Drake seems to be very confident in the Los Angeles Rams ahead of the Super Bowl. He is so sure about the Rams to claim the Lombardi Trophy, that he went all-in on them on Saturday. The Canadian hip-hop icon placed a hefty bet in favor of the Rams on Thursday. The series of wagers put down by Drake totaled a whopping $1.25 million worth of bitcoins as per [https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/drake-places-1-25-million-in-super-bowl-bets-on-rams-odell-beckham-jr/] CBS Sports. However, the bet placed by him is in favor of the odds. He is expected to cash out a massive sum if the Los Angeles Rams down the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday. Several factors are playing in favor of the Rams. Firstly, the Rams will play at the SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, which is their home turf. Secondly, they have an Aaron Donald-led defense that has bullied even the GOAT of the NFL, Tom Brady. And lastly, their star-studded team refuses to back down from any situation. The offense will put on a show featuring OBJ and Cooper Kupp well ahead of the halftime show. DRAKE PLACES A $1.25 MILLION BET ON OBJ AND LOS ANGELES RAMS The 35-year-old singer wagered [https://www.espn.in/nfl/story/_/id/33270718/drake-bets-big-odell-beckham-jr-set-make-1m-incentives-super-bowl-win] $471,000 on Rams, claiming the win. Furthermore, he also risked $393,000 on OBJ, scoring a touchdown and another $393,000 on him, covering over 62.5 receiving yards during the game. Also Read: Sean McVay Claims Los Angeles Rams is ‘Truly a Collaboration’ Between Celebrity Players and Regular One’s [https://www.essentiallysports.com/nfl-news-sean-mcvay-claims-los-angeles-rams-is-truly-a-collaboration-between-celebrity-players-and-regular-ones/] However, if Drake wins all three bets, then he will receive a total payout of $2.267 million for a profit of just over a million, as per the value of the bitcoin when the wager was placed. The Toronto native rapper shared a screenshot on his Instagram profile after placing the hefty bet. “All bets are in on the family,” Drake wrote in the caption. To which the Rams star wideout OBJ replied, “It’s time.” It is a mind-boggling risk taken by the singer, however, if situations play out as expected, he will make a huge sum in just a matter of hours. Will Drake be able to cash out his wager, or will it sink? Is yet to be seen. Watch This Story: LA Rams Quarterback Matthew Stafford and Wife Kelly’s Relationship Timeline: From College Sweethearts to Parents of 4 [https://www.essentiallysports.com/stories/nfl-news-la-rams-quarterback-matthew-stafford-and-wife-kellys-relationship-timeline-from-college-sweethearts-to-parents-of-4/] 

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<h2>Cincinnati Bengals: 2024 Roster, Players, Schedule, Super Bowl Wins and More</h2>
Based in Cincinnati, Ohio, the Cincinnati Bengals are a professional American football team.Â They are part of the National Football League (NFL) and play in the American Football Conference (AFC) North division. Founded in 1968 by Paul Brown, the Bengals began play in 1968 as an expansion team. With over 1.5 million fans online, the team is often cheered up with the famous â€œWho Dey?â€ chant. The Bengals fans proudly shout this chant as it has an interesting backstory tied to Cincinnati's local culture. One popular tale traces it back to the Hudepohl Brewing Company, a staple in the area.Â 

[caption id="attachment_2365789" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-2365789" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2023-11-17T031243Z_1608367458_MT1USATODAY21912489_RTRMADP_3_NFL-CINCINNATI-BENGALS-AT-BALTIMORE-RAVENS.jpg" alt="" width="1920" height="1259" /> Nov 16, 2023; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens linebacker Jadeveon Clowney (24) sacks Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) during the first quarter at M&amp;T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]

During Bengals games at their old stadium, vendors would shout â€œHudy!â€ to sell the local Hudepohl beer. This cry sounded strikingly similar to the now-iconic â€œWho Dey?â€ chant. Sensing an opportunity, Hudepohl released a Bengals-themed beer in 1981 called â€œHu-Dey.â€ The beer's label featured a tiger face, stripes, and the catchy slogan, â€œWho dey think gonna beat dem Bengals?â€ This clever marketing move helped cement the chant in Cincinnati's sports culture, creating a lasting tradition that lives on in the hearts of Bengals fans.
<h2>Historical Background of the Cincinnati Bengals</h2>
The Cincinnati Bengals were founded by Paul Brown and the team joined the NFL as an expansion team in 1968. The backdrop of their history is: The legendary coach Brown founded the Cleveland Browns in 1946. The team was a powerhouse in the early days, dominating the All-America Football Conference and competing in several NFL Championship Games.Â 

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However, in 1963, after a change in ownership, Brown was fired by Art Modell. He then met with then-Governor Jim Rhodes, and the two agreed to form a new team. In 1966, Cincinnati's city council approved building a large, 60,389-seat Riverfront Stadium, aiming for completion by 1970. Shortly after, the next year, that means in 1967, Brown, leading a group, secured an American Football League franchise for the city. They established the Bengals in the same year. According to the NFL, â€œBrown named the team after Cincinnati's former pro football team called the Bengals that played in the 1930s and 1940s.â€Â 

The newly expanded team, Bengals, began playing in the AFL in 1968. And this sequence of events marked the beginning of Cincinnati's journey into professional football, with both the stadium and franchise playing pivotal roles. Now, after the AFL-NFL merger, the $3.5 billion Bengals are in the AFC North division, the same division as the Browns. Since then, the Bengals have seen varying levels of success, with periods of competitive play and rebuilding.Â 
<h2>Notable milestones and achievements</h2>
The Bengals have had a mix of successful seasons and rebuilding years. The team has been successful in winning three AFC Conference championships: 1981, 1988, and 2021 (their Super Bowl appearances years). They reached the Super Bowl three times â€“ XVI (1981), XXIII (1988), and LVI (2021) â€“ but till now havenâ€™t won any championship. They lost all three appearances, with the first two against the San Francisco 49ers, making them one of their interesting rivals. Besides that, they also lost the latest Super Bowl game (2021) against the Los Angeles Rams. The franchise has seen varying levels of success, including AFC Championship victories in 1981 and 1988.Â 
<h2>Major rivalries of the Cincinnati Bengals</h2>
The Bengals have fierce competition with these teams, often impacting their playoff aspirations, as they all are from the same division â€“ AFC North.

Cincinnati Bengals vs Cleveland Browns: This rivalry is often known as the â€œBattle of Ohioâ€ due to their same AFC North division, geography and a shared heritage history. How? Actually, the Cleveland (Northeast) and Cincinnati (Southwest) are on opposite corners of Ohio, and hence the rival. But not only that! The rivalry between the Bengals and Browns runs deep, dating back to 1970 when they first clashed. Due to the firing of coach Paul Brown from the Browns, the legendary coach established a new team â€“ the Bengals. And hence, the rivalry.

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Their first regular-season encounter on October 11, 1970, ended in a Bengals loss after they had previously defeated the Browns in a preseason game. The Bengals redeemed themselves later that season with a narrow 14-10 victory at the former Paul Brown Stadium. This early back-and-forth set the tone for a rivalry that has only intensified over the years. It has set the stage for a fierce rivalry, with the teams meeting twice a year. According to the records, since 1970, they have played 101 games with each other. The Browns have won 48 while the Bengals have 53 game victories.Â 

Cincinnati Bengals vs Baltimore Ravens: The rivalry between these two teams stems from their same AFC North division. They have faced off against each other 57 times, in which the Bengals won 27 games while the Ravens have a three-game advantage. They are ahead of the Bengals having won 30 games.Â 

Cincinnati Bengals vs Pittsburgh Steelers: They are considered one of the biggest rivals in the league. Not only because of their divisional rivalry, but also due to their massive number of losses with the Steelers. Having met each other 109 times, Pittsburgh has won 70 games while the Bengals have just won 39.Â 

Cincinnati Bengals vs San Francisco 49ers: These two teams have played each other 18 times, with the Bengals winning just 5 games and the 49ers the rest 13. The rivalry between them also intensified over the years because among the Bengalsâ€™ three Super Bowl appearances, they had lost against the Niners twice.
<h2>Major contracts of the Cincinnati Bengals in 2024</h2>
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<tbody>
<tr style="height: 64px">
<td style="width: 50%;height: 64px">
<h5>Total CapÂ </h5>
</td>
<td style="width: 50%;height: 64px">$276,605,552 / 18th</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 24px">
<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px">
<h5>Top 51 Cap Space</h5>
</td>
<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px">$20,530,136 / 14th</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 24px">
<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px">
<h5>Reserve Lists</h5>
</td>
<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px">$1,252,036 / 26th</td>
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<tr style="height: 24px">
<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px">
<h5>Dead Cap</h5>
</td>
<td style="width: 50%;height: 24px">$6,531,689 / 30th</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h2>Who are the starters for the 2024 season?</h2>
Led by Zac Taylor, this year too, quarterback Joe Burrow will start this season after coming off a wrist injury that ended his 2023 season in mid-November. Supporting him in 2024 will be these starters, provided they remain injury-free:

[caption id="attachment_1462286" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-1462286" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1359879617.jpg" alt="Joe Burrow" width="1920" height="1280" /> DENVER, COLORADO - DECEMBER 19: Joe Burrow #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals warms-up before the game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field At Mile High on December 19, 2021 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)[/caption]

RB Zack Moss

WR Ja'Marr Chase

WR Tee Higgins

WR Andrei losivas

TE Mike Gesicki

LT Orlando Brown Jr.

LG Cordell Volson

C Ted Karras

RG Alex Cappa

RT Trent Brown

LDE Sam HubbardÂ 

LDT Sheldon Rankins

RDT B.J. Hill

RDE Trey Hendrickson

WLB Logan Wilson

MLB Germaine Pratt

SLB Akeem Davis-Gaither

LCB Cam Taylor-Britt

SS Jordan Battle

FS Geno Stone

RCB DJ Turner II

NB Mike Hilton

PK Evan McPherson

P Brad Robbins

H Brad Robbins

PR Charlie Jones

KR Trayveon Williams

LS Cal Adomitis
<h2>Notable coaches and players</h2>
The team has had several Pro Bowl and All-Pro players throughout its history. Additionally the franchise has been led by various notable coaches, including founding coach Paul Brown and recent coaches like Zac Taylor.Â 

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Besides them, they have three members as the teamâ€™s Hall of Famers: coach Paul Brown (1967); OL Anthony Munoz (1998); and CB Ken Riley (2023). Now, apart from them, some other recent stars of the team are Joe Burrow and Jaâ€™Marr Chase.
<h2>The schedule of the Cincinnati Bengals</h2>
<table>
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<td>WK</td>
<td>DATE</td>
<td>OPPONENT</td>
<td>TIME</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1</td>
<td>Sun, 8 Sep</td>
<td>vs<a href="https://www.espn.in/nfl/team/_/name/ne/new-england-patriots">New England</a></td>
<td><a href="https://www.espn.in/nfl/game/_/gameId/401671628/patriots-bengals">10:30 PM</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2</td>
<td>Mon, 16 Sep</td>
<td>@<a href="https://www.espn.in/nfl/team/_/name/kc/kansas-city-chiefs">Kansas City</a></td>
<td><a href="https://www.espn.in/nfl/game/_/gameId/401671670/bengals-chiefs">1:55 AM</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3</td>
<td>Tue, 24 Sep</td>
<td>vs<a href="https://www.espn.in/nfl/team/_/name/wsh/washington-commanders">Washington</a></td>
<td><a href="https://www.espn.in/nfl/game/_/gameId/401671490/commanders-bengals">5:45 AM</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>4</td>
<td>Sun, 29 Sep</td>
<td>@<a href="https://www.espn.in/nfl/team/_/name/car/carolina-panthers">Carolina</a></td>
<td><a href="https://www.espn.in/nfl/game/_/gameId/401671745/bengals-panthers">10:30 PM</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>5</td>
<td>Sun, 6 Oct</td>
<td>vs<a href="https://www.espn.in/nfl/team/_/name/bal/baltimore-ravens">Baltimore</a></td>
<td><a href="https://www.espn.in/nfl/game/_/gameId/401671626/ravens-bengals">10:30 PM</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>6</td>
<td>Mon, 14 Oct</td>
<td>@<a href="https://www.espn.in/nfl/team/_/name/nyg/new-york-giants">New York</a></td>
<td><a href="https://www.espn.in/nfl/game/_/gameId/401671791/bengals-giants">5:50 AM</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>7</td>
<td>Sun, 20 Oct</td>
<td>@<a href="https://www.espn.in/nfl/team/_/name/cle/cleveland-browns">Cleveland</a></td>
<td><a href="https://www.espn.in/nfl/game/_/gameId/401671853/bengals-browns">10:30 PM</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>8</td>
<td>Mon, 28 Oct</td>
<td>vs<a href="https://www.espn.in/nfl/team/_/name/phi/philadelphia-eagles">Philadelphia</a></td>
<td><a href="https://www.espn.in/nfl/game/_/gameId/401671667/eagles-bengals">1:55 AM</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>9</td>
<td>Sun, 3 Nov</td>
<td>vs<a href="https://www.espn.in/nfl/team/_/name/lv/las-vegas-raiders">Las Vegas</a></td>
<td><a href="https://www.espn.in/nfl/game/_/gameId/401671704/raiders-bengals">11:30 PM</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>10</td>
<td>Fri, 8 Nov</td>
<td>@<a href="https://www.espn.in/nfl/team/_/name/bal/baltimore-ravens">Baltimore</a></td>
<td><a href="https://www.espn.in/nfl/game/_/gameId/401671810/bengals-ravens">6:45 AM</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>11</td>
<td>Mon, 18 Nov</td>
<td>@<a href="https://www.espn.in/nfl/team/_/name/lac/los-angeles-chargers">Los Angeles</a></td>
<td><a href="https://www.espn.in/nfl/game/_/gameId/401671675/bengals-chargers">2:55 AM</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>12</td>
<td colspan="3">BYE WEEK</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>13</td>
<td>Sun, 1 Dec</td>
<td>vs<a href="https://www.espn.in/nfl/team/_/name/pit/pittsburgh-steelers">Pittsburgh</a></td>
<td><a href="https://www.espn.in/nfl/game/_/gameId/401671627/steelers-bengals">11:30 PM</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>14</td>
<td>Tue, 10 Dec</td>
<td>@<a href="https://www.espn.in/nfl/team/_/name/dal/dallas-cowboys">Dallas</a></td>
<td><a href="https://www.espn.in/nfl/game/_/gameId/401671690/bengals-cowboys">6:45 AM</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>15</td>
<td>Sun, 15 Dec</td>
<td>@<a href="https://www.espn.in/nfl/team/_/name/ten/tennessee-titans">Tennessee</a></td>
<td><a href="https://www.espn.in/nfl/game/_/gameId/401671825/bengals-titans">11:30 PM</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>16</td>
<td>Fri, 20 Dec</td>
<td>vs<a href="https://www.espn.in/nfl/team/_/name/cle/cleveland-browns">Cleveland</a></td>
<td><a href="https://www.espn.in/nfl/game/_/gameId/401671811/browns-bengals">6:45 AM</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>17</td>
<td>Sun, 29 Dec</td>
<td>vs<a href="https://www.espn.in/nfl/team/_/name/den/denver-broncos">Denver</a></td>
<td><a href="https://www.espn.in/nfl/game/_/gameId/401671835/broncos-bengals">TBD</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>18</td>
<td>Sun, 5 Jan</td>
<td>@<a href="https://www.espn.in/nfl/team/_/name/pit/pittsburgh-steelers">Pittsburgh</a></td>
<td><a href="https://www.espn.in/nfl/game/_/gameId/401671836/bengals-steelers">TBD</a></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Cincinnati Bengals

Cincinnati Bengals: 2024 Roster, Players, Schedule, Super Bowl Wins and More Based in Cincinnati, Ohio, the Cincinnati Bengals are a professional American football team.Â They are part of the National Football League (NFL) and play in the American Football Conference (AFC) North division. Founded in 1968 by Paul Brown, the Bengals began play in 1968 as an expansion team. With over 1.5 million fans online, the team is often cheered up with the famous â€œWho Dey?â€ chant. The Bengals fans proudly shout this chant as it has an interesting backstory tied to Cincinnati&#8217;s local culture. One popular tale traces it back to the Hudepohl Brewing Company, a staple in the area.Â  Nov 16, 2023; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens linebacker Jadeveon Clowney (24) sacks Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) during the first quarter at M&amp;T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports During Bengals games at their old stadium, vendors would shout â€œHudy!â€ to sell the local Hudepohl beer. This cry sounded strikingly similar to the now-iconic â€œWho Dey?â€ chant. Sensing an opportunity, Hudepohl released a Bengals-themed beer in 1981 called â€œHu-Dey.â€ The beer&#8217;s label featured a tiger face, stripes, and the catchy slogan, â€œWho dey think gonna beat dem Bengals?â€ This clever marketing move helped cement the chant in Cincinnati&#8217;s sports culture, creating a lasting tradition that lives on in the hearts of Bengals fans. Historical Background of the Cincinnati Bengals The Cincinnati Bengals were founded by Paul Brown and the team joined the NFL as an expansion team in 1968. The backdrop of their history is: The legendary coach Brown founded the Cleveland Browns in 1946. The team was a powerhouse in the early days, dominating the All-America Football Conference and competing in several NFL Championship Games.Â  However, in 1963, after a change in ownership, Brown was fired by Art Modell. He then met with then-Governor Jim Rhodes, and the two agreed to form a new team. In 1966, Cincinnati&#8217;s city council approved building a large, 60,389-seat Riverfront Stadium, aiming for completion by 1970. Shortly after, the next year, that means in 1967, Brown, leading a group, secured an American Football League franchise for the city. They established the Bengals in the same year. According to the NFL, â€œBrown named the team after Cincinnati&#8217;s former pro football team called the Bengals that played in the 1930s and 1940s.â€Â  The newly expanded team, Bengals, began playing in the AFL in 1968. And this sequence of events marked the beginning of Cincinnati&#8217;s journey into professional football, with both the stadium and franchise playing pivotal roles. Now, after the AFL-NFL merger, the $3.5 billion Bengals are in the AFC North division, the same division as the Browns. Since then, the Bengals have seen varying levels of success, with periods of competitive play and rebuilding.Â  Notable milestones and achievements The Bengals have had a mix of successful seasons and rebuilding years. The team has been successful in winning three AFC Conference championships: 1981, 1988, and 2021 (their Super Bowl appearances years). They reached the Super Bowl three times â€“ XVI (1981), XXIII (1988), and LVI (2021) â€“ but till now havenâ€™t won any championship. They lost all three appearances, with the first two against the San Francisco 49ers, making them one of their interesting rivals. Besides that, they also lost the latest Super Bowl game (2021) against the Los Angeles Rams. The franchise has seen varying levels of success, including AFC Championship victories in 1981 and 1988.Â  Major rivalries of the Cincinnati Bengals The Bengals have fierce competition with these teams, often impacting their playoff aspirations, as they all are from the same division â€“ AFC North. Cincinnati Bengals vs Cleveland Browns: This rivalry is often known as the â€œBattle of Ohioâ€ due to their same AFC North division, geography and a shared heritage history. How? Actually, the Cleveland (Northeast) and Cincinnati (Southwest) are on opposite corners of Ohio, and hence the rival. But not only that! The rivalry between the Bengals and Browns runs deep, dating back to 1970 when they first clashed. Due to the firing of coach Paul Brown from the Browns, the legendary coach established a new team â€“ the Bengals. And hence, the rivalry. Their first regular-season encounter on October 11, 1970, ended in a Bengals loss after they had previously defeated the Browns in a preseason game. The Bengals redeemed themselves later that season with a narrow 14-10 victory at the former Paul Brown Stadium. This early back-and-forth set the tone for a rivalry that has only intensified over the years. It has set the stage for a fierce rivalry, with the teams meeting twice a year. According to the records, since 1970, they have played 101 games with each other. The Browns have won 48 while the Bengals have 53 game victories.Â  Cincinnati Bengals vs Baltimore Ravens: The rivalry between these two teams stems from their same AFC North division. They have faced off against each other 57 times, in which the Bengals won 27 games while the Ravens have a three-game advantage. They are ahead of the Bengals having won 30 games.Â  Cincinnati Bengals vs Pittsburgh Steelers: They are considered one of the biggest rivals in the league. Not only because of their divisional rivalry, but also due to their massive number of losses with the Steelers. Having met each other 109 times, Pittsburgh has won 70 games while the Bengals have just won 39.Â  Cincinnati Bengals vs San Francisco 49ers: These two teams have played each other 18 times, with the Bengals winning just 5 games and the 49ers the rest 13. The rivalry between them also intensified over the years because among the Bengalsâ€™ three Super Bowl appearances, they had lost against the Niners twice. Major contracts of the Cincinnati Bengals in 2024   Total CapÂ  $276,605,552 / 18th  Top 51 Cap Space $20,530,136 / 14th  Reserve Lists $1,252,036 / 26th  Dead Cap $6,531,689 / 30th  Who are the starters for the 2024 season? Led by Zac Taylor, this year too, quarterback Joe Burrow will start this season after coming off a wrist injury that ended his 2023 season in mid-November. Supporting him in 2024 will be these starters, provided they remain injury-free: DENVER, COLORADO &#8211; DECEMBER 19: Joe Burrow #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals warms-up before the game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field At Mile High on December 19, 2021 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images) RB Zack Moss WR Ja&#8217;Marr Chase WR Tee Higgins WR Andrei losivas TE Mike Gesicki LT Orlando Brown Jr. LG Cordell Volson C Ted Karras RG Alex Cappa RT Trent Brown LDE Sam HubbardÂ  LDT Sheldon Rankins RDT B.J. Hill RDE Trey Hendrickson WLB Logan Wilson MLB Germaine Pratt SLB Akeem Davis-Gaither LCB Cam Taylor-Britt SS Jordan Battle FS Geno Stone RCB DJ Turner II NB Mike Hilton PK Evan McPherson P Brad Robbins H Brad Robbins PR Charlie Jones KR Trayveon Williams LS Cal Adomitis Notable coaches and players The team has had several Pro Bowl and All-Pro players throughout its history. Additionally the franchise has been led by various notable coaches, including founding coach Paul Brown and recent coaches like Zac Taylor.Â  Besides them, they have three members as the teamâ€™s Hall of Famers: coach Paul Brown (1967); OL Anthony Munoz (1998); and CB Ken Riley (2023). Now, apart from them, some other recent stars of the team are Joe Burrow and Jaâ€™Marr Chase. The schedule of the Cincinnati Bengals  WK DATE OPPONENT TIME  1 Sun, 8 Sep vsNew England 10:30 PM  2 Mon, 16 Sep @Kansas City 1:55 AM  3 Tue, 24 Sep vsWashington 5:45 AM  4 Sun, 29 Sep @Carolina 10:30 PM  5 Sun, 6 Oct vsBaltimore 10:30 PM  6 Mon, 14 Oct @New York 5:50 AM  7 Sun, 20 Oct @Cleveland 10:30 PM  8 Mon, 28 Oct vsPhiladelphia 1:55 AM  9 Sun, 3 Nov vsLas Vegas 11:30 PM  10 Fri, 8 Nov @Baltimore 6:45 AM  11 Mon, 18 Nov @Los Angeles 2:55 AM  12 BYE WEEK  13 Sun, 1 Dec vsPittsburgh 11:30 PM  14 Tue, 10 Dec @Dallas 6:45 AM  15 Sun, 15 Dec @Tennessee 11:30 PM  16 Fri, 20 Dec vsCleveland 6:45 AM  17 Sun, 29 Dec vsDenver TBD  18 Sun, 5 Jan @Pittsburgh TBD

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Odell Beckham Jr.

Who is Odell Beckham Jr.? Odell Beckham Jr. is a wide receiver for the Baltimore Ravens and is commonly known as OBJ. He was initially drafted by the New York Giants in the 2014 NFL Draft, where he was the 12th overall pick in the first round. OBJ was the third WR to be selected that day. He has played for four teams during his almost decade-long career. This helped him earn the Rookie of the Year award in 2014, and win the Super Bowl LVI (2021 season) with the Los Angeles Rams, before joining his current team after ACL injury. An interesting fact about OBJ is that he grew up playing not only football but also soccer. His favorite player as a kid was English soccer star, David Beckham. Odell Beckham Jr.&#8217;s early life and background Odell Beckham Jr. was born on November 5, 1993, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to Heather Van Norman and Odell Beckham Sr. His athletic genes come from both his parents. On one hand, his mom was a star athlete during her college years. She was an All-American track sensation at LSU from 1991 to 1993. On the other hand, Odell Beckham Sr. was a football player. He was an outstanding running back at LSY between 1989 and 1992. His stepdad Derek Mills is also a known sportsperson. He competed in the Olympics and won a gold medal as part of the 400-meter relay team in 1996. From his mom&#8217;s side, he has a sister named Jasmyne Mills who is a student at Arizona State University, majoring in interior design. From his dad&#8217;s side, he has three siblings. Two brothers named Kordell and Sonny and one sister named Summer. Kordell is an influencer and model with over 50k followers on Instagram. 08 MAY 2014: Odell Beckham Jr accompanied by Heather Van Norman on the red carpet prior to the first round at the 2014 NFL American Football Herren USA Draft. The 2104 NFL American Football Herren USA Draft was held at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. NFL American Football Herren USA MAY 08 National Football League Draft &#8211; Red Carpet PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxHUNxRUSxSWExNORxONLY Icon050814356201408 May 2014 Odell Beckham JR Accompanied by Heather van Norman ON The Red Carpet Prior to The First Round AT The 2014 NFL American Football men USA Draft The NFL American Football men USA Draft what Hero AT Radio City Music Hall in New York City NFL American Football men USA May 08 National Football League Draft Red Carpet PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxHUNxRUSxSWExNORxONLY OBJ attended Isidore Newman School in New Orleans. Since his high school days, he participated in a variety of sports including football, basketball, and track. His success in football at the school level in various roles (QB, wide receiver, cornerback, and running back) helped him secure his name in the Times-Picayune 2011 Blue-Chip list. Eventually, he decided to play for the Tigers at LSU, and in his game against the Towson Tigers, the team was able to secure a 38-22 victory. In this game, he accomplished two touchdowns and five receptions for 128 yards. Due to his caliber on the field, he was able to achieve the Paul Hornung Award. In 2013, he participated in his last collegiate game and secured 57 receptions and 8 touchdowns and was soon drafted by the New York Giants the following year. Odell Beckham Jr.&#8217;s girlfriend On Odell Beckham Jr.&#8217;s 27th birthday (2019), Lauren Wood posted a compilation of their pictures on her Instagram handle. This was the first time the couple announced their relationship in public. However, looking at the pictures, it was evident that the two had been together for some time. From that time, the couple showcased their love to the world and uploaded many photographs together. It included a couple of award ceremonies and also the ACL surgery he underwent on November 10, 2020. Following the surgery, Wood shared a photo alongside OBJ&#8217;s mom and the wide receiver who was on the hospital bed. The post read, &#8220;YA GIRLS GOTCHU.&#8221; In the following year (2021), the couple announced that they were expecting their first child. She was seen cheering and celebrating during Beckhamâ€™s first Super Bowl victory. The news was made public through an Instagram post of a maternity shoot of the couple in which Beckham Jr. could be seen holding Wood&#8217;s baby bump. Eventually, on February 17, 2022, the new parents welcomed their son, Zydn, as they shared a picture of them snuggled together. The Ravens&#8217; star wrote, &#8220;The biggest blessing I&#8217;ve ever had in my life arrived here on earth! Lauren Wood, u changed my life forever and delivered the most beautiful gift of all&#8230; EFFORTLESSLY!&#8221; However, per People, on September 19, 2023, many sources confirmed that the couple had called it quits and separated their ways. An insider even reported that Beckham has been spotted hanging out with Kim Kardashian post his split with Lauren Wood. The recent update on Kim Kardashian and Beckham Jr.&#8217;s reported relationship has been that the two were spotted together before on the Pre-Super Bowl night in Las Vegas. Odell Beckham Jr.&#8217;s net worth in 2024 According to Celebrity Net Worth, OBJ has a net worth of $40 million with $15 million as his annual NFL salary. He is currently a free agent with a one-year contract deal with the Ravens worth $15 million. According to Pro Football Talk&#8217;s Mike Florio, after the 2023-2024 season, Beckham Jr. has earned a total of $16 million, thanks to the three incentives he was able to hit in his contract. He has been to four different teams since his drafting and this has allowed him to sign varied deals with big companies. One of the endorsement highlights for the WR has been the 2017 Nike contract. This was the largest contract in NFL history worth $25 million over five years and included incentives allowing Beckham to prolong it to eight years and increase its worth to $48 million. Apart from this, the football star also has deals with Head &amp; Shoulders, Foot Locker, Lenovo, Daniel Wellington, Dunkin Donuts, and more. Additionally, Beckham Jr. has also invested in many startups. These include esports and fintech industries. He also became a strategic advisor for SPAC sponsored by Tribe Capital in March 2021. His ventures also include a couple of television and music video appearances. Some popular appearances are in Catching Odell (2015), Code Black (2016), and in the song video &#8220;Bed&#8221; by Nicki Minaj and Ariana Grande. These initiatives have also helped the player amass wealth and add to his net value. Odell Beckham Jr. contracts Beckham Jr signed a $95 million 5 year contract with the New York Giants in 2018 with a total of $65 million in guarantees. The deal made him the highest-paid WR in the history of the NFL. A year later, the GiantsÂ traded the wide receiverÂ to the Cleveland Browns in exchange for Jabrill Peppers, Kevin Zeitler, and the Browns&#8217; 1st and 3rd-round picks in the 2019 NFL Draft. As per Spotrac, the wide receiver was all set to earn a whopping $14 million for the 2020 NFL season. According to the contract, if Odell Beckham Jr was to see out his contract with the Cleveland Browns until the end of the 2023 NFL season, he would receive a total of $77 million for his time with the franchise. And he did shift the teams again in 2021 as he went to Los Angeles Ram. However, the information concerning the amount retrieved by the football player wasn&#8217;t known. CLEVELAND, OHIO &#8211; OCTOBER 17: Odell Beckham Jr. #13 of the Cleveland Browns looks on during warm-ups prior to the game against the Arizona Cardinals at FirstEnergy Stadium on October 17, 2021, in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images) In 2021, OBJ signed a $1.25 million 1 year contract with the Los Angeles Rams according to Sports Illustrated. This deal gave the wide receiver a base salary of $750,000 which he was to completely receive in Bitcoin. Beckham also earned up to $4.25 million based on incentives. However, soon after, OBJ was traded to the Baltimore Ravens for the 2023 season and he has been proving his prowess since then. His contract of a year with the Ravens was for $15 million with an additional $3 million in incentives based on receiving yards, receiving touchdowns, and receptions. Odell Beckham Jr. completed the receiving touchdowns (3) and the receptions (30), which helped him earn $250,000 for each. Eventually, his receiving yards were over 500 and he accumulated another $500,000. Odell Beckham Jr.&#8217;s career timeline Following his time with &#8216;The Tigers&#8217;, OBJ entered the 2014 NFL Draft and became the New York Giants&#8217; top draft pick at 12th overall number. At the MetLife Stadium, the Giants offered Odell Beckham Jr the No.13 jersey and slotted him into a starting role. In his first NFL season, OBJ immediately became famous for his spectacular catches, including a one-handed touchdown reception while falling backward in the clash against the Dallas Cowboys. His incredible season despite an injury led him to become the Offensive Rookie of the Year according to the Associated Press. His 2015 and 2016 seasons were equally as successful as the previous ones, making his name grow bigger in the league. Unfortunately, an ankle fracture kept him away from the game in 2017 after week 5. While he made a slight comeback in 2018, a quadriceps injury once again made him take an exit from the season. Nov 5, 2023; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (3) reacts after catching a fourth-quarter touchdown against the Seattle Seahawks at M&amp;T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports After 5 seasons with the New York Giants, Beckham Jr moved to the Cleveland Browns. The Browns had rather high expectations from the star, as he was getting paired with the rookie QB Baker Mayfield. However, the 2019 season brought major disappointment to the team as they ended with a record of 6-10. OBJ, unfortunately, once again fell prey to the injuries and this time it was the most feared NFL injury, an ACL tear that made him exit early from the season. The Cleveland Browns picked themselves up in a massive way in the 2020 season, despite Beckham Jr getting sidelined. He was placed on the injured reserve on October 27th, 2020, after a torn ACL ended his season. Beckham finished the 2020 season with 23 catches for 319 yards and 4 touchdowns plus 2 rushes for 73 yards and a rushing touchdown in the 7 games he played. Odell Beckham Jr.&#8217;s career stats and records During his time at university, Odell Beckham Jr. made several records. His debut was on September 3, 2011, against the Oregon Ducks. In this game, he had two receptions for 10 yards and the team garnered a victory with a 40-27 score. Overall, Beckham Jr. in his freshman year finished with 41 receptions for 475 yards which was the second-highest. The following year, Beckham Jr. was first on his team in receiving yards with 713 in receptions with 43 and third on the team with two receiving TDs. In 2013, he had 57 receptions for 1,117 and eight touchdowns. He also led the SEC with 32 kickoff returns for 845 net yards and finally decided to enter the NFL draft for the 2014 season. His stats in the NFL in his entire career have been :   Receptions Â 566  Receiving yards Â 7,932  Receiving touchdowns Â 59  His skills with a football have allowed him to gather numerous, both within the team and the NFL domain- New York Giants franchise records  Most receiving yards in a season, rookie: 1,305  Most games with at least 50 receiving yards, rookie, season: 9  Most games with at least 100 receiving yards, rookie, season: 7  Most games with at least 150 receiving yards, rookie, season: 2  Highest average receiving yards per game, season: 108.8  Highest receiving yards per catch (min. 50 catches), rookie, season: 14.34  Most receiving touchdowns in a game, rookie: 3 (2014, Week 15 vs. Washington Redskins)  NFL Records  Fastest to reach 100 career receptions: 14 games  Fastest to reach 150 career receptions: 21 games  Fastest to reach 200 career receptions: 30 games Fastest to reach 3,500 career receiving yards: 36 games Fastest to reach 4,000 career receiving yards: 42 games (tied with Lance Alworth)  Most games with at least ten receptions, rookie, season: 4  Most games with at least 125 receiving yards, rookie, season: 6  Highest average receiving yards per game, rookie, season: 108.8  Only player in NFL history to have at least 1,300 receiving yards while playing in 12 or fewer games in a season  Odell Beckham Jr. awards and achievements  Year Award/Accomplishment Team  2021-2022 Super Bowl Champion (LVI) Los Angeles Rams  2014 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year New York Jets  2015,2016 2x Second-team All-Pro New York Jets  2014-2016 3x Pro Bowl New York Jets  2014 PFWA All-Rookie Team (2014) New York Jets  2013 Paul Hornung Award Louisiana State University Tigers  2013 First-team All-American Louisiana State University Tigers  2013 First-team All-SEC Louisiana State University Tigers  He was also ranked No. 8 in the NFL Top 100 Players of 2017 and No. 10 in the NFL Top 100 Players of 2016. Expensive things owned by Odell Beckham Jr. Odell Beckham Jr. has had multiple properties to his name. After he was drafted to the New York Giants in 2014, he bought a three-story, 3529 sq ft house in the area of Hudson County. Along with a great outside view, the house also had an exceptional master suite connecting to a walk-in steam. However, with his shift to the Cleveland Browns, the WR was quick to give up his property. The property owned by OBJ in Cleveland was much larger and more expensive in comparison to his previous home. He bought the 13,800 sq ft spread house for $1.6 million, hosting 4 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms. It also had a 3-car garage space along with a poor outside. Beckham Jr. specifically had a room dedicated to his clothes and other dressing items in this house. This was besides the movie theatre in the house, which also could be converted into a golf simulator, a game room, a gym, and an office. While he shifted to LA in 2021, the house was listed in 2022 for a price of $3.3 million. The current home of the football player is not publicly known. Ever since joining the Ravens, the WR hasn&#8217;t bought a permanent place to stay in the view of potentially getting traded after the one-year contract. Hence, no certainty surrounds his decision of living space yet. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA &#8211; FEBRUARY 16: Odell Beckham Jr. #3 of the Los Angeles Rams celebrates during the Super Bowl LVI Victory Parade on February 16, 2022, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images) Other than property investments, OBJ also likes to host noteworthy car collections. His first car is the classy Mercedes AMG GTS which he purchased approximately at $129,900. It comes with a turbocharged 4.0-liter V-8 engine with 503 hp. He has another Mercedes in his collection- the AMG CLS 63. This one potentially would have cost him around $107,000. Odell had this made in a customized form, with a matte gray finish alongside a graphical design. In the list of his supercars, the initial one is a Lamborghini Urus SUV. It is a turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 engine giving out 641 hp. the base price of it would be placed at $220,000. However, after all the DreamWorks customization, its estimated value goes up to $350,000. Lamborghini Huracan Spyder is another one of his cars, that he bought back in 2016. It was worth $268,000 when he bought it. Ferrari F12 Berlinetta also graces his garage at the price of $319,995. This car was assembled in Maranello, Italy. One of OBJ&#8217;s most precious cars is the Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe. Hosting a rate of $479,995, the car has a classy 6.75-liter V12 engine producing 453 hp. Wraith is the second Rolls-Royce it owns, at a much lower price of $315,700 for a 2017 model. The last car in his collection is the 2019 Rolls-Royce Cullinan. This car has been customized in a bright orange color, with its twin-turbocharged 6.75-liter V12 that produces 571 hp. Odell Beckham Jr.&#8217;s social media  Twitter @obj  Instagram @obj   &nbsp;  Name Odell Cornelious Beckham Jr.Â   Born November 5, 1992  Place of Birth Baton Rouge, Louisiana  Nationality American  College Louisiana State UniversityÂ   Parents Heather Van Norman and Odell Beckham Sr.  Height 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)  Weight 200 lb (91 kg)  Girlfriend Lauren Wood (ex-girlfriend), Kim Kardashian (rumored girlfriend)  Kid 1 son (Zydn)  NFL Draft 2014  Position in NFL Wide Receiver  NFL Team  New York Giants (2014â€“2018) Cleveland Browns (2019â€“2021) Los Angeles Rams (2021) Baltimore Ravens (2023â€“present)   Shows and Podcasts Ballers (3 episodes) Code Black (episode: Hail Mary) Catching Odell (movie)  40 Yard dash Time 4.43  Touchdowns 60  Super Bowl 1 (Super Bowl LVI)  Pro Bowls 3  All Pros 2Ã— Second-team All-Pro  Currently Playing for Baltimore Ravens

Drake Places Mind-Boggling Bet on LA Rams Super Bowl Win and Odell Beckham Jr TD

Drake places a $1.25 million bet on OBJ and Los Angeles Rams