“Joe Burrow will be hurt by then” “Gonna be a good game”: NFL followers react to leaked Bengals vs. Chiefs Week 14 matchup

According to a schedule leak on Thursday, the Cincinnati Bengals will take on the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 14.

NFL Nerd posted the leaked matchup on X, claiming that the Chiefs will face the Bengals on Dec. 13 at Paycor Stadium at 4:25 p.m. ET.

Fans on X quickly reacted to the leak.

“Joe Burrow will be hurt by then,” one fan wrote.

“Can’t wait for this one. Burrow is gonna eat like it’s 2022,” another tweeted.

“That’s gonna be a good game,” a fan added.

“You guys are from Buffalo, leak our games,” one wrote.

“Big deal, two non-playoff teams,” another fan wrote.

”Chiefs Vs Bengals. One of my favorite matchup. Can’t wait to see this banger for the upcoming NFL season this year ” another fan wrote.

Joe Burrow missed significant time during the 2025 season due to injury. A turf toe injury in Week 2 sidelined him for most of the season. Veteran backup Joe Flacco filled in, but Cincinnati won just one game during his six-week run as a starter. Consequently, the Bengals missed the playoffs.

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What does the Bengals-Chiefs matchup look like heading into 2026?

ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported in April that the Bengals made a blockbuster trade by signing defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence from the New York Giants. The entire offense returns with all 11 starters back, while Lawrence is seen as the “centerpiece” of the defensive overhaul. The team also added defensive tackle Jonathan Allen and defensive end Boye Mafe in the offseason.

On the Chiefs’ side, Patrick Mahomes, the two-time NFL MVP, tore the ACL and LCL in his left knee on Dec. 14, 2025, against the Los Angeles Chargers. He is targeting a Week 1 return for 2026, but his status for a December game is still unclear. Kansas City bolstered its defense in the 2026 draft with cornerback Mansoor Delane and defensive tackle Peter Woods.

The Bengals hold a narrow 18-17 all-time head-to-head lead against the Chiefs.