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Week 12 Best Bets: Cincinnati Bengals vs New England Patriots The Bengals are hoping to improve to 4-7 on the season.

Our best bets of the week are here, Bengals fans!!

23.11.2025 14:35 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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NFL Insider Shares Latest on Joe Burrow Recovery, Timeline for Return The Cincinnati Bengals didn't activate Burrow on Saturday.

Joe Burrow won't play today... That could change soon.

Here's the latest⬇️

23.11.2025 14:24 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Under-The-Radar Weapon Has Chance to Shine for Bengals With Ja’Marr Chase Out vs Patriots A chance to shine.

A chance to SHINE!

23.11.2025 00:24 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Steelers safety Jalen Ramsey was fined by the NFL for retaliating to Ja'Marr Chase spitting on him. Steelers safety Jalen Ramsey was fined by the NFL for retaliating to Ja'Marr Chase spitting on him.

A FINE for Jalen Ramsey. More on who was fined and who wasn't fined following the Bengals' Week 11 matchup with the Steelers⬇️

22.11.2025 21:28 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Bengals Should Bolster Weakness By Claiming Former First Round Pick This makes all the sense in the world.

A no-brainer!

22.11.2025 20:23 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Joe Burrow has officially been ruled out for Sunday’s game against the Patriots. He’s expected to play on Thursday night in Baltimore. Did the Bengals make the right decision?

22.11.2025 19:38 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Bengals Make It Official, Joe Burrow Won't Play vs Patriots The Bengals play the Patriots on Sunday.

Officially Official

22.11.2025 19:27 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Cincinnati Bengals Make Flurry of Roster Moves as Cornerback Room Takes Shape The Bengals play the Patriots on Sunday.

A flurry of movesπŸ‘€

22.11.2025 19:04 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Bengals NOT Activating Joe Burrow for Matchup vs Patriots: INSTANT REACTION⬇️⬇️

Watch: linktw.in/CTdeUi

Listen: linktw.in/YTfRVi

22.11.2025 16:18 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Bengals Make Questionable Decision With Joe Burrow Ahead of Matchup vs Patriots A questionable decision.

A questionable decision...

22.11.2025 14:56 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Joe Burrow or Joe Flacco? Cincinnati Bengals Have Deadline to Make Decision The Bengals play the Patriots on Sunday. They're 3-7 on the season.

A looming deadlineπŸ‘€

22.11.2025 14:30 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Which Joe will it be? The latest on Joe Burrow, Joe Flacco, what we know about Burrow's health and the risk of playing + thoughts on Sunday's matchup with the Patriots!⬇️

Watch: linktw.in/FEaHJS

Listen: linktw.in/sCxtkh

21.11.2025 22:24 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Joe Burrow Injury: Doctor Weighs In on Return Risks, Possibility of Re-Injury The Bengals star quarterback is close to returning after undergoing toe surgery in September.

The Return of Joe Burrow? Is He Coming Back TOO Soon? How Risky is This? How Likely is it That He Re-Injures It? Get Answers to Those Questions and MORE!⬇️

21.11.2025 20:14 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Bengals Make Flurry of Roster Moves Ahead of Sunday's Game vs Patriots The Bengals are 3-7 on the season.

A flurry of moves.

21.11.2025 19:46 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Everything Bengals Head Coach Zac Taylor Said Today About Joe Burrow's Chances of Playing Sunday Bengals head coach Zac Taylor wasn't offering any answers about Joe Burrow's chances of playing Sunday. But were there hints? You decide.

Bengals head coach Zac Taylor wasn't giving any definitive answers about Joe Burrow playing Sunday.

But were there hints? You decide.

Here's what he had to say after today's practice:

21.11.2025 19:30 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Former Cincinnati Bengals Head Coach Marvin Lewis is Returning to Paycor Stadium Former Cincinnati Bengals coach Marvin Lewis is returning to Paycor Stadium and meeting with owner Mike Brown this weekend.

He's BackkkkkkkπŸ‘€πŸ‘€

21.11.2025 16:11 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Cincinnati Bengals WR Tee Higgins is One Catch Away from Making NFL History on Sunday Against New England Tee Higgins has a touchdown catch in nine straight games at Paycor Stadium. How close is he to the record for most consecutive home games with a TD reception?

Tee Higgins is ONE catch away from making history!

21.11.2025 13:27 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Bengals Should Make Key Change Ahead of Week 12 Matchup vs Patriots The Bengals are 3-7 on the season.

Time to make this change!

21.11.2025 13:19 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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"If He's Ready, I'm Ready." - Tee Higgins believes Joe Burrow looks like he's 100% healthy. "He's moving around like it was Week 1."

Full Video: linktw.in/bwgGwt

Listen: linktw.in/JXGgaX

21.11.2025 01:24 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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When Joe Burrow Could Be Activated Ahead of Bengals' Matchup vs Patriots The Bengals are 3-7 on the season. Burrow is hoping to return to the field on Sunday and play against New England.

What needs to happen for Joe Burrow to play Sunday, when he could be cleared and when he could be activated to join the Bengals' 53-man roster⬇️

21.11.2025 00:20 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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If the Bengals plan on Joe Burrow playing Thursday in Baltimore a week from now, he should just suit up and play on Sunday against the Patriots.

Here’s why⬇️

Read: linktw.in/bLEppI

Watch: linktw.in/aslNBA

Listen: linktw.in/ZJUYSc

20.11.2025 22:38 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Why Bengals WR Tee Higgins Said It 'Looks' Like Joe Burrow is Playing Sunday Against New England Bengals WR Tee Higgins got a knowing look from Joe Burrow that he thinks indicates the quarterback will play Sunday against the Patriots.

All Systems Joe? Why Joe Burrow's Teammates Believe He Could Play on Sunday Against the New England PatriotsπŸ‘€β¬‡οΈ

20.11.2025 22:17 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Bengals star receiver Tee Higgins on Joe Burrow's possible return for Sunday's game against the Patriots, how Burrow has looked in practice, his mindset with Ja'Marr Chase suspended and more!

Watch: linktw.in/bwgGwt

Listen: linktw.in/JXGgaX

20.11.2025 21:35 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Joe Burrow was a FULL participant in practice for a second-straight day.

20.11.2025 21:19 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Why Joe Burrow Should Start for Bengals on Sunday vs Patriots The Bengals should bring back their star quarterback for Sunday's game against New England.

Joe Burrow's return is inevitable, regardless of what anyone thinks. If he's going to return, it should be on Sunday against the Patriots⬇️

20.11.2025 19:52 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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I know you want to see Joe Burrow running again. Here he is going from team stretch to individual drills at the start of today’s practice.

20.11.2025 19:27 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2
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Joe Burrow Takes BIG STEP Forward, Could Start for Bengals on Sunday vs Patriots.

My instant reaction to what I saw at today’s practice ⬇️

20.11.2025 19:14 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Why Joe Burrow COULD (And Probably Should) Return This Week. Plenty of Thoughts on the Bengals Star QB.

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Watch: linktw.in/aslNBA

Listen: linktw.in/ZJUYSc

20.11.2025 17:38 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Zac Taylor Gives Latest Joe Burrow Return Update Following Quarterback's Full Wednesday Practice Cincinnati may or may not have Burrow start Sunday.

More SmokeπŸ‘€

The Latest on Bengals QB Joe Burrow⬇️

20.11.2025 14:08 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Joe Burrow Teammates React to His First 11-on-11 Practice After Surgery The Bengals star quarterback was a full participant in practice on Wednesday.

Joe Burrow was a full participant on Wednesday. How'd he look in his first 11-on-11 session since surgery?

I asked his teammates⬇️

19.11.2025 22:41 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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