Locked On Bengals - Daily Podcast On The Cincinnati Bengals

The Cincinnati Bengals face the Pittsburgh Steelers under primetime lights, with Joe Burrow and the Bengals looking to Find The Summit of the AFC North. Will Paycor Stadium’s intense atmosphere and the White Bengal uniforms give the home team the ultimate edge? They will need to clean up special teams miscues and find answers for Jaylen Warren and Darnell Washington in a huge rematch.
Jake Liscow and Joe Goodberry spotlight other keys to the game like continuing to protect Joe Burrow and finding more success early on defense, discuss injury updates, and look for cracks in the Steelers' armor. Can Zac Taylor’s squad seize a pivotal win and stay firmly in the playoff mix?
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The Cincinnati Bengals and Pittsburgh Steelers square off in one of their most high-stakes clashes in years—division title implications, playoff aspirations, and no love lost. Can Joe Burrow, Ja’Marr Chase, and Tee Higgins ignite the Bengals’ explosive offense against a Steelers defense anchored by T.J. Watt and Cam Heyward? Running back Jaylen Warren’s breakout and Darnell Washington’s physicality add intrigue to key matchups.
Strategic battles in the trenches, critical turnovers, and red zone efficiency take center stage as both teams look to silence doubters and seize AFC North supremacy.
Photo Credits: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
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The Cincinnati Bengals watched as AFC rivals tried to get better at the trade deadline—while they had to back out of their own Arnold Ebiketie deal over a comp pick blunder.
Jake Liscow and Joe Goodberry examine what went wrong, spotlighting missed opportunities to shore up the defense and the embarrassment over compensatory pick missteps. The conversation raises tough questions about Zac Taylor and Duke Tobin’s approach, the impact on the locker room, and whether Cincinnati’s “good enough” defense can hold up against the surging Steelers.
Photo Credits: Sam Greene/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
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The Cincinnati Bengals' trade for Arnold Ebiketie falls through at the last minute, sparking questions about the front office’s draft strategy and awareness of compensatory pick rules. Could this near-miss cost the Bengals a crucial edge rusher—or was their third-round comp pick saved just in time?
Jake Liscow and Joe Goodberry break down how Ebiketie would have fit alongside Boye Mafe and Myles Murphy in the Bengals' edge rotation, dissect the comp pick controversy, and spotlight the urgency for Cincinnati to find pass rush help before the trade deadline. How will Zac Taylor and Duke Tobin respond after this unexpected twist?
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The Cincinnati Bengals face pressure as AFC rivals get aggressive at the trade deadline—should Duke Tobin swing big to keep pace? The conversation focused on possible moves before the 4 PM cutoff, highlighting potential targets like Zack Baun, Khalil Mack, Budda Baker, and Tariq Woolen to address depth concerns at linebacker, safety, and corner.
A key theme that emerged was whether recent injuries and shifting AFC power dynamics mean the Bengals must upgrade now or risk falling behind teams like the Jacksonville Jaguars. The discussion explored resource allocation, salary cap challenges, and which “middle-tier” trades could transform Cincinnati’s Super Bowl chances.
Photo Credits: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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