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Coach Kyle Shanahan’s success in San Francisco overseeing productive offenses without elite quarterback play is a reason why so many teams each January are seeking the next trendy, play-calling offensive coach to take over their team.

There is a prove-everyone-wrong snarl on Cincinnati faces, but also a general sense of giddiness. The Bengals believe in themselves against all comers.

Zac Taylor and the Bengals continued their tradition of presenting game balls to Bengals bars after playoff wins on Sunday night.

The NFL and ESPN are still at odds over a report about Buffalo Bills and Cincinnati Bengals given 5 minutes to warm up to play after Damar Hamlin's medical emergency.

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor voiced frustration over the NFL's decision to pick the site of a potential wild-card game against the Baltimore Ravens with a coin toss.

The NFL will go forward with its decision to have a coin flip decide homefield advantage if the Bengals lose to the Ravens on Sunday.

In his first comments since Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin collapsed on the field, Bengals head coach Zac Taylor praised Bills head coach Sean McDermott for his leadership.

How close was Chiefs’ George Karlaftis to a game-changing play? He says he could literally feel it.

Joe Burrow threw two touchdown passes and ran for another score, Samaje Perine rushed for a season-high 106 yards and the Cincinnati Bengals beat the Kansas City Chiefs 27-24 in their first meeting since the Bengals prevailed in last season’s AFC championship game.

Joe Burrow threw four touchdown passes and the Cincinnati Bengals rallied past Pittsburgh 37-30.

Tennessee Titans coach Mike Vrabel played 14 seasons as an NFL linebacker.

A person familiar with the situation tells AP that Cincinnati Bengals star wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase could miss several games with a hip injury.

The teams ended their joint practice session early after Rams star Aaron Donald repeatedly swung a helmet at Bengals players before getting thrown to the ground.

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow says he's trying to gain back the weight and strength he lost after having surgery to remove his ruptured appendix three weeks ago.

Joe Burrow is fully participating in training camp three weeks after having an appendectomy.

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow is still healing from an appendectomy two weeks ago, and coach Zac Taylor said there is no timetable for his participation in training camp.

Cincinnati Bengals coach Zac Taylor says quarterback Joe Burrow has had a successful appendectomy but there is no timetable for his return to the field.

Joe Burrow said he didn’t spend any time second-guessing himself or pondering what might have been after the Bengals’ Super Bowl loss.

José Ramírez hit a grand slam and drove in six runs, remarkable rookie Steven Kwan reached base three more times and the Cleveland Guardians spoiled Cincinnati’s home opener by beating the Reds 10-5.

The Rock was brought in to pump up the crowd with a loud monologue at midfield in his WWE persona.

The Cincinnati Bengals have signed coach Zac Taylor to a five-year contract extension.

Temperatures for this year's Super Bowl could be in the mid to upper 80s.

Is your favorite NFL team playing in the big game this weekend? Only two teams make it this far -- so even if your answer is NO, we can help you decide who to pull for.

Nearly every time the Kansas City Chiefs got pressure on Joe Burrow in the AFC championship game, he managed to pull off a surprising escape.

The Houston Texans may not have made the Super Bowl this year, but that didn't stop plenty of players with Houston and Texan ties form participating in this year's Super Bowl, whether it be as players or coaches.

The Los Angeles Rams and Cincinnati Bengals got to the Super Bowl with help from a couple of coaching decisions by their conference title game opponents that backfired.

Zac Taylor and Sean McVay got to know each other well during their two years together with the Los Angeles Rams.

Kevin O’Connell realizes there are going to be plenty of questions about his next steps after the Super Bowl.

Across both Super Bowl rosters, there is a great divide.

Pittsburgh Steelers senior defensive assistant Teryl Austin says the NFL needs to keep finding opportunities for coaches of color.

If anyone has an appreciation for the long winding road the Cincinnati Bengals have taken to their first Super Bowl in 33 years, it is Andrew Whitworth.

The Cincinnati Bengals were the NFL’s worst team two years ago.

Evan McPherson kicked a 31-yard field goal in overtime after Joe Burrow kept his cool while leading a furious second-half comeback to get the Cincinnati Bengals to the Super Bowl for the first time in 33 years with a 27-24 victory over Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC championship game.

Joe Burrow led an efficient offense that scored on six drives, including two of his touchdown passes, and rookie Evan McPherson made four field goals as the Cincinnati Bengals finally advanced in the playoffs with a 26-19 win over Las Vegas in Saturday’s wild-card game.

The AFC North champion Cincinnati Bengals won’t play quarterback Joe Burrow this week to make sure he is healthy for the first round of the playoffs.

Joe Burrow threw for a franchise-record 525 yards and four touchdowns, and the Cincinnati Bengals took sole possession of first place in the AFC North with a 41-21 win over the depleted Baltimore Ravens.

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow says his injured pinky finger on his throwing hand won’t keep him out of Sunday's game against San Francisco.

Dak Prescott and Joe Burrow are the top contenders for the NFL's Comeback Player of the Year honors after bouncing back from injuries that ended their 2020 seasons early.

Joe Burrow tied a career high with three touchdown passes, helping the Cincinnati Bengals rout the Detroit Lions 34-11 Sunday.

Joe Burrow threw for 178 yards and three touchdowns and the Cincinnati Bengals handled the listless Pittsburgh Steelers 24-10.

Injured quarterback Joe Burrow says he'll be ready for the Cincinnati Bengals' season opener on Sept. 12.

Six NFL teams used the draft to reunite college teammates.

FILE - In this Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, file photo, Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Brandon Staley watches his players before an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins in Miami Gardens, Fla. On Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, the Los Angeles Chargers hired Staley to become the team's head coach. (AP Photo/Doug Murray, File)COSTA MESA, Calif. – Brandon Staley won't have to move that far for his first head coaching opportunity. Staley agreed to become the Los Angeles Chargers' coach on Sunday night after one season as the defensive coordinator for the crosstown Rams. “It’s not just that Brandon possesses a tremendous football mind that makes him the ideal head coach to lead our team forward,” general manager Tom Telesco said in a statement. He is the third assistant under Rams coach Sean McVay to get an NFL head coaching job, joining Green Bay's Matt LaFleur and Cincinnati's Zac Taylor.

Washington Football Team's Alex Smith plays during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Philadelphia. Alex Smith is the biggest reason Washington became the first team in the Super Bowl era to start 2-7 and make the playoffs. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton, File)If the Alex Smith story becomes a movie, Alex Smith doesn't want to see it. “When Alex Smith plays quarterback, they’re a heck of a football team,” Tampa Bay coach Bruce Arians said. "They’re an extremely well-coached team, a ton of talent on that defensive front, but Alex Smith is really the key to everything.”How is that possible?

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) reacts after running for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Cincinnati. Outside, Burrow got lessons on Paul Brown, Jim Brown, Boomer Esiason, Bernie Kosar, The Ickey Shuffle and Dawg Pound. “In my eyes I played terrible through 3 1/2 quarters and then played up to my standards in the last drive and almost won the game,” Burrow said. RUN OVERThe Bengals significantly overhauled the NFL’s worst run defense of last season — 149 yards allowed per game —- and had a tough start against the Chargers, who ran for 155. Bengals coach Zac Taylor expects Bullock, who fully practiced on Tuesday, to handle kicking duties against the Browns.

CINCINNATI Back in pads for the first time since he won a national championship at LSU, Joe Burrow got a baptism in NFL red-zone defense. The new Bengals quarterback fumbled a snap a steady rain contributed and had trouble completing passes in tight quarters. Asked if he's nervous in adapting to the NFL, Burrow responded:Absolutely not," he said. Burrow got to run the offense in short-field situations for the first time with the scheduled season opener less than a month away. It wasn't what you'd like to see on a red-zone day, but it was the first one, Burrow said.

After waiting a few extra months to get on the practice field for the Cincinnati Bengals for the first time, No. 1 overall pick Joe Burrow had a little extra energy. The Bengals last won a playoff game following the 1990 season. 1 overall pick and Heisman Trophy winner Carson Palmer lost twice in the postseason for the Bengals, Andy Dalton had four defeats and A.J. Im going to have to continue to do my job.

The Cincinnati Bengals reportedly think the Patriots tried stealing signs after a Patriots production crew was caught filming the Bengals' sideline during their game Sunday against the Cleveland Browns. The Patriots, who were punished in 2007 for taping opponents, said the crew was there to film for a documentary series. As the Cleveland Browns claimed victory over the Cincinnati Bengals Sunday, suspicions brewed in the press box above. A Bengals official said he saw a Patriots employee inappropriately filming the sidelines during the game, and notified the NFL. "I'm aware that there was an incident but I know the league is investigating it, so I have no comment," Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor said.

Predicted Points (Standard): 17.6REX BURKHEAD, RB, NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTSI know, I know stay away from the Patriots backfield. Rex Burkhead is in a good spot this week because of what's been going on with Sony Michel and game script. Projected Points (Standard/PPR): 4.6/8.6TEXANS FANTASY PICK OF THE WEEKTEXANS DEFENSE/SPECIAL TEAMSYes, Kyle Allen looked great last week. The Texans defense is not only real-life good, but fantasy good with all the sacks and forced fumbles they rack up. Projected Points (Standard): 13.0FANTASY FIVE SLEEPERS WEEK 4LAST WEEK'S PICKSQB Jacoby Brissett, ColtsPredicted Points (Standard): 17.4Actual Points: 20.8RB Tony Pollard, CowboysProjected Points (Standard/PPR): 13.4/15.4Actual Points: 18.8/21.8WR Nelson Agholor, EaglesProjected Points (Standard/PPR): 15.1/22.1Actual Points: 15.0/23.0WR JJ Arcega-Whiteside, EaglesProjected Points (Standard/PPR): 11.6/15.6Actual Points: 1.0/2.0Texans Pick: WR Will FullerProjected Points (Standard/PPR): 7.8/10.8Actual Points: 5.1/10.1Copyright 2019 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.