We break down the Bengals' frustrating loss in Paul Brown Stadium where there were some good performances, but ultimately the team let a win slip through their fingers against a good Green Bay Packers team.

Injuries aren't trending in the right direction on Thursday's practice report, and Jake and James discuss the keys to the Cincinnati Bengals winning as home underdogs against the visiting Packers.

James gets you caught up on a ton of injury news from the Bengals' first practice of the week after their mini-bye from Thursday Night Football, then Jake is joined by Locked On Packers host Peter Bukowski to talk about the Packers-Bengals matchup, and where both teams will be tested in Week 5.

In our midweek mailbag James and Jake discuss their event at the Blind Pig, the atmosphere at PBS for TNF, extending Jessie Bates as a piece of a great defense, and some comparisons between Joe Burrow and Justin Herbert, and A.J. Green and Ja'Marr Chase

Zac Taylor delivered a very encouraging injury update in his Monday press conference, and Mike "Bengals Sans" joins us with observations from All-22 film review

Jake and James break down areas for improvement for the Bengals, including first quarter offense, second down offense, and discuss Jackson Carman's second start

The Cincinnati Bengals move to 3-1 after a thrilling second half comeback against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The first half was rough, but the Bengals found their footing on both sides of the ball in the second half to clutch out the W.

Jessie Bates and Tee Higgins are out and Chidobe Awuzie is doubtful, we talk about the potential impact of those injuries on the Bengals' Week 4 matchup against the Jaguars, talk keys to the game, and hear from Locked On Jaguars' Tony Wiggins on how Urban Meyer's team is progressing from its 0-3 start.

Cincinnati Bengals Film Review: Joe Burrow, Ja'Marr Chase and the Offensive Line

Injuries to Jessie Bates and Chidobe Awuzie have made the secondary thin, we get you notes from theJackson Carman rewatch, and discuss the trap game potential as heavy favorites in Week 4.

Instant reaction to the Bengals' resounding victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers, complete with effient offense, dominant trench play, takeaways, and even a little luck.

Jake and James break down the keys to victory for the Cincinnati Bengals road trip to Pittsburgh, and cover the key matchups on both sides of the ball.

T.J. Watt and Ben Roethlisberger on the injury report, but we all know they're going to play, plus Zac Taylor and Joe Burrow press conference notables, and Chris Carter from Locked On Steelers tells us how things are going for the Bengals archrivals

Mike (bengals_sans) joins Jake and James as we break down the All 22 from Week 2 in Chicago

Xavier Su'a-Filo might have an injury that propels Jackson Carman into the starting lineup, and Jake and James take your questions in the Monday Mailbag.

The defense settled into a great football game after an opening-drive touchdown for the Bears, but Joe Burrow and the Bengals offense couldn't capitalize on their opportunities and turn it over 4 times in a row en route to a disappointing Week 2 loss.

The Bears are the Vikings in many ways, but Justin Fields is a wildcard in Week 2. We talk keys to victory, the key matchups on both sides of the ball, and James predicts a winner for Week 2!

Jake and James dive into the details of Joe Burrow's Week 1 performance before taking a first look at the Chicago Bears, Wednesday's roster moves, and catching up with Locked On Bears host Lorin Cox on all things Andy Dalton

Jake and James dive into the Week 2 mailbag, getting into how loud Paul Brown Stadium was on Sunday, how high the alert level is for Trey Hopkins, dissecting 4th down decisionmaking, and more!

Bengals_Sans joins Jake and James to break down observations from re-watching Sunday's game with a focus on the trenches and Joe Mixon's success in the wide zone.

The Bengals won a one-score game in Joe Burrow's return to action in 2021's premier at Paul Brown Stadium. Jake and James break down the game, fourth down decisions, and takeaways after Evan McPherson delivered the game-winning kick with time expiring in the extra period.

Jake and James break down 4 keys to the Bengals' success on Sunday against the Vikings, then dive into critical matchups on both sides of the ball as Joe Burrow and Zac Taylor try to get off to a strong start in year 2.

Luke Braun joins Jake and James to break down what's going on with Mike Zimmer's Vikings in Minnesota.

James goes through every week on the Bengals schedule to predict wins and losses, and we answer the first mailbag questions of the 2021 season.

Ja'Marr Chase and Zac Taylor addressed the media on Monday and discussed the deep ball and drops, the Bengals named their new captains, Mike Daniels is back with the team, and we discuss some of the threats facing a Trae Waynes-less defense in Week 1.

Joe Goodberry joins Jake and James to share his reasons for optimism for the 2021 iteration of the Cincinnati Bengals. He has high expectations for the offense to carry the load.

Jake and James break down the biggest storylines and questions facing the Cincinnati Bengals in 2021, from the coaching staff answering questions, to Joe Burrow finding the deep ball, and figuring out the pass rush, we break it all down!

The Cincinnati Bengals claimed a corner and edge defender on waivers, unexpectedly cut two wide receivers (who we expect will be back with the team), and filled out their practice squad Tuesday. Jake and James break it all down.

Jake and James break down the biggest surprises and guys who remain on the roster bubble as the Bengals cut down to their initial 53. Waiver claims and veteran cuts will come next as Zac Taylor and Duke Tobin shape their team for Week 1 against Minnesota.

Jake and James break down the Cincinnati Bengals trade of Billy Price for interior defensive lineman B.J. Hill and the ripple effect that might have on the cutdown to 53 players on the roster.

Joe Burrow took 3 snaps to start the game, Brandon Allen bounced back, and players fighting for roster spots made their final auditions in Cincinnati on Sunday.

Joseph Ossai likely out for the year, Trae Waynes hurt his other hamstring, Darrin Simmons weighs in on the special teams focus for preseason game 3 as the Bengals look for the final 53, and Joe Burrow and Ja'Marr Chase close out open camp practices with a strong performance.

Bengals head coach Zac Taylor says Joe Burrow will get a few reps against Miami in the team's preseason finale on Sunday. He also told us who will start a guard and center, and Ja'Marr Chase had another nice day of practice.

Jake and James break down the 53-man roster locks and bubble guys who have a complicated path to making the team, and discuss the likeliest next Bengal to make the Hall Of Fame

Ja'Marr Chase didn't drop a pass and had a very nice practice Monday, as did Joe Burrow and the rest of the offense. Plus, we hit starter re-watch notes from the WFT game, including high praise for DJ Reader and the Bengals' starting tackles.

Dr. Brandon Bowers discusses Joseph Ossai's injury outlook after reports of meniscus surgery are coming, Noah Spence signs to backfill edge depth, the Bengals make 5 cuts, and we discuss Ja'Marr Chase's rocky Sunday practice while the team is mostly healthy heading toward the regular season.

Jake and James break down preseason Week 2, featuring a rough night for Ja'Marr Chase and Brandon Allen and encouraging signs from Jackson Carman and Cam Sample

Noah Spence worked out for the Bengals, and Carl Lawson had a sad injury for the Jets. We discuss how those things may impact the Bengals, and what we're watching in Preseason Week 2

Wednesday concluded training camp for the Cincinnati Bengals, and Jake and James discuss the position battles yet to be decided as the team prepares to face Washington in Week 2.

Joe Burrow's most impressive throw of camp and draws Lou Anarumo's praise, four competitors shake out for the starting guard jobs, and we discuss how Jamal Adams' deal may impact the Jessie Bates negotiations

Ja'Marr Chase had his best day of practice as Joe Burrow continues to look comfortable, and Mike Santagata joins Jake and James to discuss schematic and player-specific takeaways from re-watching the Bengals' preseason debut

Instant reaction to the Bengals' first preseason game: Standouts, OL takeaways, and surprises from the end of the depth chart

Jessie Bates' unhappy comments about contract negotiations Thursday cast doubt over his extension, but there's a preseason game coming and Jake and James break down what to watch for in preseason week 1.

David Harrison from Locked On Bucs joins the guys to set expectations for preseason week 1, and Jake and James recap a lot of positive notes from Wednesday's practice, while remaining concerned about the interior OL

Jake and James discuss another steady, positive practice for Joe Burrow, Ja'Marr Chase, and the Cincinnati Bengals offense, some flashes from newcomers on the defensive line, interior OL concerns hanging over the team, and the report that Jessie Bates and the Bengals are not close.

Jake and James discuss the surprises and noteworthy player placements on the Cincinnati Bengals initial depth chart of the 2021 season. It lines up with what we've observed in training camp, and includes a few surprises and we discuss the questions facing the roster. We wrap up with notes on some rookies, including how concerned you should be about Ja'Marr Chase

Jake and James break down Joe Burrow's bounceback weekend, with two solid practices in a row in front of fans on Saturday and Sunday. We also discuss OL depth concerns, injury updates, and positive news on Evan McPherson.

Jake and James answer your questions as Cincinnati Bengals training camp takes a day off, ranging from whether Burrow should play in preseason games, depth OL targets, and the TE3 battle.

Jake and James break down some of the reasons for the offensive "struggles" early in Bengals training camp, get you notes from Wednesday's practice, and update injury status as some guys get rest going into the off day

Jake and James break down the Bengals first padded training camp practice of 2021, and the defense continues to consistently beat up a struggling offense.

Joe Burrow's Cincinnati Bengals offense hasn't found its footing yet as the defenes continues to win the day before pads are donned for Tuesday's training camp practice.

Jake and James cover Joe Burrow's uneven days early in camp and why they're nothing to worry about yet, Frank Pollack and Brian Callahan's comments on the offensive line, and some noteworthy defenders

Jake and James bring you the latest updates from Bengals training camp with notes on Joe Burrow's connection with Ja'Marr Chase, veterans suiting up on the first team OL, Austin Seibert's kicking competition results, and Jessie Bates extension talk

Jake and James break down Day 1 of the Cincinnati Bengals 2021 training camp, featuring Joe Burrow's return to action along with several other comeback players, updates on Ja'Marr Chase and Jackson Carman, and kicker talk after Evan McPherson has a solid start

Jake and James walk through some of the compelling Cincinnati Bengals camp roster battles and things to watch as training camp is set to open, and react to Mike Brown's comments in his first media appearance since 2019

Jake and James update you on the news from Mock Turtle Soup day, most notably that Joe Burrow has been fully cleared and will participate in 11 on 11 per Zac Taylor

Callahan provides insight into Joe Burrow's ACL recovery and quarterback skill progression, expectations for the revamped offensive line, Joe Mixon's growth as a pass protector and receiver, and more!

Jake brings you a quick reaction to Sam Hubbard's new contract extension, from financials to leadership and on-field strengths

The Cincinnati Bengals claimed center Lamont Gaillard after Arizona waived him on Wednesday, announced their inaugural Ring of Honor class, and Jake and James take your questions in the last pre-training camp weekend mailbag.

Jacques Patrick joins the show, plus Joe Burrow's health and more

Jake and James discuss the Bengals' potential interest in Jordan Matthews, the PFF "select a trio" comparison between the Browns and Bengals, and the Bengals soliciting your opinions for content

Jake and James talk about Elizabeth Blackburn's newest fan engagement work on Reddit and Bengals.com, then get into ESPN's future power rankings that are very skeptical of the Bengals in 4 out of 5 categories.

What's the value of a run stuffer in the modern NFL? Where does DJ Reader line up? How does he add value that a typical run stuffer might not?

Weekend Mailbag: Joe Burrow's culture, defensive line rotation, Joe Mixon's 3rd down role, and fond memories

Joe Mixon lands in ESPN's top 10 running backs, Tee Higgins could be a future WR1, and we talk about the events coming up for fans at training camp.

Jake and Mike take a deep dive into running back value, the Bengals' running game, and Joe Mixon's abilities as a pass blocker, receiver, and runner

We build an AFC North offense picking 1 skill guy from each team, then answer your mailbag questions including Bengals players on their last chance, Ossai/Sample sack expectations, and projecting next year's offseason needs

Jake and Mike take a deep dive into the Jessie Bates conversation, including his strengths as a player, and the limitations and benefits of elite single high free safety play

Expectations for the Bengals' WRs, Trae Waynes' potential and more in an Independence Day Mailbag

Adam (ACWHEELS10) joins Jake and James for a segment, we take a look at The Athletic's Bengals Fan survey, and answer questions in this weekend's mailbag

Jessie Bates makes some top 25 under 25 lists, Drew Sample and CJ Uzomah are learning from the greats at Tight End U, and we review the Bengals remaining cap for 2021 and look ahead to 2022

Lance McAlister Gives His Expectations for the 2021 Bengals, Joe Burrow and more

Is David DeCastro a fit for the Bengals? Alternate helmets, a funny mailbag gets into scouting reports and coney eating contests, as well as questions about Zac Taylor's skills and the tight knit locker room

James is hyped for new Bengals big men in new Bengals jerseys, we discuss Brian Callahan's optimism for the offensive line, and whether the defense has a gamewrecker

Bengal Jim, Willie Anderson and a bunch of Bengals fans visited Canton over the weekend, and then we wrap up the offseason program with our biggest takeaways and questions moving forward.

We dive into your mailbag questions, including putting each of the Cincinnati Bengals' position groups into tiers, discussing Darius Phillips' role in 2021, Joe Mixon's anger with the NFLPA, and revisiting Joe Burrow's stance on Cincinnati chili.

Minicamp ends for the Cincinnati Bengals after one day as Zac Taylor praises vaccination rates, Joe Burrow remains locked in and on-target for Week 1, and Hakeem Adeniji is likely out for the season.

Jake and James talk through their expectations for the Cincinnati Bengals' minicamp, focused on Joe Burrow and the trenches

James and Jake split the mailbag this week and answer the best questions we got after Week 3 of OTAs

The Bengals emphasized the deep ball on Tuesday, Joe Mixon was praised for blocking, and comparing the Bengals' OTAs to other teams around the league

Weekend Mailbag! Uncertainty the theme in projecting the defense, can't-lose players, ranking Bengals WR, and more

Mina Kimes weighs in on Joe Burrow and the Bengals' O-Line

Joe Burrow's velocity was the talk of the town after the Bengals wrapped their open practice in week 2 of their OTA program

Underdog Fantasy's Hayden Winks joins the show to take a deep dive into the Bengals 2021 fantasy outlook

The Cincinnati Bengals signed a new safety for depth and special teams, and we take your questions about who the breakout candidates are, which newcomers will have the biggest impact, concerns about Ja'Marr Chase's hands, and more

James gives his observations from OTA practice #1 and Jake reacts, before we talk about Jessie Bates' extension in a world with a rising salary cap, and the Bengals new waiver claim LB

Joe Burrow didn't waste any time getting back to work, showing up for the first OTA and grabbing the spotlight and the headlines as he threw to receivers as a participant in day 1 of the Cincinnati Bengals' OTA program.

We break down some of the top "things to look for" as the Cincinnati Bengals begin their 2021 offseason program on Tuesday, then talk about PFF's offensive line rankings for 2021

Mike Brown spoke to Dan Hoard about the Ring of Honor ahead of voting, and diving back into the complicated idea of adding Morgan Moses

Morgan Moses is now a free agent who would make sense for the Cincinnati Bengals to pursue, then we take mailbag questions about breakout candidates, position battles, breakout candidates, and more!

The good news of the day is that CJ Uzomah has joined Joe Burrow's triumphant comeback in the form of running routes, joined by Ja'Marr Chase on Wednesday

Joe Burrow's doctor says rehab is ahead of schedule and the Bengals' QB is looking good for Week 1 of the 2021 NFL season.

WR Trent Taylor will join the Cincinnati Bengals after his tryout, rookies sign their deals, and Jake and James preview the OTA and minicamp schedule and discuss the Bengals' youth

Notes from rookie camp include Ja'Marr Chase's smooth movement, Tyler Shelvin looking fit, and a battle for punt returner starting early

Jake and James talk about their go-to Skyline orders, how depth and Marion Hobby's addition to the coaching staff will affect the pass rush, and many more questions

Jake and James go through the highlights, and then the week-by-week of the 2021 Cincinnati Bengals schedule

We walk through the Bengals' home and road 2021 opponents as we prepare for a road trip and the schedule reveal coming on Wednesday

Reviewing the slim pickins' at positions the Bengals may be seeking veteran depth, and reacting to power rankings disrespect for the Bengals after the draft

Paul Alexander Exclusive Interview and Frank Pollack Eyes Rebuild

Questions about whether the Bengals' offseason moves were adequate, who will lead the Bengals in receiving in 2021, and a whole lot more