Before Brees, Bengals' Anderson Completed History
You’ve got to remember that when Ken Anderson became the first quarterback after World War II to complete 70 percent of his passes in the 1982 season, his 66.7 the next year was the second-best completion percentage since 1945.
Hobson's Choice: Stretching For A Run
I think it’s like anything else in the NFL. There’s more than one answer. Sure, getting used to a new scheme and a new coordinator is probably some kind of a factor. But, when you think about it, their No. 1 nickel package has never really been available.
Game Preview: New Orleans Saints vs. Cincinnati Bengals
The Bengals enter the contest at 5-3 and very much in the race for the AFC North Division title. They stand just a half game behind the 5-2-1 Pittsburgh Steelers for the division lead and a game and a half ahead of the third-place Baltimore Ravens, who are 4-5.
2018 NFL Playoff Projections: Packers and Cowboys left out of postseason, Bengals sneak in
To help you figure out who's going to make the playoffs this year, we'll be providing a projection each week. These projections will be based on data from number-cruncher Stephen Oh of SportsLine.com. Each week, Oh will plug some numbers into his SportsLine computer and simulate the rest of the NFL season, and using those numbers, we'll project the 12 teams we expect to make the playoffs.
Bengals' defense needs to make a big turnaround in second half
First-half rewind: The Bengals' grade for the first half of the season is based on two factors. Their record is certainly better at this point than it has been the past two seasons, and the offense has made a marked improvement from 2017. They've also closed out some tough games they might not have closed out before. However, it certainly teeters between the above average/average grade when their defense comes into consideration. The defense gave up a last-minute touchdown to the Steelers and has given up at least 480 yards in each of the past three games. That's a big problem. Grade: Above average
Bruce Irvin is ideal Bengals free-agent target after clearing waivers
The former Oakland Raiders defender and obvious Cincinnati Bengals free-agent target passed through waivers unclaimed Tuesday.
Bengals: NFL's top-rated passer next
The Saints are the sixth top 9 scoring offense the Bengals will face to this point, and Brees is the NFL’s current leading passer with a 120.6 rating. They enter the game on a seven-game winning streak, having just beaten the last remaining undefeated team in the NFL, the L.A. Rams, 45-35.
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Dez Bryant Rumors: Free-Agent WR in Negotiations with Saints After Workout
According to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network, Bryant left his workout with the NFC South leaders without a contract, although the Saints "liked what they saw and the sides are in negotiations on a deal." Pelissero added "all signs pointing that way" even though he cautioned Bryant has almost signed with teams in the past.
NFL Power Rankings: B/R's Expert Consensus Rank for Every Team Entering Week 10
As has been the case every week this year, Bleacher Report NFL analysts Gary Davenport, Brad Gagnon and Brent Sobleski have gathered as the dust settles in Week 9 to rank the league's teams from worst to first.
Giants' Saquon Barkley Says Todd Gurley Is NFL's MVP: 'I Love the Way He Plays'
New York Giants rookie Saquon Barkley respects his fellow running backs, saying Los Angeles Rams star Todd Gurley is "at the end of today, the MVP of the league," according to Matt Lombardo of NJ.com.
Demaryius Thomas on Broncos Trade: 'I'm Emotional. I'm Empty. I'm Empty Still'
Demaryius Thomas spent the first eight-plus years of his NFL career with the Denver Broncos, and following his trade to the Houston Texans last week, the veteran is "hurt" by the way his tenure in the Mile High City ended.