CINCINNATI — The Bengals are slightly favored to earn a top 10 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, but the easy remaining schedule could keep them out of that group. ESPN's Seth Walder dropped the latest ESPN Football Power Index projections this week, and it slots Cincinnati with a 52.4% chance to get a top-10 pick.

The Bengals face the Bills in NFL Week 14 at Highmark Stadium. Follow along for live score updates and highlights.

ESPN insider Dan Graziano predicts that Hendrickson's future in Cincinnati "seems certain," as the All-Pro pass rusher isn't likely to return to the Bengals after this disappointing season.

CINCINNATI — The Bengals rolled out the first injury report of the week as the team gets ready to take on Baltimore at home this Sunday afternoon. Trey Hendrickson is out after his Tuesday core muscle surgery and will likely be moved to injured reserve shortly.

From Tee Higgins' concussion issues to the defense's failure to cover tight ends, Cincinnati has a lot to sort through as season fizzles.

Former Bengal cornerback Chidobe Awuzie (shoulder) did not practice on Wednesday. Awuzie has had a bit of a career revival in Baltimore, and if he were unable to play this week, it would give the Bengals’ receivers an advantage.

Former Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Jemaine Burton is now a free agent capable of signing with any team in the NFL. Whether any of the 31 other teams give Burton that chance remains to be seen. The Bengals cut Burton this week after he was suspended for the game in Buffalo, exposing him to the waiver wire process.

Following the Dec. 7 loss to Buffalo, Burrow said his perspective on his career changed in light of his accumulated injuries.

The Cincinnati Bengals are hoping to get one important player back on the field this week while keeping another from exiting the lineup. Rookie defensive end Shemar Stewart practiced Wednesday for the first time since suffering a knee injury Nov.

The Cincinnati Bengals return to Paycor Stadium on Sunday, with the Baltimore Ravens coming to town in a game that is crucial for the Bengals’ slim playoff hopes.

The Cincinnati Bengals announced Dec. 10 they signed wide receiver Xavier Johnson to the practice squad. Johnson is a local product who was a three-star prospect at Summit Country Day in the Class of 2018. Johnson was an honorable mention All-Ohio and first-team all-district selection as a senior in 2017.

Cincinnati Bengals 2025 first-round pick Shemar Stewart is trending towards a return to the lineup after missing four straight games.