Bengals News (12/23): Back in the Playoffs

Shoutout Duval.

Bengals Quietly Secure Second Straight Playoff Berth With Eye On a Bigger Prize
A couple of hours after huddling with his offensive line around a ballroom table for a late snack and catching the early part of Thursday night’s Jacksonville-Jets game as wind and rain pounded their hotel headquarters, Joe Burrow quietly became the third quarterback to lead the Bengals to back-to-back postseason appearances.

Bengals’ Joseph Ossai reflects on journey from bullied immigrant to building block – The Athletic
The second-year defensive end appreciates the camaraderie he’s found with teammates this year after a rookie season lost to injury.

Trey Hendrickson On Playing Through Injury: ‘We Are A Family, Guys’ Livelihoods Are At Stake’ – Sports Illustrated Cincinnati Bengals News, Analysis and More
Trey Hendrickson On Playing Through Injury: ‘We Are A Family, Guys’ Livelihoods Are At Stake’

Bill Belichick has praise for Joe Burrow before Bengals vs. Patriots
Huge praise for Joe Burrow from one of the league’s best.

Around the League

Jaguars boost playoff hopes behind smothering defense
The Jaguars’ playoff chances improved to 51% while the future of Jets QB Zach Wilson is murkier than ever.

NFL ‘Sunday Ticket’ headed to YouTube for 2023 season
The NFL announced a multiyear agreement for Google to distribute the “Sunday Ticket” package of out-of-market games on YouTube TV and YouTube Primetime Channels.

Former Denver Broncos RB Ronnie Hillman dies at 31 after cancer battle – Mile High Report
The Denver Broncos have lost an alumni of the Super Bowl 50 championship team.

Eagles’ Jalen Hurts out vs. Cowboys; Gardner Minshew to start
Gardner Minshew will start in place of an injured Jalen Hurts on Saturday as the Eagles attempt to clinch the No. 1 seed in the NFC with a win vs. the Cowboys.

Saints rule out Chris Olave, put Jarvis Landry on IR
Chris Olave was ruled out Thursday with a hamstring injury, and Jarvis Landry was placed on injured reserve with an ankle injury.