Joe Burrow before a game against the Cleveland Browns at Paycor Stadium on January 04, 2026 in Cincinnati. Dylan Buell / Getty ImagesFOR SUBSCRIBERSCincinnati Bengals: 2026 NFL Kickoff GuideWelcome to the NFL Kickoff Guide powered by NBC Sports. Our expert researchers created a guide to the most important stats and storylines for all 32 teams this upcoming season. Aug. 26, 2026, 5:00 AM EDTBy NBC SportsJoe Burrow once again looked like one of the best quarterbacks in the league in 2025, though once again he failed to play a full season due to injuries. Since making the Super Bowl after the 2021 season, Burrow and the Bengals have won only two playoff games — and have missed the postseason entirely the last three years. The season kicks off on Wednesday, September 9, with the New England Patriots facing the Seattle Seahawks in a Super Bowl LX rematch. Live coverage begins at 7 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock. And visit NBC Sports for full NFL coverage.Just a moment.We are getting your experience ready.