Nick Wright questions Bengals' attention despite playoff absence
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 9:47 PM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
On June 18, Nick Wright, co-host of FS1's "First Things First," expressed confusion over the attention given to the Cincinnati Bengals. He noted that the team has not played in a playoff game for four years, last losing to the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship in January 2023. Wright feels the Bengals receive undue praise, stating he is taking the under on their win total of 8.5 for the upcoming 2026-27 NFL season. His remarks follow a February commentary where he referenced the team's limited star power.
- •Wright is surprised by the Bengals' current attention.
- •Bengals last appeared in a playoff game four years ago.
- •They lost to the Chiefs in the AFC Championship in January 2023.
- •Wright expects the Bengals to win fewer than 8.5 games next season.
- •He describes the team as having only a few notable players.
- 9:47 PMYahoo Sports — Fox Sports host 'stunned' Bengals are getting so much attention
"Don't expect Nick Wright, co-host of FS1's "First Things First," to join the Cincinnati Bengals' bandwagon anytime soon.
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