The Cincinnati Bengals have had a rollercoaster season so far, battling injuries and inconsistency, but they’ve shown resilience. After a crucial 21-14 win over the Cleveland Browns in Week 7, Bengals fans got a much-needed victory and some positive injury news. Despite being sacked three times in the first half, Joe Burrow and the Bengals held strong, particularly in the second half where they allowed no sacks and held Browns’ pass-rusher, Myles Garrett in check.

One of the biggest scares came when safety Geno Stone was carted off late in the game with a left leg injury, sparking concerns about his season. But here’s the good news regarding his injury. Sources report that he avoided a serious injury, and there’s “no fracture.” What initially seemed a significant concern is now viewed as “week-to-week at worst.” This update greatly relieves Bengals fans, who were worried about losing their safety for an extended period.

Initial fears pointed to a serious injury, but according to head coach Zac Taylor, “It’s certainly not as bad as maybe I initially thought it was gonna be.” X-rays were clean, and Stone was even seen walking in the locker room after the game.

The injury occurred after Stone collided with teammate Vonn Bell during a defensive play. Stone, who had been improving in recent weeks and recorded an interception in that game, is eager to return. He even said, “I’d play next week if it were up to me,” showing his fighting spirit.

In addition to Stone, the Bengals are also dealing with left tackle Orlando Brown Jr.’s knee injury. Brown didn’t return to the game but was on the sidelines, and Taylor noted his status was “more toward the positive side.”

With key players like Stone and Brown on the mend, Bengals fans can breathe a little easier as the team looks ahead to upcoming battles, including a showdown with the Philadelphia Eagles.

Bengals break the Cleveland curse looking ahead to Eagles showdown despite Stone injury

The Cincinnati Bengals finally broke their Cleveland curse with a gritty 21-14 win over the Browns, marking their first victory in Cleveland since 2017. Joe Burrow also shook off his struggles against divisional rivals, securing his first win against an AFC North opponent since last season’s playoff run. Burrow threw for 181 yards and two touchdowns, connecting with key receivers Tee Higgins and Ja’Marr Chase, who each found the end zone. Despite the win, concerns linger about the Bengals’ offensive execution. “They’ll need to clean up those issues,” said one analyst, as their offense struggled at times, only posting 21 points against a struggling Browns team.

Still, the Bengals are riding a two-game winning streak, improving to 3-4 and staying in the playoff hunt. They now face a big challenge in Week 8 as they welcome the Philadelphia Eagles (4-2) to Paycor Stadium. The Bengals are slight 2.5-point favorites, which speaks to how competitive this matchup will be. The Eagles, fresh off a dominant 28-3 win over the Giants, have been inconsistent but remain a formidable opponent. Jalen Hurts will lead an Eagles offense that could put serious pressure on the Bengals’ defense, which has been solid recently, holding opponents to an average of 10.5 points over the last two games.

Cincinnati has struggled at home this season, but if they can tighten up their offensive game plan, they have a strong chance to secure their third straight win and solidify their place in the playoff race.