Bengals fans trying to figure out their schedules for the holidays are awaiting announcements about the team's games in Weeks 17 and 18.

Buffalo Bills cornerback Maxwell Hairston could be fined for a hip-drop tackle against the Cincinnati Bengals.

Ahead of that matchup, the Bengals announced the activation of linebacker Shaka Heyward from injured reserve. Heyward originally went to injured reserve in late October due to a fibula injury. The team designated him to return last Wednesday before officially activating him for Week 15.

Lamar Jackson vs Drake Maye will now be in the prime time slot in Week 16. Get the latest NFL news and opinion at DAZN News.

It will be one of the coldest home games in Cincinnati history, bringing back memories of the 1982 Freezer Bowl.

CINCINNATI — The crew at Pro Football Focus is starting to fire up 2026 NFL mock drafts, and Cincinnati took an ACC mauler in the latest rendition from Trevor Sikkema. The Bengals have a roughly 52.4% chance of landing a top 10 pick at the end of the season, and Sikkema has them taking Clemson defensive tackle Peter Woods with the 10th selection.

CINCINNATI (AP) — With Cincinnati Bengals All-Pro defensive end Trey Hendrickson out for the rest of the year because of season-ending core muscle surgery, his replacements are making the most of their expanded opportunities.

Mom of Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow weighed in on her son's feelings toward football shortly after some of Burrow's comments concerned fans.