December 22, 2025Dec 22 comment_1816270 Winners and Losers From Bengals' Blowout Victory Over DolphinsThe Bengals improve to 5-10 on the season following Sunday's win.James Rapien|4 hours agoDec 21, 2025; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) hands off the ball to Cincinnati Bengals running back Chase Brown (30) during the first quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images | Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn ImagesIn this story:Cincinnati BengalsMIAMI — The Bengals beat the Dolphins 45-21 on Sunday to improve to 5-10 on the season. Cincinnati ended a two-game losing streak and picked up their third road win of the 2025 campaign.Here are our winners and losers from Sunday's game:Chase BrownBrown scored three touchdowns in the third quarter: two receiving and one rushing. He finished with 66 rushing yards on 12 attempts (5.5 per attempt) and 43 receiving yards.The Bengals took control of the game in the third quarter and Brown was a big reason why they did.He's the first Bengals player to catch three touchdowns in a quarter since Joe Mixon did it during the 2022 season against the Panthers.Joe BurrowDec 21, 2025; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) looks to make a pass during the third quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images | Sam Navarro-Imagn ImagesBurrow had one of the worst games of his career last week. He bounced back in a huge way, completing 25-of-32 passes for 309 yards and four touchdowns. He posted a 146.5 quarterback rating.The defense gave Burrow short fields and he took advantage of them. Burrow surpassed 20,000 career passing yards and 150 career passing touchdowns. He's the fifth-fastest player to reach 20,000 passing yards and just the third player to throw for 150 or more passing touchdowns in his first 75 games (he has 152 passing touchdowns).Myles MurphyMurphy continues to make a major impact for the Bengals. He finished with five tackles (one for loss) and a big fumble recovery that helped Cincinnati take control of the game.Murphy's confidence as at an all-time high and he's playing the best ball of his career.Bengals' DefenseDec 21, 2025; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Jalen Davis (35) celebrates an interception during the third quarter against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images | Sam Navarro-Imagn ImagesThe Bengals forced three turnovers and a turnover on downs in the second half. They gave up a few explosive plays, but took advantage of their matchup against a rookie quarterback in Quinn Ewers.They're far from perfect, but it was a good day for Al Golden's unit.LosersNone. The Bengals were dominant and cruised to victory.Si.com Report
December 22, 2025Dec 22 comment_1816273 14 minutes ago, Arkansas Bengal said:They're far from perfect, but it was a good day for Al Golden's unit.Other than the turnovers and a fortuitous 4th down stop…they were still far from good. The LB’s were still always out of position…and the safeties late arriving. Along with the still-poor tackling, the entire season has been a never ending display. There are some keepers…hopefully a strong finish will cement a few more Report
December 22, 2025Dec 22 comment_1816278 1 hour ago, Le Tigre said:Other than the turnovers and a fortuitous 4th down stop…they were still far from good.The LB’s were still always out of position…and the safeties late arriving. Along with the still-poor tackling, the entire season has been a never ending display.There are some keepers…hopefully a strong finish will cement a few moreNooo they've turned the corner, they totally get it now. Everyone learned how to play football. No more smashing an entire box of Fruit Loops while watching Spongebob. Very seriousness, much winnings. We'll get 'em next year! Report
December 22, 2025Dec 22 comment_1816284 Shemar Stewart even had a TFL ...ssstwitter.com_1766382675465.mp4 Report
December 22, 2025Dec 22 comment_1816305 Loser or Winner depending on how you look at it...Caleb Downs became less likely to become a Bengal. Report
December 23, 2025Dec 23 comment_1816325 7 hours ago, High School Harry said:Loser or Winner depending on how you look at it...Caleb Downs became less likely to become a Bengal.depends where you end up, down may be top 15, top 12, to p10, top 8... who knows with safeties..say we end up 10th.. currently 9th...which of these teams dont need a qb? OT?Reese will go ahead of downs for sure, so thatts 1.. 2x QB's are slated to go top 10... so thats 3.. do both WR tyson AND tate go top 10? Fano, Bain and Love all projected top 10, Mauigoa also projected top 10..so its POSSIBLE Downs makes it to 10.. highest i have found downs is mocked to the jets at 5th pick.. lowest is 13th. so realistically we probably need to be top 8 to have a legit shot.. the mocks that have us picking an OT in the first are incredibly confusing to me.. Report
December 23, 2025Dec 23 comment_1816352 OT in the first round is not completely out of the question. Orlando "Jumpy" Brown Jr will be in his contract year next season and will be 30. spotrac.comOrlando Brown Jr. | NFL Contracts & Salaries | Spotrac.comOrlando Brown Jr. signed a 4 year, $64,092,000 contract with the Cincinnati Bengals with an average annual salary of $16,023,000.I want Downs or the top DT on the board, but we can't dismiss the possibility that OT the pick. Report
December 23, 2025Dec 23 comment_1816366 1 hour ago, Jamie_B said:OT in the first round is not completely out of the question. Orlando "Jumpy" Brown Jr will be in his contract year next season and will be 30.spotrac.comOrlando Brown Jr. | NFL Contracts & Salaries | Spotrac.comOrlando Brown Jr. signed a 4 year, $64,092,000 contract with the Cincinnati Bengals with an average annual salary of $16,023,000.I want Downs or the top DT on the board, but we can't dismiss the possibility that OT the pick.If I recall the first few top rated OT's in the drfat are actuallly RT's. Not to say they (or Mims) cant play LT but it would actually make sense to see how Brown plays next year and re-sign him or tag him. So hard to find good OL these days it is dumb to let one go and just replace him with an unknown draft pick. Same with Reisner - sign the man and let Rivers develop as a backup. Report
December 23, 2025Dec 23 comment_1816382 On 12/22/2025 at 2:30 AM, GoBengals said:Loser: James RapeinWhy is he a loser.?Seems he's more popular than ever. Report
December 23, 2025Dec 23 comment_1816383 4 hours ago, Jamie_B said:OT in the first round is not completely out of the question. Orlando "Jumpy" Brown Jr will be in his contract year next season and will be 30.spotrac.comOrlando Brown Jr. | NFL Contracts & Salaries | Spotrac.comOrlando Brown Jr. signed a 4 year, $64,092,000 contract with the Cincinnati Bengals with an average annual salary of $16,023,000.I want Downs or the top DT on the board, but we can't dismiss the possibility that OT the pick.How about DE/LB David Bailey as a pass rusher?He's actually been productive.. Report
December 24, 2025Dec 24 comment_1816394 If we lose to both Arizona and Cleveland we might draft at 8, assuming New Orleans wins 1 of their last 2 games. More likely we win the last 2 games and finish 7-10. We could be drafting as late as 14 but that assumes Baltimore and Dallas lose out. I'll guess we draft 11 or 12. Report
December 24, 2025Dec 24 comment_1816401 If Downs is gone (the sure thing), recent history shows the Bengals can't draft defensive players, especially in the first round.In that scenario, might as well take RB Jeremiyah Love and tailor the offense to have a real under-center running game. Report
December 24, 2025Dec 24 comment_1816406 On 12/22/2025 at 12:52 AM, BlackJesus said:Shemar Stewart even had a TFL ... <span class="ipsAttachLink_box"><span class="ipsAttachLink_title">ssstwitter.com_1766382675465.mp4</span><span class="ipsAttachLink_metaInfo"> <span>2.12 MB</span> <span>·</span> <span>0 downloads</span></span></span>He was untouched..🤨 Report
December 24, 2025Dec 24 comment_1816407 4 hours ago, sparky151 said:If we lose to both Arizona and Cleveland we might draft at 8, assuming New Orleans wins 1 of their last 2 games. More likely we win the last 2 games and finish 7-10. We could be drafting as late as 14 but that assumes Baltimore and Dallas lose out. I'll guess we draft 11 or 12.Lol....lotta ifs.. Report
December 24, 2025Dec 24 comment_1816412 11 hours ago, sparky151 said:If we lose to both Arizona and Cleveland we might draft at 8, assuming New Orleans wins 1 of their last 2 games. More likely we win the last 2 games and finish 7-10. We could be drafting as late as 14 but that assumes Baltimore and Dallas lose out. I'll guess we draft 11 or 12.Doubt the Cowboys do, they play Washington and the GiantsThe Ravens might, they have the Packers and Steelers Report
December 24, 2025Dec 24 comment_1816413 DK Metcalf's suspension has been upheld on appeal, which I assume increases baltimore's chances to beat the Stealers. If it doesn't I'm sure I'll be corrected. :) Report
December 24, 2025Dec 24 comment_1816427 And interested. From what I’m reading on the Rat boards…he too is not “having fun” Report
December 24, 2025Dec 24 comment_1816428 1 hour ago, CincyInDC said:DK Metcalf's suspension has been upheld on appeal, which I assume increases baltimore's chances to beat the Stealers. If it doesn't I'm sure I'll be corrected. :)I truly believe The NLF Powers That Be are using the refs likeWWE refs to fix/control the game and want Rogers and the Stealsin the playoffs and maybe even the Super Bowl for glitz and a cheap drama story.Ref the screwing the Lions out of the final touch down.A true WTF moment Report
December 24, 2025Dec 24 comment_1816441 1 hour ago, High School Harry said:Ref the screwing the Lions out of the final touch down.A true WTF momentThe NFL indeed likely wish for the Black/Gold Bastards to get in (and go up until they have to face Josh Pepsi-Snickers), but in my honest appraisal, that was about as clear an OPI as could be had. Report
December 28, 2025Dec 28 comment_1816570 Lol....lotta ifs..Going in to today's games, the lowest we can draft is 12. If we lost both of our last 2 games, we'd probably be at 8 but I'll stick by my prior prediction of drafting at 11 or 12 depending on the Falcons. Falcons, Chiefs, and Dolphins all might also finish 7-10 but they have lower strength of schedule so they'd win a tiebreaker with us. We'd win a tiebreaker with Tampa if they lose out. Report
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