Bengals crack Top 10 in USA TODAY's NFL vibe check rankings

Good news, the Cincinnati Bengals have passed the vibe check.

The Bengals enter the 2026 season, which begins on Sept. 9, with plenty of positive momentum, according to USA TODAY's latest NFL "vibe check" rankings . Out of the 32 NFL teams featured on the list, the  Cincinnati Bengals  came in at No. 7, behind the Dallas Cowboys at No. 6 and ahead of the Denver Broncos at No. 8.