Upon Further Review: Bengals Have Flipped The Script With Upgraded Defense
The Bengals revamped their defense this season, and DC Al Golden tells us how star DT Dexter Lawrence has been a difference maker.SEPTEMBER 22 • FOX SPORTS
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Stifling defense, Burrow give Bengals a different outlook this season at 2-0
The Cincinnati Bengals are 2-0 for the second straight season, but the outlook about Zac Taylor’s squad is a complete 180 degree turn from last yearSEPTEMBER 21 • Associated Press
Bengals hope strong defensive line play from opener continues at Houston
The Cincinnati Bengals have successfully rebuilt their defense, focusing on a deep defensive lineSEPTEMBER 18 • Associated Press
This Week 1 stat line is proving the Bengals right in free agency Cincinnati Bengals edge rusher Boye Mafe recorded a sack, forced fumble and fumble recovery in Week 1, proving the team right for getting hi...
SEPTEMBER 17 • STRIPEHYPE.COM
Kenneth Walker's brilliant Week 1 shouldn't make Seahawks regret letting him go Kenneth Walker, Boye Mafe, and Riq Woolen all had great games with their new teams, but the Seattle Seahawks shouldn't regret letting them w...
SEPTEMBER 16 • 12THMANRISING.COM
Chiefs Back, Bears Climb, Rams Out? The NFL's Best Teams Heading Into Week 2
Week 1 is complete, and so is the first updated "Herd Hierarchy" of the 2026 season.SEPTEMBER 15 • FOX SPORTS
Mayfield's three lost fumbles costly in 33-27 loss to Bengals
Baker Mayfield's three lost fumbles were the difference in the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' 33-27 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals in the season openerSEPTEMBER 13 • Associated Press
Bengals force 4 turnovers, Burrow throws for TD in 33-27 win over the Buccaneers
The Bengals’ new-look defense forced four turnovers — including its first fumble recovery for a TD since 2022 — Joe Burrow passed for 254 yards and a touchdown and Cincinnati defea...SEPTEMBER 13 • Associated Press
Baker Mayfield's Week 1 success meets Joe Burrow's September urgency in Cincinnati
Baker Mayfield and Tampa Bay have got off to fast starts the past three seasonsSEPTEMBER 10 • Associated Press
The 13 Storylines That Will Define The 2026 NFL Season
Aaron Donald and Patrick Mahomes are back, while the Cowboys and Bengals are stacked. Here are the storylines that will define the NFL seaso...SEPTEMBER 2 • FOX SPORTS
Harbaugh and Tomlin out, 3 new coaches in as the AFC North enters a new era
The last play of the 2025 regular season determined the winner of the AFC NorthSEPTEMBER 1 • Associated Press
New experienced, vocal leaders are setting a tone for the Bengals defense
The Cincinnati Bengals are focusing on adding veteran players with playoff experience to their defense, aiming to replicate their successful 2021 strategyAUGUST 10 • Associated Press
Bengals DE Shemar Stewart to miss several weeks because of hyperextended left knee
Bengals defensive end Shemar Stewart is expected to miss most of training camp after hyperextending his left knee during Wednesday’s practiceJULY 30 • Associated Press
2026 Position Primer: Defensive Ends The Bengals added two premium players in Boye Mafe and Cashius Howell to the defensive end rotation
JULY 14 • BENGALS.COM
This Bengals star is being overlooked, but his next contract won't be Heading into 2026, the Bengals' defense has some very impressive pieces to it. They have made significant additions such as Dexter Lawrence,...
JULY 9 • STRIPEHYPE.COM
Dexter Lawrence looking to keep same offseason approach before reporting to Bengals' training camp
Things calmed down a little bit for Dexter Lawrence during the final three weeks of the Cincinnati Bengals offseason programJUNE 19 • Associated Press
Bengals minicamp should answer huge Dexter Lawrence II, Boye Mafe questions | Sporting News Minicamp will be the Bengals' first look at some very intriguing new faces.
JUNE 16 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
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