Week 4 NFL Power Rankings: 1-32 poll, plus how every team rates at quarterback thus far
Jameis Winston has kept it simple in New Orleans, Patrick Mahomes is still great in K.C., and Joe Burrow is easing back into the flow in Cincy.
2021 Schedule
2021 Schedule
2-1, 1st in AFC North
- 8/14W 19-14
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- 9/12W 27-24
- 9/19L 20-17
- 9/26W 24-10
- 9/30
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Bengals' Boyd: Steelers 'gave up' late in loss
Bengals wide receiver Tyler Boyd said the Steelers "gave up" late in Cincinnati's 24-10 win at Heinz Field on Sunday.
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Tristan H. Cockcroft ESPN Senior Writer
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Aaron Rodgers and Mason Crosby lifted the Packers, the Chiefs couldn't overcome early turnovers, and the Ravens hit a 66-yard kick. Here's what to know for every Week 3 game.
Burrow throws 3 TDs, Bengals drop listless Steelers 24-10
— It's not enough to talk about changing the culture, something Zac Taylor started doing the moment he took over as Cincinnati Bengals head coach more than two years ago.
Ben Baby ESPN Staff Writer
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NFL Week 3 injury updates: News on Carson Wentz, Ben Roethlisberger and more
Our NFL team reporters have you covered with big-name injury updates entering Week 3.
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Graziano and Fowler's Week 3 buzz, upset picks, fantasy sleepers: The NFL's most impressive players so far
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Bengals' loss to Bears raises questions about Zac Taylor as a playcaller
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Week 2 takeaways and big questions: Patriots' big day, Ravens beat Chiefs and a shocker for the Saints
New England and Buffalo dominated, while New Orleans looked out of sorts and Green Bay got back on track. Here's what to know and what it means going forward for every Week 2 game.
Fields takes over for injured Dalton, Bears beat Bengals
— Justin Fields got his first extended look as a pro. And it might be a long-term arrangement.
Bears' Roquan Smith picks off Joe Burrow, returns for TD
The Bears' defense rose up in the fourth quarter with three interceptions.
With the Bears facing the Bengals' Joe Burrow, the topic of starting Justin Fields rages on
Bears fans see rookie QBs starting elsewhere, so why wait on Fields? But it's not always that simple, as ESPN's Bears and Bengals reporters discuss.
Higgins to swap number: I'm not 'Ochocinco 2.0'
Bengals receiver Tee Higgins said he'll change his jersey number from 85 to 5 after the season in large part because "I don't want to be a 2.0," with it previously being worn by former team star Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson.
Adam Schefter ESPN Senior Writer
Bengals safety Ricardo Allen will miss at least three weeks with a broken hand and a hamstring strain, per source.
Graziano and Fowler predict Week 2 surprises, fantasy sleepers, more: Are the Bengals legit?
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Raiders' upset caps record week for underdogs
Twelve underdogs covered the spread, the most in Week 1 in the Super Bowl era. The nine underdogs that pulled outright upsets in Week 1 was the most in any week in the past four seasons.
Week 2 NFL Power Rankings: 1-32 poll, plus which rookies made the best first impression
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Why Joe Burrow's expectations for himself, Bengals are creating success
Cincinnati's second-year quarterback has set a standard for those around him, a clear sign he's stepping into his role as a team leader.
Week 1 takeaways, big questions: Cards' offensive explosion, Bills' letdown and Darnold's revenge
Arizona lit it up on offense, Sam Darnold rolled against his old Jets team and the Bills looked ... off. Here's what to know and what it means going forward for every Week 1 game.
Bengals' Bates: Lack of extension is motivation
Asked if he wants to be the highest-paid safety in the league, Jessie Bates III declined to comment Monday before he smiled, swiveled out of his chair and finished his news conference.
What drops? Bengals' Chase has big NFL debut
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2021 AFC North Standings
| TEAM | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati | 2 | 1 | 0 | .667 | 68 | 54 |
| Baltimore | 2 | 1 | 0 | .667 | 82 | 85 |
| Cleveland | 2 | 1 | 0 | .667 | 86 | 60 |
| Pittsburgh | 1 | 2 | 0 | .333 | 50 | 66 |
2021 Team Leaders
- Offense
- Defense
Passing Yards
Rushing Yards
Receiving Yards
Tackles
Sacks
Interceptions
Team Stats
Passing Yards189.328th
Rushing Yards104.717th
Points For22.7Tied-17th
Points Against18.027th
2021 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(5) | Ja'Marr Chase | WR | LSU |
| 2(14) | Jackson Carman | OT | Clemson |
| 3(5) | Joseph Ossai | DE | Texas |
| 4(6) | Cameron Sample | DE | Tulane |
| 4(17) | Tyler Shelvin | DT | LSU |
| 4(34) | D'Ante Smith | OT | East Carolina |
| 5(5) | Evan McPherson | PK | Florida |
| 6(6) | Trey Hill | C | Georgia |
| 6(18) | Chris Evans | RB | Michigan |
| 7(7) | Wyatt Hubert | DE | Kansas State |