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Sam Hubbard is going to miss some time with an injury and Lou Anarumo's defense that has shined in second halves in 2022 will need to overcome another injury to a key starter. We break down Anarumo's ascension, how they adapted in the second half without Hubbard to stifle Tom Brady, and the statistical contrast that halftime adjustments has produced for the defense so far this season. Find and fol...

Sam Hubbard is going to miss some time with an injury and Lou Anarumo's defense that has shined in second halves in 2022 will need to overcome another injury to a key starter. We break down Anarumo's ascension, how they adapted in the second half without Hubbard to stifle Tom Brady, and the statistical contrast that halftime adjustments has produced for the defense so far this season. Find and fol...

The Bengals overcame a rough start to the game on both sides of the ball with 4 second half takeaways on their way to a 34-0 scoring run, with mulitple drives starting deep in Tampa Bay territory. DJ Reader, Logan Wilson, Germaine Pratt, Tre Flowers, and Joseph Ossai stepped up for the defense and Joe Burrow got things moving in the second half as the Bengals eventually cruised to their 10th win o...

The Bengals overcame a rough start to the game on both sides of the ball with 4 second half takeaways on their way to a 34-0 scoring run, with mulitple drives starting deep in Tampa Bay territory. DJ Reader, Logan Wilson, Germaine Pratt, Tre Flowers, and Joseph Ossai stepped up for the defense and Joe Burrow got things moving in the second half as the Bengals eventually cruised to their 10th win o...

Injuries create a lot of uncertainty about who is going to play for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday afternoon, but Tom Brady is perhaps the bigger threat to the Bengals' chances to get to 10 wins a few games ahead of last year's pace. Both teams will be trying to figure out how to adapt to players who are banged up or missing time as the Bucs need a win to stay in the thi...

Injuries create a lot of uncertainty about who is going to play for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday afternoon, but Tom Brady is perhaps the bigger threat to the Bengals' chances to get to 10 wins a few games ahead of last year's pace. Both teams will be trying to figure out how to adapt to players who are banged up or missing time as the Bucs need a win to stay in the thi...

The Buccaneers haven't been able to figure out their offense in 2022, while the Bengals seem to be playing the most consistent football in the Zac Taylor era. Injuries have piled up a bit for both teams, but as Joe Burrow prepares to take on the GOAT for the first time, we break down the biggest matchups and stories in our first look at the Bengals' Week 15 game. Find and follow Locked On Bengals...

The Buccaneers haven't been able to figure out their offense in 2022, while the Bengals seem to be playing the most consistent football in the Zac Taylor era. Injuries have piled up a bit for both teams, but as Joe Burrow prepares to take on the GOAT for the first time, we break down the biggest matchups and stories in our first look at the Bengals' Week 15 game. Find and follow Locked On Bengals...

Mike (@bengals_sans) Santagata joins us with tape observatoins as all-22 confirms that Joe Burrow is playing with a high degree of consistency, Ja'Marr Chase remains elite no matter how he's defended, plus notes on Cam Taylor-Britt's continued improvement and Germaine Pratt's hot streak. Find and follow Locked On Bengals on your favorite podcast platforms:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com...

Mike (@bengals_sans) Santagata joins us with tape observatoins as all-22 confirms that Joe Burrow is playing with a high degree of consistency, Ja'Marr Chase remains elite no matter how he's defended, plus notes on Cam Taylor-Britt's continued improvement and Germaine Pratt's hot streak. Find and follow Locked On Bengals on your favorite podcast platforms: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.co...

Injury updates for Trey Hendrickson, Tyler Boyd, Tee Higgins, and Hayden Hurst are top of mind, but DJ Reader is in All-Pro form and finally getting some national love, while Joe Burrow continues to elevate the offense. Find and follow Locked On Bengals on your favorite podcast platforms:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/locked-on-bengals-daily-podcast-on-the-cincinnati-bengals...

Injury updates for Trey Hendrickson, Tyler Boyd, Tee Higgins, and Hayden Hurst are top of mind, but DJ Reader is in All-Pro form and finally getting some national love, while Joe Burrow continues to elevate the offense. Find and follow Locked On Bengals on your favorite podcast platforms: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/locked-on-bengals-daily-podcast-on-the-cincinnati-bengal...

The Cincinnati Bengals handled business against the Cleveland Browns in Week 14 with a dominant performance from the defense and Ja'Marr Chase, but Tyler Boyd and Trey Hendrickson have injuries to watch. The guys react to the win, standout performances, and those injuries. Find and follow Locked On Bengals on your favorite podcast platforms:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/loc...

The Cincinnati Bengals handled business against the Cleveland Browns in Week 14 with a dominant performance from the defense and Ja'Marr Chase, but Tyler Boyd and Trey Hendrickson have injuries to watch. The guys react to the win, standout performances, and those injuries. Find and follow Locked On Bengals on your favorite podcast platforms: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lo...

The Bengals may be playing their best, most consistent football in the Zac Taylor era going into a game against a team that has gotten the best of them lately. We break down the trends and key matchups as the Bengals look to beat the Browns at home this week. Find and follow Locked On Bengals on your favorite podcast platforms:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/locked-on-bengals...

The Bengals may be playing their best, most consistent football in the Zac Taylor era going into a game against a team that has gotten the best of them lately. We break down the trends and key matchups as the Bengals look to beat the Browns at home this week. Find and follow Locked On Bengals on your favorite podcast platforms: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/locked-on-bengal...

The Cincinnati Bengals want the #1 seed in the AFC, but to get there they have to go through the Cleveland Browns who have had their number over the past few years. We break down what will make this time different as DJ Reader and Ja'Marr Chase are back for the Bengals while David Njoku has returned for the Browns, and more importantly the Bengals recent success looks consistent and sustainable. L...

The Cincinnati Bengals want the #1 seed in the AFC, but to get there they have to go through the Cleveland Browns who have had their number over the past few years. We break down what will make this time different as DJ Reader and Ja'Marr Chase are back for the Bengals while David Njoku has returned for the Browns, and more importantly the Bengals recent success looks consistent and sustainable. L...

Ja'Marr Chase's return had a clear impact on how the Kansas City defense played the Bengals, Joe Burrow continues to be elite, the OL is improving, the Bengals have a good problem at running back, and the defense is cohesive. We break down how the Bengals played against the Chiefs and what it may mean going forward as the Bengals continue their hunt for the #1 seed. Find and follow Locked On Benga...

Ja'Marr Chase's return had a clear impact on how the Kansas City defense played the Bengals, Joe Burrow continues to be elite, the OL is improving, the Bengals have a good problem at running back, and the defense is cohesive. We break down how the Bengals played against the Chiefs and what it may mean going forward as the Bengals continue their hunt for the #1 seed. Find and follow Locked On Benga...

Knocking off the Kansas City Chiefs three times in a row has elevated the narrative around the Cincinnati Bengals. They're a better team than 2021 and have a full toolkit to deal with anything the NFL throws at them. We break down what they're saying in national media circles and what they're right and wrong about as the Bengals march toward the playoffs. Find and follow Locked On Bengals on your...

Knocking off the Kansas City Chiefs three times in a row has elevated the narrative around the Cincinnati Bengals. They're a better team than 2021 and have a full toolkit to deal with anything the NFL throws at them. We break down what they're saying in national media circles and what they're right and wrong about as the Bengals march toward the playoffs. Find and follow Locked On Bengals on your...

Joe Burrow continues his white-hot streak of quarterback play, Samaje Perine and the run game help the offense stay efficient, and the defense made huge clutch plays as Zac Taylor and the Bengals go to 3-0 vs. Mahomes and the Chiefs in 2022. The guys break down what this win means for the Cincinnati Bengals as they move to 8-4. Find and follow Locked On Bengals on your favorite podcast platforms:A...

Joe Burrow continues his white-hot streak of quarterback play, Samaje Perine and the run game help the offense stay efficient, and the defense made huge clutch plays as Zac Taylor and the Bengals go to 3-0 vs. Mahomes and the Chiefs in 2022. The guys break down what this win means for the Cincinnati Bengals as they move to 8-4. Find and follow Locked On Bengals on your favorite podcast platforms:...

Andy Reid, Patrick Mahomes, and the Kansas City Chiefs have seen just about everything defenses can throw at you. Can Lou Anarumo get them again, or will Joe Burrow have to take the offense, hopefully with Ja'Marr Chase back in the fold, toe to toe with the Chiefs to make it 3 straight for the Bengals? Find and follow Locked On Bengals on your favorite podcast platforms:Apple Podcasts: https://pod...