Bengals News (9.9.): Always the same

Patriots beat Bengals 16-10 in opening game
The New England Patriots went into Sunday’s opener with the intention of running the ball to shorten the game and shut down Joe Burrow’s offense, and that’s exactly what they did against the Cincinnati Bengals.

Postgame notes and quotes: Bengals vs. Patriots
Rookie Ryan Rehkow punted four times for 258 yards in his NFL debut, with his second punt setting a Bengals record at 80 yards midway through the first quarter.

Joe Burrow and the Bengals remain without answers in another deep hole they dug themselves
Another 0-1 start for the Bengals after a weak offensive performance led by Burrow.

The Bengals’ biggest problem from last year still exists after the loss to the Patriots
Cincinnati once again started the season weakly.

Bengals HC Zac Taylor explains the Bengals’ main problems in light of the surprise loss to the Patriots
Cincinnati recorded 10 points and only 224 total yards, despite the entire offense having a bad day.

Bengals fans angry at Zac Taylor after home loss to Patriots
The best reactions after Patriots vs. Bengals in Week 1.

Insights from the first week of the NFL: Bad day or warning signal for the Bengals?
Definitely a warning signal.

Bills quarterback Josh Allen injures hand in win against Cardinals
There was no news from the Bills after Josh Allen suffered a brace on his left hand and wrist for the remainder of the game following his diving touchdown in the fourth quarter of Sunday’s win.

Tyreek Hill is “still trying” to come to terms with his arrest by police before the game
Tyreek Hill said after the Dolphins’ victory over the Jaguars that he was still trying to process his pregame arrest by police for an alleged speeding violation.

Kendrick Lamar performs at Apple Music Super Bowl LIX halftime show in New Orleans
Grammy-winning artist Kendrick Lamar will headline the Apple Music Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show in New Orleans on FOX on February 9, 2025.

Cowboys QB Dak Prescott becomes highest-paid player in NFL history with new contract
Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott received a historic four-year, $240 million contract, making him the highest-paid player in NFL history.

In the NFL, Week 1 saw the first legal game with 12 men on the field in league history, and that is how it came about
Twelve men were on the field for a kickoff in Week 1

DeeJay Dallas of the Cardinals scores first kick return touchdown in new format
Arizona Cardinals kick returner/running back DeeJay Dallas made history on Sunday in his team’s 34-28 loss to the Buffalo Bills by scoring the NFL’s first touchdown under the new dynamic kickoff rules.

2024 NFL season, Week 1: What we learned from Sunday’s games
Around The NFL rounds up everything you need to know about Sunday’s action.