At Wednesday’s media session, head coach Zac Taylor explained how the Bengals finally found their offensive identity through the ground game.

The rollercoaster ride that is the 2025 Cincinnati Bengals season continues this week, as the Chicago Bears come to town for an interconference clash. Here's what to watch as the season reaches its halfway point.

Hendrickson is on track to possibly appear in the game as Cincinnati hopes to get him back on the field after allowing 31 points to Pittsburgh despite a 2-0 turnover advantage. He is questionable for the contest, while Cam Sample is doubtful with a knee injury.

Expert recap and game analysis of the New York Jets vs. Cincinnati Bengals NFL game from October 26, 2025 on ESPN.

The day will begin with overcast skies and temperatures in the mid-40s, according to AccuWeather. Morning winds will be light, coming from the east-northeast at 5 to 6 mph with occasional gusts reaching up to 12 mph.

The Bengals have an .800 winning percentage in the uniform combination they'll be wearing Sunday against the Bears.

Cincinnati didn't waste time making New York pay for its decision on the failed 4th-and-1 conversion. The Bengals went 35 yards on five plays in 2:41 as Joe Flacco scored on the quarterback keeper from just outside the end zone after a Semaje Perine 10-yard run was stopped just short of the goal line.

On Tuesday, the team announced it released defensive tackle Mike Pennel, a veteran who won two Super Bowls with the Kansas City Chiefs. Pennel, 34, was signed to the Bengals’ practice squad on Sept. 1 and appeared in eight games for Cincinnati this season.