How the Bengals' rebuilt defense is preparing to stop Titans running back Derrick Henry
Cincinnati revamped its run defense after a disastrous 2019. Two years later, that overhaul’s biggest test will come Saturday against Tennessee.
2021 Schedule
2021 Schedule
10-7, 1st in AFC North
Game plan keys for every NFL divisional-round matchup: How each team could win this weekend
How can all eight teams win this weekend and move on to the conference championships? We outlined keys to victory, players to watch and more for each divisional round matchup.
Get ready for the NFL divisional round: We previewed all four games and picked winners
What to watch for in every divisional-round game. Bold predictions. Key stats to know. Matchups to watch. And, of course, final score picks for all four games.
The Undefeated: How Bengals' Germaine Pratt uses R&B to find his groove on defense
Before Cincinnati faces Tennessee, Pratt will be prepping with a playlist of slow jams -- a routine that dates to high school
Hour 2: Four Downs
The guys look closely at the matchup between the Buccaneers and Rams and wonder if Sunday could actually be Tom Brady's last game. They also welcome in ESPN Football Analyst Harry Douglas before going through Four Downs and more.
The NFL's best head-coach hires of the past five years: Barnwell stacks the top 10
Sean McVay vs. Matt LaFleur vs. Sean McDermott vs. the field. These are the 10 best head-coaching hires made in the NFL since 2017.
What are the best bets in the divisional round? (1:56)
Bengals sack leader Hendrickson cleared to play
Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson has cleared the concussion protocol and will play Saturday against the Titans, coach Zac Taylor announced Thursday.
Bengals or Titans: Which team has the edge? (1:59)
FiveThirtyEight: What To Watch For In The NFL's Divisional Round
The NFL's elite eight will convene this weekend with the divisional playoffs, and after a relatively upset-free wild-card round (sorry, Cowboys -- I...
Bengals OC: Focus 100% on game, not interview
Bengals OC Brian Callahan said his focus is on Saturday's playoff game against the Titans, not on an upcoming interview for the Broncos' head-coaching vacancy, which is Thursday, according to Sports Illustrated.
Hour 4: Ed Orgeron
Former LSU Head Coach Ed Orgeron joins the show to talk about his former QB Joe Burrow, and whether he can lead the Bengals to a Super Bowl. Also, what should the Steelers do at QB moving forward? Plus, ESPN NFL Draft Expert Mel Kiper!
Why Bengals QB Joe Burrow has kept a chessboard by his locker this season
The franchise-changing quarterback who relishes dissecting and exploiting defenses likes to do the same on the chessboard as well.
Hour 2: Flores to the Bears?
Is Brian Flores the best candidate for the Bears job? Will Joe Burrow win a Super Bowl with the Bengals? Where does Justin Herbert rank among current players in the NFL? Also, ESPN NFL Reporter Kimberley A. Martin stops by to play Hot News or Not News. Plus, Jay reacts to Duke's surprising loss to FSU last night!
Final NFL rookie rankings: Micah Parsons leads our top 10 -- and only one QB makes the list
We ranked the top rookies for the 2021 season. Which QB made the top 10? Who are the next-best defenders behind Micah Parsons? And who just missed the list?
Bold Burrow, Bengals move on from 'a great win'
While coach Zac Taylor celebrated with fans over the weekend after Cincinnati's playoff win, Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow downplayed it, simply telling reporters this week that "this is the standard for the bare minimum every year going forward."
FiveThirtyEight: The NFL's Wild-Card Weekend Was Weirder And Dumber Than It Had Any Right To Be
(Sara Ziegler, sports editor): Though only a third of the games were competitive on the first weekend of the NFL playoffs, we still got plenty of...
First look at the divisional round: Previewing all four matchups, every team's reason for optimism
All four divisional-round matchups are now set. Here's everything you need to know, with X factors, what to watch for and more for each game.
Wild Card Roundup
Laura, Marcus, Mina, Dan, and RC dissect the Wild Card weekend that was, Swagu puts the big men in the spotlight on Big Man Ballin, and they get everyone set for Cardinals vs. Rams on Monday Night Football.
Bengals lose DT Ogunjobi for rest of postseason
The Bengals placed starting defensive tackle Larry Ogunjobi on injured reserve with a foot injury Monday, ending his season.
Hour 4: Prescott Problems
The guys continue to discuss the end of the Cowboys game. Who deserves the blame for how things played out? 3x Super Bowl Champion & former Dallas Cowboy's Fullback Daryl 'Moose' Johnston stops by to talk about why he doesn't believe they should fire Mike McCarthy. Plus, the Bengals game featured a controversial call!
Catch or no catch? Why the eventual ruling on A.J. Green's bobble was correct
We explain the biggest officiating questions and controversial calls of this year's playoffs, including a no-catch ruling for the Cardinals.
Game plan keys for the Cardinals-Rams wild-card matchup: How each team could win on Monday
How can all 12 teams win this weekend and move on to the divisional round? We outlined keys to victory in each wild-card matchup.
Bengals' Taylor delivers a game ball to local bar
Cincinnati coach Zac Taylor didn't just want his Bengals to celebrate after their overdue playoff victory over the Raiders. He went to a local bar to deliver a game ball to a more-than-welcoming crowd of fans Saturday night.
Zac Taylor gives game ball to Bengals fans at a bar (0:43)
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2021 AFC North Standings
| TEAM | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati | 10 | 7 | 0 | .588 | 460 | 376 |
| Pittsburgh | 9 | 7 | 1 | .559 | 343 | 398 |
| Cleveland | 8 | 9 | 0 | .471 | 349 | 371 |
| Baltimore | 8 | 9 | 0 | .471 | 387 | 392 |
2021 Team Leaders
- Offense
- Defense
Passing Yards
Rushing Yards
Receiving Yards
Tackles
Sacks
Interceptions
Team Stats
Passing Yards259.07th
Rushing Yards102.523rd
Points For27.1Tied-7th
Points Against22.117th
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 |