The Cincinnati Bengals vs. the Cleveland Browns are an exciting matchup to kick off the 2023 NFL season. This divisional clash between AFC North rivals is always highly anticipated, and this year is no exception. Both teams have made significant changes in the offseason, and all eyes will be on the starting quarterbacks as Joe […]
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Welcome back to my eight-part preview series for the 2023 NFL season. Up next is the AFC North Division Preview. This division consists of the Baltimore Ravens, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, and the Pittsburgh Steelers. From upgrading their receiving crops to the growth of a young quarterback, this division is definitely going to be worth […]
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It’s almost here, folks. The 2023 NFL season is just around the corner. After the league’s annual seven-month hiatus, anticipation for the new campaign couldn’t be any higher. There have been many talking points already throughout the close season. Fans and pundits alike will be wondering how they will affect next season. The marquee trade […]
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Sunday night, the Chiefs and the Bengals faced off in the AFC Championship game. This matchup was highly anticipated in a rematch from the 2022 AFC Championship game. It was a controversial outcome. Nevertheless, the Chiefs are Super Bowl bound. First Half Recap A big question in this game was how healthy Patrick Mahomes would […]
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Josh Allen is currently one of the best quarterbacks in the league, and we all know that. But the Bills barely squeezed by the Dolphins in a home win that seemed far closer than it should have been. Are the turnovers too much for Josh Allen? The Last Few Games For the entirety of the […]
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The key to a victory for the New York Jets in Week 3 on Sunday: unleash the pass rush, writes Belly Up contributor Ryan McCarthy.
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The History of Way-too-early Rankings Almost everyone loves any way-too-early rankings of any kind. The fans love it because they get to see how the so-called experts think their favorite team will do in this coming season. The writers themselves enjoy these as well. It gets the author’s name out there and provides increased traffic […]
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The Cincinnati Bengals are going to the Super Bowl after an overtime stunner against the former AFC champion Chiefs. The Chiefs were dominant in the first half as they entered halftime 21-3. The Bengals looked overmatched and were left searching for answers. But in the second half, the Bengals tightened up, dug deep, and shut […]
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The Divisional Round of the NFL playoffs didn’t go as I expected. I predicted the top-seeded Titans and Packers to win, but unfortunately for me, both lost embarrassingly. The Titans had every opportunity to win, but thanks to three interceptions and questionable playcalling, the Titans are going home early. On the other hand, the Packers […]
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Bengals in 2021 Nobody really expected much from the Cincinnati Bengals going into this season. The franchise was considered talented but needed more veteran leadership to go anywhere this year. Cincinnati has proven that may not be the case. The Bengals went 10-7 this season just two years after having the first overall pick in […]
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Surprise not surprise, the Browns had arguably their best game of the season just days after releasing Odell Beckham Jr. Holding the Bengals to a season-low 16 points, the Browns looked dominant. Their defense forced three turnovers, made Joe Burrow look average at best, and overall, made the entire team look foolish. The Browns offense […]
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Belly Up contributor Ryan McCarthy recaps Mike White leading the New York Jets to a shocking win over the Cincinnati Bengals.
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The Cincinnati Bengals visit the New York Jets in Week 8. Belly Up contributor Ryan McCarthy previews this game.
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I was skeptical of the Bengals drafting LSU wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase. I figured that given how poorly their offensive line played in 2020, combined with Joe Burrow’s season-ending injury, drafting a tackle was the obvious choice. Not to mention, the Bengals already had receivers Tee Higgins and Tyler Boyd on their roster. Besides, what […]
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