Bengals earn a B grade after 2-1 start in September
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 30, 2026, 2:24 PM
Last updated Sep 30, 2026
The Cincinnati Bengals finished September with a 2-1 record following a road loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 3. This performance allowed them to keep pace with the AFC North, where the Ravens and Browns also posted 2-1 records. USA TODAY awarded the Bengals a B grade, indicating issues with defensive coverage and offensive execution. Despite the loss, the Bengals' defense showed potential with a disruptive pass rush led by Dexter Lawrence. They will look to improve against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 4.
- •Bengals dropped in power rankings after losing to Steelers in Week 3
- •Team maintains a 2-1 record, tied with other AFC North teams
- •USA TODAY grades Bengals a B, citing defensive and offensive concerns
- •Next game is against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 4
- 2:24 PMYahoo Sports — Check out Bengals' grade by USA TODAY after 2-1 start
"The Bengals finished September 2-1. Here's how USA TODAY graded Cincinnati's first month of the season.
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