CINCINNATI — The Bengals lost to the Browns on Sunday to secure a 6-11 record. Cincinnati's loss helped them secure the 10th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Cincinnati entered Week 18 with the 10th pick, but could've fallen as far as 12th with a win or as high as 8th with a loss.

The Cleveland Browns will try to upset another AFC North foe on Sunday in Week 18 when they visit their in-state rivals, the Cincinnati Bengals. The Browns (4-12) spoiled the Pittsburgh Steelers' chance to clinch the division last week,

Ja'Marr Chase is ready for a vacation. While the star wide receiver would almost certainly prefer to be getting ready for the playoffs, the Cincinnati Bengals' season came to an end on Sunday. Now, Chase said he's going to Cancun.

The latest NFL rumors cover Maxx Crosby's future with the Las Vegas Raiders, Kevin Stefanski's likely firing, and a Cincinnati Bengals decision they'll come to regret.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Cleveland Browns vs. Cincinnati Bengals NFL game to be played on January 4, 2026 on ESPN.

A few different reports have said that Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor is safe. In fact, the latest says that support from key Bengals will save Taylor, meaning Joe Burrow, Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins. More notable now is whether defensive coordinator Al Golden is safe.