tops Mahomes again, rallies Bengals past Chiefs 27-24
Read full article: Burrow tops Mahomes again, rallies Bengals past Chiefs 27-24Joe Burrow threw two touchdown passes and ran for another score, Samaje Perine rushed for a season-high 106 yards and the Cincinnati Bengals beat the Kansas City Chiefs 27-24 in their first meeting since the Bengals prevailed in last seasonโs AFC championship game.
Burrow working on regaining strength after appendix surgery
Read full article: Burrow working on regaining strength after appendix surgeryCincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow says he's trying to gain back the weight and strength he lost after having surgery to remove his ruptured appendix three weeks ago.
Bengals' Joe Burrow still healing, no timetable for return
Read full article: Bengals' Joe Burrow still healing, no timetable for returnCincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow is still healing from an appendectomy two weeks ago, and coach Zac Taylor said there is no timetable for his participation in training camp.
Ramirez slam, 6 RBIs; Kwan, Guardians nick Reds' home opener
Read full article: Ramirez slam, 6 RBIs; Kwan, Guardians nick Reds' home openerJosรฉ Ramรญrez hit a grand slam and drove in six runs, remarkable rookie Steven Kwan reached base three more times and the Cleveland Guardians spoiled Cincinnatiโs home opener by beating the Reds 10-5.
Quiz: Who should you root for this weekend, the Bengals or the Rams?
Read full article: Quiz: Who should you root for this weekend, the Bengals or the Rams?Is your favorite NFL team playing in the big game this weekend? Only two teams make it this far -- so even if your answer is NO, we can help you decide who to pull for.
Bengals top Chiefs 27-24 in OT to clinch Super Bowl trip
Read full article: Bengals top Chiefs 27-24 in OT to clinch Super Bowl tripEvan McPherson kicked a 31-yard field goal in overtime after Joe Burrow kept his cool while leading a furious second-half comeback to get the Cincinnati Bengals to the Super Bowl for the first time in 33 years with a 27-24 victory over Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC championship game.
Bengals hold on, finally win in playoffs, 26-19 over Raiders
Read full article: Bengals hold on, finally win in playoffs, 26-19 over RaidersJoe Burrow led an efficient offense that scored on six drives, including two of his touchdown passes, and rookie Evan McPherson made four field goals as the Cincinnati Bengals finally advanced in the playoffs with a 26-19 win over Las Vegas in Saturdayโs wild-card game.
Burrowโs 525 yards, 4 TDs power Bengals past Ravens 41-21
Read full article: Burrowโs 525 yards, 4 TDs power Bengals past Ravens 41-21Joe Burrow threw for a franchise-record 525 yards and four touchdowns, and the Cincinnati Bengals took sole possession of first place in the AFC North with a 41-21 win over the depleted Baltimore Ravens.
Prescott, Burrow among NFL's top comeback candidates in 2021
Read full article: Prescott, Burrow among NFL's top comeback candidates in 2021Dak Prescott and Joe Burrow are the top contenders for the NFL's Comeback Player of the Year honors after bouncing back from injuries that ended their 2020 seasons early.
Chargers hire Rams DC Brandon Staley as head coach
Read full article: Chargers hire Rams DC Brandon Staley as head coachFILE - In this Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, file photo, Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Brandon Staley watches his players before an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins in Miami Gardens, Fla. On Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, the Los Angeles Chargers hired Staley to become the team's head coach. (AP Photo/Doug Murray, File)COSTA MESA, Calif. โ Brandon Staley won't have to move that far for his first head coaching opportunity. Staley agreed to become the Los Angeles Chargers' coach on Sunday night after one season as the defensive coordinator for the crosstown Rams. โItโs not just that Brandon possesses a tremendous football mind that makes him the ideal head coach to lead our team forward,โ general manager Tom Telesco said in a statement. He is the third assistant under Rams coach Sean McVay to get an NFL head coaching job, joining Green Bay's Matt LaFleur and Cincinnati's Zac Taylor.
Mr. Smith goes to Washington, takes another team to playoffs
Read full article: Mr. Smith goes to Washington, takes another team to playoffsWashington Football Team's Alex Smith plays during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Philadelphia. Alex Smith is the biggest reason Washington became the first team in the Super Bowl era to start 2-7 and make the playoffs. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton, File)If the Alex Smith story becomes a movie, Alex Smith doesn't want to see it. โWhen Alex Smith plays quarterback, theyโre a heck of a football team,โ Tampa Bay coach Bruce Arians said. "Theyโre an extremely well-coached team, a ton of talent on that defensive front, but Alex Smith is really the key to everything.โHow is that possible?
Burrow, Bengals hit road vs Browns on NFL's 100th birthday
Read full article: Burrow, Bengals hit road vs Browns on NFL's 100th birthdayCincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) reacts after running for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Cincinnati. Outside, Burrow got lessons on Paul Brown, Jim Brown, Boomer Esiason, Bernie Kosar, The Ickey Shuffle and Dawg Pound. โIn my eyes I played terrible through 3 1/2 quarters and then played up to my standards in the last drive and almost won the game,โ Burrow said. RUN OVERThe Bengals significantly overhauled the NFLโs worst run defense of last season โ 149 yards allowed per game โ- and had a tough start against the Chargers, who ran for 155. Bengals coach Zac Taylor expects Bullock, who fully practiced on Tuesday, to handle kicking duties against the Browns.
Joe Cool: Burrow confident in adapting to Bengals offense
Read full article: Joe Cool: Burrow confident in adapting to Bengals offenseCINCINNATI Back in pads for the first time since he won a national championship at LSU, Joe Burrow got a baptism in NFL red-zone defense. The new Bengals quarterback fumbled a snap a steady rain contributed and had trouble completing passes in tight quarters. Asked if he's nervous in adapting to the NFL, Burrow responded:Absolutely not," he said. Burrow got to run the offense in short-field situations for the first time with the scheduled season opener less than a month away. It wasn't what you'd like to see on a red-zone day, but it was the first one, Burrow said.
No. 1 pick Joe Burrow happy to be on field for Bengals
Read full article: No. 1 pick Joe Burrow happy to be on field for BengalsAfter waiting a few extra months to get on the practice field for the Cincinnati Bengals for the first time, No. 1 overall pick Joe Burrow had a little extra energy. The Bengals last won a playoff game following the 1990 season. 1 overall pick and Heisman Trophy winner Carson Palmer lost twice in the postseason for the Bengals, Andy Dalton had four defeats and A.J. Im going to have to continue to do my job.
More than half of NFL coaching staffs not at team facilities
Read full article: More than half of NFL coaching staffs not at team facilitiesMore than half of the 32 NFL teams did not have coaching staffs at their facilities Friday even though the league has approved such returns where local governments allow them. Most of the Bengals coaching staff returned to the facility today, including head coach Zac Taylor. NFL teams have been performing all offseason duties virtually since Commissioner Roger Goodell closed club facilities in late March because of the coronavirus pandemic. The league is taking a slow approach to reopening those team buildings, with the latest step allowing coaching staffs to return. The Saints are working up protocols to allow coaches the choice of working from team offices or home depending on individual circumstances.
Washington State's Anthony Gordon leads North in Senior Bowl
Read full article: Washington State's Anthony Gordon leads North in Senior BowlGordon, who didn't start until his senior year, led the North to three touchdowns in the third quarter in a 31-17 victory over the South in the Senior Bowl on Saturday. The Cougars' prolific passer entered the all-star game for senior NFL prospects after halftime and twice took the North downfield. 3 jersey in honor of late Washington State quarterback Tyler Hilinski.. โI guess that kind of correlates to my time at Washington State. Gordon, who finished second nationally in passing yards and touchdowns, completed 8 of 12 passes for 69 yards and two short touchdowns. AWARDSWhile Herbert was the game MVP, Florida running back Lamical Perine was named South player of the game and Gordon won North honors.