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Jermaine Burton did not travel with Bengals to Buffalo for non-injury reasons

This is just the latest chapter in a very sad and frustrating book of the Cincinnati Bengals and wide receiver Jermaine Burton.

The team stated the second-year receiver did not travel with the team to face the Buffalo Bills for non-injury reasons.

Later, Ian Rapoport noted Burton had been dealing with an ankle injury, but reinforced that this decision was for non-injury-related reasons.

Most people will go down the line of speculating exactly what Burton could have done. I don’t feel that is my place. All we know is that the history here is not good.

Burton has already been a healthy scratch all season. He wasn’t even activated when Ja’Marr Chase was suspended or when Tee Higgins missed a game.

After his rookie season was filled with plenty of episodes and examples of immaturity for his position on an NFL team, there was a lot of talk about maturing this offseason.

And yet here we are, almost entirely through his second season, and the Bengals’ third-round pick from a year ago can’t even get on the field.

At this point, it seems more inevitable than ever that this isn’t going to be a prosperous arrangement. We may see a split sooner than his contract expires.

For all the potential that was there, Cincinnati ends up with nothing from another important pick. An all but common trend from them as of late.

#Bengals WR Jermaine Burton, who was dealing with an ankle injury, was ruled out for non-injury related reasons against the #Bills.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 7, 2025

Source: https://www.cincyjungle.com/cincinn...maine-burton-buffalo-bills-non-injury-reasons

 

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Latest AFC North standings after Week 14

Week 14 isn’t over, but each team across the AFC North has wrapped up its game, so we have a clear picture of where things stand early on Sunday.

While most of the nation watched the Bengals visit the Bills in snowy Buffalo, where they lost to the home team by a score of 39-34, clinching a losing record.

It doesn’t officially destroy their playoff chances, but it officially puts the Bengals on life support. Now they have to win out, and they’ll need a ton of help.

The Steelers and Ravens played each other for control of the division on Sunday in Baltimore. The Steelers were up to the task on the road and fought off a late Ravens surge to move into sole possession of first place in the AFC North.

The Browns hosted the 1-11 Tennessee Titans and gave the visiting team its second win of the season, dropping to 3-10 and definitely in contention for the No. 1 overall pick.

Here is how the division looks heading into Week 15.

AFC North Standings​

1. Pittsburgh Steelers (7-6)
2. Baltimore Ravens (6-7)
3. Cincinnati Bengals (4-9)
4. Cleveland Browns (3-10)

The Bengals host the Ravens in Week 15 and are officially in desperation mode. The Browns travel to the Windy City to face the Bears, and the Steelers host the Miami Dolphins on Monday Night Football.

Source: https://www.cincyjungle.com/cincinn...h-standings-week-14-15-steelers-ravens-browns

 

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Mike Gesicki continues resurgence after returning from injury

The Cincinnati Bengals have found a new way to rip the hearts out of their fanbase with a jaw-dropping loss against the Buffalo Bills this afternoon, 39-34.

The Bengals had a golden opportunity to come into Orchard Park and steal a must-win to keep playoff hopes alive, but fell short in dramatic fashion.

Joe Burrow threw a devastating pick-six followed by a topped interception that flipped the game with around 5 minutes left to play.

The defense had a chance to get the ball back but failed to get Josh Allen down on a 3rd and 15 scramble, putting the game away.

As brutal as this loss is, one name has continued to show up in big moments, and that is Mike Gesicki.

The Bengals’ tight end was sidelined for quite some time with a pectoral injury, but has been crucial over the past few weeks for this offense.

The Bills made an effort to keep Ja’Marr Chase out of this game, and Gesicki stepped up big with six catches for 86 yards and a touchdown.

MAGIC MIKE#ProBowlVote + Mike Gesicki
: #CINvsBUF on FOX pic.twitter.com/s5PcwtHWfI

— Cincinnati Bengals (@Bengals) December 7, 2025

It has been good to see 88 back on the field with this offense, and he continues to show he is an important piece to this offense.

Source: https://www.cincyjungle.com/cincinnati-bengals-news/182233/mike-gesicki-resurgence-injury