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As of now, the Bengals intend to let Lewis coach for as long as he wants.Random NewsDon't Kid Yourself: The Patriots Are Going Back to the Super BowlQuarterback Tom Brady, whose passer rating is only two points above the league average, has lacked consistency and seen his numbers decline over the course of one of the worst statistical seasons of his career. Already without the departed Brandin Cooks and Danny Amendola, Brady has lost receiver Josh Gordon and isn't getting as much as expected out of favorite targets Rob Gronkowski and Julian Edelman.The Biggest Surprises of the 2018 NFL SeasonThe 2018 NFL season has been a wild ride. There's just one week remaining, and there is still quite a bit to be determined. Only one first-round bye has been settled Joe Mixon Jersey , and this is largely because we've had one of the most surprising playoff races in recent memory.What the Heck Happened to These NFL Stars in 2018?Anyone who has seen toddlers rage over not getting the exact Lego or Barbie accessory they wanted knows the holidays aren't all candy canes and gingerbread houses. Christmas isn't too joyous for NFL fans whose teams got coal in their stockings from big-name players who were expected to deliver lots of toys and goodies.Phillip Lindsay Reportedly to Undergo Surgery on 'Serious' Wrist InjuryPer NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, Lindsay potentially suffered a scaphoid fracture and ligament damage that could lead to a "lengthy recovery," depending on the results of additional testing. Mike Klis of 9News reported he will undergo surgery unless a second opinion "suggests otherwise."Raiders Deliver Christmas Joy to Deprived Fanbase in MNF Win over Broncos|The team may be stuck in limbo for one more season before taking root in Sin City, but the Oakland faithful aren't going away quietly. The city sued the organization for violating antitrust laws. With no wins at the season's midpoint, the Bengals figured it was time to end Andy Dalton's tenure and see if rookie Ryan Finley is their quarterback of the future.Coach Zac Taylor decided Tuesday to bench Dalton, ending his nine-season run as a starter. The move came two days after a 24-10 loss to the Rams in London left Cincinnati 0-8 for the first time in 11 years .The first-year coach decided to use the bye week to get Finley — a fourth-round pick from North Carolina State — ready to face the Baltimore Ravens on Nov. 10 at Paul Brown Stadium. It's less a referendum on Dalton than an indication that the franchise is looking long term now that the season has slipped away.Finley looked good in preseason with backups but hasn't taken a snap in the regular season."We need to see what Ryan Finley can do, what he can provide for us http://www.cincinnatibengalsteamonline.com/clint-boling-jersey ," Taylor said. "Until you see him live against starters, you really don't know what you've got."They know what they've got in Dalton, who has one more year left on his contract. He led the AFC in passer rating in 2015, the most recent time Cincinnati reached the playoffs, but has struggled in the past few years as the offensive line deteriorated and top receiver A.J. Green missed a lot of time with injuries.Dalton led the Bengals to a club-record five straight playoff appearances from 2011-15 but couldn't get that elusive postseason win."It's not an easy decision when a guy's given it his all for nine years," Taylor said. "He certainly deserves better. You wanted to win games with him."Dalton, who turned 32 on Tuesday http://www.cincinnatibengalsteamonline.com/giovani-bernard-jersey , wasn't available for interviews. Finley declined to talk to reporters until after a practice on Wednesday.Dalton and Green have been the faces of the franchise since the Bengals acquired them with their first two picks in 2011. Each of them missed one of the playoff losses because of injuries. Green has missed all eight games this season while recovering from an ankle injury during the first practice of camp.Players weren't shocked by the move, given the team's 0-8 status."They started the season off with a change," defensive end Carlos Dunlap said. "We've got a new head coach and a whole new staff, and the new staff wants their guys in there."In many ways, it's been Dalton's most challenging season .The offensive line has been in flux and hasn't been able to protect Dalton or open holes for the running game, which ranks last in the league with only 59.5 yards per game. During a loss to the Jaguars, Dalton ran for all of the Bengals' 33 yards. He has all three of their rushing touchdowns this season.The lack of a running game has allowed opponents to go after Dalton http://www.cincinnatibengalsteamonline.com/shawn-williams-jersey , who has been sacked 29 times, third-most in the league.Bengals players have watched other lowly teams trade away top players to contenders. The Bengals chose not to trade Green, who is in the final year of his deal, or any other veterans before Tuesday's deadline.Instead, they benched their starting quarterback."It's tough when you hear your best player is (possibly) getting traded or things like this happen because that's the people you want to build the team around," receiver Tyler Boyd said. "That's the guy, that's our team — guys that can change a game."Taylor considered the quarterback change until after the loss in London http://www.cincinnatibengalsteamonline.com/josh-malone-jersey , which assured the Bengals of a fourth straight season without a winning record. The bye week gives Finley additional time to get ready for the Ravens, who beat the Bengals in Baltimore 23-17 on Oct. 13."We need to see a rookie — it takes more than one game to figure out what we've got there," Taylor said. "So we're going to give him a chance to prove that."