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Also, a quest for more explosive plays, the team view of Sam Hubbard, a possible push for another cornerback, and more.
Paul Dehner Jr.60
The veteran's future in Cincinnati is uncertain, but the impact he made on the team's culture over the past eight years is clear.
Paul Dehner Jr.20
Cincinnati's playoff hopes came to an end with a loss to the Chiefs as explosive plays burned the defense again.
Paul Dehner Jr.123
Cincinnati is now 0-5 in divisional games with very slim playoff chances after a 34-11 loss to the Steelers in Pittsburgh.
Paul Dehner Jr.169
Down 14 against a stingy Vikings defense, Cincinnati clawed back behind Jake Browning and Tee Higgins for its third straight win.
Paul Dehner Jr.45
The Bengals face an important road test Thursday night in Baltimore.
Paul Dehner Jr.79
Cincinnati got back to what it does best: Shutting down an opponent in goal-to-go situations. And they did it four times vs. Seattle.
Paul Dehner Jr.67
Sunday's blowout loss was about much more than Joe Burrow's calf strain, as Cincinnati has several issues to resolve.
Paul Dehner Jr.175
A unique mix of Lou Anarumo's scheme and players' intelligence and talent have made Cincinnati tough to break through at the goal line.
Paul Dehner Jr.9
Coaching continuity and a strong veteran-led culture have allowed a less physically taxing approach to early preparation for the season.
Paul Dehner Jr.57
Reveling fans have another opportunity to celebrate a big victory in the postseason like Sunday's against the Ravens.
Jay Morrison34
It's a play vs. the Ravens that will live forever in team lore, with many more than just Hubbard playing starring roles.
Jay Morrison187
Sam Hubbard's 98-yard fumble return for a touchdown was indeed fortuitous, but that's what's needed for success in the playoffs.
Paul Dehner Jr.86
Sam Hubbard's fourth quarter score was the longest fumble return touchdown in NFL postseason history.
Jeff Zrebiec and Jay Morrison172
Cincinnati has avoided looking to the past all season but players and coaches appreciate the value of the experience as the playoffs begin.
Paul Dehner Jr. and Jay Morrison25
Amid the postgame celebration, several members of Cincinnati's defense aired grievances about chippy Ravens players.
Jay Morrison163
This could be Cincinnati's year and it has a pile of franchise records to prove it.
Paul Dehner Jr.32
Fearlessness, hustle and a quarterback with a killer instinct combined to take out Patrick Mahomes for the third straight time.
Paul Dehner Jr.48
The center explains why he took colorfully expressed umbrage to Tennessee's actions during end-of-game kneeldowns.
Jay Morrison41
Cincinnati showed it can out-tough anyone after neutralizing Tennessee and its bruising running back.
Jay Morrison25
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