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Leads team with 125 tackles Battle racked up 125 tackles (62 solo) across 17 regular-season appearances in 2025. He also tallied six passes defensed, including four interceptions, and two forced fumbles.

Impact Battle exploded onto the scene as a high-end IDP fantasy asset in 2025, more than doubling his tackle total from the year prior while suiting up for all 17 regular-season games for a third consecutive year. The 25-year-old is slated to play out the final year of his rookie contract with Cincinnati during the 2026 campaign, in which he projects to reprise a valuable starting role at safety.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 2 • BENGALS.COM

Makes three stops Week 17 Battle finished Sunday's 37-14 win over Arizona with three tackles (all assisted).

Impact Battle had posted at least seven tackles in four of his previous five games coming into Week 17, but he was less prolific in that category against the Cardinals. He did, however, manage a 72 percent defensive snap share -- tied for second-most among Bengals defensive backs -- so his reduced output wasn't related to playing time. Battle has been a steady part of Cincinnati's defense this season and heads into the team's season finale have already secured career-best marks with 122 tackles, four interceptions and two forced fumbles.

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Developing Bengals defense ready for a strong Cardinals passing game

The Cincinnati Bengals defense is looking to build on a newfound confidence as they host the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday

DECEMBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Zac Taylor & Jordan Battle praise Bengals' breakout on course for nice payday The Cincinnati Bengals are really improving down the stretch on defense. Zac Taylor and Jordan Battle are giving a potential future cornerst...

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • STRIPEHYPE.COM

Paces team in stops Week 16 Battle registered 10 tackles (six solo) and forced a fumble Sunday in a 45-21 win over Miami.

Impact Battle was particularly proficient on special teams, with five of his 10 stops coming as part of that unit. It was the fourth time this season the third-year safety has reached double-digit tackles in a game. Battle also made a key play when he forced a fumble that was recovered by a teammate early in the third quarter, setting up a Bengals touchdown six plays later.

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Joe Burrow's bounce-back game gives the Bengals momentum going into final 2 games of the season

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow bounced back from a tough game with a stellar performance

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Inside The Play: Two Snaps In The Evolution And Ascent Of Jordan Battle: 'Very Positive Trend' Go behind the scenes of two plays from last Sunday in the evolution of Jordan Battle.

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • BENGALS.COM

Tallies another interception Sunday Battle recorded eight tackles (seven solo) and an interception during Sunday's 24-0 loss versus the Ravens.

Impact Battle got his fourth interception of the season in the middle of the second quarter when the game was still tied 0-0, and he led Cincinnati in tackles in Week 15. His tackle total Sunday is even more impressive when it's taken into account that he only played 40 defensive snaps. He has played himself into the IDP conversation in 2025, and he'll be looking to keep up the momentum in a Week 16 tilt at Miami.

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Another nice day in loss Battle recorded nine tackles (five solo) and a pass defensed during Sunday's 39-34 loss at Buffalo.

Impact Battle tied for his team's lead in tackles in Week 14, and he has now tallied eight-plus tackles in four of his last six games. His season total is up to 101 after 13 games, and he projects as a good IDP option in most formats going into a Week 15 matchup versus the Ravens.

DECEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Team's leading tackler in win Battle recorded 10 tackles (seven solo) and a forced fumble during Thursday's 32-14 win at Baltimore.

Impact Battle managed double digits in the tackle category for the third time this season, and he came up with perhaps the most clutch play of the game by punching the ball out of tight end Isaiah Likely's hands at the goal line in the second quarter, turning what would have been a 44-yard Baltimore touchdown into a turnover to set up a Bengals field goal. He projects as a strong IDP play for a Week 14 matchup at Buffalo.

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Isaiah Likely fumble: How Bengals' Jordan Battle prevented touchdown vs. Ravens on Thanksgiving | Sporting News The Ravens had a tough break in their Thanksgiving matchup, as their tight end fumbled right before he would've scored.

NOVEMBER 28, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Six stops against Patriots Battle recorded six tackles (one solo) in Sunday's 26-20 loss to the Patriots.

Impact Battle has had consecutive modest performances, tallying six tackles in each of his last two contests. He's still logged over a modest 90 percent defensive snap rate in every game this season, and he should have the chance to bounce back in Week 13 against the Ravens.

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Solid effort in loss Battle recorded seven tackles (three solo), including one tackle for loss, in Sunday's 34-12 loss to the Steelers.

Impact Battle finished tied for third on the team with seven tackles, continuing his strong season. He has at least seven tackles in seven of 10 games on the campaign and leads the team with 77 stops.

NOVEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Battle, Geno Stone break silence on struggling Bengals defense Two key Bengals defenders had something to say this week.

NOVEMBER 6, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Career-best 12 tackles in defeat Battle recorded 12 tackles (five solo) in Sunday's loss to the Bears.

Impact Battle's dozen tackles matched his career-high, a mark he's now hit three times, including Week 1 against the Browns. Battle has started all nine games this season and has posted 70 tackles (31 solo) and four pass breakups, including three interceptions, on 99 percent of the defensive snaps. However, Battle has been part of the seemingly weekly coverage busts on the back end of the Cincinnati defense.

NOVEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bengals' nightmare season hits the midway point at 3-6 after two devastating losses

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NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Bears outlast Bengals for wild 47-42 win on Williams' TD pass to Loveland in final minute

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Tallies eight tackles in Week 8 Battle registered eight tackles (four solo) and one pass defense during the Bengals' 39-38 loss to the Jets on Sunday.

Impact Battle played all 72 defensive snaps and finished tied with Barrett Carter for the third most tackles on the Bengals behind Demetrius Knight (12) and Geno Stone (nine). Battle has played every single defensive snap in seven of the first eight regular season games and is up to 58 tackles on the year, which matches his total from 2024 (across 17 regular-season contests).

OCTOBER 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bengals Defense Holds Players-Only Meeting After Losing to Win-Less Jets

The Cincinnati Bengals defense ranks 30th in the NFL in points allowed per drive.

OCTOBER 30, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Bengals Defense Holds Players-Only Meeting After Losing to Win-Less Jets

Joe Flacco and the Bengals look to avoid a letdown when they host the winless Jets

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OCTOBER 23, 2025 • Associated Press

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Picks off pass in win Battle recorded five tackles (three solo) and an interception in Thursday's 33-31 win over the Steelers.

Impact The safety picked off an Aaron Rodgers pass deep down the left sideline late in the second quarter, leading to a Cincinnati touchdown. Battle now has 50 tackles (22 solo) and three interceptions in 2025. The third-year pro is already at or near career highs in defensive snaps, tackles and interceptions.

OCTOBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Flacco rallies Bengals past Rodgers and Steelers 33-31 in battle of 40-year-old QBs

Joe Flacco passes for 342 yards and three touchdowns, leading the Cincinnati Bengals to a 33-31 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers

OCTOBER 17, 2025 • Associated Press

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