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James Rapien
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Publisher of BengalsTalk.com, BearcatsTalk.com and CincinnatiRedsTalk.com. Host of the Locked on Bengals Podcast. Author: Enter The Jungle: bit.ly/3BQiUln YouTube📺: Cincinnati Bengals Talk
The Bengals are somehow... ALIVE. An in-depth look at their playoff chances, what needs to happen and why they may be in a better spot than you think!

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December 1, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Joseph Ossai's Postgame Interview Was TOO GOOD😂

"I started eating too soon."😭😭
November 28, 2025 at 6:19 AM
Here's a look at your first half stats.
November 28, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Run the table and make the playoffs with Joe Burrow? Every Bengals player and coach should have the same mindset going into Thursday’s matchup against the Ravens:
November 26, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Joe Burrow was preparing to play against the Patriots. Zac Taylor made the decision to keep him out. Burrow’s toe felt good after 2 full practices. He believes Taylor made “a good decision,” but also made it clear he would’ve/could’ve played.

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November 26, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Joe Burrow on why he plans to play, regardless of the Bengals record: “I’m not going to live my life and play this game scared of something happening.”

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November 25, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Joe Burrow is BACK. My Thoughts on His Return, What it Means for the Bengals and much much more, including injury updates and one major mistake Zac Taylor made on Sunday⬇️⬇️

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November 24, 2025 at 9:17 PM
The Bengals have lost four-straight games. My thoughts on Joe Flacco, Zac Taylor, the defense and much much more following their 26-20 loss to the Patriots.

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November 23, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Joe Burrow has officially been ruled out for Sunday’s game against the Patriots. He’s expected to play on Thursday night in Baltimore. Did the Bengals make the right decision?
November 22, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Bengals NOT Activating Joe Burrow for Matchup vs Patriots: INSTANT REACTION⬇️⬇️

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November 22, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Which Joe will it be? The latest on Joe Burrow, Joe Flacco, what we know about Burrow's health and the risk of playing + thoughts on Sunday's matchup with the Patriots!⬇️

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November 21, 2025 at 10:24 PM
"If He's Ready, I'm Ready." - Tee Higgins believes Joe Burrow looks like he's 100% healthy. "He's moving around like it was Week 1."

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November 21, 2025 at 1:24 AM
If the Bengals plan on Joe Burrow playing Thursday in Baltimore a week from now, he should just suit up and play on Sunday against the Patriots.

Here’s why⬇️

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November 20, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Bengals star receiver Tee Higgins on Joe Burrow's possible return for Sunday's game against the Patriots, how Burrow has looked in practice, his mindset with Ja'Marr Chase suspended and more!

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November 20, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Joe Burrow was a FULL participant in practice for a second-straight day.
November 20, 2025 at 9:19 PM
I know you want to see Joe Burrow running again. Here he is going from team stretch to individual drills at the start of today’s practice.
November 20, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Joe Burrow Takes BIG STEP Forward, Could Start for Bengals on Sunday vs Patriots.

My instant reaction to what I saw at today’s practice ⬇️
November 20, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Why Joe Burrow COULD (And Probably Should) Return This Week. Plenty of Thoughts on the Bengals Star QB.

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November 20, 2025 at 5:38 PM
It's time to make a change⬇️

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November 19, 2025 at 7:43 PM
The craziest thing about the Ja’Marr Chase vs Jalen Ramsey beef isn’t the spit… or the punch thrown. It’s that Chase gave Ramsey the time of day and let the veteran get in his head.

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November 18, 2025 at 10:23 PM
An INSTANT reaction to the Ja'Marr Chase suspension, his decision to appeal, the thing that I just don't get about Chase's beef with Jalen Ramsey and more!

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November 18, 2025 at 3:35 PM
The Bengals lost to the Steelers 34-12 today in Pittsburgh. Here are my TOP takeaways, including thoughts on the offense, Joe Flacco, Ja'Marr Chase, the defense and so much more!

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November 17, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Everything Ja'Marr Chase and Geno Stone had to say following the Bengals' loss to the Steelers. This includes Chase's comments on Jalen Ramsey.

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November 16, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Here's a look at your first quarter stats:
November 16, 2025 at 6:38 PM
It's UNC BOWL PART TWO... It's also A Must-Win for the Bengals. What I'll be watching for and a prediction for Sunday's AFC North showdown!

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November 14, 2025 at 8:40 PM