Bengals defensive end Sam Hubbard is much relieved this week and certainly not because of Monday night's task of slowing down Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger’s split-second releases. Relief has come from the tip of a needle since Amy Hubbard received the first of her two COVID-19 vaccines. His mother is living the headlines on the front lines as University Hospital's nursing supervisor and they've spent the season separated but in touch.

Despite 2020's challenges, the Bengals and The Salvation Army continue to team up this holiday season.

Bengals defensive tackle Geno Atkins has built his Hall-of-Fame career on sacking quarterbacks. This year he has also put heat on COVID-19 as part of his community endeavors that earned him the Bengals nomination for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year award.