Is it possible the Bengals' defense is worse this season? Why Trey Hendrickson may not be able to rescue the Bengals.

The game does change during the preseason with actual game planning and star players on the field, but there are things we can learn in these exhibition matchups. Here are five questions answered after the second round of games.

Stephen A. Smith went scorched earth on Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor over his Joe Burrow Decision.

Free-agent guard Dalton Risner reportedly is considering a visit with the Steelers, according to an ESPN report.

Trey Hendrickson was there with his teammates. Where was Terry McLaurin? Maybe there's a good reason. If not, it's a bad look.

An ESPN analyst believes Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals are in danger of replicating a disappointing 2024. Burrow led the NFL in passing yards (4,918) and touchdowns (43) last season, but the Bengals missed the playoffs with the league's No.

A couple of receivers make strong cases while the starting defense is once again woeful in 31-17 win over the Commanders.

The Indianapolis Colts coaching staff has opted to play their back-end quarterbacks in the team's final preseason game.