{"id":255100,"date":"2025-11-18T11:00:25","date_gmt":"2025-11-18T16:00:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/?p=255100"},"modified":"2025-11-18T13:08:57","modified_gmt":"2025-11-18T18:08:57","slug":"dylan-fairchild-remains-a-bright-spot-for-the-cincinnati-bengals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2025\/11\/18\/dylan-fairchild-remains-a-bright-spot-for-the-cincinnati-bengals\/","title":{"rendered":"Dylan Fairchild Remains a Bright Spot for the Cincinnati Bengals"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Cincinnati Bengals<\/a> were an embarrassment once again in losing to the Pittsburgh Steelers<\/a> 34-12<\/a> and essentially ending their season in Week 11. Offensively, Joe Flacco and company couldn’t get into a consistent rhythm as Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins had quiet statistical outputs. Chase Brown, on the other hand, was fantastic and rushed for 99 yards on 18 carries for an average of 5.5 per. The offensive line continues to shine for the third consecutive week in opening running lanes and protecting the quarterback. Rookie Dylan Farichild<\/a>, out of Georgia, has been leading the charge, and the game seems to be slowing down for him. Let’s take a closer look at the third-round pick.<\/p>\n

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Bengals Chase Brown (30) is taken down by the defense during their game against the Steelers on Sunday November 16, 2025 at Acrisure Stadium. The Steelers won the game with a final score of 34-12.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Dylan Fairchild Remains a Bright Spot for the Cincinnati Bengals<\/h2>\n

Bulldog Days<\/h3>\n

Fairchild started all 14 games<\/a> for the Bulldogs in 2024 and earned both second-team All-America and second-team All-Southeastern Conference honors from the Associated Press. He also played in 34 total games over four seasons (2021-24) in Athens, and had a strong wrestling background, which caught the eye of Bengals offensive line coach and former jiu-jitsu world champion Scott Peters during the draft process.<\/p>\n

The rookie left guard is impressive both physically and mentally, and the early returns have been solid, with Fairchild’s stock rising each week. His former Georgia teammate, Amarius Mims, was ecstatic when Cincinnati selected him and stated<\/a> before OTAs, “Strongest dude I ever met in my life. Pound for pound. He has that factor about him. Not just in a game, but in regular life. I feel bad if he gets his hand on a regular pedestrian just walking down the street. If it’s not a football player, he’ll probably (do damage).”<\/p>\n

Drop Anchor<\/h3>\n

The base for an offensive lineman is crucial in almost every facet of their game. This is where Fairchild has been so impressive early on this season. His footwork and ability to stand firm when being attacked are phenomenal, even against some of the best pass rushers in the NFL.<\/p>\n

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Dylan Fairchild continued to be a great draft pick pic.twitter.com\/NfqofXQFev<\/a><\/p>\n

— Bengals & Brews (@BengalsBrews) November 17, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n