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2020 ScheduleAll times ET
2020 Schedule
4th in AFC North
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- 11/1
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- 12/27
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From draft to free agency, Bengals focus on adding culture changers
The Bengals haven't just been filling voids on the roster this offseason. They've been adding players who they believe will develop a winning culture.
ESPN Daily: 2020 NFL Offseason Winners And Losers
Pretty much all of the big moves are in the books for the NFL offseason. Brady and Gronk now call Tampa Bay home. DeAndre Hopkins' trade to the Arizona Cardinals continues to baffle fans and experts. Teams like Carolina and Jacksonville seem to be starting their rebuilds. ESPN's NFL guru Bill Barnwell ranks all NFL teams by which ones made the most of this offseason, and which ones' moves left fans scratching their heads.
Chad Johnson tips $1K at reopened Fla. eatery
Former NFL star Chad Johnson left a $1,000 tip for his waiter after dining at a restaurant in Florida that recently reopened amid the coronavirus pandemic.
NFL will allow teams to reopen facilities on Tuesday (0:59)
From 'Jeopardy!' to Kahoot!, Bengals get creative with virtual meetings
With offseason team work relegated to screens, Bengals coaches are using some unconventional methods to engage their players on video calls.
NFL rookies get creative on Zoom call (0:50)
Lawrence over Burrow? We ranked the combined 2020 and 2021 QB draft classes
How do the quarterbacks in next year's class stack up with 2020's loaded group? Pro Football Focus combined the top 10.
Cincinnati Bengals' schedule 2020: Joe Burrow poised to debut vs. Chargers
Joe Burrow could face off against some of his fellow top rookie QBs this season in Justin Herbert and Tua Tagovailoa.
Seth Walder ESPN Analytics
Each AFC team's schedule broken down by: total miles traveled, net rest differential relative to their opponents, and how many back to back road games they have.
The Bengals' biggest can't-miss games on the 2020 schedule (0:58)
Ben Baby ESPN Staff Writer
Bengals rookie QB Joe Burrow will have the opportunity to measure himself against some of the other top picks in the 2020 draft class.
Ben Baby ESPN Staff Writer
Bengals rookie QB Joe Burrow will have the opportunity to measure himself against some of the other top picks in the 2020 draft class.
Ben Baby ESPN Staff Writer
Here's the full Bengals 2020 schedule (home in CAPS): LA CHARGERS at Cleveland (Thursday Night Football) at Philadelphia JACKSONVILLE at Baltimore at Indianapolis CLEVELAND TENNESSEE OFF at Pittsburgh at Washington NY GIANTS at Miami DALLAS PITTSBURGH (Monday Night Football, on ESPN) at Houston BALTIMORE
What Andy Dalton must prove if he wants to be an NFL starter in 2021
The NFL has spoken and Andy Dalton's new reality is as a backup QB. But he still believes "there's a lot of good football left for me."
Biggest roster holes for all 32 NFL teams: What contenders are still missing
Hundreds of players found new teams through free agency and the draft. But every team still has at least one need.
NFL Power Rankings: 1-32 poll, plus post-draft winners for every team
Ben Roethlisberger and Chandler Jones got some support in the NFL draft, while Alvin Kamara's importance was cemented even more.
Source: Bengals decline fifth-year option on Ross
Receiver John Ross, who has 49 career catches for 71 yards and 10 TDs, will not have his fifth-year option picked up by the Bengals, a source told ESPN.
Adam Schefter ESPN Senior Writer
Bengals informed former first-round pick John Ross that they are declining his fifth-year option, per source. Ross now is contractually tied to Cincinnati only for 2020, not beyond.
Rich Cimini ESPN Staff Writer
The Jets have some level of interest in former Bengals QB Andy Dalton, a source said. At this point, it has been characterized as due diligence. They could be looking to solidify the position, as their only experienced backup is David Fales (zero starts). They added James Morgan, a fourth-round pick, in the draft. Dalton, 32, would be a good get for the Jets, who learned a lesson last year about QB depth. Finding a legit QB2 behind Sam Darnold is imperative. (With Bengals reporter Ben Baby)
Vegas favors Belichick, Burrow for coach, ROY
Caesars Sportsbook has opened the Pats' Bill Belichick as a 7-1 favorite to win Coach of the Year, and No. 1 pick Joe Burrow is favored at 3-1 to win Offensive Rookie of the Year.
Dalton: Late timing of release limited my options
Andy Dalton, who was cut by the Bengals on Thursday, said the delayed timing of his release limited his opportunities to join another team.
Bengals release QB Dalton after nine-year run
The Bengals have released Andy Dalton, the team's starting quarterback for the past nine seasons, paving the way for No. 1 pick Joe Burrow.
With Andy Dalton gone, Joe Burrow era officially arrives for Bengals
The Bengals will be defined by what Burrow does in the coming years. And he's ready to "help build a culture of winning" in Cincinnati.
Ben Baby ESPN Staff Writer
Here's what Bengals president Mike Brown said about Andy Dalton in a statement announcing Dalton's release after nine seasons with the franchise: "Andy will always hold a special place with this franchise, and I know that he holds a special place in my heart. This is a hard day for our club because we know and appreciate what a consummate professional Andy has always been. We respect and appreciate Andy, and we thank him.”
2020 AFC North Standings
| TEAM | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore | 14 | 2 | 0 | .875 | 531 | 282 |
| Pittsburgh | 8 | 8 | 0 | .500 | 289 | 303 |
| Cleveland | 6 | 10 | 0 | .375 | 335 | 393 |
| Cincinnati | 2 | 14 | 0 | .125 | 279 | 420 |
Team Stats
Passing Yards228.319th
Rushing Yards94.825th
Points For17.330th
Points Against26.38th
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2020 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(1) | Joe Burrow | QB | LSU |
| 2(1) | Tee Higgins | WR | Clemson |
| 3(1) | Logan Wilson | ILB | Wyoming |
| 4(1) | Akeem Davis-Gaither | OLB | Appalachian State |
| 5(1) | Khalid Kareem | DE | Notre Dame |
| 6(1) | Hakeem Adeniji | OT | Kansas |
| 7(1) | Markus Bailey | ILB | Purdue |