Cincinnati Bengals
The Cincinnati Bengals are 5-2, second in the AFC North. They have won 3 in a row. Next they visit the Atlanta Falcons. Bye: Week 6.
Record
- Record
- 5-2
- Division
- AFC North
- Streak
- W3
- Last 5
- 3-2
Bengals Week 9 outlook
Cincinnati enters Week 9 at 5-2 and riding a three-game winning streak, outscoring opponents 206-158 on the season. The run includes a shootout win over Tennessee, a lopsided divisional statement against Baltimore, and a tighter road victory in Miami. That stretch shows a team capable of both trading scores and locking down when needed, which has it positioned near the top of the AFC North.
The Bengals travel to face Atlanta in Week 9, with the market giving Cincinnati roughly a 59.7 percent chance to win. A fourth straight victory would extend their momentum and reinforce their status as a team that finishes close games on the road, something they've now done in back-to-back weeks.
Health on defense is the key storyline. Safety Kyle Dugger is out with a quadricep injury, removing a piece from the secondary, while linebacker Joe Giles-Harris is questionable with a calf issue. Both absences could open opportunities for Atlanta's passing and rushing attacks to find space, which matters for fantasy managers eyeing players who face Cincinnati's defense this week rather than Bengals players themselves.
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Previews and recaps
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2026 season so far
Through 7 games: 5-2, 2nd in the AFC North. They have scored 206 points and allowed 158 across 7 games, 29.4 for and 22.6 against per game. They have won 3 straight. Joe Burrow leads in passing yards (2,351); Chase Brown leads in rushing yards (412); Tee Higgins leads in receiving yards (793).
Next game
Cincinnati Bengals at Atlanta Falcons ·
Injuries
- Kyle DuggerSOut
- Cedric JohnsonDEQuestionable
Bengals fantasy players this week
- 1Joe BurrowQB27.5
- 2Tee HigginsWR20.0
- 3Ja'Marr ChaseWR19.5
- 4Chase BrownRB11.0
- 5Mike GesickiTE10.5
- 6Evan McPhersonK8.0
- 7Samaje PerineRB4.5
- 8Dohnte MeyersWR3.0
- 9Drew SampleTE2.5
- 10Erick All Jr.TE2.5
Projected DraftKings points, from News Hub Fantasy.
Latest Bengals news
Joe Burrow says it's too early to call the Bengals Super Bowl contenders, even after Cincinnati reeled off three consecutive wins. The quarterback is tempering expectations despite the team's recent surge, suggesting there's still more to prove before buying into deep postseason hype.
Source:HeavyOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)
DJ Turner II is expected to suit up Sunday in Madrid against the Falcons despite dealing with a heel injury sustained in practice. His availability is a boost for Cincinnati's secondary, which needs him on the field to help contain Atlanta's offense.
Source:HeavyOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)
Kyle Dugger has been ruled out ahead of the Patriots' matchup against the Falcons in Madrid. His absence weakens New England's secondary for the contest, while DJ Turner is listed as available to play for Cincinnati in the same game.
Source:NBC Sports / ProFootballTalkOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)
Joe Burrow and Cam Ward headlined a high-scoring Week 8 matchup that drew notice in the latest NFL quarterback power rankings. Both passers were highlighted for strong showings as their teams battled, with the performances factoring into how analysts now view the league's full quarterback landscape heading into Week 9.
Source:RotoBallerOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)
A Bengals notes roundup gave a shoutout to Landon Robinson as Cincinnati heads into November. The feature coincided with signs that Joe Burrow and the offense are starting to find rhythm, a trend the team hopes continues as the season progresses.
Reported byCincy Jungle,Yahoo SportsOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)
Team leaders
- 2,351
Passing yards
Joe Burrow - 412
Rushing yards
Chase Brown - 793
Receiving yards
Tee Higgins - 63
Tackles
Barrett Carter - 10
Field goals
Evan McPherson
2026 by the numbers
- Home
- 2-2
- Road
- 3-1
- Points per game
- 28.0
- Allowed per game
- 22.2
- Biggest win: 35-13 at Baltimore Ravens
- Toughest loss: 17-22 vs Jacksonville Jaguars
2026 schedule and results
- Week 18vs Cleveland BrownsL 18-20
- Week 1vs Tampa Bay BuccaneersW 33-27
- Week 2at Houston TexansW 20-6
- Week 3at Pittsburgh SteelersL 27-30
- Week 4vs Jacksonville JaguarsL 17-22
- Week 5at Miami DolphinsW 31-24
- Week 7at Baltimore RavensW 35-13
- Week 8vs Tennessee TitansW 43-36
- Week 9at Atlanta Falcons
- Week 10vs Pittsburgh Steelers
- Week 11at Washington Commanders
- Week 12vs New Orleans Saints
- Week 13at Cleveland Browns
- Week 14vs Kansas City Chiefs
- Week 15at Carolina Panthers
- Week 16at Indianapolis Colts
- Week 17vs Baltimore Ravens
- Week 18vs Cleveland Browns
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