Bengals have to flip script quickly after yet another loss to Steelers
Banged up on defense and coming off a crushing, emotional loss to the Steelers, the Bengals must regroup quickly with the Chiefs up next.
2018 ScheduleAll times ET
2018 Schedule
4-2, 1st in AFC North
- 8/9W 30-27
- 8/18W 21-13
- 8/26W 26-13
- 8/30L 27-26
- 9/9W 34-23
- 9/13W 34-23
- 9/23L 31-21
- 9/30W 37-36
- 10/7W 27-17
- 10/14L 28-21
- 10/21
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h:mm a z, US/Eastern - 11/11
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- 11/25
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h:mm a z, US/Eastern - 12/9
h:mm a z, US/Eastern - 12/16
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- 12/30h:mm a z, US/Eastern
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Source: Bengals LB Vigil sprains MCL, out month
Bengals linebacker Nick Vigil has an MCL sprain and is expected to miss about a month, a source told ESPN's Katherine Terrell.
Players call for Burfict suspension after hit on AB
Antonio Brown's teammates have rallied behind the Steeler after he took a hit from Vontaze Burfict, calling for the Bengals linebacker's suspension and decrying the play as "pathetic."
NFL backs no-call on Steelers' game-winning TD
The NFL defended its decision not to issue an offensive pass interference penalty on the deciding play of Sunday's Steelers-Bengals game.
Bengals must regroup quickly after another heartbreaking loss to Steelers
The Bengals have not been able to exorcise their demons against Pittsburgh, losing their seventh straight to their division rivals.
Antonio Brown's late TD sends Steelers over Bengals 28-21
James Conner ran for 111 yards and a pair of touchdowns on the eve of Le'Veon Bell's possible return, and Antonio Brown turned a short pass into a 31-yard touchdown with 10 seconds left as the Pittsburgh Steelers pulled off another improbable comeback...
Katherine Terrell ESPN Staff Writer
The Bengals executed a quick, calm and efficient touchdown drive to tie the Steelers at the end of the first half after giving up a late touchdown. Bengals have done a great job of keeping their composure despite losing Nick Vigil and injuries to Vontaze Burfict and Darqueze Dennard. Dennard gave up a big catch to JuJu Smith-Schuster before going in the locker room, which led to a Steelers' touchdown. Bengals have also had issues with drops today. This rivalry is typically heated and it looked like things could get chippy early in the game, but things calmed down as the game went on.
Katherine Terrell ESPN Staff Writer
Vontaze Burfict and Darqueze Dennard have right shoulder injuries. Injuries are piling up after Nick Vigil left with a knee injury.
David Purdum ESPN Staff Writer
In the biggest decisions at this point for the Westgate SuperBook in Las Vegas, the book is rooting for the Bengals, Buccaneers and Patriots.
Katherine Terrell ESPN Staff Writer
Bengals inactives: John Ross, Auden Tate, Giovani Bernard, Billy Price, Cedric Ogbuehi, Tyler Kroft and Adolphus Washington. The Bengals' offense has taken a serious hit in the last few weeks. According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, Kroft has a broken bone in his foot. They also lost Tyler Eifert and are without center Billy Price, Kroft, Ross and running back Giovani Bernard.
Katherine Terrell ESPN Staff Writer
Bengals CB William Jackson is active despite being limited in practice all week, however, John Ross is inactive with a groin injury for the second game in a row. Ross was able to practice this week, which is a step forward.
Source: Bengals TE Kroft out with broken foot
Tyler Kroft has a broken bone in his foot and will be sidelined for at least two games, becoming the latest Bengals tight end to suffer an injury.
Invisible Andy: Bengals fine with Dalton staying out of national spotlight
Dalton is one of the more even-keeled quarterbacks in the league. He has quietly led the Bengals to a 4-1 record.
The Undefeated: Why Jason Garrett's job security with the Cowboys is a sore point for black fans
Dallas coach's long tenure is a reminder that it's not what you know, it's who you know
Katherine Terrell ESPN Staff Writer
Giovani Bernard, Tyler Kroft and Billy Price have been ruled out of Sunday's game against the Steelers. William Jackson, John Ross and Cedric Ogbuehi are questionable to play.
Stephen A.: Bengals don't matter 'until they've won one playoff game' (1:05)
Bengals began embracing change in 2017, are better for it
Marvin Lewis made wholesale changes on his staff and jettisoned some veterans, creating a new culture that has the Bengals off to a hot start.
Despite drama, Steelers could still be best AFC North bet
They've weathered a season's worth of storms, but perhaps no team is better able to come out the other side as contenders than Pittsburgh.
Young is buying into Dalton's impressive start (0:42)
Katherine Terrell ESPN Staff Writer
It's not looking good for Giovani Bernard's chances to play. He was out again with a knee injury, as was Tyler Kroft (foot) and Billy Price (foot). William Jackson III (knee), Cedric Ogbuehi (wrist) and John Ross (groin) were limited. Clint Boling, Preston Brown, Michael Johnson and Carl Lawson were back to being full participants.
NFL evaluators make picks on Week 6's best games
Who wins Steelers-Bengals, Chargers-Browns, Bears-Dolphins, Panthers-Redskins and Chiefs-Patriots?
Ranking the NFL's most improved offenses
Which teams have had the biggest bump from 2017 to 2018? Football Outsiders dives into the data to present the top six.
Week 6 NFL betting guide: Best plays for every game
Where does the betting value lie in Week 6 of the 2018 NFL season? Our handicappers give best bets on all of Sunday's games.
NFL Live: AFC North Bad Blood
The NFL Live crew dives into the bad blood of the Steelers-Bengals Rivalry. Also, reports from New England and Kansas City with developments in Sunday night's big matchup.
Katherine Terrell ESPN Staff Writer
Bengals WR Tyler Boyd said games against the Steelers tend to always be a tough, physical matchup. "Every game I've been in against the Steelers has (had) some type of aggressive hits, or something dirty going on," he said. "At the end of the day, it's football. You can't go out there and play scared, play frightened. You've got to go out there and hit. It's hit or be hit. Those are the games that are going to be hard fought and those are the games you have to bring it to get the win. It's a (divisional) game. Not saying we don't come out and bring it every game, but it's something about the Steelers when we play them, and the Ravens. Those type of games, we've got to be super locked in, super prepared and focused."
2018 AFC North Standings
| TEAM | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati | 4 | 2 | 0 | .667 | 174 | 158 |
| Baltimore | 4 | 2 | 0 | .667 | 153 | 77 |
| Pittsburgh | 3 | 2 | 1 | .583 | 171 | 154 |
| Cleveland | 2 | 3 | 1 | .417 | 128 | 151 |
2018 Team Leaders
- Offense
- Defense
Passing Yards
Rushing Yards
Receiving Yards
Tackles
Sacks
Interceptions
Team Stats
Passing Yards262.317th
Rushing Yards89.825th
Points For29.06th
Points Against26.323rd
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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 |