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Cincinnati Bengals tight end C.J. Uzomah, right, and quarterback Andy Dalton (14) celebrate after a 15-yard touchdown by Uzomah during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)
Zac Taylor's 1st Bengals season one for the record books

By Joe Kay Dec. 30, 2019 03:04 PM EST

On Football: Offbeat Awards for the 2019 season

By Barry Wilner Dec. 26, 2019 06:17 PM EST
The Associated Press will hand out its individual NFL awards on the night before the Super Bowl in Miami. Until then, here are some off-the-beaten track honors...

Cleveland Browns head coach Freddie Kitchens gestures during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Misery in Ohio: Browns, Bengals end woeful seasons together

By Joe Kay Dec. 26, 2019 02:41 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tyler Boyd (83) stretched for a touchdown as Miami Dolphins defensive back Nik Needham (40) is unable to defend, during the second half at an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Officially the worst: Bengals move on to top of the draft

By Joe Kay Dec. 23, 2019 03:46 PM EST

Seattle without four starters for game against Cardinals

By The Associated Press Dec. 22, 2019 12:15 PM EST
The Seattle Seahawks will be down four starters for their game against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday. Defensive end Jadeveon Clowney,...

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8), center right, hugs Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green, center left, after an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Frank Victores)
Green done for season, won't practice if Bengals tag him

By Joe Kay Dec. 18, 2019 02:54 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor, left, works the sidelines in the first half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Frank Victores)
Closing in: 1-win Bengals can clinch No. 1 draft pick

By Joe Kay Dec. 16, 2019 04:02 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon (28) runs the ball against New England Patriots strong safety Patrick Chung, left, in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)
Bengals' fast start leads to another dead end, loss No. 13

By Joe Kay Dec. 15, 2019 07:00 PM EST

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) gives autographs after an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Frank Victores)
Brady throws 2 TDs, Patriots beat Bengals to clinch playoffs

By Joe Kay Dec. 15, 2019 04:18 PM EST

Adam Thielen returns to Vikings' lineup after six weeks

By The Associated Press Dec. 15, 2019 12:28 PM EST
Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen will play against the Los Angeles Chargers after missing five games with a pulled hamstring. Raiders...

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady lands on the turf after being sacked by Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Chris Jones in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Deja vu: Bengals' Zac Taylor tries to solve Patriots D again

By Joe Kay Dec. 12, 2019 01:28 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon (28) rushes against Cleveland Browns cornerback Denzel Ward (21) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Bengals' Mixon enjoying resurgence as Patriots await

By Joe Kay Dec. 11, 2019 03:28 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton speaks at a news conference after an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Cleveland. The Browns won 27-19. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Familiar story: Bengals can't dent goal line when it matters

By Joe Kay Dec. 09, 2019 06:27 PM EST

FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019 file photo, Kansas City Chiefs running back LeSean McCoy (25) fends off Oakland Raiders cornerback Trayvon Mullen (27) during the first half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo. Kansas City Chiefs running back LeSean McCoy and his former girlfriend have reached a settlement in a lawsuit she filed against him, court records show, Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019. Delicia Cordon filed the lawsuit last year accusing McCoy of failing to protect her from a violent July 2018 home invasion at a home he owns in Milton, just outside Atlanta. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann, File)
Chiefs missing rushing power for key game at New England

The Associated Press Dec. 08, 2019 12:36 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton looks to pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Frank Victores)
Browns enter final stretch with playoff hopes flickering

By Tom Withers Dec. 05, 2019 07:07 PM EST

Bengals-Browns Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Dec. 05, 2019 05:27 PM EST
CINCINNATI (1-11) at CLEVELAND (5-7) Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, CBS OPENING LINE — Browns by 9 1/2 ...

File-This Aug. 18, 2018 file photo shows Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross, center, making a catch to complete a two point conversion between Dallas Cowboys cornerback Marquez White (39) and safety Jameill Showers (28) during a preseason NFL Football game in Arlington, Texas. Ross returns this week from a shoulder injury, giving the Cincinnati Bengals the deep threat they’ve lacked. He was injured during a Monday night game in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Roger Steinman, File)
WR Ross returns from injury, giving Bengals a deep threat

By Joe Kay Dec. 04, 2019 05:20 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor, left, and New York Jets head coach Adam Gase, right, meet on the field after an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Frank Victores)
0 no more: What’s next for 1-win Bengals?

By Joe Kay Dec. 02, 2019 05:12 PM EST

New York Jets head coach Adam Gase works the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)
Dalton returns and leads Bengals to 1st win, 22-6 over Jets

By Joe Kay Dec. 01, 2019 04:29 PM EST

Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Myles Jack sits on the bench late in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. The Titans won 42-20. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Von Miller’s 95-game starting streak over due to hurt knee

By The Associated Press Dec. 01, 2019 12:12 PM EST