Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images To Good Health! At one point, injuries reduced the Cincinnati Bengals to their third-string defensive tackle. They had guys coming in off the street to play and one guy starting who was eventually cut. It was not a pretty sight. Now, they’re healthy and have the rotation they anticipated. And it is glorious. BJ Hill … [Read more...] about Film Room: Defensive interior shines vs. Giants
Joe Burrow explains why Tee Higgins is playing more physically this year
Brad Penner-Imagn Images The QB is very pleased with the WR’s growth. Tee Higgins missed five games with injury last year. But if there were any concerns that he wouldn’t be willing to put his body on the line in a contract year, they’ve been put to rest. The fifth-year receiver has made more than his share of physical plays in his four games this season. And his … [Read more...] about Joe Burrow explains why Tee Higgins is playing more physically this year
Will Deshaun Watson have get-right game vs. Cincinnati?
Ken Blaze-Imagn Images A lot of Bengals fans are worried. Deshaun Watson is down bad. Forget off-the-field matters. The Cleveland Browns QB is simply a terrible passer right now, by every metric you can imagine. As Bill Barnwell pointed out, Watson is: dead last in total QBR (21.5) being sacked on a league-high 12.4% of his dropbacks only 3 of 17 for 77 yards on … [Read more...] about Will Deshaun Watson have get-right game vs. Cincinnati?
Will the Bengals sweep the Browns this season?
Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images The Bengals need to get the sweep, but it hasn’t happened in quite some time. Greetings Bengals fans! After getting a critical road win over the New York Giants, things are starting to look up in Cincinnati. But at 2-4, the Bengals can’t afford more slip-ups against teams like the Cleveland Browns, who are an absolute train wreck this … [Read more...] about Will the Bengals sweep the Browns this season?
Lions signing Isaiah Thomas from Bengals practice squad
Scott Galvin-Imagn Images An active roster spot for Thomas. In the wake of losing star edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson to a broken tibia, the Detroit Lions signed a defensive end from the Cincinnati Bengals practice squad. #Lions plan to sign defensive end Isaiah Thomas off the Bengals practice squad, per source. Former Browns draft pick gives Detroit some much-needed … [Read more...] about Lions signing Isaiah Thomas from Bengals practice squad