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Are the Bengals LEGIT contenders? Is it time to make a trade? Will Joe Burrow & the Bengals stick with their under center offense or abandon it completely? John Breech answers those questions and more! Watch: linktw.in/omnqkj

The Bengals MUST stay aggressive ahead of the trade deadline... And Tuesday was the latest example of why! Join us LIVE at 7 on @firstwordcincy.bsky.social! Watch: linktw.in/ltruvh

Zac Taylor with MAJOR PRAISE for Joe Burrow!

Skip Bayless dropped a COLD TAKE, but @jamesrapien.bsky.social reacts to the "WORST TAKE in NFL History" and yes, it involves Joe Burrow❄️

Gave Marisa the keys 🔑 Should the Bengals trade for TE Tyler Warren? #FirstWordWyler

"Probably the worst take ever" 😭

Are the Bengals LEGIT Super Bowl contenders? 👀 Delivered by Baxla Tractor

Bengals Uniform Drought OVER.

Brutal injury news for the Bengals...

Give Marisa the Keys and Watch Her Make a BIG MOVE. I LOVE IT! #FirstWordWyler Watch: linktw.in/srgmxl

Our Week 7 Grades Are HERE, Bengals Fans!

Are the Bengals REAL Super Bowl contenders? What the numbers say and WHY it's OK to be excited about their chances LIVE at 7 on @firstwordcincy.bsky.social! Watch: linktw.in/gcwzom

Some encouraging numbers, Bengals fans!

Here are our WINNERS and LOSERS from the Bengals WIN over the Ravens!

If you're gonna CROWN👑 Em, Crown Em Then! So we Crowned them!

Sunday's comeback win over the Ravens changed EVERYTHING for the 2026 Bengals!! ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️

Gave James the keys to fix the Bengals' offense 🔑 #FirstWordWyler

Here are our winners and losers from the Bengals' 35-13 win over the Ravens! Read: linktw.in/ticewi

Ja’Marr Chase’s halftime speech helped fuel Bengals to 35-straight points in Sunday’s 35-13 win over the Ravens🏈🏈

Bengals Go From Shutout to Blowout in 35-13 Win Over Ravens! Our Postgame Report is LIVE! Watch: linktw.in/gyeadn

The Bengals have had the ball for 6 minutes and 50 seconds. They've punted the ball three times. Two of those 3 punts were near midfield. 4th-and-3 from the Baltimore 49 and 4th-and-3 from their own 46 down 10-0.

Is a Shemar Stewart trade inevitable? Here's the latest on Stewart's future with the Bengals! Read: linktw.in/eujlcr

Shemar Stewart is a healthy inactive today against the Ravens... Why? Instant reaction to the news and the Bengals' reasoning for the move: linktw.in/qwykrc

Lamar Jackson's status has been revealed. Here's what it means for the Bengals: linktw.in/fayxmd

HOLY UPSET! The Bearcats crushed the No. 8 Texas Tech Red Raiders today at Nippert. Our instant takeaways from the victory: linktw.in/qvjqig

Tee Higgins poised for a big day? Tee Higgins poised to have a BIG game⬇️ Read: linktw.in/udahlf

Ja'Marr Chase BIG GAME incoming? @noisyhuevos.bsky.social joined us to talk about Chase's Week 7 potential, fantasy football sleepers and so much more!

Marisa's Matchup is a must-watch this week, Bengals fans! Why containing Derrick Henry needs to be priority number 1, what the stats say and much more! Watch: youtu.be/zqLbz5OKbO8

These Over/Unders Could Decide EVERYTHING, Bengals Fans! Watch⬇️

Avoiding Ja'Marr??? Interesting comments ahead of Sunday's game between the Bengals and Ravens👀 Read: linktw.in/uhvvoq

It's Bengals. It's Ravens. Another great breakdown from Joe Goodberry! Read: linktw.in/vpfinv

It's a HUGE game for the Bengals on Sunday in Baltimore. Let's talk about it + offer up a prediction for the AFC North showdown! Watch⬇️

It's a HUGE game for the Bengals on Sunday in Baltimore. Let's talk about it + offer up a prediction for the AFC North showdown! Watch⬇️

The latest on Lamar Jackson ahead of Sunday's game with the Bengals⬇️

"The Bengals need to win this division to really start to meet expectations of what they can do in the post season" Delivered by Baxla Tractor

The Bengals have an easy decision to make ahead of the trade deadline... Of course, they have some competition!

A look back at the BIGGEST play from Ja'Marr Chase's Baltimore debut⬇️

Bengals safety Kyle Dugger (quad) practiced in full for a second-straight day and will play on Sunday against the Ravens.

The. Pressure. Is. ON! Why All Eyes Should Be on Chase Brown Sunday in Baltimore👇

Joe Burrow and the Bengals have a MASSIVE opportunity. Hear from Joe, Ja'Marr and let's dive into it on a FIRED UP Friday🔥 edition of First Word! Watch: youtube.com/live/04UxOZe00oI

Joe Burrow has a chance to stake his claim for something he declared 1,375 days ago. Sunday is BIG!!!⬇️⬇️ Watch: youtu.be/lFyxEbpc4jQ

This would be a GAME CHANGER for the Bengals! 🗣️GIVE ME THE KEYS!🔥

Is a Shemar Stewart trade on the horizon? One report suggests that could be the case. The First Word crew reacted to the report and shared their thoughts on the Bengals former first rounder⬇️

Trade for Jonathan Taylor? Send Ja'Marr Chase DEEP? Mike Renner joined us to discuss all things Bengals, including some great insight on their young linebackers, defensive line and more! Watch: youtu.be/2Iqqqy-xlR8

The Pressure is ON Chase Brown going into Sunday's game. Joe Burrow and Zac Taylor weigh in on Brown's performance, plus we dive into some great news for the Bengals and @johnsheeran.bsky.social joins us LIVE on First Word! Watch: youtube.com/live/BBVGotdoeho

The latest from Paycor Stadium, Joe Burrow's comments and injury news ahead of the Bengals' matchup with the Ravens!⬇️⬇️

Joe Goodberry joined the show to discuss the the Bengals' inability to produce explosive plays, the rushing attack, a possible Jonathan Taylor trade and so much more! This is a must-watch for Bengals fans! Watch: youtu.be/4pJUhKtqsog

Joe Burrow is looking forward to facing Trey Hendrickson on Sunday for the first time. Hendrickson was Burrow’s teammate with the #Bengals from 2021-2025. He signed with the #Ravens in free agency in March.

Joe Burrow on Bengals vs Ravens, Trey Hendrickson, Chase Brown and a lot more ahead of a big game on Sunday in Baltimore!

Joe Burrow discussed Vice President JD Vance attending Bengals practice on Wednesday. Vance is a Middletown native and big Bengals fan.