The Bengals look like, despite being 1-3, they are content to sit tight.
Bengals take on a familiar challenge against Lamar Jackson and the Ravens | AP News
Quarterback Lamar Jackson and the Ravens (2-2) enter with the NFL’s No. 1 offense, gaining an average of 429.5 yards per game. Running back Derrick Henry, in his first year with Baltimore, leads the league’s top rushing attack (220.3 yards per game).
Bengals sound ready to ignore free agency, trades despite injuries
After a 1-3 start at least partially fueled by major injuries along the entirety of the defensive line, the Bengals front office, led by director of player personnel Duke Tobin, seems more than happy to just wait on their own guys to get back.
Bengals All-Time Punter Salutes Ryan Rehkow’s All-Time Start; D-Line To Get An NFL Debut, A Season Debut And Return Of Hendrickson, Hill | Quick Hits
“It’s one of those hidden yardage things. You don’t really appreciate what you have until you don’t have it. Having Evan making those kicks and Ryan flipping the field like that, it’s such a good weapon to have. It can make up for things like injuries. It can mask a lot of those things.”
Murphy, Jackson Activated, Carter Waived | Bengals Roster Update
**Returned DE Myles Murphy and DT McKinnley Jackson to the active roster from the Reserve/Injured list. Both had been designated for return, and both were cleared to practice on Wednesday. Murphy had been on the Reserve/Injured since Aug. 27 with a knee injury, while Jackson had been on the list since Aug. 29 with a knee injury.
Bengals cut former third-round pick Zach Carter
Carter, selected in the 2022 NFL Draft class, was given every opportunity to create a role for himself with the Bengals over the last three years.
Bengals face tall task against Ravens rushing attack and rush defense
Through four games, Derrick Henry has 80 carries for 480 yards and five TDs. That’s an average of 120 yards per game for the 30-year-old Henry, who spent eight seasons with the Tennessee Titans before signing with Baltimore. The Bengals have struggled stopping the run so far.
Bengals DL Hendrickson, Hill will play, Rankins out vs. Ravens
Second-year defensive end Myles Murphy, who faced Baltimore twice during his rookie year, said having players who know how to defend Jackson, a two-time MVP winner, will be crucial.
Cincinnati Bengals rookie punter Ryan Rehkow leads the NFL in gross and net average.
“The ball just gets small when he hits it sometimes, when it goes up in the air,” Simmons said. “I’ve not seen anybody that can hit the ball as high and as far as he can. I’ve seen guys who can hit the ball higher; I’ve seen guys who can hit the ball farther.
Vikings, Bengals sit on same level, 49ers not quite right yet in Nick’s Tiers | First Things First
Nick Wright unveils his Week 5 tiers. Watch as Nick explains why the 4-0 Minnesota Vikings and 1-3 Cincinnati Bengals sit on the same level, while the San Francisco 49ers are “not quite right .. yet.”
Baltimore Ravens at Cincinnati Bengals: Predictions, picks, odds
After a very slow start to the season, the Baltimore Ravens have returned to form, and in the last two weeks, they’ve re-established themselves as one of the best teams in the NFL.