{"id":36764,"date":"2025-10-30T12:11:12","date_gmt":"2025-10-30T12:11:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/breakingnews.azontree.com\/?p=36764"},"modified":"2025-10-30T12:11:12","modified_gmt":"2025-10-30T12:11:12","slug":"breaking-3-key-players-to-watch-for-the-cincinnati-bengals-vs-chicago-bears","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/breakingnews.azontree.com\/?p=36764","title":{"rendered":"BREAKING : 3 key players to watch for the Cincinnati Bengals vs. Chicago Bears"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.cincyjungle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/65\/2025\/10\/imagn-27425305.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0.0056895766954952%2C0%2C99.988620846609%2C100&amp;w=2400\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 700px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/platform.cincyjungle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/65\/2025\/10\/imagn-27425305.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0.0056895766954952%2C0%2C99.988620846609%2C100&amp;w=376 376w, https:\/\/platform.cincyjungle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/65\/2025\/10\/imagn-27425305.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0.0056895766954952%2C0%2C99.988620846609%2C100&amp;w=384 384w, https:\/\/platform.cincyjungle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/65\/2025\/10\/imagn-27425305.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0.0056895766954952%2C0%2C99.988620846609%2C100&amp;w=415 415w, https:\/\/platform.cincyjungle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/65\/2025\/10\/imagn-27425305.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0.0056895766954952%2C0%2C99.988620846609%2C100&amp;w=480 480w, https:\/\/platform.cincyjungle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/65\/2025\/10\/imagn-27425305.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0.0056895766954952%2C0%2C99.988620846609%2C100&amp;w=540 540w, https:\/\/platform.cincyjungle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/65\/2025\/10\/imagn-27425305.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0.0056895766954952%2C0%2C99.988620846609%2C100&amp;w=640 640w, https:\/\/platform.cincyjungle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/65\/2025\/10\/imagn-27425305.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0.0056895766954952%2C0%2C99.988620846609%2C100&amp;w=750 750w, https:\/\/platform.cincyjungle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/65\/2025\/10\/imagn-27425305.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0.0056895766954952%2C0%2C99.988620846609%2C100&amp;w=828 828w, https:\/\/platform.cincyjungle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/65\/2025\/10\/imagn-27425305.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0.0056895766954952%2C0%2C99.988620846609%2C100&amp;w=1080 1080w, https:\/\/platform.cincyjungle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/65\/2025\/10\/imagn-27425305.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0.0056895766954952%2C0%2C99.988620846609%2C100&amp;w=1200 1200w, https:\/\/platform.cincyjungle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/65\/2025\/10\/imagn-27425305.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0.0056895766954952%2C0%2C99.988620846609%2C100&amp;w=1440 1440w, https:\/\/platform.cincyjungle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/65\/2025\/10\/imagn-27425305.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0.0056895766954952%2C0%2C99.988620846609%2C100&amp;w=1920 1920w, https:\/\/platform.cincyjungle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/65\/2025\/10\/imagn-27425305.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0.0056895766954952%2C0%2C99.988620846609%2C100&amp;w=2048 2048w, https:\/\/platform.cincyjungle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/65\/2025\/10\/imagn-27425305.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0.0056895766954952%2C0%2C99.988620846609%2C100&amp;w=2400 2400w\" alt=\"3 key players to watch for the Cincinnati Bengals vs. Chicago Bears\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" data-nimg=\"fill\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup\">Barrett Carter<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"zephr-anchor\">\n<p>Carter has supplanted Logan Wilson as a starting linebacker for the Cincinnati Bengals. The fourth-round rookie has shown some flashes of promise over the past few weeks.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Another good play from Barrett Carter against the run <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Ejf6YMVnK3\">pic.twitter.com\/Ejf6YMVnK3<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Bengals &amp; Brews (@BengalsBrews) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BengalsBrews\/status\/1977704750012354638?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 13, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>He has also given up several big plays against the run. He and Demetrius Knight Jr. are both missing tackles at a high rate this season. Carter has eight missed tackles on the season already. He has a 14.8% missed tackle rate.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">First of many explosive second half plays given up. Carter misses the tackle to kick it off. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/zKemglWQKB\">pic.twitter.com\/zKemglWQKB<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Bengals &amp; Brews (@BengalsBrews) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BengalsBrews\/status\/1982836816484225225?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 27, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>He will be tested once again this week against the running game of the Bears. D\u2019Andre Swift is averaging 4.6 yards per carry. He averages almost 67 yards rushing per game. Kyle Monangai is averaging almost 27 yards per game as his backup. There will be a heavy dose of both guys against this Bengals defense. Carter will need to be more consistent if the Bengals are to win this game.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup\">Dylan Fairchild<\/h2>\n<p>Fairchild was impressive as a run blocker against the Jets\u2019 defense. He opened up multiple lanes on some of the best rushes of the game. Establishing the run will be key again against the Chicago Bears\u2019 defense. They enter this week ranked 28th overall in rushing yards allowed per game. The Bengals are actually one spot above them at 27th overall. That is saying quite a bit when we have watched just how bad this run defense has been lately.<\/p>\n<p>It will be equally important that Fairchild holds up well in pass protection. Gervon Dexter Jr. has 3.5 sacks on the season for the Bears\u2019 defensive line. Keeping him in check could go a long way toward Flacco and the Bengals\u2019 passing game being able to continue generating points at a high rate.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">I&#39;ve been very impressed with Bengals rookie LG Dylan Fairchild in pass protection over the first four weeks of the season. Legit play strength, heavy hands and good athletic ability. More than anything he looks comfortable and confident against a lot of good competition. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/YoOa9lPpXo\">pic.twitter.com\/YoOa9lPpXo<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Brandon Thorn (@BrandonThornNFL) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BrandonThornNFL\/status\/1973464601783312428?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 1, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup\">Jordan Battle<\/h2>\n<p>Battle comes into this game off a less-than-stellar performance. He was hesitant on a blitz that was completed for a touchdown. He also looked hesitant on multiple long runs in the second half. He has to be reliable in run support this week from the safety position. If he isn\u2019t, I don\u2019t think the Bengals can win this game.<\/p>\n<p>Battle has bounced back with good games on multiple occasions after a down week. His three interceptions on the season are leading the team. Caleb Williams has thrown four already this season for the Bears. Battle coming up with a big turnover could be the difference in coming out with a close win this week.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Barrett Carter has to be more consistent this week for the Bengals.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":36765,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-36764","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cincinnati-bengals"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>BREAKING : 3 key players to watch for the Cincinnati Bengals vs. Chicago Bears - Breaking News<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/breakingnews.azontree.com\/?p=36764\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"BREAKING : 3 key players to watch for the Cincinnati Bengals vs. Chicago Bears - 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