The calendar turns to November for a Cincinnati Bengals team that elected to stand still at the NFL trade deadline on Tuesday afternoon.
That’s the big news item for a team that looked like it might want to make even a minor move as it attempts to surge out of the bye and turn a 4-3 record into another playoff berth.
Beyond the trade deadline news, we’ve got some items about the upcoming primetime “Sunday Night Football” showdown against the Buffalo Bills and even rumblings about Tee Higgins.
Here’s a look at the must-know Bengals news, notes and quotes for November 1.
The good Jonah Williams problem -- Bengals Wire
A deep dive on how Jonah Williams’ excellent play has given the Bengals a good problem to have going into next offseason now that he’s solved a longstanding problem for the team.
Tee Higgins trade buzz -- Bengals Wire
A new report said the Bengals again got some interest from other teams at the deadline about Tee Higgins. And that front office, as expected, wasn’t interested in dealing one of the team’s best players.
Bengals reveal plan for crowd vs. Bills -- Bengals Wire
Here’s a fun one — the Bengals want fans to coordinate their colors based on their seating during primetime against the Bills, which should make for a really cool visual effect.
Bengals fans react to trade deadline -- Bengals Wire
Most Bengals fans weren’t exactly thrilled to see the team sit still with so many obvious needs on the roster.
Joe Burrow Halloween costume -- WLWT
A fun little story about a kid who knocks a Joe Burrow costume out of the proverbial park for the holiday.
Bengals playoff odds -- NYT
Another interactive look at how the Bengals can make the playoffs based on their remaining schedule.
