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Joe Burrow said he’s about 47 touchdown passes away from tying the Bengals’ career TD-pass record held by Andy Dalton and he’d like to break it this season, a milestone that could help fuel his hopes of an eventual MVP.
Joe Burrow is targeting a 50-TD season and aiming to surpass Andy Dalton’s Bengals career TD mark, noting he’s roughly 48 TDs away. He credits an upgraded supporting cast led by Dexter Lawrence II for an explosive offense, discusses his role as Bengals ambassador and ongoing talks about flag football’s Olympics, and is experimenting with equipment like a turf-toe plate to stay healthy in 2026.
Burrow called the 2026 Bengals the most talented roster of his tenure, praising bold offseason moves—free agency, the draft, and the Dexter Lawrence trade—and saying he was involved without a mandate. He highlighted improved defense, stronger leadership, and a confident aim to win a Super Bowl, while acknowledging there’s still work to do before July and September.
Joe Burrow said the 2026 Bengals have the most talented roster since he’s been there, crediting Duke Tobin’s aggressive offseason moves (including Dexter Lawrence, Cashius Howell and multiple defensive contributors) after Trey Hendrickson’s departure. Burrow also eyes a New Year’s Eve clash with the Ravens and is aiming to break Cincinnati’s career TD record with 48 touchdowns in 2026, a path that could put him in MVP discussions as the Bengals chase a return to the playoffs.
The Bengals overhauled their defense with key free-agent signings and a trade for Dexter Lawrence, plus a strong draft led by Cashius Howell, fueling Joe Burrow's optimism as leadership improves and expectations rise for a top-tier defense in 2026.
Joe Burrow says the Bengals have everything they need after offseason upgrades to the defense (including Dexter Lawrence, Bryan Cook and Jonathan Allen) and stronger leadership, fueling optimism for a rebound season after 2025's injuries and playoff miss; the opening schedule features seven straight 1 p.m. starts, blending veteran leadership with promising rookies.
The Cincinnati Bengals’ schedule-release video, a social media staple, includes a lighthearted jab at the Baltimore Ravens tied to a past trade dispute over Maxx Crosby and Trey Hendrickson, as the team tees up its Week 7 matchup in Baltimore.
The Cincinnati Bengals will play the Atlanta Falcons in Madrid as part of the NFL's 2026 International Series, with kickoff on November 8, 2026 at Bernabéu Stadium at 9:30 AM ET and a NFL Network broadcast; tickets will be announced later. Bengals officials and coach Zac Taylor highlighted growing the brand globally, while Joe Burrow—an advocate for international games—says the move could help expand football's reach; this will be Cincinnati's third international game (0-1-1 in London in 2016 and 2019).
The Cincinnati Bengals will play the Atlanta Falcons in Madrid on November 8, 2026, at Bernabeu Stadium, marking Cincinnati’s first international game in seven years; the kickoff will air on NFL Network as part of the NFL’s push to grow the game overseas, with comments from Burrow, Taylor and Brown on the opportunity and the roster’s evolving identity.
The Bengals had long coveted Dexter Lawrence, but early trade inquiries were repeatedly shut down. After Lawrence publicly requested a trade and cited a desire to play with Joe Burrow and Clemson-era teammates, momentum built and the deal progressed, turning a longtime target into a reality.
Cincinnati is upgrading its defense for 2026 with four projected starters—Dexter Lawrence via trade from the Giants, plus Jonathan Allen, Boye Mafe and Bryan Cook—and drafting edge rusher Cashius Howell, in an effort to finally let the high-powered offense catch up. Burrow says the team is in its prime and excited to solidify the defense so the young players can rise, signaling a push to capitalize on the championship window.
After the 2026 draft, the Bengals’ offense is ranked lower than expectations, as Cincinnati doubles down on shoring up the defense and solidifying an already strong unit led by Joe Burrow, Tee Higgins, and Ja’Marr Chase. The team is focusing on tighter O-line chemistry and staying in their prime, while other NFL headlines highlight league-wide moves like DJ Reader signing with the Giants and various offseason developments.
Breer’s mailbag surveys a range of topics: Joe Burrow’s potential career path could resemble Matthew Stafford’s, including a move later in his career; Maxx Crosby’s Raiders future and trade value; Elijah Sarratt’s fit for the Ravens; updates on the Seahawks’ sale; why teams value consensus draft boards; flag football contracts; Big Dom’s role with the Eagles; Vikings’ GM search options; Patriots’ hypothetical roster moves (AJ Brown trade, Clowney addition, Gonzalez extension); and the Cowboys’ looming Dak Prescott cap hit plus possible heir planning for 2027.
Dan Patrick claims Joe Burrow told Cincinnati management to upgrade the defense or he’d leave, an ultimatum he says comes from a source. The claim surfaces as Burrow’s influence is debated amid a season where the MVP-caliber play was wasted by a weak defense and after the Bengals traded a high pick for Dexter Lawrence; skeptical readers note only Burrow and top executives would truly know the truth.
Dan Patrick claims Joe Burrow pressured the Bengals into trading the No. 10 pick to the Giants for Dexter Lawrence, triggering a defensive overhaul and reshaping Cincinnati's draft strategy.