Bengals face Ravens, testing new defense against Derrick Henry
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 22, 2026, 4:46 AM
Last updated Oct 22, 2026
The Cincinnati Bengals are set to take on the Baltimore Ravens in Week 7 of the NFL season. Held on October 22, 2026, this matchup serves as a significant test for the Bengals' revamped defense, which has shown improvement but faced weaker rushing offenses until now. Cincinnati, at 3-2, has bolstered its defensive line with key signings, including Jonathan Allen and Dexter Lawrence. Derrick Henry, despite injuries affecting the Ravens' offense, remains a top running back, currently ranking fourth in rushing yards. This contest could be pivotal for the Bengals to rejuvenate their playoff aspirations and gauge their defensive growth against a formidable opponent.
- •Bengals currently sit at 3-2 this season.
- •Cincinnati's defense improved from last season's low numbers.
- •Derrick Henry ranks fourth in NFL rushing yards this season.
- •Ravens dealing with injuries, including quarterback Lamar Jackson.
- •Matchup could impact Bengals' playoff hopes.
- 4:46 AMYahoo Sports — Matchup with Derrick Henry, Ravens is true test of new and improved Bengals defense
"The Cincinnati Bengals came into the 2026 season with very high expectations. The Bengals have not made the playoffs since all the way back in 2022, and they went all-in this offseason to fix that and give Joe Burrow and company another shot at a Super Bowl run. Coming into the season, Burrow publicly put the pressure on . He claimed that […] The post Matchup with Derrick Henry, Ravens is true test of new and improved Bengals defense appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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