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FILE - Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Sam Hubbard (94) high-fives fans after the team's NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Nov. 28, 2021, in Cincinnati. Hubbard grew up in Cincinnati and followed the “Bungles” as they stumbled and bumbled throughout much of his youth. His first three years as a Bengals were pretty much the same. “It’s just really cool how many people have thanked me for the relief they’ve felt, the time that they had watching the games, the great memories they’ve had from these wins this year,” Hubbard said. (AP Photo/Emilee Chinn, File)
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By Simmi Buttar Feb. 11, 2022 06:22 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow celebrates with fans after the AFC championship NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. The Bengals won 27-24 in overtime. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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By Dennis Waszak Jr. Feb. 07, 2022 02:15 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill, center, catches a pass short of the end zone between Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson (91) and cornerback Eli Apple, right, during the first half of the AFC championship NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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By Barry Wilner Feb. 04, 2022 01:11 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) is sacked by Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Naquan Jones (90) during the first half of an NFL divisional round playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/John Amis)
AFC Matchup: Newbie Bengals visit perennial contender Chiefs

By Barry Wilner Jan. 27, 2022 02:12 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) throws while being pressured by Las Vegas Raiders' Maxx Crosby (98) during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
D-line thinned by injuries as Bengals prepare for Titans

By Mitch Stacy Jan. 17, 2022 03:00 PM EST

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NFL Today, Wild-Card Weekend

By The Associated Press Jan. 16, 2022 09:25 PM EST

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Playoff frustration continues for Raiders in loss to Bengals

By Mitch Stacy Jan. 15, 2022 10:44 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals' C.J. Uzomah (87) celebrates a touchdown catch during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
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By Barry Wilner Jan. 15, 2022 08:03 PM EST

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Carson Wentz (2) is tripped up by Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker (3) during the second half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 25, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Colts activate QB Carson Wentz from COVID-19 list

By The Associated Press Jan. 01, 2022 02:43 PM EST

A fan goes through security before an NFL football game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
Baltimore Ravens at Cincinnati Bengals 12/26/2021

Dec. 26, 2021 12:15 PM EST

Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews (89) makes a touchdown catch in front of Green Bay Packers free safety Darnell Savage in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
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By Mitch Stacy Dec. 23, 2021 03:47 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals kicker Evan McPherson celebrates his field goal with tight end C.J. Uzomah (87) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
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By Mitch Stacy Dec. 20, 2021 03:57 PM EST

Denver Broncos quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Cincinnati Bengals at Denver Broncos 12/19/2021

Dec. 19, 2021 03:37 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) is tackled by Cincinnati Bengals' Trey Hendrickson during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
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Dec. 12, 2021 04:49 PM EST

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) throws before an NFL football game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
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Dec. 05, 2021 12:33 PM EST

Las Vegas Raiders interim head coach Rich Bisaccia motions towards the field during the second half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
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By Josh Dubow Nov. 18, 2021 03:29 PM EST

New York Jets quarterback Mike White warms-up before an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
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Oct. 31, 2021 12:41 PM EDT

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow throws a pass against the Baltimore Ravens during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)
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Oct. 24, 2021 01:11 PM EDT

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) scrambles in the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Cincinnati, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Green Bay Packers at Cincinnati Bengals 10/10/2021

Oct. 10, 2021 01:29 PM EDT

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence throws before an NFL football game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Jacksonville Jaguars, Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
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