Bengals Get Strong Praise for Boye Mafe Signing
Cincinnati is entering its bye week in good form after beating Miami 31-21 in Week 5, and is earning praise for its signing of Boye Mafe.
Boye Mafe
DE · Cincinnati Bengals · #53
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- LDE #1
- Defense
- College
- Minnesota
- Experience
- 5 seasons
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Recent form
- Wk 5@ MIAW 31-240.0 pts
- Wk 4vs JAXL 17-220.0 pts
- Wk 3@ PITL 27-300.0 pts
- Wk 2@ HOUW 20-60.0 pts
- Wk 1vs TBW 33-270.0 pts
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| 2025 · SEA | 15 | 0 | 0 |
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Boye Mafe: quick answers
- Is Boye Mafe injured?
- Boye Mafe has no injury designation right now.
What's happening with Boye Mafe
Boye Mafe has joined the Bengals, a move that has drawn positive attention following Cincinnati's 31-21 win over Miami in Week 5. The team now heads into its bye week with momentum, and Mafe's addition is seen as a boost to their roster depth as they look to build on recent success.
Source:HeavyOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)
Boye Mafe and Bryan Cook, both signed by Cincinnati on the opening day of free agency in March, have delivered strong returns for the Bengals. The former Seahawks edge rusher and the former Chiefs safety, both Super Bowl champions, have performed as the team hoped, bolstering Cincinnati's defense early in the season.
Reported byYahoo Sports,Cincy JungleOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)
Boye Mafe has been part of a revamped Cincinnati defensive front that also added Dexter Lawrence and Jonathan Allen this offseason. Five games into the season, the group's pass-rush numbers have improved significantly compared to last year's struggling early-season defense, suggesting the offseason investment is paying dividends.
Source:Yahoo SportsOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)
The NFL reviewed Ventrell Miller's hit on Ja'Marr Chase and chose not to fine or suspend him. Boye Mafe and Myles Murphy, however, were each fined for separate incidents. The rulings came as the team prepared to face the winless Dolphins after a loss to Jacksonville.
Source:Cincy JungleOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)
Latest Mafe news
Boye Mafe has been a fantastic NFL free agency signing for the Bengals
The Bengals' free agency pickup of edge rusher Boye Mafe, signed alongside safety Bryan Cook on the first day of free agency in March, has paid off, with both Super Bowl winners proving to be strong additions.
Boye Mafe has been a fantastic NFL free agency signing for the Bengals
Edge rusher Boye Mafe has lived up to expectations since joining the Bengals in free agency, performing exactly as Cincinnati had hoped.
Why Dexter Lawrence is the key to Cincinnati’s newly dangerous defensive line
A year removed from having the worst early-season defense by DVOA, Cincinnati invested heavily in Dexter Lawrence, Jonathan Allen and Boye Mafe, and five games in, the pass rush numbers show the moves paying off.
NFL Confirms Bad News With Punishment for Cincinnati Bengals Players
The NFL issued punishments to several Cincinnati Bengals players, including Boye Mafe, following its weekly review of in-game violations.
Ventrell Miller not fined or suspended for hit on Ja’Marr Chase; Boye Mafe and Myles Murphy fined
The NFL did not fine or suspend Ventrell Miller for his hit on Ja'Marr Chase, but fined Boye Mafe and Myles Murphy as the Bengals prepare to face the 0-4 Dolphins after losing to Jacksonville.
Bryan Cook opens up on why Bengals vs. Steelers has special meaning to him
Bengals defensive back Bryan Cook explained why facing the Steelers in Week 3's AFC North opener carries extra significance for him as one of Cincinnati's newer additions.
Dexter Lawrence is playing like the NFL’s best defensive tackle for the Bengals
Cincinnati's revamped defense, bolstered by offseason additions like Bryan Cook and Johnathan Allen, features Dexter Lawrence playing at a level that makes him arguably the league's top defensive tackle.
Ja’Marr Chase says defense is the Bengals’ ‘backbone’ this season
Ja'Marr Chase says the Bengals' defense is the team's backbone this year after Cincinnati added veterans like Dexter Lawrence, Jonathan Allen, Boye Mafe and Bryan Cook to rebuild the roster.
Boye Mafe has been a major free agent hit for the Bengals so far
Boye Mafe has emerged as a strong free-agent addition for the Bengals, drawing comparisons to the team's earlier success signing Trey Hendrickson.