Bengals confident despite 2-5-1 record at halfway point
There is confidence and optimism in the Cincinnati Bengals camp despite their 2-5-1 record at the halfway point of the 2020 seasonNOVEMBER 9, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
GENO ATKINS
Bengals should entertain idea of a Geno Atkins trade A report says the Cincinnati Bengals aren’t trading Geno Atkins.
OCTOBER 31, 2020 • USATODAY.COM
Bengals snap counts: The curious case of Geno Atkins continues A look at Cincinnati Bengals snap counts from Week 7.
OCTOBER 27, 2020 • USATODAY.COM
Differentiating Geno Atkins, Carlos Dunlap situations: Bengals Final Thoughts Zac Taylor was asked about the veteran defensive linemen and their limited playing time. Plus more notes, quotes, grades and stats.
OCTOBER 27, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Injuries and strife plague Bengals' defense as Burrow stars
The Cincinnati Bengals' defense is in disarray, on the field and offOCTOBER 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Perfection on display when Steelers visit Titans, both 5-0
Maybe all the delays involving the Titans and the jumbled NFL schedule led to the kind of showcase game we all needOCTOBER 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Phased out of gameplan Atkins was relegated to a back up role in Sunday's loss to the Colts, Tyler Dragon of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Impact Atkins was vocal about his frustration in a back up role, as he saw action in just 29 percent of defensive snaps in the contest. This will render Atkins' IDP value non-existent, as Xavier Williams and Christina Covington have taken over as starters at defensive tackle going forward.
OCTOBER 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
With flak flying back home, Browns visit struggling Bengals
Facing criticism at home, the Cleveland Browns go on the road to seek a series sweep of the struggling but improving Cincinnati BengalsOCTOBER 22, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Browns look for rebound in rematch with improving Bengals
The Cincinnati Bengals and Cleveland Browns meet Sunday for the season's second Battle of OhioOCTOBER 22, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Zac Taylor, Lou Anarumo talk Carlos Dunlap, Geno Atkins and more Cincinnati Bengals coaches addressed some of the problems facing the team right now.
OCTOBER 20, 2020 • USATODAY.COM
Despite blowing 21-0 lead, Bengals hope turnaround is near
The Cincinnati Bengals say their second win of the season is close at hand — despite blowing a big lead in Sunday's 31-27 loss to the Indianapolis ColtsOCTOBER 19, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Titans’ Taylor Lewan has torn ACL; Geno Atkins, Carlos Dunlap reportedly upset with lack of playing time: NFL news roundup Titans left tackle Taylor Lewan posted on Twitter that he suffered a torn ACL in their win on Sunday vs. the Texans.
OCTOBER 19, 2020 • CLEVELAND.COM
Colts trying to fix Taylor-made ground game against Bengals
The Indianapolis Colts’ game against Cincinnati on Sunday is back on again after being placed in doubt when the team closed its practice facility Friday because four people in the...OCTOBER 15, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
No impact in season debut Atkins did not dent the stat sheet in Sunday's loss to the Ravens, recording zero tackles in 19 snaps -- three on first downs, four on second downs and 11 on third downs, Jay Morri...
Impact Atkins got eased in during his first game action of the season, but the Bengals will need a lot more from him now that D.J. Reader is out for the season with a quad injury.
OCTOBER 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Colts put perfect home record on line against Bengals
The Indianapolis Colts had positive coronavirus tests on Friday but retests came up negativeOCTOBER 14, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Geno Atkins is back for the Lamar attack: Your Bengals-Ravens cheat sheet The biggest task for the defense will be containing the reigning MVP and the rest of Baltimore's dangerous running game.
OCTOBER 9, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Making season debut Sunday Atkins (shoulder) was a full participant in Friday's practice and won't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Ravens.
Impact After getting his first full practice of the season under his belt, Atkins has been given the green light to make his 2020 debut after the shoulder injury sidelined him for the Bengals' first four games. Cincinnati's lone Pro Bowler a season ago, Atkins should provide a major lift to a defensive-line group that lost Josh Tupou to an opt out and Mike Daniels (elbow) and Russell Wren (quadriceps) to injured reserve. Atkins and company will look to slow down a Ravens offense that ranks third in the NFL in total rushing.
OCTOBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Carlos Dunlap, A.J. Green, Geno Atkins, John Ross: A mailbag on murky futures Four remnants from the Marvin Lewis era might not be in the long-term plans of the current staff.
OCTOBER 9, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Could play Week 5 Coach Zac Taylor said Monday that Atkins (shoulder) is "progressing nicely" and may play Sunday against the Ravens, Tyler Dragon of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Impact Atkins was limited in every practice last week but was inactive in Week 4's win over Jacksonville. It's clear he's trending in the right direction, and Taylor's vote of confidence is another encouraging sign. If Atkins indeed returns to the lineup, it'll be a key addition as the Bengals attempt to shut down the Ravens' versatile run offense.
OCTOBER 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Peppers, Ruggs, Fuller among inactives for late games Sunday
Rams rookie safety Jordan Fuller is inactive for Los Angeles’ game against the New York Giants with a shoulder injury and Giants safety Jabrill Peppers is out, as expectedOCTOBER 4, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Season debut still on hold Atkins (shoulder) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Jacksonville, Jay Morrison of The Athletic reports.
Impact Atkins took some steps in the right direction and was able to practice with pads this week, but his season debut will have to wait at least another week. He'll hope to be ready in time to face the Ravens in Week 5.
OCTOBER 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Burrow, Bengals seek first win against visiting Jaguars
The Cincinnati Bengals seek their first win of the 2020 season when the Jacksonville Jaguars visitOCTOBER 1, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Gets in limited session Wednesday Atkins (shoulder) was limited at Wednesday's practice, Bengals team reporter Marisa Contipelli reports.
Impact Atkins still hasn't suited up in a game this season, but he's making progress in his recovery, as he suited up in full pads for the first time all season Wednesday. The defensive tackle will hope to raise his practice participation as the week unfolds, which would set him up to make his season debut Sunday against the Jaguars.
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Eifert doesn't want to be distraction in return to Cincy
Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Tyler Eifert hopes to get a few extra passes thrown his way when he returns to Cincinnati on SundaySEPTEMBER 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lions WR Golladay makes 2020 debut; Bucs' Godwin also active
Detroit’s Kenny Golladay and Tampa Bay’s Chris Godwin are a couple of noteworthy receivers returning to action in Sunday’s late gamesSEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
