The Cincinnati Bengals are getting out of the jungle for a week and few teams need it more than them.
After inventing ways to lose in consecutive weeks to the New York Jets and Chicago Bears, the Bengals are one of four teams on a bye in Week 10. It gives the team a chance to step away from the football field – a place where tensions have begun to boil over.
That especially rings true as Cincinnati’s defense remains nonexistent and the offense continues to miss its biggest star.
There’s no telling when, or if, Joe Burrow returns this season. It has left Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins without their quarterback, although Joe Flacco has filled in admirably.
Offense certainly hasn’t been the issue for Zac Taylor’s crew, but a long eight games await these playoff hopefuls if they don’t turn it around soon.
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They’ll return to action in Week 11 to play the division rival Pittsburgh Steelers. For now, it’s a moment to get away. Here’s what to know about Week 10.
Are the Bengals playing today?
The Bengals are not playing on Nov. 9.
Cincinnati is on its bye in Week 10, along with three other teams. The Bengals’ next game is set for Sunday, Nov. 16 in Pittsburgh against the Steelers in Week 11.
Which teams are on a bye this week? Week 10 bye
The Bengals are one of four teams on a bye in Week 10 and the only team representing the AFC North. Here are the teams getting a vacation before returning to action in Week 11:
- Cincinnati Bengals
- Dallas Cowboys
- Kansas City Chiefs
- Tennessee Titans
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NFL Week 10 schedule
Thursday, Nov. 6
Sunday, Nov. 9
- Atlanta Falcons at Indianapolis Colts, 9:30 a.m. (Germany)
- New Orleans Saints at Carolina Panthers, 1 p.m.
- New York Giants at Chicago Bears, 1 p.m.
- Jacksonville Jaguars at Houston Texans, 1 p.m.
- Buffalo Bills at Miami Dolphins, 1 p.m.
- Baltimore Ravens at Minnesota Vikings, 1 p.m.
- Cleveland Browns at New York Jets, 1 p.m.
- New England Patriots at Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 1 p.m.
- Arizona Cardinals at Seattle Seahawks, 4:05 p.m.
- San Francisco 49ers at Los Angeles Rams, 4:25 p.m.
- Detroit Lions at Washington Commanders, 4:25 p.m.
- Pittsburgh Steelers at Los Angeles Chargers, 8:20 p.m.
Monday, Nov. 10
