With other rookie RBs thriving, Bengals' Joe Mixon should get his chance too
With the Bengals failing to establish a run game and struggling to define roles, it's time to unleash Joe Mixon as the lead back.
2017 ScheduleAll times ET
2017 Schedule
0-2, 3rd in AFC North
- 8/11W 23-12
- 8/19L 30-12
- 8/27L 23-17
- 8/31L 7-6
- 9/10L 20-0
- 9/14L 13-9
- 9/24
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Week 3 NFL predictions: Packers have edge on Bengals
Our experts agree on this one, as the Bengals' hapless offense may have problems scoring on the Packers at Lambeau.
FiveThirtyEight: Do Toothless Offenses Like The Bengals' Ever Recover?
The Bengals entered this year as playoff contenders with a retooled offense that was considered one of the fastest units in the NFL.
Andy Dalton's struggles go beyond the offensive line, date to 2016
Andy Dalton has been sacked eight times this season, but his struggles when he's not under pressure have contributed to the Bengals' slow start.
Katherine Terrell ESPN Staff Writer
John Ross and Trey Hopkins have been officially ruled out for Sunday in addition to Tyler Eifert
Packers a heavy favorite at home
ESPN's FPI sees Green Bay and its flammable passing attack (fourth-best 297 yards per game) doing a number on Cincy, giving the Packers nearly an 80 percent chance to win at Lambeau Field.
Bengals TE Eifert ruled out with back injury
A back injury will sideline Bengals tight end Tyler Eifert for Sunday's game against the Packers. He was not at practice all week.
Aaron Rodgers' chance to change history (0:40)
Katherine Terrell ESPN Staff Writer
Marvin Lewis said Tyler Eifert will not play this weekend. As for John Ross: "We'll see."
Katherine Terrell ESPN Staff Writer
Bengals have waived WR Jake Kumerow from injured reserve.
Bengals' offense has struggled, but DT Geno Atkins has been as dominant as ever
In the wake of the Bengals' 0-2 start, the defensive play, and Atkins in particular, have quietly flown under the radar.
Can the Bengals upset the Packers? (1:02)
Katherine Terrell ESPN Staff Writer
Geno Atkins is aiming for his seventh straight game with at least half a sack (7.5 sacks). Andy Dalton is looking at his seventh straight game where he was sacked at least once (17 total).
Katherine Terrell ESPN Staff Writer
Interesting development as rookie John Ross (knee) did not practice on Thursday. He was listed as limited with an illness on Wednesday. Tyler Eifert (back) and Trey Hopkins (knee) also did not practice.
Dalton's rough start
Andy Dalton has made a Pro Bowl and led the Bengals to the playoffs as recently as 2015, but his poor QBR to start the season seems to indicate a long road ahead for Cincinnati.
AFC West cruising and a QB in trouble in Week 3 (1:09)
Is Dalton a franchise QB? (1:06)
Katherine Terrell ESPN Staff Writer
Tyler Eifert (back) hasn't been spotted in the open portion of practice this morning.
Barnwell: What to make of Cincinnati's poor offense
It's almost impossible for a team to be as bad as the Bengals have been in the red zone through two games. They'll get better, but the offensive line will likely continue to hold them back.
Lewis to Bengals: Next job lost will be yours
Bengals coach Marvin Lewis on the Ken Zampese firing: "We got Kenny out of here. Not Kenny. We did."
Katherine Terrell ESPN Staff Writer
Tyler Eifert (back) and Trey Hopkins (knee) did not practice Wednesday. Geno Atkins (shoulder), Jake Fisher (illness), Michael Johnson (concussion/stinger), Cedric Ogbuehi (illness) and John Ross (illness) were limited. Pat Sims (Elbow) was full.
Power Rankings: Cincy drops into bottom five
The season couldn't have started much worse in Cincinnati, where the Bengals have now matched their lowest ranking since Week 2 of 2011.
Is it too early to write off the Bengals? (2:31)
Katherine Terrell ESPN Staff Writer
The Bengals and local fans helped raise $100,000 for hurricane relief efforts, which will be donated to the American Red Cross.
Rookie receiver race: Cooper Kupp performing best through two weeks
One of the hotter names in fantasy football and more intriguing rookies, Cooper Kupp was one of three rookie receivers with three catches last week.
2017 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(9) | John Ross | WR | Washington |
| 2(16) | Joe Mixon | RB | Oklahoma |
| 3(9) | Jordan Willis | DE | Kansas State |
| 4(9) | Carl Lawson | DE | Auburn |
| 4(22) | Josh Malone | WR | Tennessee |
| 4(32) | Ryan Glasgow | DT | Michigan |
| 5(9) | Jake Elliott | PK | Memphis |
| 5(33) | J.J. Dielman | C | Utah |
| 6(9) | Jordan Evans | ILB | Oklahoma |
| 6(23) | Brandon Wilson | CB | Houston |
| 7(33) | Mason Schreck | TE | Buffalo |
2017 AFC North Standings
| TEAM | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 47 | 27 |
| Baltimore | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 44 | 10 |
| Cleveland | 0 | 2 | 0 | .000 | 28 | 45 |
| Cincinnati | 0 | 2 | 0 | .000 | 9 | 33 |
Team Leaders 2017
- Offense
- Defense
Passing Yards
Rushing Yards
Receiving Yards
Tackles
Sacks
Interceptions
Team Stats
Passing Yards178.523rd
Rushing Yards79.523rd
Points For4.532nd
Points Against16.5Tied-7th
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