While it was chilly in Cincinnati, the Baltimore Ravens were red hot throughout their 24-0 win that eliminated the Bengals from playoff contention. The win also evened Baltimore's record at 7-7 while keeping them within striking distance of the first-place Steelers in the AFC North standings.

How history, contracts, results, relationships and unique organizational dynamics will affect ownership's decisions.

CINCINNATI — Pro Football Focus dropped a new mock draft from Max Chadwick this week, featuring the Bengals selecting a Big 12 star defender at Pick 10. He has Cincinnati rolling with Texas Tech edge rusher David Bailey in the top 10.

Simple math says that means defensive coordinator Al Golden will be back, too. Golden’s defense has shown slight improvements over the last few weeks. And according to Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic, that’s something already weighing heavily in the conversations at Paycor Stadium this month:

Stephanie Niles, the fiancée of Bengals backup quarterback Jake Browning, turned heads Sunday when she braved frigid Cincinnati in a houndstooth print set and furry boots for the team’s eventual blowout loss to the division rival Ravens.

"Seat aisles were prioritized and are in good shape. Seats are easily wiped off and ushers are equipped to help," the Bengals said in a statement.

The Bengals have a spot in the top 10 of the 2026 NFL draft order. How they finish the season will decide if they stay there.

The Bengals didn’t remove the snow from the seats. The relevant rule clearly requires them to do so.

The Cincinnati Bengals and Miami Dolphins were hoping their Week 16 matchup would have playoff implications, but both teams have been eliminated from contention