The Cincinnati Bengals are the subject of much outside speculation with the NFL trade deadline on approach because it would seem to make sense that, at 3-3, the team might want to make a move to help guarantee the season is a success.
Beyond the usual trade deadline musings, though, is the high-profile showdown with the San Francisco 49ers that happens this weekend.
The Bengals enter that one off a bye, while the 49ers will do so on a short week and losers of two in a row, fueling plenty of interesting game-week storylines.
Here’s a look at the must-know Bengals news, notes and quotes for October 25.