Another big reason Golden isn't concerned with how the defense played during the preseason is because the unit went toe-to-toe with the Bengals offense during nearly every practice of training camp. As a matter of fact, there were several practices where the defense simply outplayed the team's high-flying offense.

"And people go, 'well, he's been able to manage, look at the season he had last year.' You're playing with fire with the way in which this guy has to be perfect every single week when he has turnstiles for an offensive line.

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Laquon Treadwell's best catches from his 116-yard game vs. the Cincinnati Bengals during Preseason Week 3 of the 2025 NFL season.

Cincinnati Bengals owner Mike Brown has come under fire from fans and current players in recent years for being very

CINCINNATI — Desmond Ridder got his chance to prove worthy of a Bengals roster spot on Saturday in a 41-14 loss to the Colts. The veteran quarterback closed out the preseason going 8-of-20 passing for 75 yards, one interception, and one rushing touchdown.

The next stop for the Cincinnati Bengals is the regular-season opener against the Cleveland Browns in Cleveland.

Indianapolis Colts running back Nate Noel rushes for a 38-yard gain against the Cincinnati Bengals. Indianapolis Colts running back Ulysses Bentley IV rushes for a 12-yard touchdown against the Cincinnati Bengals. Denver Broncos quarterback Sam Ehlinger roams the globe before locating wide receiver Kyrese Rowan on fourth down touchdown.

Former Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Chad Johnson doesn't seem as annoyed with the team's Ring of Honor invitation as Boomer Esiason is.