MITCH STACY
FILE - Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) runs off the field after a win against the Tennessee Titans in an NFL football game in Cincinnati, in this Oct. 4, 2020, file photo. Burrow said Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2020, he’ll start running on his surgically repaired knee next month and will be ready to start the opening game of the 2021 season.(AP Photo/Emilee Chinn, File)
Injured Burrow says he'll be ready for opening day 2021

By Mitch Stacy Jan. 12, 2021 05:22 PM EST
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow expects to

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor watched his team during the second half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
After Bengals limp to finish, Taylor gets vote of confidence

By Mitch Stacy Jan. 04, 2021 03:26 PM EST
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Less than 24 hours after Cincinnati fell flat in the

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) celebrates after running back J.K. Dobbins (27) ran in for a touchdown against the Cincinnati Bengals during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Ravens clinch playoff spot with 38-3 rout of Bengals

By Mitch Stacy Jan. 03, 2021 04:15 PM EST
CINCINNATI (AP) — As one of the NFL's worst COVID-19 outbreaks sidelined star

Cincinnati Bengals' William Jackson (22) and Mackensie Alexander (21) celebrate after Pittsburgh Steelers turned the ball over on downs during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 21, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Bengals get shot of confidence in stunning win over Steelers

By Mitch Stacy Dec. 22, 2020 03:23 PM EST
CINCINNATI (AP) — Few saw what the Cincinnati Bengals were capable of Monday

Pittsburgh Steelers' Benny Snell (24) is chased by Cincinnati Bengals' Carl Lawson (58) during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 21, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
Bengals ride big first half to shocking win over Steelers

By Mitch Stacy Dec. 21, 2020 11:43 PM EST
CINCINNATI (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers' December swoon is looking more like

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) stands on the sideline during the final minute of the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team in Pittsburgh, Monday, Dec. 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
'Take a deep breath': Roethlisberger says Steelers are fine

By Mitch Stacy Dec. 20, 2020 12:49 PM EST
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ben Roethlisberger says all the hand-wringers just need

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Anthony McFarland (26) carries the ball with Washington Football Team strong safety Kamren Curl (31) defending during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 7, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Steelers motivated for Monday night matchup with Bengals

By Mitch Stacy Dec. 17, 2020 07:26 PM EST
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — After the Pittsburgh Steelers lost two in a row and

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Alex Erickson (12) fumbles the ball in the first half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Cincinnati, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020. The Cowboys recovered. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
Bengals running out of chances to pick up 3rd win of 2020

By Mitch Stacy Dec. 14, 2020 04:48 PM EST
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Possibly the best opportunity left for the Cincinnati

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Brandon Allen (8) leavers the field following an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Cincinnati, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020. The Cowboys defeated the Bengals 30-7. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
Another QB banged up, bad luck piles up for Bengals

By Mitch Stacy Dec. 13, 2020 06:58 PM EST
CINCINNATI (AP) — As if their luck couldn't get any worse this season, the

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Andy Dalton (14) celebrates a touchdown throw with wide receiver Amari Cooper (19) in the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Cincinnati, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
Dalton returns to Cincy, leads Cowboys over Bengals 30-7

By Mitch Stacy Dec. 13, 2020 04:09 PM EST
CINCINNATI (AP) — Cowboys quarterback Andy Dalton put an exclamation point on

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Andy Dalton reacts after a play against the Baltimore Ravens during the second half of an NFL football game, Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)
Longtime Bengal Dalton returns to Cincy as Cowboys starter

By Mitch Stacy Dec. 10, 2020 06:48 PM EST
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A week after the Cincinnati Bengals drafted Heisman

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor watched his team during the second half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Bengals keep getting uglier in another season to forget

By Mitch Stacy Dec. 07, 2020 04:51 PM EST
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Cincinnati Bengals keep following the same script

New York Giants defensive end Leonard Williams (99) tackles Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Brandon Allen (8) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
Return of Su’a-Filo will boost Bengals' beleaguered O-line

By Mitch Stacy Dec. 02, 2020 04:17 PM EST
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Guard Xavier Su’a-Filo is available this week for the

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor watches the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Once full of hope, woeful Bengals now playing for pride

By Mitch Stacy Nov. 30, 2020 04:02 PM EST
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Dealing with more than their fair share of 2020 bad luck,

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor watches the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Downtrodden Bengals will stick with QB Allen, for now

By Mitch Stacy Nov. 29, 2020 07:11 PM EST
CINCINNATI (AP) — The Cincinnati Bengals started the season with a hot-shot

Cincinnati Bengals strong safety Vonn Bell (24) and defensive end Margus Hunt (70) sack New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) during the first half of NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
QB Jones injured in Giants' win over Burrow-less Bengals

By Mitch Stacy Nov. 29, 2020 04:23 PM EST
CINCINNATI (AP) — After the New York Giants lost their starting quarterback,

Cincinnati Bengals' Tyler Boyd (83) celebrates a touchdown reception during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)
Still hunting playoffs, 3-7 Giants visit Burrow-less Bengals

By Mitch Stacy Nov. 27, 2020 01:19 PM EST
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Despite losing their first five games and starting 3-7,

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) shakes hands with Washington Football Team quarterback Dwayne Haskins (7) as Burrows is carted away off the field during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Landover. Burrows left the game with a left knee injury. (AP Photo/Al Drago)
Injury to rookie Burrow 'kind of tore everybody apart'

By Mitch Stacy Nov. 23, 2020 04:32 PM EST
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — If it wasn't bad enough already, 2020 took a terrible

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) shakes hands with Washington Football Team quarterback Dwayne Haskins (7) as Burrows is carted away off the field during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Landover. Burrows left the game with a left knee injury. (AP Photo/Al Drago)
Bengals will try to move ahead without injured Burrow

By Mitch Stacy Nov. 23, 2020 01:55 PM EST
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The energy drained out of the Cincinnati Bengals when

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) gets up slowly after being sacked by Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker T.J. Watt (90) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Burrow says ankle is OK after injuring it at Steelers

By Mitch Stacy Nov. 18, 2020 04:41 PM EST
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow said he's not