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James Rapien @jamesrapien.bsky.social · 1h

The Bengals DESPERATELY NEED a win on Thursday night. My thoughts on their primetime matchup with the Steelers and a prediction for the AFC North showdown!

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James Rapien @jamesrapien.bsky.social · 3h

Unfortunate news with more Bengals roster moves [likely] coming...

Bengals Place Key Starter on Injured Reserve, More Roster Moves Likely Coming

The Bengals placed Mike Gesicki on injured reserve on Wednesday morning.

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James Rapien @jamesrapien.bsky.social · 5h

Harsh words following Mike Tomlin's comments on the Joe Flacco trade👀

Super Bowl Winning Coach Has Harsh Words About Mike Tomlin's Reaction to Joe Flacco Trade

The Bengals clearly made the right decision in acquiring Joe Flacco last week.

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James Rapien @jamesrapien.bsky.social · 6h

Joe Flacco and Ja'Marr Chase react to Mike Tomlin's comments...👀

Joe Flacco and Ja'Marr Chase React to Mike Tomlin's Comments About Trade

The Bengals play the Steelers on Thursday night at Paycor Stadium. They're hoping to snap a four-game losing streak.

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James Rapien @jamesrapien.bsky.social · 18h

A key piece of the Bengals' defense is set to return⬇️

Bengals Expecting Shemar Stewart to Return from Ankle Injury Against Steelers

The Bengals pass rush should get a boost Thursday night against the Steelers with key player expected to return.

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James Rapien @jamesrapien.bsky.social · 18h

Joe Flacco + Ja'Marr Chase discuss their chemistry, Thursday's game against the Steelers, the Pittsburgh defense and so much more!

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James Rapien @jamesrapien.bsky.social · 20h

The Bengals said they were looking for a spark by benching Logan Wilson for rookie Barrett Carter.

What they got instead was 19 missed tackles and another loss.

Wilson, Carter, Zac Taylor and Al Golden weigh in on the risky move and what's next⬇️

Bengals LBs Logan Wilson, Barrett Carter, Coaches Zac Taylor, Al Golden Weigh in on Risky Lineup Change

Bengals coach Zac Taylor admits he's taking a risk by benching veteran LB Logan Wilson for rookie Barrett Carter, and there may not be time to cash the reward.

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James Rapien @jamesrapien.bsky.social · 21h

Interesting comments from Logan Wilson after being benched by Zac Taylor and the Bengals⬇️

Logan Wilson Reacts to Being Benched by Bengals: 'Clearly Zac (Taylor) Felt Otherwise'

The Bengals' youth movement at linebacker continued in Week 6 against the Packers.

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James Rapien @jamesrapien.bsky.social · 22h

Joe Flacco & Ja'Marr Chase on Bengals' Must-Win Matchup vs. Steelers on TNF!!!

Joe Flacco & Ja'Marr Chase on Bengals' Must-Win Matchup vs. Steelers on TNF

YouTube video by Cincinnati Bengals Talk

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James Rapien @jamesrapien.bsky.social · 1d

The film is magnificent... And not just from Sunday's game against the Packers! A must-read on Bengals cornerback DJ Turner II⬇️

Bengals Defender Has Taken Major Leap, Shines Bright in Latest Film Review

The third-year cornerback has made a leap this season!

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James Rapien @jamesrapien.bsky.social · 1d

It's Joe Flacco and Aaron Rodgers on Thursday night!

How many times in NFL history have both starting QBs been at least 40?

How many times have the Bengals faced a 40+ QB? Plus, the full list of 40+ QBs since 1970⬇️

Bengals vs. Steelers Offers Rare Occurrence in NFL History with Both Starting QBs Being at Least 40 Years Old

Thursday night's Bengals vs Steelers game will offer a rare glimpse of two starting QBs who are at least 40 years old. How many times has that happened?

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James Rapien @jamesrapien.bsky.social · 1d

Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins left quite an impression on Joe Flacco in his Bengals debut👀⬇️

Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins Left Quite an Impression on Joe Flacco in His Bengals Debut

The Bengals have hope—and the trio of Joe Flacco, Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins is a big reason why.

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James Rapien @jamesrapien.bsky.social · 1d

The Bengals Could and SHOULD Give Their Offensive Line a Major Boost... By Any Means Necessary! ⬇️⬇️⬇️

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James Rapien @jamesrapien.bsky.social · 1d

Some hope during a tough stretch for the Bengals...

Key Injury Gives Bengals Realistic Chance to Turn Season Around Over Next Few Weeks

This is significant news.

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James Rapien @jamesrapien.bsky.social · 1d

A must-win? Yes, it's a MUST-WIN!

Bengals Embracing Must-Win Nature of Thursday Night's Game Against Steelers

Mathematically, Thursday night's game against the Steelers is not a must win for the Bengals. But realistically, yeah, it is.

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James Rapien @jamesrapien.bsky.social · 1d

RARE: A stat where the Browns are historically great and the Steelers are one of the worst in the league.

And it's relevant to the Bengals this week. Today's Stat of the Jay:

Bengals' AFC North Foes at Surprising Extremes on List of Best, Worst Teams in Thursday Games

We've found a stat in which the Browns are great and the Steelers terrible. And it's relative to the Bengals this week as they try to save their season.

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James Rapien @jamesrapien.bsky.social · 2d

Hmmm...

Bengals Have Chance to Add Familiar Faces to Coaching Staff After Recent Firings

A good fit in Cincinnati?

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James Rapien @jamesrapien.bsky.social · 2d

Mike Tomlin ripped the Browns for trading Joe Flacco to the Bengals...

Zac Taylor responded⬇️

Zac Taylor Responds to Mike Tomlin's Criticism of Browns for Trading Joe Flacco to Bengals

The Bengals host the Steelers this week on Thursday Night Football.

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James Rapien @jamesrapien.bsky.social · 2d

Mike Tomlin with some SHOTS FIRED ahead of Thursday's game between the Bengals and Steelers...

Mike Tomlin Rips Browns GM for Joe Flacco Trade Ahead of Primetime Matchup vs Bengals

The Bengals traded for Joe Flacco last week. Mike Tomlin was critical of the Cleveland Browns for making the move.

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James Rapien @jamesrapien.bsky.social · 2d

The latest on KEY injuries...

Zac Taylor Updates Trey Hendrickson, Shemar Stewart's Injuries During Bengals Short Week

Cincinnati is super thin at edge rusher.

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James Rapien @jamesrapien.bsky.social · 2d

Some HISTORY for Bengals cornerback DJ Turner👀

DJ Turner II Did Something No Bengals Player Has Done Since 2009 in Loss to Packers

Turner was a bright spot on defense for the Bengals on Sunday in Green Bay.

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James Rapien @jamesrapien.bsky.social · 2d

Multiple winners... And plenty of losers. Here are our winners and losers from the Bengals' loss to the Packers⬇️

Winners and Losers From Cincinnati Bengals' 27-18 Loss to Green Bay Packers

The Bengals are 2-4 following Sunday's loss in Green Bay.

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James Rapien @jamesrapien.bsky.social · 2d

Insight on a BIG change the Bengals have made on defense, including snap count numbers, production and what Zac Taylor said about the change👇

Bengals Made Major Change to Defense in Sunday's Loss to Green Bay Packers

The Bengals made a big change to their defense on Sunday.

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James Rapien @jamesrapien.bsky.social · 2d

PLENTY of thoughts on Joe Flacco, Zac Taylor, the defense and so much more following the Bengals' 27-18 loss to the Packers.

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James Rapien @jamesrapien.bsky.social · 2d

"We know the Steelers are going to try to come in and raw dog us and kill us."

Ja'Marr Chase had plenty of thoughts on today's loss to the Packers, Joe Flacco... And Thursday night's game against the Steelers.

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