Bengals consider bold midseason QB upgrades if Browning falters, weighing options from Wilson to Cousins. Wilson’s arm and risk profile contrast Winston’s hot-cold upside, Dalton’s steadiness, Willis’s ceiling, and Cousins’ cost. Aligning any of these with Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins could reshape the offense, though midseason trades are rare and costly.

Buoyed by the Chase-Higgins pairing, Cincinnati weighs how each option would fit a high-variance, high-reward path. The piece outlines realistic trade dynamics, potential price tags, and how a successful swap could salvage the season or fail to deliver expected returns.

The Cincinnati Bengals are shoring up quarterback depth behind Jake Browning. After adding Brett Rypien to the 53-man roster, Cincinnati signed Mike White and Sean Clifford to the practice squad, but none are proven starters. The club is weighing several external options—Malik Willis from Green Bay, Jameis Winston from New York, Will Grier from Dallas, and Tyler Huntley from Baltimore—while also considering pricier veteran routes and speculative fits like Kirk Cousins or Giants’ Russell Wilson/Jaxson Dart. Goal: solid insurance at a low cost, not a Browning upgrade.

The Packers’ run game hasn’t hit full stride through two weeks. Josh Jacobs’ rushing average sits around 3.6, and the team lacks a spell back, easing pressure on the line. Green Bay leans on creative runs from Jayden Reed and uses Savion Williams and Matthew Golden to bolster the ground game, with Jacobs finding the end zone in both contests. Injuries up front keep the scheme from popping, but the offense remains multi-dimensional and fantasy-friendly when the rushing rhythm arrives.

As the line settles and backfield options clear, Green Bay should swing toward more banner days on the ground. Jacobs’ steady TDs cushion his weekly floor, while Williams and Golden offer potential breakout touches in a run-focused trend that could revive the run game as the season progresses.