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• Talking Football with Bengal Jim and Friends: T.J. Houshmandzadeh, Ben Baby & James Rapien wrap up the season!

Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images Let’s recap the 2024 season with our panel of experts : T. J. Houshmandzadeh, Ben Baby and James Rapien. The Bengals’ season is officially over, but they made a valiant run of it at the end. Still, despite varying circumstances, that’s two straight seasons of non-playoff football during Joe Burrow’s peak years. The 2024 season for Cincinnati was truly...2025
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• Bengals vs. Steelers Inactives: Chase Brown out; Higgins, Mims, and CTB will play

Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images Khalil Montgomery time. The Cincinnati Bengals and Pittsburgh Steelers have announced their Week 18 inactives. For the Bengals, here is who will be out today. DE Sam Hubbard WR Jermaine Burton RB Chase Brown DL Isaiah Thomas OL Andrew Stueber TE Tanner McLachlan WR Charlie Jones The Bengals entered the game with a host of players listed as questionable, i...2025
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• Three and Out Podcast: A possible path to the playoffs

It’s possible, but unlikely. After a long break, Three and Out was back this week. Kevin and I focused this on the path to the playoffs for the Cincinnati Bengals, who are alive despite their 6-8 record as we enter Week 16. The Bengals face the Browns, Broncos, and Steelers to wrap up the 2024 season, and not only do they need to win out, but they need help from the Colts, Dolphins, and the Bronc...2024
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• Podcast: Tee Higgins’ chances of staying in Cincinnati take a major turn

Photo by Ric Tapia/Getty Images Things just got real. The Cincinnati Bengals finally won a game, and somehow, that isn’t the top story... How is Joe Burrow’s Batmobile like Frank Lucas’ mink coat? Did the Bengals just win a negotiation with David Mulugheta? Were Joe Burrow’s postgame comments about Tee Higgins foreshadowing an agent change? What does it mean for Tee’s future with the Beng...2024
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• Talking Football with Bengal Jim and Friends: Paul Dehner, Jr. joins the show!

Photo by Matthew Pearce/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images One of the best in the game! Covers the Bengals for the Athletic. We get into Bengals discussion - FA, Draft and current roster! Make sure to join us. The Bengals got in the win column for the first time in a month, as they try to hang on to their chances for the final playoff spot. They can’t afford any other slip-ups and need help,...2024
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• Podcast: Changes that could be coming in Cincinnati

Photo by Ian Johnson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Time to look ahead. Matt and Willie think about the future. Change is coming for the Cincinnati Bengals. What could that look like? Are things as bad as they seem? Is this a complete rebuild or just standard home improvements? More specifically, we discuss... Are the Bengals a desirable destination for a defensive coordinator? Will wi...2024
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• Twitter reacts to Bengals’ defensive victory over the Browns

Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images The Bengals need to put together some wins to keep their season alive, and they took care of business as needed for the second week in a row. The Cincinnati Bengals season has gotten off to a rough start overall, but with the win against the Browns, the team is almost back up to .500. With a win against the Eagles next week, the Bengals will be right back...2024
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• Podcast: Final Roster Conversation

Photo by Jason Mowry/Getty Images Making the cut. The Cincinnati Bengals are closing in on their first 53-man roster of the 2024 season. By Thursday at 4 pm ET, all 32 NFL teams must have their final roster cuts made, and the Bengals will have some tough decisions to make. Tanner Hudson or Tanner McLachlan for the final tight end spot? Did Josh Newton do enough to secure his roster spot o...2024
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• Podcast: Trouble in the Trenches

Albert Cesare/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK Both sides of the trenches are getting hit hard for the Bengals. Amarius Mims - Injured. Trent Brown - Dinged. D’Ante Smith - leaves practice on a cart and is now reportedly out for the year. Jackson Carman - Woof. What has happened to the right tackle position in the last week for the Cincinnati Bengals? The defensive tackles struggled a we...2024
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• Bengals vs Bears Week 2 Preseason Preview: The Orange and Black Insider

Sam Greene/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK It’s been a rough week for the Bengals, as players have gone down with injuries. As they ride through the unfortunate, predictable ebbs and flows of summer, they are getting set to face the upstart Bears. It’s been a rough week on the injury front for the Cincinnati Bengals, and, really, for the rest of the league. That’s an unfortunate reality o...2024
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• Tuesday Trenches: Closing Time

Kareem Elgazzar/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK Every new beginning comes from some other beginning’s end. The Cincinnati Bengals avoided going 0-6 in the division by winning their final game of the 2023 season against a Cleveland Browns team sitting their starters. The offense exploded in the first half, scoring 24 points, and the defense was able to do enough to finish the season with a...2024
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• Talking Football with Bengal Jim and Friends: Andrei Iosivas Joins the Show!

Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images Bengals rookie WR Andrei Iosivas joins us. We talk Bengals versus Steelers and what has to happen for Bengals to make playoffs. The Cincinnati Bengals took one on the chin right before Christmas at the hands of the Pittsburgh Steelers, but they’re still in the thick of things. And, as it often goes with this time of year in the NFL, teams are finding w...2023
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• Bengals News (3/29): Dropping the ocho
Kareem Elgazzar/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK Tee Higgins officially has his new number for next season. Why Irv Smith Jr. Chose Bengals"I felt like Cincinnati had the best chance to win a Super Bowl," Smith said Tuesday from his hometown. "It's a great organization. Great coaching staff. (Head coach) Zac Taylor was very adamant about me coming to the team knowing what I can do to help ...2023
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• Talking Football with Bengal Jim and Friends: Paul Dehner, Jr. joins the show!
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• Podcast: Changes that could be coming in Cincinnati
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• Breaking Down Bengals’ Week 1 loss to Patriots—OBI’s “The Aftermath”

Cara Owsley / USA TODAY NETWORK Anthony Cosenza and John Sheeran dissect the mishaps that led to a devastating and shocking los Well, that was a bit unexpected, wasn’t it? Cincinnati laid an egg in their season and home-opener, losing as big favorites to the New England Patriots. Nothing went right on offense, while some 2023 issues on defense popped up once again. Coaching, game plans an...2024
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• Patriots vs Bengals Week 1 Preview with Solomon Wilcots: The Orange and Black Insider

Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Former Bengals defensive back, NFL broadcaster and BLEAV in Bengals host, Solomon Wilcots, joins the program to talk Week 1, the Ja’Marr Chase contract situation and more! The regular season is upon us and Cincinnati is set to host the Patriots at Paycor Stadium on Sunday afternoon. We’re gearing you up for the big game with a very special guest. Former Bengals defe...2024
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• Three and Out Podcast: 53-man roster reaction

Things have already changed, but you’ll get the idea. The final hurdle has been cleared, and the Cincinnati Bengals are prepared for their regular-season opener against the New England Patriots. The 53-man roster was set on Tuesday at 4 PM ET, and even though it’s already changed, Kevin and I were back on Three and Out this week to share our thoughts. First, Kevin and I discussed our thoughts on t...2024
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• Bengals tight end Erick All joins The Orange and Black Insider

Cara Owsley/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK The Bengals’ rookie tight end joins us for fans to get to know him, as we talk about the outlook for the team and what he sees in store for his rookie year. John and Anthony also break down the final roster, as well as other moves and news from the team. Expectations are high, as the Cincinnati Bengals begin their pursuit of a Lombardi Trophy. ...2024
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• Elizabeth Blackburn speaks on the Bengals’ intentionality of high-character players

Sam Greene/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK In an exclusive interview with Jim, Tom, and James from Talking Football with Bengal Jim and Friends, the Bengals’ Director of Strategy and Engagement discussed the team's intentional pivot to high-character players in the locker room. The mid and late-2000s were interesting times for the Cincinnati Bengals. Newfound success under Marvin Lewis wa...2024
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• Three and Out Podcast: Preseason Week 2

We were back to talk about some of this week’s biggest storylines. The first week of the 2024 NFL preseason is in the books, and the Cincinnati Bengals are already in Chicago to face the Bears on Saturday in Week 2. We’ll be well on our way to the first real NFL football since the Super Bowl, and there’s plenty to talk about. Kevin and I were back this week on Three and Out, and we discussed some...2024
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• Podcast: Justin Jefferson’s big contract and the Bengals’ cornerback room

Photo by Ryan Kang/Getty Images Pay Dey. Willie Lutz and I talk about Justin Jefferson’s big contract extension with the Minnesota Vikings and the impact on the Cincinnati Bengals, who still have Tee Higgins set to play under the franchise tag, while Ja’Marr Chase is set to sign a deal that could come close to what Jefferson got. Then, we broke down the Bengals’ cornerback room heading int...2024
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• Podcast: A plan for Amarius Mims

Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images How will Amarius Mims and Matt Lee fit in for the Bengals? For once, the Cincinnati Bengals went into the NFL Draft without any question about who should start at offensive tackle, and what did they do? They drafted a tackle in Round 1! Willie and Matt give their take on the Bengals’ newest giant, and Matt breaks down his plan for Mims in 2024. They fin...2024
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• Talking Football with Bengal Jim and Friends: Bengals legend Eric Thomas joins the show

Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images The Bengals come up short in LA, franchise great Eric Thomas discusses the season, and more! The Cincinnati Bengals had a rough end result out west, losing in another devastating, last-minute fashion to continue the 2024 trend. The Bengals fell to 4-7 and there are far more questions than answers. Stopping by the TFWBJAF crew was Bengals legendary cor...2024
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• Breaking Down the Bengals’ 25-26 loss to the Chiefs: OBI’s “The Aftermath”

Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images John and Anthony dig through the ashes of the Bengals’ Week 2 heartbreaking loss to the Chiefs. What a heartbreaker. The Cincinnati Bengals put forth a valiant effort, but some mistakes, questionable penalties and timely plays by Kansas City forced them to be on the short end of the scoreboard. We’re going live on Monday evening to chat about what happen...2024
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• Bengals great Boomer Esiason weighs in on Corey Dillon’s Ring of Honor comments
Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports The former NFL MVP commented on Corey Dillon’s outrage at being omitted from the Bengals Ring of Honor and NFL Hall of Fame. If you’ve just emerged from under your rock, and you haven’t heard about former Cincinnati Bengals running back Corey Dillon’s comments on the team not including him in the Ring of Honor or not being enshrined in the NFL Hall of Fame, le...2023
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• Breaking Down Bengals’ Week 1 loss to Patriots—OBI’s “The Aftermath”
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• Talking Football with Bengal Jim and Friends: Elizabeth Blackburn, Mrs. Higgins & Cincy Bobs!

Kareem Elgazzar/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK A star-studded show with Jimmie, James, Tom, Mark, Tony, Jamie and the gang to kick off the 2023 regular season! The 2023 season is almost officially underway and Bengal Jim’s newest season has a great lineup to kick things off this week! Elizabeth Blackburn from the team’s front office joins the program to hopefully bring about some updates...2023
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• Bengals News (8/6): Ken Riley into the Pro Football Hall of Fame

Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports The all-time great is finally enshrined. Ken Riley joins Pro Football Hall of FameBarbara Riley, Kimberly Conner and Kenisha Avery present late Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Ken Riley into the 2023 Hall of Fame Class. Ken Riley's Rattler-Fest At Pro Football Hall of Fame: “It’s Been A Long Time Coming, But Dad, You Made It'Ken Riley II always said he'd never come...2023
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• Logan Wilson and Bengals agree to contract extension, per report

Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images The Bengals get their star linebacker under contract for the foreseeable future. The Cincinnati Bengals and standout linebacker Logan Wilson have agreed to a contract extension! Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network broke the story, though Bengal Jim hinted at this move earlier today. Per Rapoport, it’s a four-year extension worth up to $37.5 million and an aver...2023
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• Bengals News (8/6): Ken Riley into the Pro Football Hall of Fame
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• T.J. Houshmandzadeh had a “loooooong conversation” with Jermaine Burton last weekend

The rookie wide receiver has had a tumultuous first season, but his mentor had a heart-to-heart with him last weekend. It was a big day for reunions at Paycor this past Sunday. Former Pro Bowl tight end Tyler Eifert was the Ruler of the Jungle, and, as we mentioned earlier this week, another former Cincinnati Bengals star pass-catcher was in town to watch the beatdown of the Raiders, as well. T.J...2024
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• Twitter reacts to Bengals’ defensive victory over the Browns
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• Podcast: Tee Higgins’ chances of staying in Cincinnati take a major turn
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• Bengals great Boomer Esiason weighs in on Corey Dillon’s Ring of Honor comments
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• Bengals Podcast: Eagles game will be very telling for the rest of 2024

Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images If the Bengals can beat the Eagles...buckle up. The Cincinnati Bengals and Philadelphia Eagles don’t face each other very often, but this matchup could tell us a lot about where the team is. The Bengals are looking to get their first home win of the season and even out their record. It is very possible, but it won’t be easy. This Eagles team provides a t...2024
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• Podcast: What now for the Bengals?

Sam Greene/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images The Bengals are shockingly 0-3. What can be done about it? We’re nearly into October, and the Cincinnati Bengals have yet to win a football game. After not even winning a preseason game, the 0-3 Bengals are now traveling to Asheville to take on the Carolina Panthers. On this week’s episode of Matt and Willie Know Ball, Willie Lut...2024
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• Talking Football with Bengal Jim and Friends: T.J. Houshmandzadeh, Ben Baby & James Rapien wrap up the season!
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• Bengals vs. Steelers Inactives: Chase Brown out; Higgins, Mims, and CTB will play
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• Three and Out Podcast: A possible path to the playoffs
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• T.J. Houshmandzadeh remains cautiously optimistic about 2024 Bengals

Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images In a recent sit-down with John Sheeran and Anthony Cosenza, the former Bengals Pro Bowl wide receiver talked about the team’s current direction. The Cincinnati Bengals put a beatdown on the Las Vegas Raiders at home, this past weekend, which was a relief of a first home win of 2024. Paycor was packed to witness the victory, which moved Cincinnati close...2024
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• Podcast: D-line is key to beating the Browns

Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images This game will say a lot about who the Bengals really are, for better or for worse. On the latest episode of Matt and Willie Know Ball, the guys discussed what they liked about the Cincinnati Bengals defense a week ago vs. the New York Giants. While the win over the Giants was not pretty, it was crucial. In order to make a playoff run, the Bengals must t...2024
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• Colts vs Bengals Preseason Week 3 Preview: The Orange and Black Insider

Sam Greene/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK The “I-74 Bowl” takes place Thursday night, as players take their last cracks at auditioning for a final roster. We take a look at who might sneak on, where the Bengals may need to bolster through the waiver wire and more. The Cincinnati Bengals wrap-up their preseason with their usual contest against the Indianapolis Colts, as players try to sh...2024
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• Elizabeth Blackburn speaks on the Bengals’ intentionality of high-character players
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• Podcast: What now for the Bengals?
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