The Cincinnati Bengals' defensive woes throughout the 2024 season were a major factor in the team falling short of the playoffs, and it's caused an

The Cincinnati Bengals have fired defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo, offensive line coach Frank Pollack, linebackers coach James Bettcher and defensive line coach Marion Hobby on Monday, according to league sources.

Anarumo has been defensive coordinator of the Bengals since Zac Taylor became head coach in 2019. He was a finalist for head-coaching positions just two years ago, when the Bengals were coming off of back-to-back AFC Championship Game appearances.

Pittsburgh’s defense has softened some lately but still allows only 20 points per game and features a top-eight run-stopping unit. Luckily for Cincinnati, the Steelers’ air defense isn’t quite as dominant.

The Cincinnati Bengals’ playoff hopes are still alive after narrowly defeating the Pittsburgh Steelers 19-17 on Saturday. Despite starting the season 4-8, the Bengals have closed on a five-game win streak and have a path to the postseason if the Denver Broncos lose to the Kansas City Chiefs and the Miami Dolphins lose to or tie the New York Jets on Sunday.

Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow increased his NFL leads in passing yards and touchdown passes. Receiver Ja'Marr Ch

While the Cincinnati Bengals have not yet released their 2025 schedule, their opponents for the upcoming fall are confirmed. A few interesting matchups include a home game against the Detroit Lions, as well as away contests against the Buffalo Bills,

The Denver Broncos extinguished the Cincinnati Bengals' playoff hopes, and claimed the AFC's No. 7 seed in the NFL playoffs.