The Cincinnati Bengals defense went young. Two rookie linebackers and a rookie edge rusher, all starting. A cast of unproven recent NFL Draft picks across the defensive line. Even the secondary, experienced by comparison, still has four starters on rookie deals.

The Bengals rank last in the NFL in scoring defense and total defense. Many of the rest of their numbers don't look much better.

Cincinnati Bengals rookie defensive end Shemar Stewart is expected to play on Oct. 16 when the Bengals host the Pittsburgh Steelers (4-1) on Amazon Prime’s Thursday Night Football. Stewart has missed the last four games with a low ankle sprain.

Ohio's two professional football teams, the Cincinnati Bengals and Cleveland Browns, are at odds about whether Richter should remain on Dancing with the Stars. On TikTok, the Bengals shared their gratitude over Andy making it out of "Wicked Night,", while Pentatonix singer Scott Hoying was sent home instead:

While much of the blame for Sunday's Bengals loss to the Jets, Zac Taylor also said the offense played a part in Cincinnati's fourth-quarter collapse.

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But another NFL record for hapless defense is well within reach. The Bengals have allowed at least 27 points in seven consecutive games. Only five teams in the Super Bowl era (196

Bengals receiver Ja'Marr Chase after the stunning Week 8 loss to the Jets: "I play offense. I'm not worried about what the defense (has) gotta do."