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Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) is congratulated by teammates after scoring a touchdown against the Cincinnati Bengals during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 56 football game Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
3 penalties on 3 straight plays in final minutes cost Cincy

By Rob Maaddi Feb. 13, 2022 10:37 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams defensive end Aaron Donald (99) after the NFL Super Bowl 56 football game Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. The Los Angeles Rams won 23-20. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Kupp's late TD lifts Rams over Bengals 23-20 in Super Bowl

By Barry Wilner Feb. 13, 2022 10:25 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (3) lies injured against the Cincinnati Bengals during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 56 football game Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Rams receiver Beckham injures left knee in 2nd quarter

By Joe Reedy Feb. 13, 2022 08:37 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) falls after being sacked by Los Angeles Rams inside linebacker Ernest Jones (50) during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 56 football game Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Super Bowl Live: Kupp named Super Bowl MVP after winning TD

Feb. 13, 2022 03:26 PM EST

FILE - Referee Ron Torbert (62) works during an NFL football game between the New York Giants and the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. Torbert, a 12-year veteran NFL official who has been a referee since 2014, will handle his first Super Bowl on Sunday. (AP Photo/Steve Luciano, File)
12-year veteran Ron Torbert to referee first Super Bowl

By The Associated Press Feb. 11, 2022 04:12 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)
Analysis: Bengals provide hope, blueprint for lowly teams

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Feb. 07, 2022 02:15 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)
Burrow, Chase play role in building Super Bowl-bound Bengals

By Simmi Buttar Feb. 05, 2022 02:00 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)
Super Bowl Matchup: Veteran Rams versus upstart Bengals

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

Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) celebrates Tennessee Titans wide receiver A.J. Brown's touchdown during the second half of an NFL divisional round playoff football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Titans waste top seed again with Henry's return not enough

By Teresa M. Walker Jan. 22, 2022 10:41 PM EST

FILE - Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) is shown on the sidelines during an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Indianapolis. It’s been nearly 12 weeks since Derrick Henry broke his right foot. The 2020 AP NFL Offensive Player of the Year has been practicing while still on injured reserve with the Tennessee Titans targeting his return Saturday for their divisional game with Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Zach Bolinger, File)
Foot feels fine as Henry preps for Titans' playoff return

By Teresa M. Walker Jan. 19, 2022 02:52 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

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) celebrates a touchdown pass to Ja'Marr Chase with Joe Mixon during the second half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Bengals still in playoff picture, but can't afford mistakes

By Mitch Stacy Dec. 13, 2021 03:43 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals' Ja'Marr Chase, left, makes a touchdown catch against San Francisco 49ers' Ambry Thomas (20) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
Missed opportunities plague Bengals' playoff chase

By Jeff Wallner Dec. 12, 2021 10:01 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon (28) scores a touchdown against the Las Vegas Raiders during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Bengals start critical December stretch against Chargers

By Mitch Stacy Dec. 02, 2021 01:17 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (85) makes a touchdown catch as Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback James Pierre (42) defends during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Bengals confident after pounding AFC North rival Steelers

By Mitch Stacy Nov. 29, 2021 02:44 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin, center, looks up at the videoboard as he stands with quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) and wide receiver Chase Claypool (11) during a timeout during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Steelers living out purgatory promised by salary-cap crunch

By Will Graves Nov. 29, 2021 02:22 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Leonard Fournette (7) is tackled by Indianapolis Colts' Darius Leonard (53) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
NFL Today, Week 12

By The Associated Press Nov. 28, 2021 09:27 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Cameron Heyward leaves the field after losing to the Cincinnati Bengals in an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
Steelers search for answers after blowout by Bengals

By Jeff Wallner Nov. 28, 2021 06:40 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) looks to pass against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Mixon runs for career-high 165 yards, Bengals crush Steelers

By Mitch Stacy Nov. 28, 2021 04:36 PM EST