Best but we argue a lot Podcasts (2024)

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Make-Or-Break Week 11 For Cincinnati Bengals? Will Joe Burrow and Ja'Marr Chase get reinforcements? 31:23

6h ago31:23

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The Cincinnati Bengals playoff hopes hinge on Week 11's SNF matchup in Los Angeles. If they win, they're still in the mix with a 47% chance to make the playoffs. If they lose, their chances drop to 16% according to PFF's model. The guys break down another must-win game that might come down to Joe Burrow and Ja'Marr Chase, and whether they can get s…

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Cincinnati Bengals at Los Angeles Chargers SNF First Look: Any Help Coming For Joe Burrow? 29:24

1d ago29:24

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As the Cincinnati Bengals head to LA, this week's crossover breaks down the task ahead of Joe Burrow and Ja'Marr Chase against the Chargers' top-ranked defense. Khalil Mack and Joey Bosa threaten a tough pass rushing duo, while Rashawn Slater and Joe Alt may force the Bengals' interior pass rush to disrupt Justin Herbert and the Chargers' offense t…

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AFC Squad: Cincinnati Bengals Still Alive in AFC Playoff Picture 37:37

10h ago37:37

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In this week's AFC Squad show, the crew debates whether or not the Kansas City Chiefs are lucky or great, which teams in the AFC are best suited to beat the Chiefs, and who will be the 7th seed in the AFC Playoffs between the Denver Broncos, Indianapolis Colts, Miami Dolphins, Cincinnati Bengals and New York Jets. Plus, which Week 11 AFC games cont…

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Cincinnati Bengals' 2024 FA Class, Front Office on the hot seat? 32:12

1d ago32:12

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The Cincinnati Bengals' front office is on a bit of a cold streak with some of their major moves. Whether it's nebulous draft picks or free agent whiffs, player acquisition has left the Bengals with a top-heavy roster. The guys review what's gone wrong for free agents and discuss why Duke Tobin's seat should be hot. Join the Locked On Bengals Insid…

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Cincinnati Bengals searching for veteran depth on defense, sign practice squad RB instead - but wildcard hopes remain alive (for now)! 31:24

3d ago31:24

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The Cincinnati Bengals hosted veterans including Xavien Howard and Leonard Fournette for workouts on Monday, and failed to sign Howard after extending an offer after a "good" workout, per reports. They ended up signing RB Gary Brightwell to the practice squad, and are ostensibly still looking for help on defense after trade deadline reports of seek…

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Analyzing Cincinnati Bengals Coaches On The Hot Seat 34:08

3d ago34:08

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If things keep going the way they have–losing close games, players regressing, etc–Cincinnati Bengals coaches will see their jobs on the line when it's time to make decisions about the future. The guys break down which coaches' seats could get the hottest if the Bengals don't recover their season down the stretch. Join the Locked On Bengals Insider…

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Another Devastating Loss For The Cincinnati Bengals Against The Baltimore Ravens 32:14

6d ago32:14

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The Cincinnati Bengals are a tragedy in 2024. Another brutally close loss to the Baltimore Ravens is the latest chapter in this year's series of heartbreakers. The guys break down how it went sideways despite a Herculean effort from Joe Burrow and Ja'Marr Chase as the Bengals blew another two-score second half lead against the Ravens. Join the Lock…

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Cincinnati Bengals at Baltimore Ravens Preview: Another Must-Win Game on Thursday Night Football 29:56

8d ago29:56

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The Cincinnati Bengals have a major opportunity against the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday Night Football to get back to .500 and, arguably, their season back on track. With injuries to Tee Higgins, Erick All, Zack Moss, and a questionable Orlando Brown Jr, it again falls on Joe Burrow's shoulders to elevate the team. Meanwhile, the defense will be l…

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AFC Squad: Cincinnati Bengals Season At Stake on TNF? 35:03

8d ago35:03

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In this week’s AFC Squad, the crew discusses the landscape of the AFC after Week 9. Which teams were the biggest winners and losers at the NFL Trade Deadline and more. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Pre-Alcohol by Zbiotics Go to zbiotics.com/LOCKEDONNFLto learn more and get 15% off your first order when you use LOCKEDONNFL at checkout. Bett…

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Cincinnati Bengals add RB Khalil Herbert on deadline day, but no help for the defense 32:03

9d ago32:03

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The Cincinnati Bengals suddenly needed a running back after Zack Moss sustained a neck injury that landed him on IR, and they attacked the need by trading a 7th round pick for former Chicago Bears RB Khalil Herbert. The guys break down what Hebert brings to the table for the Bengals, while the team didn't add to a defensive line that could have use…

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Will The Cincinnati Bengals Add At The Trade Deadline? Easy To Argue They Should! 33:56

10d ago33:56

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Joe Burrow is playing at the top of his game. We've glimpsed the 2024 Cincinnati Bengals looking like a good team as much as we've seen them look like a bad team. With Zack Moss and Erick All Jr. sustaining serious injuries in the last week, an obvious need for help at multiple positions, and a crucial division game on a short week, and the trade d…

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Cincinnati Bengals get a home win behind elite efforts from Joe Burrow and Trey Hendrickson 33:39

11d ago33:39

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Joe Burrow was awesome against the Raiders on Sunday, consistently making plays under pressure and showing elite pocket feel and management on his way to taking the Bengals over 40 points. On the other side, Trey Hendrickson led a bounceback effort for the defense against a hapless and injured-riddled Las Vegas offense with his own monster performa…

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The Cincinnati Bengals face another must-win to keep the season alive 32:09

14d ago32:09

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The Cincinnati Bengals are in a hole. At this point, every game the rest of the season is must-win. That certainly applies this week with the possibility of turning Week 10's Thursday Night game in Baltimore into an opportunity to get to .500. The Las Vegas Raiders have been a bad football team this year, but the Bengals still need to take care of …

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Cincinnati Bengals-Las Vegas Raiders Week 9 First Look: Marvin Lewis Revenge Game?! 32:26

14d ago32:26

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The Las Vegas Raiders bring Marvin Lewis back to Cincinnati in an NFL coaching capacity for the first time since he parted ways with the Bengals in 2018, but there's more to this game than a coach seeing his former team. Jake is joined by Your Boy Q from Locked On Raiders to break down what's going on with the Raiders this year along with keys to v…

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AFC Squad: Cincinnati Bengals Backs Against The Wall For Rest Of Season 39:37

15d ago39:37

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In this week’s AFC Squad, the crew discusses the Cleveland Browns win over the Baltimore Ravens, recaps from the Kansas City Chiefs, New England Patriots, Pittsburgh Steelers, and Denver Broncos wins. They also discuss the Anthony Richardson benching in Indianapolis and preview some of Week 9’s biggest games including the Buffalo Bills and Miami Do…

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Looking for paths to improvement for the 2024 Cincinnati Bengals with the trade deadline a week away 32:45

16d ago32:45

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Can the Cincinnati Bengals get better in 2024? The guys break down how the passing game, already a strength of the team, could potentially find improvements in-house. But there are some things that just don't seem very realistic to improve, from run blocking weaknesses to top-to-bottom issues on defense. Plus, an early look at the trade deadline th…

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Are the Cincinnati Bengals failing their transition plan in 2024? Breaking down the core issues after dropping to 0-4 at home 33:19

17d ago33:19

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The Cincinnati Bengals have been an organizational letdown, in varying degrees, in 2024. It looks like their transition plan to go from a core that included Jessie Bates, DJ Reader, and Chidobe Awuzie on defense is failing. Maybe they're getting lapped schematically. They're losing even when Joe Burrow puts on the cape and plays well. The guys brea…

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Cincinnati Bengals fall (very) short in measuring-stick game 31:21

18d ago31:21

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The Cincinnati Bengals were thoroughly outplayed for the first time this year, and dropped to 0-4 at home and 3-5 on the season. The guys react to an abysmal loss after jumping out to a 10-3 lead before getting outscored 34-7 the rest of the way. The team just isn't meeting expectations, from the front office, to the coaching staff, to the supporti…

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The Bengals have a chance to make us believers with a complete game against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 8 32:32

21d ago32:32

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This is the "make us believe" game for the Cincinnati Bengals. They've won 3 of 4 against some bad teams, and have 3 narrow losses to teams at the top of the standings. Beating the Philadelphia Eagles the way they took care of the San Francisco 49ers in 2023 would go a long way in making us believe the team is back where preseason expectations had …

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Bengals-Eagles Week 8 First Look: Avoiding (another) tie with Philly 29:23

22d ago29:23

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The Cincinnati Bengals have tied the Philadelphia Eagles twice in their last four games, which is pretty weird. But that's far from the most important story for either team as both the Eagles and Bengals are trying to sustain momentum on small win streaks against the Browns and Giants (both teams!) after disappointing starts to the season. The guys…

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AFC Squad: How can Cincinnati Bengals climb into playoff picture? 37:50

22d ago37:50

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In this episode of AFC Squad, the crew discusses their team’s Week 7 outcomes, their thoughts on Tua Tagovailoa’s Week 8 return, which second place teams in their AFC Divisions have the best chance at success this season, and whether or not Lamar Jackson is the better MVP candidate than Patrick Mahomes.…

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How good (or bad) are the Cincinnati Bengals? Big picture discussion about Joe Burrow, the offense, and Zac Taylor 33:24

23d ago33:24

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An 0-3 start followed by a 3-1 stretch with losses to teams at the top of the standings and wins against teams at the bottom make this Cincinnati Bengals team a bit of an enigma. They're right there with good teams in one-score losses, but haven't beaten one. The eye test says they've been a flawed rollercoaster that hasn't come all the way togethe…

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Looking for trends in 2 rocky weeks of Cincinnati Bengals offensive, and strong defensive performances 31:40

24d ago31:40

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The guys break down why Zac Taylor's offense appeared to get outcoached, why the Cincinnati Bengals' run game struggled, how they held up in protection, and how Joe Burrow against Cleveland in Week 7. Plus, we discuss what's going right on the defensive side of the ball and look for signs of sustainability. Join the Locked On Bengals Insider Commun…

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Cincinnati Bengals finally bring a win home from Cleveland 29:09

25d ago29:09

29:09

The Cincinnati Bengals got their first win in Cleveland since 2017 and rode their defense, Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, and a Charlie Jones opening kickoff return for a touchdown to get there. The guys break down the biggest takeaways as it was another rocky performance from the offense against a defensive coordinator that has had their number. B…

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The Cincinnati Bengals remain in must-win mode as they look to conquer whatever's holding them back in Cleveland 31:17

28d ago31:17

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The guys preview another must-win game for the Cincinnati Bengals - and they're going to keep having must-wins. It doesn't really even matter who the opponent is even if getting an AFC win is part of the puzzle, but this week's trip to Cleveland to face the Browns involves the Bengals need to get a monkey off their back and bring home a W from the …

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AFC Squad: Can Cincinnati Bengals climb back into the North? 41:39

28d ago41:39

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In the latest AFC Squad, the crew runs down the Davante Adams trade to the New York Jets, Amari Cooper landing with the Buffalo Bills, any other teams that could be looking to make some trades at the deadline, and which teams in the AFC that currently lead the division have the likelier chance of losing the division.…

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Will Clevleand turn on the Browns? Battle Of Ohio First Look 28:04

29d ago28:04

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The first Battle Of Ohio in 2024 features a Cleveland Browns team trying to avoid a tailspin and a Cincinnati Bengals team still in desperation mode to get back to where they thought they'd be in the preseason. The guys get into their weekly crossover with Jeff Lloyd of Locked On Browns to break down the biggest stories between Paul Brown's two fra…

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Jordan Battle's role expanding for Cincinnati Bengals, but what are we buying about this defense after a bounceback in Week 6? 31:15

1M ago31:15

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Lou Anarumo is rotating players in the Cincinnati Bengals defensive backfield, something he once was strongly opposed to. Jordan Battle is notably earning more trust and a bigger role, a promising development for a young player they need to step up. His emergence, a schedule of some bad offenses, and a healthy DL rotation mean could be reasons to b…

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Film Takeaways: Unpacking an uneven Cincinnati Bengals offensive performance against the New York Giants 33:35

1M ago33:35

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From Joe Burrow to playcalling and the offensive line, Jake Liscow and Mike Santagata break down why the Cincinnati Bengals offense had an uneven performance on Sunday Night Football. It was a mixed bag for most of the offense with a smattering of highlights and lowlights and everything in between. Plus, why having competent NFL linemen helped the …

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Cincinnati Bengals win with a shaky performance from the offense, let's hope they can build on it 31:22

1M ago31:22

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The Cincinnati Bengals' offense was not clicking on all cylinders against a strong performance from the New York Giants defensive front. Joe Burrow wasn't at his best, the run game was stuck and both backs fumbled, but they made just enough plays with the defense holding up its end, allowing just 7 points. The guys break down why "how" they won may…

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Locked On AFC Squad | Can Cincinnati Bengals Climb Out of 1-4 Hole? 43:22

1M ago43:22

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In the debut episode of Locked On AFC Squad, the New York Jets decision to fire Robert Saleh in favor of Nathaniel Hackett and Aaron Rodgers was discussed by our host of AFC team representatives. Plus, which AFC teams are on upset alert for Week 6 and which team in the AFC in the bottom of their division has the best chance to make the playoffs? Jo…

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The Cincinnati Bengals need to start FINISHING football games | Week 6 Sunday Night Football Preview 30:15

1M ago30:15

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The Cincinnati Bengals need to finish games. That's a theme when you lose 4 games by a combined 15 points, and it goes for the entire team. The guys break down how the Bengals must finish better, and where the key matchups will be for the team to take care of business if they're going to salvage the season. Join the Locked On Bengals Insider Commun…

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Week 6 Cincinnati Bengals at New York Giants First Look - Dealing with Malik Nabers and Dexter Lawrence 29:48

1M ago29:48

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The guys break down the biggest stories for the Cincinnati Bengals desperately looking for the beginning of a run to salvage their season on Sunday Night Football against the New York Giants. Along with Locked On Giants' Patricia Traina, we also get into what's going on with the Giants after an encouraging Week 5 win in Seattle, and the most import…

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Cincinnati Bengals coaching staff on the hot seat after 1-4 start to the season? 31:20

1M ago31:20

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After a 1-4 start, Cincinnati Bengals fans are ready for change. The guys break down whether the coach's seats are getting hot, and why they should be getting hot - and it's not just a 2024 issue at this point. There's still theoretically time to right the ship, but pressure is certainly mounting after another rocky start to a championship expectat…

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Week 5 Cincinnati Bengals Film Breakdown: Joe Burrow & Offense Shine, but the Defense is AWFUL! 30:43

1M ago30:43

30:43

The Cincinnati Bengals squandered another elite game of production from Joe Burrow and the passing offense, so the guys break down the film takeaways looking for how the offense was so effective, and why the defense continues to struggle at every level, from communication breakdowns to physical limitations. Join the Locked On Bengals Insider Commun…

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The Cincinnati Bengals continue to find brutal ways to lose football games, drop to 1-4 30:51

1M ago30:51

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The Cincinnati Bengals continue to be a play here or there short of winning football games. Whether it was a slow start, a late interception, the mishandled hold on a potential game-winning field goal, or the defense unable to get the stops they needed in the second half, they just did enough to lose the game. The guys break down another brutal los…

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This edition of Cincinnati Bengals vs. Baltimore Ravens is one of the most important regular season games of the Joe Burrow era 32:23

1M ago32:23

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For many obvious reasons, it is critical for the Cincinnati Bengals to win their first AFC North game of 2024 against the Baltimore Ravens. The guys break down the obvious importance of the game before diving into how the offense may need to put the team on its back this week, and what we can expect from a struggling defense that may get some trenc…

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Cincinnati Bengals vs. Baltimore Ravens Week 5 First Look: Why a fast start could be key for both teams 30:58

1M ago30:58

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The guys break down why which team gets off to a fast start could be crucial when the Cincinnati Bengals host the Baltimore Ravens. Locked On Ravens host Kevin Oestreicher joins the guys to break down the biggest stories and keys to victory in a first look at the first AFC North game of the 2024 season. Join the Locked On Bengals Insider Community!…

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Should Jordan Battle and Jermaine Burton have expanded roles for the Cincinnati Bengals? 30:29

1M ago30:29

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The guys break down how Jordan Battle and Jermaine Burton's roles could grow throughout this season as the Cincinnati Bengals' defense continues to search for answers, and the offense could always benefit from more downfield targets. Plus, Ryan Rekhow is the only punter left on the roster after early-week shuffling, and hoping the defensive line ge…

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All-22 Takeaways: Joe Burrow in midseason form, Amarius Mims' first start, Erick All and Chase Brown's expanded roles, and still looking for answers on defense 36:23

2M ago36:23

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Film takeaways from the Cincinnati Bengals' first win of the season were positive on offense, so the guys are joined by Mike Santagata to break down how Joe Burrow is in midseason form, and how young players are contributing. We dive into Amarius Mims' first start, Chase Brown showing his upside, and Erick All growing into a TE1 role. Unfortunately…

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The Cincinnati Bengals have won a football game! We take those, but there's a lot of work left to do. 31:18

2M ago31:18

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The guys break down the Cincinnati Bengals' first win of the season over the Carolina Panthers, headlined by momentum building for a versatile offense, and lowlighted by a defense that has left us asking questions. So it's a mixed bag of reactions with plenty of positives on offense bundled with a few late-game questions, and a bunch of issues on d…

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Another week, another game the Cincinnati Bengals SHOULD win... but can they take care of business? | Cincinnati Bengals at Carolina Panthers Week 4 Preview 30:57

2M ago30:57

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We all know the Cincinnati Bengals are in a bad place with their 0-3 start, somehow with a worse record than the Carolina Panthers they'll be visiting in Week 4. We also believe the Bengals are simply a better team than their record, and that the offense is good enough that they should still win a lot of football games this season. The guys break d…

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Can the Cincinnati Bengals' defense right the ship against Andy Dalton's Carolina Panthers? | Week 3 First Look 30:42

2M ago30:42

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Andy Dalton's nearly annual tradition of playing quarterback for an NFC team that plays the Cincinnati Bengals will resume this weekend in Charlotte as Lou Anarumo's defense will be searching for stops. Meanwhile, the Panthers' defense looks about as bad as any in the NFL, which is good news for Joe Burrow and Zac Taylor who may need to carry the d…

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Is the Cincinnati Bengals defense fixable? | Film Takeaways from MNF Disaster 31:29

2M ago31:29

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Unfortunately the All-22 didn't give many reasons for optimism on the defensive side of the ball, so the guys are joined by Mike Santagata (bengals_sans) to break down what we saw on film. We're at the point where a Myles Murphy breakout and getting healthier at DT might just get them to "below average" instead of "disaster". At least the offense i…

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Cincinnati Bengals' nightmarish defensive performance has them 0-3 and looking for answers 31:32

2M ago31:32

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The Cincinnati Bengals defense just isn't good enough. Everything that could go wrong went wrong from the lack of talent on the defensive front, tackling, and inability to do anything to disrupt Jayden Daniels' coming out party. The offense was awesome, but it's hard to think about anything besides what looked like the worst defense in the NFL on M…

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Can Cincinnati Bengals offense make its mark on Monday Night Football? | Cincinnati Bengals vs. Washington Commanders Preview 32:49

2M ago32:49

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Tee Higgins will return from his hamstring injury on Monday Night Football, and could be a catalyst that combines with a shaky Washington Commanders defense that leads to an explosive night for the Cincinnati Bengals offense. The guys are looking for the offense to control the game this week, force the Commanders to play from behind, and help the d…

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Tee Higgins returns to practice for Cincinnati Bengals, Lawrence Guy joins the DT room 30:54

2M ago30:54

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Tee Higgins and Kris Jenkins returned to practice on Thursday, as Amarius Mims continues to work his way back from his pec injury. The guys break down a list of significant injury updates as the Cincinnati Bengals begin their preparation for Monday Night Football, add Lawrence Guy to the roster, and Joe Burrow offers high praise for offensive rooki…

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Cincinnati Bengals vs. Washington Commanders | Monday Night Football FIRST LOOK 31:22

2M ago31:22

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James Rapien is joined by David Harrison of Locked on Commanders to preview the matchup. They discuss Jayden Daniels, the Washington rushing attack, a shaky defense, plus what Joe Burrow, Ja'Marr Chase and the Bengals need to do to get their first win of the season and so much more! Join the Locked On Bengals Insider Community! https://joinsubtext.…

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The Cincinnati Bengals have halfway solved their explosive play issue (so far) 31:35

2M ago31:35

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The guys break down how the reformed Cincinnati Bengals secondary has helped to transform their explosive play problem on defense, but they haven't gotten Ja'Marr Chase or the offense where we hoped it would be yet. We get into explosive play stats and reasons to hope it could improve as the season wears on. Join the Locked On Bengals Insider Commu…

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Bengals-Chiefs Film Takeaways: Silver Linings Give Reasons For Optimism 32:38

2M ago32:38

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While the Cincinnati Bengals lost to the Kansas City Chiefs in heartbreaking fashion on Sunday, film takeaways reveal quite a few reasons to be optimistic about the team's 2024 future. Joe Burrow and the offense took major steps forward, and Lou Anarumo and his secondary looked like the kind of unit that can give opposing passing attacks headaches.…

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