Cincinnati Bengals
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)
Bridgewater wants to play in '22 with future uncertain again

By Arnie Stapleton Jan. 06, 2022 06:35 PM EST

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield, right, talks with head coach Kevin Stefanski on the sideline in the first half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Monday, Jan. 3, 2022, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
With playoffs ahead, Bengals QB Burrow sitting out finale

By Tom Withers Jan. 06, 2022 06:16 PM EST

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (28) runs from Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Malcolm Koonce (51) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Colts trying to get in, Jags ending season with 'Klown out'

By Mark Long Jan. 06, 2022 05:37 PM EST

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) passes between Minnesota Vikings outside linebacker Anthony Barr (55) and defensive end D.J. Wonnum during the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Dec. 20, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Bears place quarterback Fields on reserve/COVID-19 list

By The Associated Press Jan. 06, 2022 02:21 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow celebrates after the Bengals defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 34-31 in an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
Bengals resting QB Burrow for Browns' finale before playoffs

By The Associated Press Jan. 06, 2022 01:08 PM EST

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick calls to his players during the first half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Paul Connors)
Patriots, playing for seeding, head out for Dolphins' finale

By Tim Reynolds Jan. 06, 2022 12:21 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals' Joe Mixon (28) celebrates a touchdown run during the first half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
Parsons, Mixon latest stars added to COVID-19 list

By The Associated Press Jan. 05, 2022 05:54 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) scrambles against Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Rashad Fenton (27) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
AFC North champ Bengals will rest Burrow in season finale

By Mitch Stacy Jan. 05, 2022 02:28 PM EST

FILE - The NFL logo is shown on the field during an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Detroit. A late-season surge in COVID-19 cases had the NFL in 2021 looking a lot like 2020, when the coronavirus led to significant disruptions, postponements and changing protocols. The emerging omicron variant figures to play a role all the way through the playoffs, including the Super Bowl in Los Angeles, where California has always been aggressive with policies to combat the spread of the virus. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski, File)
NFL teams could lose draft pick for interview violations

By Rob Maaddi Jan. 05, 2022 09:42 AM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin smiles as his team plays against the Tennessee Titans during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Raiders set NFL record with 5 last-second victories

By Josh Dubow Jan. 05, 2022 02:36 AM EST

Baltimore Ravens' Josh Johnson (15) looks to throw against Cincinnati Bengals' Trey Hendrickson (91) during the fist half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
Hendrickson, 3 other Bengals starters placed on COVID list

By The Associated Press Jan. 04, 2022 07:02 PM EST

Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers acknowledges the crowd after an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers won 37-10. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
New year, same Pack: Green Bay still No. 1 in AP Pro32 poll

By Simmi Buttar Jan. 04, 2022 05:29 PM EST

FILE - Former Cleveland Browns lineman and current radio broadcaster Doug Dieken works from the field before an NFL game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Dec. 11, 2016, in Cleveland. Doug Dieken, who after retiring as a left tackle for the Browns became a beloved radio color commentator for the team, is retiring from broadcasting after spending 50 years with the organization. Dieken's last game will be Cleveland's season finale on Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022 against Cincinnati.(AP Photo/David Richard, File)
Bengals-Browns 12/11/2016

Jan. 04, 2022 04:11 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker T.J. Watt (90) sacks Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) in the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Jan. 3, 2022, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Browns' Mayfield to undergo surgery, sit out season finale

By Tom Withers Jan. 04, 2022 02:00 PM EST

NFL Playoff Scenarios for Week 18

By The Associated Press Jan. 04, 2022 12:22 PM EST
NFL Playoff Scenarios entering Week 18: AFC CLINCHED (5 of 7): — Cincinnati Bengals – AFC North division title ...

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow celebrates after the Bengals defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 34-31 in an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
Analysis: Zac Taylor's fearless gamble pays off for Bengals

By Arnie Stapleton Jan. 04, 2022 03:00 AM EST

Philadelphia Eagles' Dallas Goedert, right, makes a catch while Washington Football Team's Jeremy Reaves defends during the first half of an NFL football game, Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Eagles put 12 on COVID-19 list with playoff spot in hand

By The Associated Press Jan. 03, 2022 05:42 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow celebrates after the Bengals defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 34-31 in an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
Surging Bengals await Browns while looking to playoffs

By Mitch Stacy Jan. 03, 2022 03:06 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid argues a pass interference call during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
Chiefs fall from No. 1 seed with last-second loss to Bengals

By Dave Skretta Jan. 03, 2022 01:19 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (1) catches a pass for an 18-yard touchdown as Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Charvarius Ward (35) defends during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
NFL Today, Week 17

By The Associated Press Jan. 02, 2022 09:29 PM EST