At 4-7, the Cincinnati Bengals need fixing. Jake Liscow is joined by Mike Santagata to break down the root causes of the Bengals' offensive struggles. The guys examine issues like the inconsistent offensive line, lack of schematic diversity, and a faltering run game. They also discuss the sustainability of relying heavily on Joe Burrow and star receivers.

When comparing expectations to reality for the 2024 Cincinnati Bengals, only a few players have surpassed their preseason hype. Joe Burrow has been outstanding, with Dax Hill and Chase Brown also outperforming predictions. However, many others fall into the "disappointing" category. The guys dissect where preseason hopes have turned into letdowns, reviewing the team's biggest disappointments this year.

In this AFC Squad show, the crew discusses the Buffalo Bills slaying the dragon that is the Kansas City Chiefs undefeated streak, the Baltimore Ravens falling short, whether or not the New York Jets GM/HC job is desireable, and how the point differential in the AFC explains a lot on how the season has gone. Plus, can teams like the Denver Broncos, Houston Texans, Pittsburgh Steelers avoid falling into trap games?

The guys break down when the Cincinnati Bengals will embrace the youth movement and go into evaluation mode, as it would be valuable to know whether guys like Myles Murphy, Josh Newton, Kris Jenkins, McKinnley Jackson, and even Matt Lee are part of your future core. Plus, we try to isolate the "single biggest" problem with this year's team, and discuss Frank Pollack's future with the Bengals.

DJ Turner reportedly has a broken clavicle and is done for the year, the latest blow in a season that's been full of them that muddies the "future CB" conversation further. Then, it's time for another long conversation about the apparent failures of this coaching staff, front office, and ownership that have led to a subpar 2024 season despite Joe Burrow playing at an MVP level.

The Cincinnati Bengals once again were in position to make a game-winning play against a good team in the Los Angeles Chargers, even after an uninspired first half. Unfortunately, just like all year, they came up a play short and couldn't complete a monumental comeback. The guys break down another heartbreaker that's in many ways representative of the 2024 Bengals season.

The Cincinnati Bengals playoff hopes hinge on Week 11's SNF matchup in Los Angeles. If they win, they're still in the mix with a 47% chance to make the playoffs. If they lose, their chances drop to 16% according to PFF's model. The guys break down another must-win game that might come down to Joe Burrow and Ja'Marr Chase, and whether they can get some reinforcements from injured starters in a huge primetime clash.

As the Cincinnati Bengals head to LA, this week's crossover breaks down the task ahead of Joe Burrow and Ja'Marr Chase against the Chargers' top-ranked defense. Khalil Mack and Joey Bosa threaten a tough pass rushing duo, while Rashawn Slater and Joe Alt may force the Bengals' interior pass rush to disrupt Justin Herbert and the Chargers' offense to help the defense get stops.

In this week's AFC Squad show, the crew debates whether or not the Kansas City Chiefs are lucky or great, which teams in the AFC are best suited to beat the Chiefs, and who will be the 7th seed in the AFC Playoffs between the Denver Broncos, Indianapolis Colts, Miami Dolphins, Cincinnati Bengals and New York Jets. Plus, which Week 11 AFC games contain the highest stakes?

The Cincinnati Bengals' front office is on a bit of a cold streak with some of their major moves. Whether it's nebulous draft picks or free agent whiffs, player acquisition has left the Bengals with a top-heavy roster. The guys review what's gone wrong for free agents and discuss why Duke Tobin's seat should be hot.

The Cincinnati Bengals hosted veterans including Xavien Howard and Leonard Fournette for workouts on Monday, and failed to sign Howard after extending an offer after a "good" workout, per reports. They ended up signing RB Gary Brightwell to the practice squad, and are ostensibly still looking for help on defense after trade deadline reports of seeking DL and CBs and today's workouts came up empty. The guys break down the poor optics for the front office, and take an updated look at the AFC...

Introducing Pittsburgh Steelers Russell Wilson COOKS, Kansas City Chiefs Stay UNDEFEATED & Detroit Lions SURVIVE from Locked On NFL – Daily Podcast On The National Football League. Follow the show: Locked On NFL – Daily Podcast On The National Football League The Pittsburgh Steelers won the best game of the weekend against the Washington Commanders on the arm of Russell Wilson who cooked all day long in the big moments. The Kansas City Chiefs barely remained undefeated due to a field goal...

If things keep going the way they have–losing close games, players regressing, etc–Cincinnati Bengals coaches will see their jobs on the line when it's time to make decisions about the future. The guys break down which coaches' seats could get the hottest if the Bengals don't recover their season down the stretch.

The Cincinnati Bengals are a tragedy in 2024. Another brutally close loss to the Baltimore Ravens is the latest chapter in this year's series of heartbreakers. The guys break down how it went sideways despite a Herculean effort from Joe Burrow and Ja'Marr Chase as the Bengals blew another two-score second half lead against the Ravens.

The Cincinnati Bengals have a major opportunity against the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday Night Football to get back to .500 and, arguably, their season back on track. With injuries to Tee Higgins, Erick All, Zack Moss, and a questionable Orlando Brown Jr, it again falls on Joe Burrow's shoulders to elevate the team. Meanwhile, the defense will be looking for consistency against a QB they couldn't disrupt as Lamar Jackson is also playing at an elite level.

In this week’s AFC Squad, the crew discusses the landscape of the AFC after Week 9. Which teams were the biggest winners and losers at the NFL Trade Deadline and more.

The Cincinnati Bengals suddenly needed a running back after Zack Moss sustained a neck injury that landed him on IR, and they attacked the need by trading a 7th round pick for former Chicago Bears RB Khalil Herbert. The guys break down what Hebert brings to the table for the Bengals, while the team didn't add to a defensive line that could have used a talent injection. Plus, what could be next on a short week that could see Cincinnati short handed again.

Introducing Kansas City Chiefs Patrick Mahomes Still the KING, Saints Need Reset & Dak Prescott MAJOR Injury from Locked On NFL – Daily Podcast On The National Football League. Follow the show: Locked On NFL – Daily Podcast On The National Football League The Kansas City Chiefs stay undefeated on Monday Night Football in a Patrick Mahomes MASTERCLASS proving he is still the best player in the NFL with no debate. The New Orleans Saints fired head coach Dennis Allen on Monday and if they...

Joe Burrow is playing at the top of his game. We've glimpsed the 2024 Cincinnati Bengals looking like a good team as much as we've seen them look like a bad team. With Zack Moss and Erick All Jr. sustaining serious injuries in the last week, an obvious need for help at multiple positions, and a crucial division game on a short week, and the trade deadline around the corner, the guys discuss where the Bengals could and should add, and handicap the likelihood of a move.

Joe Burrow was awesome against the Raiders on Sunday, consistently making plays under pressure and showing elite pocket feel and management on his way to taking the Bengals over 40 points. On the other side, Trey Hendrickson led a bounceback effort for the defense against a hapless and injured-riddled Las Vegas offense with his own monster performance. All that covered and more as the guys break down what went down in the Bengals' first home win!

The guys break down what's going on with Tee Higgins and Orlando Brown Jr's injuries, and what must happen for the Bengals to get their first home win in 2024.

The Las Vegas Raiders bring Marvin Lewis back to Cincinnati in an NFL coaching capacity for the first time since he parted ways with the Bengals in 2018, but there's more to this game than a coach seeing his former team. Jake is joined by Your Boy Q from Locked On Raiders to break down what's going on with the Raiders this year along with keys to victory as we take our first look at the Bengals' Week 9 opponent on this week's crossover.

In this week’s AFC Squad, the crew discusses the Cleveland Browns win over the Baltimore Ravens, recaps from the Kansas City Chiefs, New England Patriots, Pittsburgh Steelers, and Denver Broncos wins. They also discuss the Anthony Richardson benching in Indianapolis and preview some of Week 9’s biggest games including the Buffalo Bills and Miami Dolphins, Las Vegas Raiders and Cincinnati Bengals.

Introducing Indianapolis Colts BENCH Anthony Richardson, Ravens Diontae Johnson TRADE & New York Jets are DONE from Locked On NFL – Daily Podcast On The National Football League. Follow the show: Locked On NFL – Daily Podcast On The National Football League The Indianapolis Colts have BENCHED their second-year quarterback Anthony Richardson and will start Joe Flacco going forward. Tyler thinks this is a massive mistakes, but Luke thinks this was a necessary change for the rest of the...