The Cincinnati Bengals won their fourth straight game on Sunday night, defeating the Buffalo Bills 24-18 while continuing to re-establish themselves as AFC contenders.
Where do the Bengals go from here, and how will they tackle the rest of their incredibly difficult schedule? We dive into all that and more on the most recent edition of the PFN Bengals Podcast.
PFN Bengals Podcast: Cincinnati Keeps Rolling in Week 9
Cincinnati moved to 5-3 following their Sunday Night Football win and would be in the playoffs — alongside the rest of the AFC North — if the postseason started today.
Joe Burrow played mistake-free football for the second consecutive week, connecting on 31 of 44 attempts for 348 yards and two touchdowns. Tee Higgins stepped up for his first 100-yard game of the season, while three Bengals tight ends — Tanner Hudson, Irv Smith Jr., and Drew Sample — stepped up against Buffalo.
But what about Ja’Marr Chase, who suffered a back injury in Week 9 and is now dealing with soreness? Will Cincinnati’s WR1 have to sit out of Sunday’s game? If so, how will the Bengals replace him?
Plus, we offer six bold predictions for the rest of Cincinnati’s season. Where will the Bengals finish in the AFC North? Which surprising offensive option might emerge? And will a Cincinnati coordinator get a head coaching job in 2024?
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We also look ahead to next week’s contest against the Houston Texans. C.J. Stroud set an NFL rookie record by passing for 470 yards and five touchdowns in Week 9. Can the Bengals contain him on Sunday?
We’ll be returning to your airwaves each and every week — join us next week when we recap Bengals-Texans and preview Cincinnati’s Week 10 game against the Baltimore Ravens.
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