The Cincinnati Bengals are looking to get back to the playoffs after a three-year absence, an unacceptable amount of time for a franchise with as much offensive star power as the Bengals possess.
It appears that the NFL has forgotten about just how electrifying the Bengals can be as the team has been out of title contention for the past few seasons. The Bengals reportedly won’t be in any primetime games until Week 10.
“Sources: The #Bengals schedule starts with their first seven games all kicking off at 1:00 pm ET. No primetime love from the NFL until Weeks 10 and 11 with the Steelers on SNF and then the Commanders on MNF,” NFL insider Jordan Schultz reported on Thursday.
Sources: The #Bengals schedule starts with their first seven games all kicking off at 1:00 pm ET.
No primetime love from the NFL until Weeks 10 and 11 with the Steelers on SNF and then the Commanders on MNF. https://t.co/j7qUTvkagP pic.twitter.com/2g8gZSjW8N
— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) May 14, 2026
Fans reacted to the news on social media.
“Team barely wins or makes playoffs why would they get primetime?” one fan wrote on Twitter.
“Honestly I’m glad. I love early Sunday games I can kick back and relax to watch,” a Bengals fan added.
“Are we surprised? Consistent below .500 team with a small fanbase,” another person reasoned.
It’ll be interesting to see if Joe Burrow can finally lead Cincinnati back to the playoffs or if a fresh start may be best for both parties.
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