Los Angeles Chargers vs. Cincinnati Bengals - November 18, 2024

Boye Mafe has been a major free agent hit for the Bengals so farMafe has been just what the Bengals defense needed to rise from the ashes of past years’ struggles.

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Quick Hits | It's On To Pittsburgh for Cincinnati; From Reserve Ced Johnson To Rookie Cashius Howell, Bengals Find Pressure PointsBengals defensive coordinator Al Golden's short memory shows you the urgency of Steelers week.

Khalil Mack says exactly what Chargers fans don't want to hear about HC Jim HarbaughThe Chargers took another brutal double-digit loss this week. It was similarly ugly to their first contest against Arizona. Coaching, penalties, lack of focus,

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Chargers place David Njoku, Charlie Kolar on injured reserveThe Chargers are placing TEs Charlie Kolar and David Njoku on injured reserve after Sunday’s loss.

Bengals defense just ended an embarrassing streak that lasted more than four yearsFor years, the Cincinnati Bengals have lived by a fairly simple formula. Joe Burrow and the offense better score enough points to win. Sunday's 20-6 victory ove

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Charlie Kolar & David Njoku Headed to Injured Reserve; Awosika & Tomlinson To "Miss Some Time" With InjuriesThe injuries to Kolar and Njoku leave Oronde Gadsden as the only tight end on the active roster

Chargers get a slew of negative injury updates with pivotal Bills matchup loomingThe Los Angeles Chargers desperately needed a reason for optimism after their defeat at the hands of the Las Vegas Raiders. They've undone themselves with slop

Chargers Place 2 TE's on IR (Schefter)

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Chargers are placing two tight ends, David Njoku (fibula) and Charlie Kolar (forearm), on injured reserve.

Bengals left with a no-brainer contract decision after dominant Texans winThe Cincinnati Bengals may be left with no choice but to extend Dax Hill's contract before the end of the season if he continues to perform at his current level

Bengals Dominate Texans in Houston: OBI’s “The Aftermath”The Bengals are 2-0!

Chargers need Quentin Johnston to justify their contract decision (and fast)At this point, we can come out and say it. Through two games, the Los Angeles Chargers' passing offense has looked downright gross. There's been little access t

Chargers must actually consider doing the impossible with Justin HerbertThe 2026 LA Chargers clearly don't have what it takes to succeed, which should force the Bolts to consider the impossible with Justin Herbert.

5 things we learned from the Bengals’ dominant win over the TexansThe defense can get down and dirty.

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New NFL Power Rankings 📊Where the Bengals stand entering Week 3 📲

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Social Media Reacts to Ja'Marr Chase's Potential Catch of the Year, Week 2 WinTake a look at some of the best social media reactions to the Bengals' Week 2 win over the Texans and Ja'Marr Chase's touchdown catch.

Bengals News: 2-0 and it feels so goodThe defense once again stamps its identity on the win.

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5 Things To Know About the Chargers Ahead of Week 3Here is what you need to know about the Chargers as they look ahead to a Week 3 game against the Bills

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Is Chargers’ season over after 0-2 start at home?The Los Angeles Chargers face a grim future after starting the year 0-2.

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NFL Week 2 QB Grades 🔠Report card for Joe Burrow 📲

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Los Angeles Chargers news: Mike McDaniel’s run game is near an all-time lowMike McDaniel has had just one 2-game stretch as a head coach where his run game was worse than Weeks 1 and 2 of 2026.

Bengals defense proves Week 1 was no fluke after overwhelming the TexansThe Cincinnati Bengals' defense backed up a stellar season opener against the Bucs with a commanding performance in Houston in Week 2.

3 winners and 4 losers from the Chargers' frustrating loss to the RaidersThe Los Angeles Chargers haven't run out of time to fix their woes on both sides of the ball and become the team we thought they could be by the end of the seas

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Wild Chargers Loss Stat 🤯Been a long time since a team has been down

Orlando Brown Jr.'s nightmare Week 2 exposes Bengals' biggest lingering concernOrlando Brown Jr. struggled against Houston's pass rush, raising questions about the Cincinnati Bengals' offensive line after his bold pass-protection claim.

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Bengals' 2-0 Formula Whipping Up Feel-Good NostalgiaHOUSTON _ With a nod to the Super Bowl run of 2021 and a whiff of their last division sweep of 2009, don’t look now, but the Bengals are the only unbeatens in the AFC North. A look back.

Bengals vs. Steelers odds: Opening lines for Week 3 matchupThe Bengals are opening as 3.5-point favorites in Pittsburgh.

Zac Taylor applauds the Bengals in “hostile territory”A statement win.

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Top Takeaways Before MNF ✍️Multiple teams facing key injuries. Breaking down each win and loss 📲

Joe Burrow and Ja’Marr Chase join exclusive NFL club in Bengals’ win vs. TexansOne of the greatest QB-WR duos in NFL history.

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5 Takeaways: Chargers Vow to be Better After 0-2 StartThe Chargers have dug themselves into an 0-2 hole after a Week 2 loss to the Raiders

Raiders Chant During Presser😅

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While Jim Harbaugh comments on the sloppy offense, you can clearly hear someone in the background saying “Raiderssss” as Harbaugh continues and answers the question. “We'll go back to work, that’s all I know how to do. That's all we know how to do, find the way, and we'll move

Chargers need a long look in the mirror as Raiders loss threatens their playoff hopesThe Los Angeles Chargers needed to send a message on Sunday against the Las Vegas Raiders. They needed to tell their fans (and all of their upcoming opponents)

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Chargers vs. Raiders Game Recap: Self-inflicted wounds, lack of discipline lead Bolts to 0-2 startThe Chargers fell to 0-2 on the season after a 26-14 beating by the Raiders at home.

UNREAL Ja'Marr TD🤧

How did Chase stay in bounds on this?

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LA falls flat once again at home. Watch highlights 🎥

Bengals take AFC North lead after Ravens’ Week 2 blunder vs. SaintsThe rest of the AFC North is chasing Cincinnati.

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Game Recap: Chargers Drop Week 2 Contest to RaidersThe Chargers fell 26-14 to the Raiders in Week 2 at SoFi Stadium

8 immediate takeaways from the Chargers' disastrous loss at the hands of the RaidersThe Los Angeles Chargers have officially started the season 0-2 with a loss against the Las Vegas Raiders. Although things looked improved in the first half, es

Chargers' Upcoming Schedule 🥴0-2 could get worse quickly

Everything Zac Taylor and Joe Burrow Said after Week 2 against the TexansRead everything HC Zac Taylor and QB Joe Burrow said after their 20-6 victory against the Texans.

Postgame Quick Hits | Bengals Deliver Statement In Bruising Complete Game Win Over TexansCall it a full-circle moment Sunday here at Reliant Stadium when Joe Burrow and his Bengals muscled out a 20-6 throwback victory over Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud and his AFC heavyweight Texans.

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“We’re here to stay.” Next up: #CINatPIT on Sept 27 at 1:00 PM on CBS/Paramount+

Dexter Lawrence silences Bengals haters who say they overpaid for him after Week 2The Cincinnati Bengals did not overpay for Dexter Lawrence, and he proved that beyond a shadow of a doubt as quickly as Week 2's dominant win over the Texans.

Tre' Harris BIG Play 🔥

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Tre' Harris with a big 53-yard catch and run! LVvsLAC on CBS/Paramount+ Stream on @NFLPlus

Bengals Defeat Texans 20-6 | POSTGAME RECAP, NOTES & QUOTESThe Bengals beat the Houston Texans in their first road game of 2026.

Hampton Rushing TD ⚡

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Omarion Hampton gets 6️⃣ on the board for the Chargers! LVvsLAC on CBS/Paramount+ Stream on @NFLPlus

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Burrow's Rib Injury Joke 😅Will Anderson and Texans' defense get a unique shoutout 🎥

5 winners (and 2 losers) for Bengals in unflinching Week 2 win over TexansThe Cincinnati Bengals absorbed their fair share of punches from the Texans on Sunday, but they emerged from Week 2 as massive winners in Houston.

▶️ Ja’Marr Chase Puts on Show

Watch the full game recap from the Bengals 20-6 win over the Texans

David Njoku Carted Off

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Status alert: David Njoku (leg) carted off field Sunday.

Updates from EVERY GameHighlights from Sunday's action here 📲

Ja'Marr Snags 2nd TD 🤲

RUN IT BACK. 9 ➡️ 1. #CINatHOU September 20 at 1:00 PM on CBS/Paramount+

Chargers' Week 2 Inactives

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inactives for week 2 vs LV Elijah Molden Deane Leonard Isas Waxter Logan Taylor Alex Harkey Trey Pipkins III

McConkey Active vs. Raiders

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Chargers WR Ladd McConkey is active today.

UNREAL JA'MARR TD CATCH 😱

Find 1️⃣ get six. #CINatHOU September 20 at 1:00 PM on CBS/Paramount+

Bengals' Week 2 Inactives

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Inactives for #CINatHOU

Chargers vs. Raiders Week 2: How to watch, game time, TV schedule, streaming, and moreCheck out all the information you need to tune in to today’s Chargers game below!

Seven Bengals Inactive For Week 2 Against TexansA look at who's inactive for the Cincinnati Bengals and the Houston Texans in Week 2 of the 2026 season.

Pregame Quick Hits | Joe Burrow Gets Nod; Shemar Makes Season Debut With B.J. Hill OutHOUSTON _ As he promised last week, Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (back) went from questionable to starting Sunday’s game here against the Texans (1 p.m.-Cincinnati’s Local 12) at Reliant Stadium with the al-clear coming when third quarterback Josh Johns

Chargers would be wise to let Raiders QB Kirk Cousins air it out in Week 2Heading into Week 1 of this 2026 NFL regular season, we're pretty certain that it's safe to say that not too many people saw the Los Angeles Chargers getting ab

Ladd to Wear Flak Jacket 😬Chargers WR (rib) expected to take extra precaution if he plays today (Schefter)

EVERY Fantasy Update 📝Week 2 hours away. Latest news, lineup advice 📲

Bengals rookie Landon Robinson explains reasoning for pregame Marine Corps uniformCincinnati Bengals rookie Landon Robinson is proud of his Naval Academy roots, and has spoken out about why he rocks his military uniform before games.

4 questions facing the Chargers heading into must-win Week 2 Raiders matchupThe Los Angeles Chargers have finally arrived at their opportunity to put their brutal Week 1 defeat at the hands of the Arizona Cardinals behind them. Needless

Bengals vs. Texans news and pregame discussionThe Bengals have a huge AFC matchup on Sunday afternoon.

Texans GM gives big praise to Dexter LawrenceA force in the middle.

Bengals-Texans Week 2 inactives prediction: Shemar Stewart creates numbers crunchCincinnati Bengals defensive end Shemar Stewart appears in line to make his season debut in Week 2, which makes the inactives list tougher to call.

Bengals vs. Texans Week 2: How to watch, injury news, top storylines, predictionThis one-stop information shop on the Cincinnati Bengals' Week 2 road trip to take on the Texans underscores why the visitors have a real chance to win.

Bengals elevate QB Josh Johnson and LB Joe Giles-Harris ahead of Texans gameWith Joe Burrow dealing with a back injury, the Bengals may have three QBs up Sunday in Houston.

Bengals News: Zac Taylor “Feels Good” about Joe BurrowThe Bengals head to Houston with a couple of questions.

Joe Burrow's season opener provided the perfect blueprint to beat the TexansCincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow's superior processing power was on full display in Week 1. He needs to take that same approach to Houston.

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NFL's Video Board Rule ChangeLeague modifying what teams can show during FG and extra-point attempts (ESPN)

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Los Angeles Chargers Elevate Isas WaxterThe Los Angeles Chargers today elevated cornerback Isas Waxter from the practice squad for Sunday’s game.

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Josh Johnson, Joe Giles-Harris Elevated Ahead of Week 2 | BENGALS ROSTER UPDATEThe Bengals today elevated LB Joe Giles-Harris and QB Josh Johnson from the practice squad to the active roster for tomorrow’s game at Houston.

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Cole Strange still needs to acquit himself as Chargers' O-line concerns lingerAs bad as the Los Angeles Chargers' showing was in Week 1 against the Arizona Cardinals, there's at least one silver lining to be pulled from that matchup—the f

No Health Concerns for BurrowJoe expected to play Sunday vs. Texans (The Athletic)

Bengals' early schedule sets the stage for a reckless abandon attack in Week 2The Cincinnati Bengals are fresh off a season-opening victory, and can play dangerously fast and loose in Houston against an under-pressure Texans team.

Danielle Hunter is the one opponent who could wreck the Bengals in Week 2Houston Texans defensive end Danielle Hunter will give Cincinnati Bengals left tackle Orlando Brown Jr. and the offensive line all they can handle in Week 2.

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Chargers' Elijah Molden injury leaves RJ Mickens with an unavoidable opportunityThe Los Angeles Chargers are dealing with a pair of significant injuries heading into their Week 2 matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders—only they're significan

2 high Bengals draft picks, once-ridiculed, are mutating into playmakersMyles Murphy and Kris Jenkins Jr., once viewed as underachieving Cincinnati Bengals draft picks, are making plays and could finally be breaking out.

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Week 2 Fantasy Injury Report 📝Last minute waiver wire replacements for injured stars 📲

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NFL Players with Most to Prove 😤One name on each team to keep an eye on entering Week 2 ➡️

4 key matchups to watch for Bengals vs. TexansDexter Lawrence is looking to get his first sack of the year in Houston

Bengals defensive line has another opportunity to feast against vulnerable TexansDiscover why the Cincinnati Bengals' revamped defensive line that feasted on the Bucs are looking forward to their next hunt against the Houston Texans.

Bengals vs. Texans: 5 questions with Battle Red BlogWe tap the knowledge of one of our friends over at SB Nation’s Houston Texans blog.

Marvin Lewis on Bengals defense: Duke Tobin deserves the creditThe story of Week 1 in Cincinnati was the Bengals defense. They created four turnovers in the 33-27 win against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and for the first time

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Ladd McConkey's potential absence gives Chargers an immediate Tre' Harris opportunityNeedless to say, the Los Angeles Chargers are in trouble if Ladd McConkey is out for their Week 2 matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders. As much confidence as M

Marvin Lewis likes what he sees in the new-look Bengals defense“They played confident.”

Trey Pipkins being declared out indirectly solves the Chargers' platoon problem vs. RaidersThe less that's said about the Chargers' choice to platoon left guard in Week 1, the better. Kayode Awosika played a fine game while Trey Pipkins III cost the t

The sneaky storyline that could change everything for Bengals in Week 2Is the Cincinnati Bengals linebacker corps in a better place than that of the DeMeco Ryans-coached Houston Texans? It kind of looks like it!

Chargers Injury Report: Ladd McConkey questionable, Elijah Molden out vs. RaidersChargers WR Ladd McConkey is questionable for Sunday’s game against the Raiders despite practicing once all week.

Chargers must start justifying their Akheem Mesidor pick with pivotal Raiders matchupThe Los Angeles Chargers' selection of Akheem Mesidor in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft is still more than defensible. With Khalil Mack entering his age-

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5 Final Thoughts Ahead of Chargers-Raiders in Week 2Here are five key storylines to watch as the Chargers host the Raiders in Week 2 at SoFi Stadium

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Quick Hits | Zac Taylor "Feels Good," About Joe Burrow As Bengals Eye TexansBengals head coach Zac Taylor confirmed that Joe Burrow practiced full Friday for the first time during a week he had been limited with back soreness and his quarterback looks good to go.

How Bengals RB Chase Brown can win vital backfield battle vs. David MontgomeryCincinnati Bengals running back Chase Brown could have a big edge over his Week 2 counterpart David Montgomery due to the Texans' daring defensive schematics.

3 Things to Watch for in Chargers-Raiders: Justin Herbert, Bolts offense must rebound in Week 2Justin Herbert and Mike McDaniel’s rebound from a tough Week 1 is at the top of storylines to watch vs. the Raiders.

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NFL Fantasy Injury Roundup 🤕❌ Kyler, Nico OUT 📈 Burrow expected to play 📲 More on Week 2

Nico Collins Ruled Out Week 2

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Houston #Texans Friday Injury Report & Game Status Report for Week 2 vs. the Cincinnati Bengals:

Burrow Listed Questionable for Week 2

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Bengals are listing QB Joe Burrow, who said he would play, as questionable for Sunday’s game at Houston due to his back injury.

Chargers need to give Marlowe Wax his opportunity before Denzel Perryman's returnThe Los Angeles Chargers made a number of tough calls on roster cut-down day, including leaving former third-overall pick Junior Colson of the final 53-man list

Chargers-Raiders Game Preview: Fernando Mendoza could start sooner rather than laterThe Chargers will have to beat a divisional foe in the Raiders to avoid a 0-2 start to the season.

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What to Watch For | Bengals at Texans Week 2The Bengals head down to Houston for their first road game of the season and aim to return with a 2-0 record for the second consecutive year.

Chargers LB Daiyan Henley has a lot to prove this seasonDaiyan Henley is going into his fourth season with the Los Angeles Chargers.

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3 Chargers Players to Watch Against Raiders in Week 2Here are three Chargers players to keep an eye on for in Week 2 of the regular season

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3 keys to a Cincinnati Bengals victory vs. the Houston TexansThe Bengals interior defensive line will need to put pressure on CJ Stroud.

Chargers have a Week 3 deadline to bring their LG platoon to a much-deserved endAs we head into Week 2, fans of the Los Angeles Chargers are obviously still upset about the way things went in Week 1 against the Arizona Cardinals. You can't

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Early Hot Seat Check for Every NFL HC ✔️Where every head coach stands entering Week 2 ➡️

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Chargers Recognize Jessica Manriquez & Derek Gonzalez as Latino Youth Honors NomineesThe pair of impactful student-athletes will be recognized on the field during the Chargers Latino Heritage Game in Week 2 against the Raiders.

Texans GM Nick Caserio explodes biggest Bengals myth ahead of Week 2The Cincinnati Bengals' offensive line is better than advertised. Don't take this ball knower's word for it. Look to Texans GM Nick Caserio.

3 things the Chargers need to do to rebound against the Raiders in Week 2Heading into Week 2, the Los Angeles Chargers should be riding high. We should be basking in the comfortable glow of a blowout defeat of the Arizona Cardinals,

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Game Within The Game | The Age Of Amarius Moves Into Next PhaseIf last Sunday’s opener is the dawning of the Age of Amarius, then Sunday’s game in Houston (1 p.m.-Cincinnati’s Local 12) is getting on to high noon as Bengals right tackle Amarius Mims and his offensive line show down with a starry NFL constellation.

Bengals’ revamped defense may have caught a massive break before Week 2The Cincinnati Bengals' new-look defense made quite the first impression in Week 1. Now, that unit may have caught a major break before getting an opportunity t

Bengals vs. Texans: How to watch, game time, TV info, online stream, odds, and predictionsEverything you need to watch the Bengals travel to take on the Texans.