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Boye Mafe: “There is no selfishness on this d-line right now”
The Cincinnati Bengals added tremendous talent to their defensive line last offseason. Two of those players, Boye Mafe and Dexter Lawrence, collaborated on a couple of huge plays against the Tennessee Titans in Week 7. Mafe spoke to the media about the dynamic of the d-line. “We’re willing and able to play off one another,” […]
- The Walkout: #Bengals 43, Titans 36 🏟️ Closers, clutch critics and #JaysGotStats 🎙️ Hear from Dexter Lawrence, Boye Mafe & Zac Taylor 🤔 The mounting concerns 😡 Reaction to Ja'Marr's frustration 📺: 🍎
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Cam Ward got sacked by Boye Mafe and the ball was knocked loose. Dexter Lawrence recovered it for the Bengals.
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- 2d Paul Dehner Jr. (X) So close to a Dexter Lawrence TD. This place would have exploded. Meanwhile, the Boye Mafe impact continues to be massive. Another sack-fumble-turnover for him. His second this year.
- 2d Turron Davenport (X) Cam Ward got sacked by Boye Mafe and the ball was knocked loose. Dexter Lawrence recovered it for the Bengals.
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Bengals Film Room: Money well spent on the defense this year
The Cincinnati Bengals prioritized improving their defense this offseason. After six games played, Duke Tobin and the rest of the Bengals front office deserve praise. The additions of Bryan Cook, Boye Mafe, Jonathan Allen, and Dexter Lawrence as veterans have completely changed the outlook of the defense. You can even toss in the selection of […]
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Bengals on pace for greatest differential of sacks allowed vs. defensive sacks in franchise history
The Cincinnati Bengals had a real problem with both the pass rush and protecting Joe Burrow. Then they added Amarius Mims, Dylan Fairchild, and Dalton Risner to the line in 2024 and 2025. And then this past offseason, they went out and got Dexter Lawrence, Jonathan Allen, Boye Mafe, and Cashius Howell. The result is […]
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Seattle is poised to have five compensatory picks in 2027 from the free-agent losses of Boye Mafe, Kenneth Walker, Tariq Woolen and Coby Bryant.
They’ll also receive a third-round pick after executive Nolan Teasley became Minnesota’s GM.
That flexibility has allowed Seattle to be aggressive in the trade market, and now they land Quenton Nelson. · Quoting Adam Schefter: Trade: Colts have agreed to send eight-time Pro-Bowl guard Quenton Nelson to the Seattle Seahawks, per me and @rapsheet. Nelson is on an expiring contract and the Colts are opting to get back draft capital now before they could lose him in free agency.
But an all-time Colt now moves on to the Seahawks.
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- Oct 27 Albert Breer (X) The pick going from Seattle to Indy is the Seahawks’ slotted third-rounder. But … the Seahawks are getting a third-round comp pick for losing exec Nolan Teasley, and could get another for Kenneth Walker or Boye Mafe (tho those may be more likely 4s).
- Oct 27 Adam Schefter (X) Seattle is poised to have five compensatory picks in 2027 from the free-agent losses of Boye Mafe, Kenneth Walker, Tariq Woolen and Coby Bryant. They’ll also receive a third-round pick after executive Nolan Teasley became Minnesota’s GM. That flexibility has allowed Seattle to be aggressive in the trade market, and now they land Quenton Nelson. · Quoting Adam Schefter: Trade: Colts have agreed to send eight-time Pro-Bowl guard Quenton Nelson to the Seattle Seahawks, per me and @rapsheet. Nelson is on an expiring contract and the Colts are opting to get back draft capital now before they could lose him in free agency. But an all-time Colt now moves on to the Seahawks.
- Oct 27 Field Gulls (Bluesky) Former Seahawks Boye Mafe, Riq Woolen trending in opposite directions with new teams
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Bengals edge rusher Boye Mafe proving to be difference-maker on revamped defense
The Bengals paid edge defender Boye Mafe a handsome contract in free agency, and performances like Week 7 against the Ravens reinforce their commitment.
- The Boye Mafe breakout continues. Story bump.
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Inside the silent messages Boye Mafe sends every game day
The Bengals defensive end uses sign language to say "I love you" to his mother, Bola, who died of pancreatic cancer in 2018.
- ICYMI yesterday · Quoting Paul Dehner Jr.: New | The #Bengals rebuilt the pass rush in a new light after Trey Hendrickson left. Enter Boye Mafe. This is the story of how they landed on him, why he launched an ideal shift and evolved into one of the most disruptive edges in the NFL. 🎁 Gift link below
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New | The #Bengals rebuilt the pass rush in a new light after Trey Hendrickson left.
Enter Boye Mafe.
This is the story of how they landed on him, why he launched an ideal shift and evolved into one of the most disruptive edges in the NFL.
🎁 Gift link below
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- Oct 22 Bengals Team Site The Conversation | Boye Mafe Says He's 'Just A Guy,' But He's A lot More Than That
- Oct 22 Paul Dehner Jr. (X) Boye Mafe is exactly what the #Bengals needed. “You don’t really know the person, though, until you get them in the building and get to know them. He loves it. He loves being around here. Loves talking ball. Loves practicing. Loves playing.”
- Oct 22 Paul Dehner Jr. (X) New | The #Bengals rebuilt the pass rush in a new light after Trey Hendrickson left. Enter Boye Mafe. This is the story of how they landed on him, why he launched an ideal shift and evolved into one of the most disruptive edges in the NFL. 🎁 Gift link below
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Boye Mafe has been a fantastic NFL free agency signing for the Bengals
On the first day of free agency in March, the Bengals made two splashes with signing edge rusher Boye Mafe and safety Bryan Cook. Both won Super Bowls with their previous teams, and both players are entering the prime of their careers. In particular, Mafe has given the Bengals exactly what they paid for… and […]
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- Oct 15 Greg Auman (X) The Bucs logo in the lower left corner is Rueben Bain. David Walker only has 71 defensive snaps in five games, so not enough to make it onto the chart. · Quoting Gridiron Grading: NFL EDGE Production through 5 weeks There are 3 truly elite guys in the league right now. Boye Mafe has been a nice signing for the Bengals.
- Oct 15 Cincy Jungle (CIN) Boye Mafe has been a fantastic NFL free agency signing for the Bengals
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NFL EDGE Production through 5 weeks
There are 3 truly elite guys in the league right now.
Boye Mafe has been a nice signing for the Bengals.
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- Oct 14 Paul Dehner Jr. (X) Mafe and Lawrence both land in the top five for pressure quality. · Quoting Brandon Thorn: The second 2026 TPR update is live. Through Week 5, I’ve studied 901 pressures from 63 qualifying rushers. • Jeffery Simmons leads PQR at 3.00 • Abdul Carter is at 2.00 • Boye Mafe is at 1.75 with 14 HQ pressures • Greg Rousseau leads overall TPR Top 25 in PQR
- Oct 14 Paul Dehner Jr. (X) The second 2026 TPR update is live. Through Week 5, I’ve studied 901 pressures from 63 qualifying rushers. • Jeffery Simmons leads PQR at 3.00 • Abdul Carter is at 2.00 • Boye Mafe is at 1.75 with 14 HQ pressures • Greg Rousseau leads overall TPR Top 25 in PQR
- Oct 14 Greg Auman (X) NFL EDGE Production through 5 weeks There are 3 truly elite guys in the league right now. Boye Mafe has been a nice signing for the Bengals.
- Boye Mafe just went right around Patrick Paul for that sack. It's still Jarrett Kingston at RG, so no Jonah to start second half.
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Ventrell Miller not fined or suspended for hit on Ja’Marr Chase; Boye Mafe and Myles Murphy fined
The Cincinnati Bengals are gearing up for a must-win game against the 0-4 Miami Dolphins this weekend. The Bengals are coming off a frustrating loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars last weekend, which was full of penalties from start to finish. The NFL officially handed out fines from this game, and there are quite a few… […]
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Bengals Film Room: New defensive line additions doing their part
The Cincinnati Bengals dropped to 2-2 after a frustrating loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. While players like Jordan Battle continue to struggle on defense, the new additions to that defensive line played really well once again. The trio of Boye Mafe, Dexter Lawrence, and Jonathan Allen combined for 12 pressures during the game on Sunday. […]
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Quick Hits | Oh Boye, What A Pickup; O-Line Commiserates; Day-To-Day For Ja'Marr And Tee
At pretty much the quarter-pole of the NFL season, you’d have to say edge Boye Mafe has proven to be worthy of the Bengals’ biggest free-agent deal.
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Princely Umanmielen has been consistently good as a pass rusher in Year 2. With Pat Jones back in the lineup, Umanmielen can be used more strategically and that will be benefit him and the defense, in theory. · Quoting NFL Researcher: Most QB pressures when blocked 1-on-1 this season, per @NextGenStats:
1. Will Anderson Jr. – 17
2. Aidan Hutchinson – 16
2. Dallas Turner – 16
4. Boye Mafe – 15
5. Trey Hendrickson - 13
5. Greg Rousseau - 13
5. Chase Young - 13
8. Nik Bonitto - 12
8. Princely Umanmielen – 12
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- Oct 4 Paul Dehner Jr. (X) Jags 16, Bengals 10 Boye Mafe is giving the Jaguars fits off the edge. He's consistently forcing Lawrence to step up, if not getting the sack himself on passing downs. Jaguars are still finding ways to move the ball, but it's a grind for both teams right now.
- Oct 4 Paul Dehner Jr. (X) Boye Mafe with complete destruction on the first snap. #Bengals hoping that's a sign of things to come.
- Oct 4 Mike Kaye (X) Princely Umanmielen has been consistently good as a pass rusher in Year 2. With Pat Jones back in the lineup, Umanmielen can be used more strategically and that will be benefit him and the defense, in theory. · Quoting NFL Researcher: Most QB pressures when blocked 1-on-1 this season, per @NextGenStats: 1. Will Anderson Jr. – 17 2. Aidan Hutchinson – 16 2. Dallas Turner – 16 4. Boye Mafe – 15 5. Trey Hendrickson - 13 5. Greg Rousseau - 13 5. Chase Young - 13 8. Nik Bonitto - 12 8. Princely Umanmielen – 12
- Most QB pressures when blocked 1-on-1 this season, per @NextGenStats: 1. Will Anderson Jr. – 17 2. Aidan Hutchinson – 16 2. Dallas Turner – 16 4. Boye Mafe – 15 5. Trey Hendrickson - 13 5. Greg Rousseau - 13 5. Chase Young - 13 8. Nik Bonitto - 12 8. Princely Umanmielen – 12
- Was curious just how Chase Young's deal value stacks up through the first three weeks. Here's the top 10 non-rookie-contract pass-rushers (ranked by QB pressures), and their current deals: - Aidan Hutchinson, Lions (20): 4/$180M ($45M APY) - Will Anderson, Texans (20): 3/$150M ($50M APY) - Trey Hendrickson, Ravens (17): 4/$112M ($28M APY) - Greg Rousseau, Bills (17): 4/$80M ($20M APY) - Jeffery Simmons, Titans (15): 3/$105M ($35M APY) - Maxx Crosby, Raiders (15) 3/$106M ($35M APY) - Chase Young, Saints (15): 3/$51M ($17M APY) - Boye Mafe, Bengals (15): 3/$60M ($20M APY) - Gervon Dexter, Falcons (15): 4/$78M ($19.5M APY) - Travon Walker, Jaguars (14): 4/$110M ($27.5M APY) There's a legitimate argument to be made that Chase Young's contract is the best value in the entire NFL right now. #Saints