Bengals have momentum, but now must prove they can beat Steelers
A revived running game could be crucial for the Bengals, who are 8-20 against Pittsburgh under Marvin Lewis entering their key Week 7 matchup.
2017 ScheduleAll times ET
2017 Schedule
2-3, 3rd in AFC North
- 8/11W 23-12
- 8/19L 30-12
- 8/27L 23-17
- 8/31L 7-6
- 9/10L 20-0
- 9/14L 13-9
- 9/24L 27-24
- 10/1W 31-7
- 10/8W 20-16
- 10/22
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- 12/10
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Bengals' first-rounder John Ross still on mend, eases back into practice
While Bengals rookie John Ross is back practicing, with only five game snaps under his belt, he's got work to do before he can help the offense.
Katherine Terrell ESPN Staff Writer
The Bengals have promoted LB Hardy Nickerson off the practice squad to fill Tyler Eifert's spot.
Katherine Terrell ESPN Staff Writer
The Bengals have given long snapper Clark Harris a one-year extension, signing him through the 2018 season. Harris, 33, has quietly been as solid as they come on special teams since the Bengals signed him in 2009.
Katherine Terrell ESPN Staff Writer
Bengals' WR John Ross has played only 5 offensive snaps, or 0.8 percent of all the team's snaps, which ranks 31 of 32 first-round picks this year. Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes has not taken a snap. Niners LB Reuben Foster and Chargers WR Mike Williams have also taken less than 2 percent of their teams' total snaps.
Katherine Terrell ESPN Staff Writer
Adam Jones is now working on the rehab field. Tyler Boyd is not participating today during the open period.
Katherine Terrell ESPN Staff Writer
John Ross is dressed and participating in practice for the first time in several weeks, but Adam Jones is watching from the sidelines.
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Katherine Terrell ESPN Staff Writer
The Bengals have placed Tyler Eifert on injured reserve, ending his season. Eifert will have another surgery on his back, which will have a recovery timetable of 4-6 months. Tyler Kroft will continue to be the No. 1 TE in his place.
With his season over, is this the end for Tyler Eifert in Cincinnati?
Tyler Eifert's contract expires after the season. He was brilliant when healthy, a scoring machine of a tight end, but that wasn't that often.
Bengals' biggest injury question for Week 6
Tyler Eifert is done for the season after playing only two games. He's scheduled to have back surgery on Thursday.
Bengals' Eifert opts for surgery, to miss season
Bengals tight end Tyler Eifert will have a third surgical procedure on his back Thursday that will end his season. He was placed on injured reserve Thursday.
Tyler Eifert among NFL's top projected free agents for 2018
An imposing and versatile target when healthy, Eifert is once again struggling to get on the field, which will surely impact his value.
Katherine Terrell ESPN Staff Writer
The NFL has flexed the Bengals Oct. 22 game against the Steelers into the 4:25 PM slot. It was previously set for 1 PM
Katherine Terrell ESPN Staff Writer
The Bengals are 5-8-1 after a bye under Marvin Lewis, who was 1-4-1 in his first six seasons after a bye. He's 4-4 since then. The Bengals have played the Steelers once after a bye under Lewis, a 2015 game they won.
Katherine Terrell ESPN Staff Writer
Bengals originally had one practice scheduled for their bye week, but it was cancelled. Marvin Lewis challenged them last week: win and they get Wednesday off. Lewis said: “That was floated out there Wednesday after practice last week. When I told them on Wednesday, when I reiterated the schedule for this week, I watched a couple guys jaws hit the table. They always just assume that, as it was, they take care of me and I'll take care of (them), so they took care of me ... They'll be off Wednesday.”
FPI: Bengals slowly getting off the canvas
Cincy's playoff chances are up to 17 percent in ESPN's FPI. That's a departure from two weeks ago, when the Bengals' playoff odds dwindled at less than 3 percent.
What we learned (and didn't) in Week 5: The AFC North race isn't over yet
It's a tightly bunched race now, and there seems to be something wrong in Pittsburgh. Baltimore and Cincinnati have a clear window.
Katherine Terrell ESPN Staff Writer
Marvin Lewis was a lot less forthcoming with information about Tyler Boyd. He said "he has a sore knee," and did not give a timetable.
Katherine Terrell ESPN Staff Writer
Marvin Lewis said Adam Jones and Dre Kirkpatrick are "sore," but the bye should help. Doesn't think it's a long term issue but said Jones back issue was more than just back spasms.
Katherine Terrell ESPN Staff Writer
Marvin Lewis on AJ Green and his trust in him despite the turnovers against the Bills: "He's the best player in this building and he continues to show why."
Vote: The best and worst from Week 5 (so far)
From Big Ben's awful day, to Carson Wentz's electricity, to serious injuries to two of the league's brightest stars, Week 5 has been full of twists and turns.
A.J. Green is coming to life
After a slow start to the season, Bengals WR A.J. Green is returning to Pro Bowl form. In the Bengals' 20-16 win over the Bills on Sunday, Green had seven catches for 189 yards (his highest total since 2015).
Bengals vs. Steelers is two weeks away, but it's already looming large in Cincinnati
The Bengals played well enough to overcome the Bills and gain some momentum and confidence as they await a matchup with the Steelers in two weeks.
Mike Rodak ESPN Staff Writer
A.J. Green averaged 27.0 yards per catch (seven catches for 189 yards) in Sunday's win over the Bills, the second-most against Buffalo for a player with at least seven catches in a game. Miami's Mark Duper averaged 28.9 yards per catch (seven catches for 202 yards) in an Oct. 1983 win over the Bills.
2017 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(9) | John Ross | WR | Washington |
| 2(16) | Joe Mixon | RB | Oklahoma |
| 3(9) | Jordan Willis | DE | Kansas State |
| 4(9) | Carl Lawson | DE | Auburn |
| 4(22) | Josh Malone | WR | Tennessee |
| 4(32) | Ryan Glasgow | DT | Michigan |
| 5(9) | Jake Elliott | PK | Memphis |
| 5(33) | J.J. Dielman | C | Utah |
| 6(9) | Jordan Evans | ILB | Oklahoma |
| 6(23) | Brandon Wilson | CB | Houston |
| 7(33) | Mason Schreck | TE | Buffalo |
2017 AFC North Standings
| TEAM | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh | 4 | 2 | 0 | .667 | 118 | 102 |
| Baltimore | 3 | 3 | 0 | .500 | 114 | 124 |
| Cincinnati | 2 | 3 | 0 | .400 | 84 | 83 |
| Cleveland | 0 | 6 | 0 | .000 | 94 | 157 |
Team Leaders 2017
- Offense
- Defense
Passing Yards
Rushing Yards
Receiving Yards
Tackles
Sacks
Interceptions
Team Stats
Passing Yards227.018th
Rushing Yards84.0Tied-28th
Points For16.830th
Points Against16.62nd
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