Sam Hubbard, Joe Mixon showed why they're the Bengals' future
The Bengals are playing for 2019 and beyond right now and got some big contributions Sunday from players they expect to have big roles next year.
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6-8, 4th in AFC North
Mixon dominates Raiders with 2 TDs (1:02)
Boyd celebrates TD with Ochocinco dance (0:25)
Mixon escapes for 16-yard TD (0:21)
Bengals end 5-game losing streak, beat Raiders 30-16
Joe Mixon had another big game Sunday, rushing for 129 yards and a pair of touchdowns, and the Cincinnati Bengals held on for a 30-16 victory over the Oakland Raiders that ended one of their longest losing streaks under coach Marvin Lewis.
Katherine Terrell ESPN Staff Writer
The Bengals' 30-16 win against the Raiders was their first win since October and snaps a five-game losing streak, but at 6-8, they were eliminated from wildcard contention today.
Bengals' leading receiver Boyd out with injury
Bengals receiver Tyler Boyd passed the 1,000-yard mark for the season on Sunday but later was ruled out for the game against the Raiders with a knee injury.
Mixon powers in 1-yard TD (0:35)
Katherine Terrell ESPN Staff Writer
Bengals wideout Tyler Boyd said in early November that he wanted to honor Chad Johnson by doing one of his touchdown celebrations. He even watched YouTube videos to get ready for it. But the Bengals collapsed and didn't win another game, while Boyd only scored one touchdown during their five-game losing streak. Boyd's touchdown against the Raiders on Sunday seemed like a good time to break it out, as he became the first Bengals' wideout other than A.J. Green to break the 1,000-yard mark since Johnson himself in 2009. Boyd did the Riverdance in the end zone, a nod to one of Johnson's many infamous celebrations.
Katherine Terrell ESPN Staff Writer
The new normal for the 5-8 Bengals these days: an empty stadium, two penalties and a dropped interception on the first series. The Bengals are limping to the finish line after a promising start to the season
Katherine Terrell ESPN Staff Writer
Bengals inactives: CB KeiVarae Russell, CB Davontae Harris, LB Vontaze Burfict, OT Cedric Ogbuehi, WR Josh Malone, TE Jordan Franks, DE Kasim Edebali
Katherine Terrell ESPN Staff Writer
Bengals' defensive end Michael Johnson, left tackle Cordy Glenn, cornerback Dre Kirkpatrick and cornerback Tony McRae are questionable to play against the Raiders. Cornerback KeiVarae Russell, who was in a sling this week, is doubtful to play with a finger issue.
Katherine Terrell ESPN Staff Writer
Bengals linebacker Vontaze Burfict has not played a full season since 2013 due to suspensions and injuries, and part of that is due to concussions. Burfict has gone into concussion protocol at least six times, sustaining a concussion at the end of the 2013 season, then in back to back weeks to start 2014. He has missed time in December due to concussions for three straight seasons now. Burfict has not returned to practice since sustaining a concussion against the Broncos on Dec. 2, 2018, making it fair to wonder if the team will simply shut him down for the rest of the season.
Woodson, Bruschi give Raiders-Bengals picks (0:54)
Katherine Terrell ESPN Staff Writer
With left tackle Cordy Glenn back at practice and left guard Clint Boling a full participant on Thursday, that bodes well for the Bengals' offensive line being intact for the first time in several weeks. Boling was moved over to left tackle in place of Glenn, with Trey Hopkins taking his place at left guard. It'll be interesting to see what they do with Christian Westerman, who was rotating in with Hopkins to get his first serious playing time of the year. Marvin Lewis said OL coach Frank Pollack wanted to get Westerman in there. However it would seem unlikely that they take Boling out for Westerman, so his playing time would probably have to come on the right side.
Bengals could build around these potential stars in 2019
There's not much to be excited about with the Bengals, but it's not all dire. They have some promising talent on their roster for next season.
Watch: Ranking the NFL's longest runs for shortest gains in 2018
Ezekiel Elliott ran more than 96 yards for a 32-yard gain, but that wasn't the biggest differential for a ball-carrier this season.
Watch: Fastest times clocked during touchdowns in 2018, by position
Saquon Barkley hit nearly 22 mph Sunday, and while it wasn't the top max speed this season, it topped the time of 329-pound Linval Joseph.
NFL draft nuggets for all 32 teams: What you need to know
The Raiders could own April. The offseason quarterback situation is going to be fascinating. And every team has needs somewhere.
Bengals' improvement in loss to Chargers comes far too late
The Bengals showed a spunk that has been missing for most of their second-half tailspin, but wasn't enough to overcome another set of mental errors.
Rivers, Badgley lead Chargers to 26-21 win over Bengals
Philip Rivers threw for 220 yards and Michael Badgley kicked four field goals -- including a team-record 59-yarder -- as the Los Angeles Chargers held off the Cincinnati Bengals 26-21 on Sunday.
Katherine Terrell ESPN Staff Writer
Bengals won't have a winning season this year, despite improved play against the Chargers. They fall to 5-8 after losing 26-21. A lot of things didn't go their way, including an overturned Jeff Driskel touchdown, key penalties, and a lack of converting two-point plays. Their improved play came too little, too late this year.
Week 14 takeaways: Danger zone for Redskins and Panthers?
Bad losses for Carolina and Washington have both teams nearly out of the playoff picture. NFL Nation dives into Week 14's lessons.
Katherine Terrell ESPN Staff Writer
Injured inactives are Cordy Glenn, Dre Kirkpatrick, Tony Mcrae and Vontaze Burfict. Cedric Ogbuehi, Josh Malone and Kasim Edebali are healthy scratches, so Auden Tate is active.
How Bengals went from contenders to pretenders in three years
The Bengals have come unraveled based on several decisions, including retaining Marvin Lewis and Vontaze Burfict while letting Andrew Whitworth walk.
2018 AFC North Standings
| TEAM | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh | 8 | 5 | 1 | .607 | 384 | 316 |
| Baltimore | 8 | 6 | 0 | .571 | 341 | 253 |
| Cleveland | 6 | 7 | 1 | .464 | 309 | 348 |
| Cincinnati | 6 | 8 | 0 | .429 | 337 | 413 |
2018 Team Leaders
- Offense
- Defense
Passing Yards
Rushing Yards
Receiving Yards
Tackles
Sacks
Interceptions
Team Stats
Passing Yards222.3
Rushing Yards103.9
Points For24.1
Points Against29.5
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2018 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(21) | Billy Price | C | Ohio State |
| 2(22) | Jessie Bates III | S | Wake Forest |
| 3(13) | Sam Hubbard | DE | Ohio State |
| 3(14) | Malik Jefferson | OLB | Texas |
| 4(12) | Mark Walton | RB | Miami (FL) |
| 5(14) | Davontae Harris | CB | Illinois State |
| 5(21) | Andrew Brown | DE | Virginia |
| 5(33) | Darius Phillips | CB | Western Michigan |
| 7(31) | Logan Woodside | QB | Toledo |
| 7(34) | Rod Taylor | OG | Ole Miss |
| 7(35) | Auden Tate | WR | Florida State |