Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals played a near-flawless first half before nearly giving it all the way away in the second half.

Injury Updates, Keys to Victory and More Ahead of Bengals' Matchup With Patriots

Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals will have to contend with one of the smartest defensive coaches of all time this weekend, we take our first look at the matchup with Locked On Patriots' Mike D'Abate

The Cincinnati Bengals went on a massive run to dominate Tampa Bay in the second half on Sunday, we break down the adjustments they made to make it happen. Then Mike (@bengals_sans) breaks down why he thinks Germaine Pratt is the Begnals best linebacker.

Sam Hubbard is going to miss some time with an injury and Lou Anarumo's defense that has shined in second halves in 2022 will need to overcome another injury to a key starter.

The Bengals overcame a rough start to the game on both sides of the ball with 4 second half takeaways on their way to a 34-0 scoring run

Injuries create a lot of uncertainty about who is going to play for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday afternoon, but Tom Brady is perhaps the bigger threat to the Bengals' chances to get to 10 wins a few games ahead of last year's pace

The Buccaneers haven't been able to figure out their offense in 2022, while the Bengals seem to be playing the most consistent football in the Zac Taylor era. Injuries have piled up a bit for both teams, but as Joe Burrow prepares to take on the GOAT for the first time, we break down the biggest matchups and stories in our first look at the Bengals' Week 15 game.

All-22 confirms that Joe Burrow is playing with a high degree of consistency, Ja'Marr Chase remains elite no matter how he's defended, plus notes on Cam Taylor-Britt's continued improvement and Germaine Pratt's hot streak

Injury updates for Trey Hendrickson, Tyler Boyd, Tee Higgins, and Hayden Hurst are top of mind, but DJ Reader is in All-Pro form and finally getting some national love, while Joe Burrow continues to elevate the offense.

The Bengals handled business against the Browns in Week 14 with a dominant performance from the defense and Ja'Marr Chase, but Tyler Boyd and Trey Hendrickson have injuries to watch

The Bengals may be playing their best, most consistent football in the Zac Taylor era going into a game against a team that has gotten the best of them lately. We break down the trends and key matchups as the Bengals look to beat the Browns at home this week.

The Cincinnati Bengals want the #1 seed in the AFC, but to get there they have to go through the Cleveland Browns who have had their number over the past few years. We break down what will make this time different

Ja'Marr Chase's return had a clear impact on how the Kansas City defense played the Bengals, Joe Burrow continues to be elite, the OL is improving, the Bengals have a good problem at running back, and the defense is cohesive.

Knocking off the Kansas City Chiefs three times in a row has elevated the narrative around the Cincinnati Bengals. They're a better team than 2021 and have a full toolkit to deal with anything the NFL throws at them.

Joe Burrow continues his white-hot streak of quarterback play, Samaje Perine and the run game help the offense stay efficient, and the defense made huge clutch plays as Zac Taylor and the Bengals go to 3-0 vs. Mahomes and the Chiefs in 2022

Andy Reid, Patrick Mahomes, and the Kansas City Chiefs have seen just about everything defenses can throw at you. Can Lou Anarumo get them again, or will Joe Burrow have to take the offense, hopefully with Ja'Marr Chase back in the fold, toe to toe with the Chiefs to make it 3 straight for the Bengals?

Ja'Marr Chase spoke to the media as he's aiming to return to action this week, and Chris Jones and the Chiefs are looking for revenge

Tee Higgins continues to show that he can be WR1, Joe Burrow continues to play at an elite level, and the offensive line continues to perform well. We break down those performances plus how the defense stepped up against Derrick Henry.

With Ja'Marr Chase and Joe Mixon trending to return against the Chiefs, the Bengals are benefitting from changing their offense and a steady defense in time for the schedule to stiffen as the weather gets colder.

Ja'Marr Chase did not make his return, but Tee Higgins came up huge in the 4th quarter after the defense kept the game close the entire way

Ja'Marr Chase is officially questionable after being limited at practice all week as he works his way back from the hip injury that has sidelined him for 4 weeks. Plus we get into the biggest keys to victory in a game that has big playoff implications for the Bengals as they try to keep up in the crowded top of the AFC.

Joe Burrow expects Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase to play this week against the Titans, and he returned to practice on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Jeffrey Simmons, Derrick Henry and the Titans pose their own challenges as the Bengals look to start stacking wins in the back half of the season.

Joe Burrow's timing was perfect against the Steelers and the offensive line wasn't quite as good as it looked live, plus discussion around Joe Burrow's batted passes, Tee Higgins' and Germaine Pratt's elite game and other thoughts from film study after Week 11.

Cincinnati Benglas head coach Zac Taylor said Ja'Marr Chase is going to test his hip this week, and reading between the lines he may play against the Titans. Plus, Isaiah Prince is back on the 53 after the team waived Mike Thomas and more moves may be coming.