{
  "id": 2669673,
  "title": "Bengals May Have Found a Playmaker in Jack Endries",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/bengals-may-have-found-a-playmaker-in-jack-endries",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-22T22:43:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/nfl/bengals-may-have-found-a-playmaker-in-jack-endries-12356682"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Cincinnati Bengals may have discovered a potential playmaker in rookie tight end Jack Endries during their NFL preseason debut. Endries made an immediate impact against the Detroit Lions, catching three passes and averaging an impressive 8.3 yards per reception. However, what truly stood out in his performance was his ability to maximize his yardage after making the catch. With an average depth of target of just 1.0 yard, Endries excelled in turning small windows into decent gains, rather than relying on deep throws for big plays. His standout moment came on a 17-yard catch-and-run, during which he forced three missed tackles, showcasing the physicality and determination that can make a difference for a young tight end. This strong start suggests that Endries could be more than just a player who catches short passes, potentially providing the Bengals with an additional offensive option. His superb performance earned him a 91.4 PFF grade, placing him among the highest-graded rookies of the opening week of preseason action. Sports media outlets have taken notice, including PFF analyst Gordon McGuinness, who also named Endries as a player to watch after the first week of preseason action. The Bengals' positive outlook on Endries bodes well for his burgeoning NFL career.",
  "summary": "They could certainly use a good playmaker like him.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}