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CINCINNATI -- While the Bengals rested Sunday, the Cleveland Browns and Pittsburgh Steelers earned key wins to vault past them in the AFC North and gain some momentum. The team the Browns beat, the Baltimore Ravens, will be looking to bounce back when they host the 3-2 Bengals next Sunday in Baltimore. What do the Bengals need to do to gain a critical win that could springboard them into a successful post-bye schedule? Skinny joins Trags to discuss it all. Jungle Roar on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 PrizePicks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $150 in lineups instantly if you win your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. -- Joe Burrow tossed four touchdowns, including a ridiculous one-shoulder grab from Ja'Marr Chase, as the Bengals snapped their two-game skid with a 31-24 win against the winless Miami Dolphins Sunday in South Florida. Jordan Battle had a pair of interceptions and Samaje Perine had a touchdown grab and ran for 68 yards. Trags and Skinny break it all down and what it means going forward. Jungle Roar on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 PrizePicks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $150 in lineups instantly if you win your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CINCINNATI -- The Bengals again made too many mistakes at critical moments and let another game slip away in a 22-17 loss to the Jaguars before a frustrated Paycor Stadium crowd. Skinny joins Trags to discuss the injuries to Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, the costly interceptions from Joe Burrow, the poor tackling in the secondary that led to another loss and a 2-2 record after four games. Jungle Roar on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 PrizePicks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $150 in lineups instantly if you win your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PITTSBURGH -- The Bengals blew a chance to go 3-0 in the AFC North with a 30-27 loss to the Steelers Sunday in Pittsburgh. The Bengals made critical mistakes in the fourth quarter in all three phases to let the game get away. Skinny and Trags break it all down. Jungle Roar on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 PrizePicks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $150 in lineups instantly if you win your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

HOUSTON -- The Bengals defense made another statement Sunday, holding the opponent without a touchdown for just the third time in the Zac Taylor era and posting a 20-6 win over the Texans at Reliant Stadium. Dexter Lawerence II was a disruptive force on the interior and helped stop a key fourth and inches in the first half while the defense had four sacks of C.J. Stroud, including two by Ced Johnson and one each by Shemar Stewart and Jonathan Allen. Ja'Marr Chase had a pair of touchdown receptions as the Bengals moved to 2-0 for the second straight season. Jungle Roar on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 PrizePicks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $150 in lineups instantly if you win your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CINCINNATI -- The Bengals turned four turnovers into 24 points Sunday and Evan McPherson connected on four field goals in a 33-27 win over Tampa Bay in Week 1. Richard Skinner joins Trags to break down the biggest takeaways from the third Week 1 win in the Zac Taylor era. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CINCINNATI -- The Bengals announced their seven captains for 2026, and two of them are in their first year with the team, Dexter Lawrence II and Bryan Cook. DJ Turner is the other captain on defense while Joe Burrow, Ja'Marr Chase and Ted Karras while Evan McPherson is the captain of special teams. Head coach Zac Taylor says he loves the amount of leadership on the team. Skinny joins Trags to discuss all this and what to expect in the Week 1 matchup against Tampa Bay. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CINCINNATI -- The Bengals decided to bring in another offensive tackle to their offensive line room on Monday. Myles Hinton was claimed off waivers from Philadelphia after missing all of last year with a back injury. The product of Michigan was a fourth round draft pick in 2025. Can he help the Bengals? To make room, the Bengals released tight end Tanner Hudson, a vested veteran who immediately becomes a free agent. Skinny joins Trags to break it all down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PHILADELPHIA - The Bengals completed their first perfect preseason since 2006 Friday with a 30-13 win over the Eagles in Philadelphia. There was plenty to like about the game and the preseason for Zac Taylor and his staff. Will it translate into the regular season? The Bengals have key roster decisions to make at the back end of their roster. How will they go about it? Trags is joined by Skinny to discuss. Jungle Roar on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 PrizePicks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $150 in lineups instantly if you win your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CINCINNATI -- Some tough decisions face the Bengals after their 27-9 win over the Chicago Bears in the second preseason game. The Bengals are looking for depth pieces at offensive tackle, linebacker and safety. Several players put good plays on tape Saturday night and this is looking more and more like the deepest and highest quality roster in the Zac Taylor era. Richard Skinner joins Trags to discuss. Jungle Roar on CLNS Media is Powered by 💰 PrizePicks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $150 in lineups instantly if you win your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CINCINNATI -- With joint practice on the horizon Thursday and preseason Game 2 up on Saturday against the Bears, time to break down what the Bengals have to do to take that next step and be ready for the season. Who has stood out and who need to step it up? Richard Skinner joins Trags to discuss. Jungle Roar on CLNS Media is Powered by 💰 PrizePicks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $150 in lineups instantly if you win your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CINCINNATI -- The Bengals won their preseason opener 16-14 and several rookies stood out in the win, including tight end Jack Endries and defensive tackle Landon Robinson. Colbie Young had a nice 20-yard catch on third down after a drop earlier while Dohnte Meyers caught three balls for 29 yards and ran once for 13 yards and had a punt return for 11 yards. Yanni Tragellis of Local 12 joins Trags to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CINCINNATI -- Preseason Week 1 is here and the Bengals are getting ready to take on the Detroit Lions in the first preseason game at Paycor Stadium on Thursday. Joe Burrow is expected to start with the first team offense while Dexter Lawrence II and the first team defense is going up against the Lions powerhouse offense. Yanni Tragellis of Local 12 joins Trags to discuss early roster battles and who has impressed the most so far in camp. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CINCINNATI -- Defense has dominated the first five days of Bengals training camp. But that's not to say there haven't been moments for some on the offense like tight end Erick All Jr. and Chase Brown. Boye Mafe looks like the real deal on the edge and Dexter Lawrence II has come as advertised. Yanni Tragellis of Local 12 joins Trags to break down the first week of camp. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CINCINNATI -- Questions about the 2026 Bengals and whether they can meet their great expectations can start to be answered Wednesday when training camp opens outside Paycor Stadium. Is this is the year that Joe Burrow sets all sorts of passing records, will the defense live up to the expectations with the addition of Dexter Lawrence II in the middle of the defensive line? Who will win the slot corner battle. What about DJ Turner II and Dax Hill and their roles in the secondary? Richard Skinner joins Trags to discuss this and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices