Oct 16, 2022; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Buffalo Bills cornerback Kaiir Elam (24) celebrates with linebacker Matt Milano (58) and cornerback Dane Jackson (30) after an interception against the Kansas City Chiefs during the first half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images | Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

The Bengals are 2-1 in the AFC North and the two teams in front of them are 6-5. But a maximum possible record of 9-8 would require rattling off six wins to close the season and still likely miss the playoffs. Alas, here’s a quick look at where things stand.

The only thing it looks like Joe Burrow has to play for when he returns for the Bengals this week is trying to avoid a losing record. And even that will be a tall task.

The first-round order for the 2026 NFL draft has the Cincinnati Bengals with a top-10 pick as Week 12 comes to a close Monday night.

The New England Patriots and the Cincinnati Bengals face off in Week 12 of the NFL season today. Here's where to watch and start time.

Find single game tickets to the Baltimore Ravens vs. Cincinnati Bengals NFL Week 13 matchup on Thursday, November 27, 2025 at M&T Bank Stadium.

Zion Young (#9) out of Missouri is going to be riding a rocket on most draft boards. He’s raw in his hand placement and plan, but makes up for that with size, strength and a motor that runs red hot. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/RPdPILqdpu

Considering there were a lot of matchups between teams that are further out of the NFL playoff picture than relevant, it sure was an exciting first slate of gam

You can call Duke Tobin the Cincinnati Bengals “de facto” General Manager or his official title, Director of Player Personnel. No matter what you choose to call his position with the team, the undeniable part is that he is a key factor at acquiring players via free agency or the NFL draft.