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Steelers and Bengals meet for AFC North lead on Sunday night, both 6-2

Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals are on a hot streak with a four-game winning run

6 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Bengals focus on stopping Jaylen Warren ahead of Steelers showdown for AFC North lead

The Cincinnati Bengals are gearing up for a crucial AFC North matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers, with first place in the division at stake

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

NFL Best And Worst: From Christian Watson’s Heroics To The Colts’ Continued Collapse

NFL Week 8 highs and lows: Christian Watson’s dramatic return, Lamar Jackson’s sudden exit, Denver’s big stand and Indy’s collapse.

NOVEMBER 3 • FOX SPORTS

NFL Best And Worst: From Christian Watson’s Heroics To The Colts’ Continued Collapse

A Tuesday flight and a 6-day week: Bengals tweak their Madrid routine for Falcons

Zac Taylor has learned from previous international games and is taking the Cincinnati Bengals to Madrid earlier for their game against the Atlanta Falcons

NOVEMBER 3 • Associated Press

Joe Burrow throws 5 TD passes, then runs for score in OT as Bengals rally for 43-36 win over Titans

Joe Burrow threw five touchdown passes in regulation and then scrambled untouched for a 9-yard score in overtime as the Cincinnati Bengals rallied for a 43-36 victory over the Tenn...

NOVEMBER 1 • Associated Press

Logs eight tackles vs Ravens Knight totaled eight tackles (two solo) and an interception during the Bengals' win over the Ravens on Sunday.

Impact Knight finished third on the team in tackles behind Bryan Cook and Barrett Carter during the victory, in addition to snagging his first interception of the campaign. The 26-year-old continues to have a productive season, as he's now recorded seven or more tackles in five of his six appearances, bringing his total on the campaign to 50 (21 solo).

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Posts six tackles vs. Jacksonville Knight finished Sunday's 22-17 loss to the Jaguars with six tackles (three solo).

Impact Linebacker Barrett Carter led the Bengals with 11 total tackles Sunday, with Knight finishing as the team's runner-up in that category. Knight's 45 defensive snaps (73.8 percent) were his fewest of the season after the second-year pro played at least 89.5 percent of the Bengals' defensive snaps in each of his first three games. He's up to 34 tackles (14 solo) and a scoop-and-score on the year.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Nine tackles in loss Knight made nine tackles (two solo) in the Bengals' 30-27 loss to the Steelers on Sunday.

Impact Knight played 56 defensive snaps in the contest, good for 90% of the Bengals' defensive plays. The weakside linebacker led the team in tackles but was unable to do much more in a close shootout loss.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Aaron Rodgers outduels Joe Burrow as the Steelers edge the Bengals 30-27 on a late Boswell kick

Aaron Rodgers passed for 292 yards and three touchdowns to outduel Joe Burrow as the Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Cincinnati Bengals 30-27

SEPTEMBER 27 • Associated Press

Notches 12 takedowns in victory Knight recorded 12 total tackles (four solo) during Sunday's 20-6 win over Houston.

Impact Knight was able to lead the team in takedowns as he continued his hot start to the season versus the Texans. The linebacker has now registered 19 total tackles (nine solo) and a fumble recovery that he returned for a touchdown over two contests to open the 2026 campaign.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

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

Upon Further Review: Bengals Have Flipped The Script With Upgraded Defense

Will Anderson calls Texans' loss to Bills a 'wake-up call' for the defense ahead of Bengals visit

Houston Texans defensive end Will Anderson said giving up 36 points in a season-opening loss to the Bills wasn’t a reason to get mad but instead should be a catalyst to improve

SEPTEMBER 17 • Associated Press

Scores touchdown in win Knight totaled seven tackles (five solo) and returned a fumble for a touchdown during the Bengals' win over Tampa Bay on Sunday.

Impact Knight got off to a strong start this season, as he managed to score his first career touchdown while finishing tied for fourth on the team in tackles. The 2025 second-round pick recorded 106 tackles (58 solo), including 3.0 sacks, across 17 games and will look to keep producing next week against the Texans.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

NFL Best And Worst: From The Vikings' Pressure Cooker To The Rams’ Head-Scratcher

The opening week of the NFL season delivered stunning upsets and crushing heartbreaks. We drill down to pick the best and worst of Week 1.

SEPTEMBER 15 • FOX SPORTS

NFL Best And Worst: From The Vikings' Pressure Cooker To The Rams’ Head-Scratcher

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 opener

SEPTEMBER 13 • Associated Press

Bengals' Barrett Carter-Demetrius Knight Jr. gamble looks brilliant after Week 1 Barrett Carter and Demetrius Knight Jr. made massive impacts in Week 1, validating the Cincinnati Bengals’ gamble on their young linebacker...

SEPTEMBER 13 • STRIPEHYPE.COM

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

Demetrius Knight Jr., Bengals Defense Score Team's First Touchdown of 2026 Season A BIG defensive start for Cincinnati resulted in the team's first touchdown of the season. Baker Mayfield got crushed from behind on their s...

SEPTEMBER 13 • SI.COM

'You Can Go Digest Rat Poison' - Demetrius Knight Jr, Barrett Carter Eager to Perform After Criticism It's gameday for second-year Bengals linebackers Demetrius Knight Jr. and Barrett Carter. The hardened young players went through two of the...

SEPTEMBER 13 • SI.COM

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 seasons

SEPTEMBER 10 • Associated Press

1 terrifying matchup that could wreck Bengals' season opener Cincinnati Bengals linebackers Barrett Carter and Demetrius Knight Jr. face an enormous challenge in Week 1 against the Bucs' Bucky Irving a...

SEPTEMBER 10 • STRIPEHYPE.COM

The Conversation | Old Soul Demetrius Knight Jr. Looks To Make Music In Bengals' New Day Second-year linebacker Demetrius Knight Jr., the poet laureate of these Bengals, hopes to begin penning an epic when the season starts Sunda...

SEPTEMBER 10 • BENGALS.COM

Quick Hits | Bengals Finish Off Bears In Joint Practice Situations; Take A Bow, Dex Thursday may have been merely a joint practice as a prelude to Saturday’s Bengals-Bears preseason game (7 p.m.-Cincinnati’s FOX 19), but Ben...

AUGUST 20 • BENGALS.COM

Demetrius Knight Jr. could be the player who changes the Bengals' season Demetrius Knight Jr. could be the defensive difference-maker the Cincinnati Bengals need. Here's why his development may shape Cincinnati's...

AUGUST 9 • STRIPEHYPE.COM

Two huge plays from Bengals camp send a warning to the league Cincinnati Bengals linebackers Demetrius Knight Jr. and Barrett Carter are giving fans plenty to be excited about early in training camp.

JULY 31 • STRIPEHYPE.COM

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