Cincinnati took over first place in the AFC North with a hard-fought win at Denver on Sunday. Jeffri Chadiha says the game underscored the REAL secret to this Bengals team's success.

The Bengals' 41-10 destruction of the Pittsburgh Steelers ushered in a new feeling of hope in Cincinnati. It marked a season sweep for the Bengals and Cincy's third straight win over its Rust Belt rivals.

After adding more help for Joe Burrow in the offseason, are the Bengals on the verge of a breakthrough? Adam Rank examines the state of the franchise heading into the 2021 campaign.

Fulfilling an annual offseason duty, Adam Schein makes bold predictions for the coming NFL campaign -- and this time around, he's feeling EXTRA frisky. Ready for Aaron Rodgers and Julio Jones to sport new uniforms? How about Myles Garrett making history?

Is this the Browns' year? How frisky are the Bengals? Will the Ravens struggle to manufacture a pass rush? Are people hastily dismissing the Steelers? Gregg Rosenthal projects the starters for every AFC North team.

Gregg Rosenthal eyes some of the best deals of free agency so far, including the Steelers retaining JuJu Smith-Schuster and the Jets snagging Carl Lawson.

With the 2021 NFL free agency negotiation period continuing, Gregg Rosenthal spotlights some of Tuesday's winners and losers. What will Hunter Henry do for the Patriots? Do the Bears have a plan beyond Andy Dalton?

In this edition of the Scout's Notebook, Bucky Brooks explains why a looming decision for the Jets is really a no-brainer. Plus, five high-value free agents and the impact of Arizona landing J.J. Watt.

Could Allen Robinson end up in Washington? How about Gerald McCoy reuniting with the Buccaneers? Nick Shook matches one free agent with each NFC team.

The Bills' Cole Beasley and the Browns' Rashard Higgins might not be stars, but they played like studs in 2020. Nick Shook uses Next Gen Stats to identify one unsung hero on each AFC team. 

Sensational outings from Buffalo wide receiver Stefon Diggs and New Orleans running back Alvin Kamara led the way among the Players of the Week honor roll. 

The Dolphins have now signed two of their three first-round picks, inking offensive tackle Austin Jackson on Thursday. Miami locked up QB Tua Tagovailoa last month.

Free agency frenzy is a hectic period on the NFL calendar that has a language all its own. Fortunately, Anthony Holzman-Escareno is here for you with a glossary explaining all the terms you need to know.

After parting ways with some superstars, will the Steelers take a step back or be a more successful and cohesive unit? Adam Rank examines the state of the franchise heading into the 2019 season.

Hope springs eternal in the NFL -- or at least that's the viewpoint Gregg Rosenthal is taking in this week's edition of The Debrief. Here are reasons to be optimistic about each team.

Green Bay Packers receiver Randall Cobb will not play Sunday against the Buffalo Bills. Cobb is dealing with a hamstring injury. Plus, other injuries we're tracking ahead of the Week 4 games.

Pittsburgh Steeles cornerback Artie Burns left Wednesday's practice after suffering a non-contact injury to his right knee.

Perhaps no one in the NFL is playing better football right now than Rams running back Todd Gurley. For the second week in a row, Gurley headlines the league's selections of top performers.

With the Pittsburgh Steelers' blowout victory over the Houston Texans on Christmas Day, the team clinched a first-round bye in the AFC playoffs.

Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Mike Hilton goes full extension for leaping third-down PBU.

Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Mike Hilton gifted tipped ball for red-zone INT.

Watch the eight longest touchdowns from Week 17 that produced the winning $5M NFL Numbers presented by DraftKings Sportsbook. Play free at NFL.com/numbers

Watch the best Cincinnati Bengals defensive plays vs. Broncos during Week 15.

Watch the Cincinnati Bengals' best defensive plays vs. Chargers from Week 13.

Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Mike Hilton hits and forces a fumble from Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler.

Hear all the best moments from the Bengals big win over Pittsburgh in Week 12

See the highest-graded players according to Pro Football Focus from Week 12 of the NFL season.

The "Good Morning Football" crew discuss what moment ruled Week 12 of the 2021 season.

Watch the best Cincinnati Bengals defensive plays vs. Steelers during Week 12 of the 2021 season.

Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Mike Hilton burns former team for TD.

Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Mike Hilton reads the Las Vegas Raiders' screen pass like a book for a tackle-for-loss.

Watch Cincinnati Bengals' top plays vs. the Washington Football Team during Preseason Week 2.

NFL Network's Mike Garafolo and Aditi Kinkhabwala break down the rosters of the Baltimore Ravens and Cincinnati Bengals heading into the 2021 season.

Scout's Notebook: NFL Network's Bucky Brooks' most overlooked free agents of 2021.

Watch the full game highlights of the Week 16 matchup between the Indianapolis Colts and the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Mike Hilton intercepts a pass from Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers.

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Mike Hilton recovers a fumble caused by linebacker T.J. Watt's strip-sack on Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers.

Watch the top turnovers of Week 14 during the NFL 2020 season.

Watch the Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Buffalo Bills highlights from Week 14 of the 2020 season.

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Mike Hilton intercepts a pass by Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen on "Sunday Night Football."

Watch the full game highlights of the Week 13 matchup between the Washington Football Team and the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Mike Hilton tackles Washington Football Team running back J.D. McKissic for a fourth-down stop.

Check out the top clutch plays of Week 3 of the 2020 season.

Watch the highlights of the Houston Texans against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 3.