The Cincinnati Bengals are getting out of the jungle for a week and few teams need it more than them.
After inventing ways to lose in consecutive weeks to the New York Jets and Chicago Bears, the Bengals are one of four teams on a bye in Week 10. It gives the team a chance to step away from the football field – a place where tensions have begun to boil over.
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That especially rings true as Cincinnati’s defense remains nonexistent and the offense continues to miss its biggest star.
There’s no telling when, or if, Joe Burrow returns this season. It has left Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins without their quarterback, although Joe Flacco has filled in admirably.
Offense certainly hasn’t been the issue for Zac Taylor’s crew, but a long eight games await these playoff hopefuls if they don’t turn it around soon.
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They’ll return to action in Week 11 to play the division rival Pittsburgh Steelers. For now, it’s a moment to get away. Here’s what to know about Week 10.
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Week 1: Detroit Lions wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa (18) makes a catch for a touchdown against the Green Bay Packers during the fourth quarter at Lambeau Field. The play was originally ruled an incomplete pass, but the call was overturned. Despite TeSlaa’s effort, the Packers won the game 27-13.
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Week 1: Detroit Lions wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa (18) makes a catch for a touchdown against the Green Bay Packers during the fourth quarter at Lambeau Field. The play was originally ruled an incomplete pass, but the call was overturned. Despite TeSlaa’s effort, the Packers won the game 27-13.
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Week 1: The New England Patriots’ Robert Spillane (14) and Christian Elliss (53) tackle Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer (87) during the second half at Gillette Stadium. The Raiders won the game, 20-13.
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Week 1: New York Giants quarterback Russell Wilson (3) fumbles the ball on a tackle by Washington Commanders safety Will Harris (3) during the first quarter at Northwest Stadium. It was a rough Giants debut for Wilson (17 of 37 passing for 168 yards) as the Commanders won the game, 21-6.
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Week 1: Fireworks go off before the NFL Kickoff Game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys at Lincoln Financial Field. The defending Super Bowl champion Eagles opened the season with a 24-20 victory over their longtime NFC East rivals.
Are the Bengals playing today?
The Bengals are not playing on Nov. 9.
Cincinnati is on its bye in Week 10, along with three other teams. The Bengals’ next game is set for Sunday, Nov. 16 in Pittsburgh against the Steelers in Week 11.
Which teams are on a bye this week? Week 10 bye
The Bengals are one of four teams on a bye in Week 10 and the only team representing the AFC North. Here are the teams getting a vacation before returning to action in Week 11:
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Bengals 2025 scheduleNFL Week 10 schedule
Thursday, Nov. 6
Sunday, Nov. 9
Monday, Nov. 10
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Do the Bengals play today? NFL Week 10 bye schedule