NFL · AFC North · Est. 1968 · Paycor Stadium
Updated March 16, 2026
Joe Burrow put his injury woes firmly behind him in 2025, throwing for 4,500 yards and 35 touchdowns in one of the best individual seasons of his career. The Bengals rode Burrow's brilliance to an 11-6 record and a Divisional Round appearance before falling to the Ravens.
After playing on the franchise tag in 2025, Tee Higgins is headed to free agency and expected to sign elsewhere. The Bengals must find a way to replace his production alongside Ja'Marr Chase, who hauled in 1,450 yards and cemented himself as the league's best receiver.
Cincinnati's defense, long the weak link, finished 11th in points allowed in 2025 after years of heavy draft investment on that side of the ball. The continued growth of the defensive line gives the Bengals a more balanced roster as they chase another Super Bowl berth.