Ben Baby
@bbaby41.bsky.social
Covers the Bengals for ESPN. IG/Threads: @bbaby41
Listen. A primary objective of being on here is to prove, once and for all, that I am a #ballknower
Ben gets it. This is why we follow.
January 19, 2026 at 4:13 AM
Listen. A primary objective of being on here is to prove, once and for all, that I am a #ballknower
*whispers*
That TD at the end of regulation was absolutely horrendous QB play. Got bailed out because the CB fell asleep.
That TD at the end of regulation was absolutely horrendous QB play. Got bailed out because the CB fell asleep.
It’s a bad int. As good as Williams had been that was a terrible throw. Cost the Bears the game.
January 19, 2026 at 4:08 AM
*whispers*
That TD at the end of regulation was absolutely horrendous QB play. Got bailed out because the CB fell asleep.
That TD at the end of regulation was absolutely horrendous QB play. Got bailed out because the CB fell asleep.
My take: Kam Curl was on top of the play the entire time. Even if Moore had flattened his route, Curl was probably still beating him to that spot.
And here is the All-22 sideline copy of the Kam Curl INT, so you can get a better look at what exactly happened on that play.
January 19, 2026 at 4:05 AM
My take: Kam Curl was on top of the play the entire time. Even if Moore had flattened his route, Curl was probably still beating him to that spot.
It feels good to be around NFL Twitter again!
Happy to see my guy @bbaby41.bsky.social on the official app of sports. Follow Ben!
January 19, 2026 at 3:00 AM
It feels good to be around NFL Twitter again!
Dots on that Kam Curl INT in overtime.
(NGS)
(NGS)
January 19, 2026 at 2:56 AM
Dots on that Kam Curl INT in overtime.
(NGS)
(NGS)
The dots on an absolutely absurd play that the Rams had no business surrendering.
And yet, they did.
Caleb Williams gets his answer prayered.
And yet, they did.
Caleb Williams gets his answer prayered.
January 19, 2026 at 2:38 AM
The dots on an absolutely absurd play that the Rams had no business surrendering.
And yet, they did.
Caleb Williams gets his answer prayered.
And yet, they did.
Caleb Williams gets his answer prayered.
Good decision by Ben Johnson to go for it, especially this late in the game.
But here's the look at that fourth-and-goal that ended in a Rams stop.
(NGS)
But here's the look at that fourth-and-goal that ended in a Rams stop.
(NGS)
January 19, 2026 at 2:25 AM
Good decision by Ben Johnson to go for it, especially this late in the game.
But here's the look at that fourth-and-goal that ended in a Rams stop.
(NGS)
But here's the look at that fourth-and-goal that ended in a Rams stop.
(NGS)
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I know people are gonna say this game stinks but I’m having a blast watching 2 defenses kick the crap out of the offense
January 18, 2026 at 10:20 PM
I know people are gonna say this game stinks but I’m having a blast watching 2 defenses kick the crap out of the offense
If the Texans somehow win this game, the entire defense should be in the running for MVP.
Don't care how they make it work. But it needs to happen.
Don't care how they make it work. But it needs to happen.
January 18, 2026 at 10:17 PM
If the Texans somehow win this game, the entire defense should be in the running for MVP.
Don't care how they make it work. But it needs to happen.
Don't care how they make it work. But it needs to happen.
You know, I'm beginning to think Houston trading up for Will Anderson was a pretty smart move.
January 18, 2026 at 10:13 PM
You know, I'm beginning to think Houston trading up for Will Anderson was a pretty smart move.
C.J. Stroud’s 4 INTs are tied for the most in a playoff half since at least 2000, according to ESPN Research.
His completion percentage over expectation in the first half is -16.5!!!!
His completion percentage over expectation in the first half is -16.5!!!!
January 18, 2026 at 9:40 PM
C.J. Stroud’s 4 INTs are tied for the most in a playoff half since at least 2000, according to ESPN Research.
His completion percentage over expectation in the first half is -16.5!!!!
His completion percentage over expectation in the first half is -16.5!!!!
Of course! I want to be on here as much as I can as a thank you to @minakimes.bsky.social for including me on her starter pack.
At the very least, I'll try to keep posting big news and nuggets over here as much as possible.
At the very least, I'll try to keep posting big news and nuggets over here as much as possible.
I appreciate that you and others like you are on this platform. I've always appreciated your reporting through various news aggregates and so I can understand the dilemma. But still, glad you're on here, as much as you can be
January 15, 2026 at 3:41 PM
Of course! I want to be on here as much as I can as a thank you to @minakimes.bsky.social for including me on her starter pack.
At the very least, I'll try to keep posting big news and nuggets over here as much as possible.
At the very least, I'll try to keep posting big news and nuggets over here as much as possible.
Honestly, I think this place is perfect for many people. Which is why engagement on here is really good.
It's a lot of really good and smart sports coverage infused into a political landscape that is *very* different from anywhere else.
It's a lot of really good and smart sports coverage infused into a political landscape that is *very* different from anywhere else.
Feels like the only times I see his posts they are about how this place sucks
January 15, 2026 at 2:26 AM
Honestly, I think this place is perfect for many people. Which is why engagement on here is really good.
It's a lot of really good and smart sports coverage infused into a political landscape that is *very* different from anywhere else.
It's a lot of really good and smart sports coverage infused into a political landscape that is *very* different from anywhere else.
The reduced reach because of not being everywhere is tough to swallow, no doubt. But it's so hard to have the bandwith for everything.
There's a lot of reporters, including many I'm close with, whose coverage I absolutely enjoyed that I never see anymore because of how all the sites have changed.
There's a lot of reporters, including many I'm close with, whose coverage I absolutely enjoyed that I never see anymore because of how all the sites have changed.
You are hardly on this site. I’m not sure you can make an accurate assessment. I like your work, but I never really get exposed to it anymore.
January 15, 2026 at 2:18 AM
The reduced reach because of not being everywhere is tough to swallow, no doubt. But it's so hard to have the bandwith for everything.
There's a lot of reporters, including many I'm close with, whose coverage I absolutely enjoyed that I never see anymore because of how all the sites have changed.
There's a lot of reporters, including many I'm close with, whose coverage I absolutely enjoyed that I never see anymore because of how all the sites have changed.
I think we're doomed to using three microblogging sites from now until the end of time, unfortunately.
Twitter was supposed to go belly-up a while ago and nearly everyone in sports still uses it.
Twitter was supposed to go belly-up a while ago and nearly everyone in sports still uses it.
Stop trying to make Threads happen. It’s not going to happen.
January 15, 2026 at 2:15 AM
I think we're doomed to using three microblogging sites from now until the end of time, unfortunately.
Twitter was supposed to go belly-up a while ago and nearly everyone in sports still uses it.
Twitter was supposed to go belly-up a while ago and nearly everyone in sports still uses it.
I've come to the realization that Bluesky is essentially the LinkedIn equivalent for sports media/sports reporters.
Here's what navigating the social landscape has taught me about B2B sales:
Here's what navigating the social landscape has taught me about B2B sales:
January 15, 2026 at 2:08 AM
I've come to the realization that Bluesky is essentially the LinkedIn equivalent for sports media/sports reporters.
Here's what navigating the social landscape has taught me about B2B sales:
Here's what navigating the social landscape has taught me about B2B sales:
Crazy day in the NFL, huh?
January 13, 2026 at 9:37 PM
Crazy day in the NFL, huh?
Bengals WR Tee Higgins saw an independent specialist on Thursday morning to get clearance to play on Sunday vs. Miami, Zac Taylor said.
Taylor wanted to keep it under wraps before the team hit the field in Miami.
Taylor wanted to keep it under wraps before the team hit the field in Miami.
December 22, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Bengals WR Tee Higgins saw an independent specialist on Thursday morning to get clearance to play on Sunday vs. Miami, Zac Taylor said.
Taylor wanted to keep it under wraps before the team hit the field in Miami.
Taylor wanted to keep it under wraps before the team hit the field in Miami.
Joe Burrow, when asked by reporters in Miami if today was fun: "I'm having fun playing football. Not playing football is not fun. Sitting in the locker room rehabbing all day, that's not why you do it. This is why you do it right here."
December 21, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Joe Burrow, when asked by reporters in Miami if today was fun: "I'm having fun playing football. Not playing football is not fun. Sitting in the locker room rehabbing all day, that's not why you do it. This is why you do it right here."
For the Bluesky crowd (hello, hope everyone is having fun here!):
Wrote about Joe Burrow's recent comments when asked about his future with the Bengals: www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...
Wrote about Joe Burrow's recent comments when asked about his future with the Bengals: www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...
Burrow on Bengals future: 'Crazy things happen'
Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow, asked if he ever envisioned playing for another franchise, noted that "a lot of crazy things happen every year."
www.espn.com
December 18, 2025 at 5:50 PM
For the Bluesky crowd (hello, hope everyone is having fun here!):
Wrote about Joe Burrow's recent comments when asked about his future with the Bengals: www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...
Wrote about Joe Burrow's recent comments when asked about his future with the Bengals: www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...
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New podcast: @bbaby41.bsky.social returns to the show to break down last night's MNF game, the second week in a row with something we've never seen in an NFL game before on Monday night, and what the game meant for the Eagles and Chargers moving forward youtu.be/KWU8JQXvgeM?...
Justin Herbert Leads the Chargers to an Overtime Win Against the Eagles | The Bill Barnwell Show
YouTube video by NFL on ESPN
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December 9, 2025 at 5:08 PM
New podcast: @bbaby41.bsky.social returns to the show to break down last night's MNF game, the second week in a row with something we've never seen in an NFL game before on Monday night, and what the game meant for the Eagles and Chargers moving forward youtu.be/KWU8JQXvgeM?...
How a book about thinking like a monk helped Bengals CB DJ Turner II go from a back-up to a potential Pro Bowler: www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...
How a self-help book: 'How to Think Like a Monk' changed Bengals CB DJ Turner
A New York Times bestseller helped Turner hone his mental strength and become a premiere CB.
www.espn.com
December 6, 2025 at 4:59 PM
How a book about thinking like a monk helped Bengals CB DJ Turner II go from a back-up to a potential Pro Bowler: www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/...
WR Tee Higgins making progress through concussion protocol, coach Zac Taylor said. Will be limited today.
RB Tahj Brooks also on a simliar timeline, Taylor said.
RB Tahj Brooks also on a simliar timeline, Taylor said.
December 3, 2025 at 6:01 PM
WR Tee Higgins making progress through concussion protocol, coach Zac Taylor said. Will be limited today.
RB Tahj Brooks also on a simliar timeline, Taylor said.
RB Tahj Brooks also on a simliar timeline, Taylor said.
CIN RB Samaje Perine (ankle) has been a full participant this week.
Bengals OC Dan Pitcher on Perine's role alongside Chase Brown: "I think we'll definitely find ways to do it." Referenced the NYJ game where Brown had 54% of snaps, Perine at 42%.
(putting this here for @dannyheifetz.bsky.social)
Bengals OC Dan Pitcher on Perine's role alongside Chase Brown: "I think we'll definitely find ways to do it." Referenced the NYJ game where Brown had 54% of snaps, Perine at 42%.
(putting this here for @dannyheifetz.bsky.social)
November 26, 2025 at 4:04 PM
CIN RB Samaje Perine (ankle) has been a full participant this week.
Bengals OC Dan Pitcher on Perine's role alongside Chase Brown: "I think we'll definitely find ways to do it." Referenced the NYJ game where Brown had 54% of snaps, Perine at 42%.
(putting this here for @dannyheifetz.bsky.social)
Bengals OC Dan Pitcher on Perine's role alongside Chase Brown: "I think we'll definitely find ways to do it." Referenced the NYJ game where Brown had 54% of snaps, Perine at 42%.
(putting this here for @dannyheifetz.bsky.social)
Bengals officially waive QB Sean Clifford, opening up roster spot for Joe Burrow to be added back to the 53-player roster.
November 24, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Bengals officially waive QB Sean Clifford, opening up roster spot for Joe Burrow to be added back to the 53-player roster.