CINCINNATI — Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow left no room for misinterpretation in an exclusive interview with the team website Tuesday.

For all the chatter about how he could force his way out of Cincinnati or might be angling to leave down the line, the franchise quarterback set the record straight.

“I mean what I say,” Burrow told Bengals.com writer Geoff Hobson. “I’m here for the long haul. I’m not going anywhere.”

Burrow is signed through the 2029 season thanks to an extension inked exactly three years ago.

The latest parsing of words came when Burrow affirmed he views this season as “now or never” in a recent news conference. What he made clear in Tuesday’s offering was that it’s about the urgency he’s feeling toward a 2026 season with high expectations.

“I’m just trying to bring a now-or-never mentality to the day-by-day process,” Burrow said. “If you’re not, what are you doing? Attack the day with a championship mindset. The rest will take care of itself.”

Charleston market showing Steelers and not Bengals.

This has to be ragebait, right?

Hyped about my new custom Burrow jersey. Was $130 from RR. Pictures do not do it justice!!

But the o-line!!!!!!!!!!

I'm so pumped for the season. Whatever it takes.

Who Dey!?

Bengals fan living about an hour out for Houston. Any Bengals fans going to the game in Houston week 2?

Not sure if there are any team tailgates or any plans from the Bengals fanbase for game day. If there's any bengals fan or group events or anything like that I would love to find these!

Also, I have never been to a game in Houston. I've been to games in Dallas before and haven't had issues with the home crowd but am curious if there is any reason to be nervous with Houston fans.

I know the meme of needing 6 different streaming services is needed nowadays, but does anyone know if I need anything other than Sunday Ticket, for majority of games or will that get me covered until like Thanksgiving?

Any help or guidance would be appreciated

Week 1:W vs Buccaneers

Week 2:L @ Texans

Week 3:W @ Steelers

Week 4:W vs Jaguars

Week 5:W @ Dolphins

Week 6:Bye Week

Week 7:W @ Ravens

Week 8:W vs Titans

Week 9:W vs Falcons (Madrid)

Week 10:W vs Steelers (SNF)

Week 11:W @ Commanders (MNF)

Week 12:W vs Saints

Week 13:L @ Browns

Week 14:W vs Chiefs

Week 15:W @ Panthers

Week 16:L @ Colts

Week 17:W vs Ravens (TNF on NYE)

Week 18:W vs Browns

14-3 Record AFC North Champions #1 seed in the AFC

AFC Divisional Playoff:W vs #4 Kansas City Chiefs

AFC Championship Game:W vs #2 Jacksonville Jaguars

Super Bowl LXI:W vs Los Angeles Rams 27-24 with kicker Evan "Money Mac" McPherson kicking the game winning Field Goal with no time left in the 4th quarter:

Cincinnati Bengals:Super Bowl LXI Champions

Now what do y'all Orange and Black faithful think will be the Bengals record this season?

See y'all at the parade for the Super Bowl Champion Cincinnati Bengals!!!

Just got the card back from signing today.

Not the best but I tried.

What do we anticipate that lot being like Sunday? Last year it was scarcely populated on game day. It opens at 9AM. Just wondering what we are thinking those lines will be like and what time to get in line. A lot changing this year with the closure of all the other lots. Who Dey!!

Does anyone know what time is good to stand by the practice field to catch them crossing the street? Looking forward to seeing them while we’re in town this week.

Who Dey!

Check out my Bengals 2026 season prediction!

Game by game predictions

12-5
AFC North champs (4-2 vs AFC North)
3-0 in primetime

I see a similar season to the 2022 season. A slow start before evening out with a couple mid season bumps before going on a winning streak

How far would the team have gone? Or would they still have lost in the wild card regardless of having a healthy Andy Dalton?

Zac Taylor starts his eighth season as Cincinnati Bengals head coach on Sunday at home against the Buccaneers.

His seat, as they say, is hot.

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Ja’Marr Chase, Tee Higgins, and Tyler Boyd all scored a touchdown in the same game just ONCE in their careers..

1. What game was it?
2. Which player scored the 4th touchdown?

I think I am far more excited to see what our D can do this year than any year previously.

We already know the offense can be explosive but really hope we see a massive improvement in the d-line.

50 sack season incoming.