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The Bengals rank last in the NFL in scoring defense and total defense. Many of the rest of their numbers don't look much better.
Cincinnati Bengals edge rusher Trey Hendrickson left the team’s game against the New York Jets with an injury and some within the organization aren’t happy about the hit that caused it. According to NFL reporter Jordan Schultz, some within the Bengals consider the hit that injured Hendrickson a “cheap shot” from the Jets.
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Bengals Tuesday Trenches: Rock Bottom?
The Bengals can’t tackle. Barrett Carter is a freak athlete with a bright future next to Demetrius Knight Jr.—but he still makes rookie mistakes. Without Trey Hendrickson, there is no pass rush. First-round rookie Shemar Stewart is producing sacks exactly like he did in college.
Cincinnati Bengals rookie defensive end Shemar Stewart is expected to play on Oct. 16 when the Bengals host the Pittsburgh Steelers (4-1) on Amazon Prime’s Thursday Night Football. Stewart has missed the last four games with a low ankle sprain.
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Ohio's two professional football teams, the Cincinnati Bengals and Cleveland Browns, are at odds about whether Richter should remain on Dancing with the Stars. On TikTok, the Bengals shared their gratitude over Andy making it out of "Wicked Night,", while Pentatonix singer Scott Hoying was sent home instead:
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Bengals snap count takeaways vs. Jets
Unlike the defensive ends, the starters at linebacker are also the leaders in snaps. Barrett Carter took 100% of defensive snaps once again, while Demetrius Knight took 88%. Knight also led the team in tackles with 12 total. Team captain Logan Wilson played 28% of snaps, which was 20 snaps total. Oren Burks played only one defensive snap.
But another NFL record for hapless defense is well within reach. The Bengals have allowed at least 27 points in seven consecutive games. Only five teams in the Super Bowl era (196
Bengals receiver Ja'Marr Chase after the stunning Week 8 loss to the Jets: "I play offense. I'm not worried about what the defense (has) gotta do."