Team Profiles · AFC North
2026 coverage
Oct 31 · Why Cincinnati couldn’t rely on second-half comebacks
On Touring the AFC South, the Bengals discussion turns to the cost of depending on explosive second halves to win games.
Oct 13 · The fifth-year option decision on Amarius Mims
Amarius Mims’ pass protection was earning him a stronger case for a fifth year. The option review explains how a Pro Bowl selection could change the price and why an earlier extension was worth considering.
Sep 23 · Taking stock of Cincinnati’s 2–0 start on Touring the AFC South
Sep 10 · How the league heard Joe Burrow’s comments
Burrow described the season in urgent terms, then reiterated his commitment to Cincinnati. The Bengals section examines why both statements mattered to executives watching the team’s defense and its quarterback’s prime.