Cincinnati Bengals
New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (10) holds the ball as he hits the ground after being brought down during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Despite back-to-back blunders, Patriots playoff hopes alive

By Jimmy Golen Dec. 26, 2022 06:19 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Trenton Irwin, top, celebrates his touchdown with Cincinnati Bengals guard Hakeem Adeniji (77) during the first half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Bengals win seventh straight but still seek consistency

By Mitch Stacy Dec. 26, 2022 04:27 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) calls a play against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 25, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Rams, Bucs, Packers earn wins on same day in upside-down NFC

By Rob Maaddi Dec. 26, 2022 06:00 AM EST

Dallas Cowboys' DaRon Bland celebrates his interception with teammates during the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Analysis: NFL playoff picture tightens up after Week 16

By Rob Maaddi Dec. 25, 2022 03:04 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) winds up to pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Bengals force late red zone turnover, hold off Pats 22-18

By Kyle Hightower Dec. 24, 2022 04:52 PM EST

New England Patriots linebacker Matthew Judon warms up during an NFL football practice, Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Burrow, AFC North-leading Bengals visit struggling Patriots

By Kyle Hightower Dec. 22, 2022 08:48 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) throws a pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Bengals looking for 7th straight win as they face Pats

By The Associated Press Dec. 22, 2022 02:24 PM EST

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) reacts after a touchdown against the New York Giants during an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
13-1 Eagles lead the way with 8 players in Pro Bowl Games

By Rob Maaddi Dec. 21, 2022 08:19 PM EST

Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (9) runs against the San Francisco 49ers during the second half of an NFL football game in Seattle, Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 16

By Brandon Gdula Dec. 21, 2022 04:58 PM EST

FILE - Pittsburgh Steelers Hall of Fame running back Franco Harris twirls a Terrible Towel during a ceremony commemorating the 40th anniversary of his "Immaculate Reception" catch in the 1972 playoff game against the Oakland Raiders, during the halftime of an NFL football game between the Steelers and the Cincinnati Bengals in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012. Franco Harris, the Hall of Fame running back whose heads-up thinking authored “The Immaculate Reception,” considered the most iconic play in NFL history, died Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022. He was 72. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)
Bengals-Steelers 12/23/2012

Dec. 21, 2022 07:57 AM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) leaves the field after an NFL football game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. The Cincinnati Bengals won 34-23. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Bucs aim to hold off Panthers, Falcons, Saints in NFC South

By Fred Goodall Dec. 19, 2022 07:27 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cade Otton (88) is stopped by Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Logan Wilson (55) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Bengals look to tough stretch after rallying for 10th win

By Mitch Stacy Dec. 19, 2022 04:31 PM EST

FILE - Minnesota Vikings defensive backs coach Adam Zimmer watches practice at an NFL football training camp on the campus of Minnesota State University, Tuesday, July 28, 2015, in Mankato, Minn. The death of Adam Zimmer, a former Minnesota Vikings co-defensive coordinator and the son of former head coach Mike Zimmer, was caused by chronic alcohol use, according to medical examiners.The Hennepin County Medical Examiner’s Office in Minnesota released the finding Friday, Dec. 16, 2022. Zimmer had been found dead in his home in Mendota Heights, a Twin Cities suburb, on Oct. 31. He was 38. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)
Alcohol use blamed for death of Bengals analyst Adam Zimmer

Dec. 19, 2022 01:29 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) fumbles after being hit by Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Lavonte David (54) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. Burrow recovered his fumble. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Analysis: Top NFL teams had lots of close calls in Week 15

By Rob Maaddi Dec. 19, 2022 06:00 AM EST

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (1) drops a pass against Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Sean Murphy-Bunting (23) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
String of turnovers dooms Bucs, allows Bengals to rally

By Mark Didtler Dec. 18, 2022 10:18 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Cam Taylor-Britt (29) stops Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Russell Gage (17) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Burrow throws for 4 TDs, Bengals rally past Buccaneers 34-23

By Fred Goodall Dec. 18, 2022 08:05 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) waves after an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Brady, sputtering Buccaneers host Burrow, red-hot Bengals

By Fred Goodall Dec. 15, 2022 08:43 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) runs against San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Bengals visit struggling Bucs, aiming for 6th straight win

By The Associated Press Dec. 15, 2022 04:44 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris slips the tackle by Baltimore Ravens linebacker Jason Pierre-Paul during the second half of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 15

By Brandon Gdula Dec. 14, 2022 02:52 PM EST

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) lies on the ground after an injury during the first half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Monday, Dec. 12, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)
Cardinals' brutal season continues with Murray's injury

By David Brandt Dec. 13, 2022 05:15 PM EST