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CINCINNATI — It was Joe Flacco and Ja'Marr Chase to the rescue Thursday night when the Bengals absolutely needed it. Evan McPherson’s fourth field goal of the night, from 36 yards with seven seconds remaining, lifted the Cincinnati Bengals past the Pittsburgh Steelers, 33-31, on Thursday night in Cincinnati. The play was set up on a perfect lob from Flacco to Tee Higgins for 28 yards from the Pittsburgh 35. Higgins slid to the Pittsburgh 7 and the Bengals were able to essentially kill the remainder of the clock before McPherson's game-winning kick. The Bengals (3-4) snapped a four-game losing streak and won for the first time since Joe Burrow was injured on Sept. 14. The Steelers (4-2) fell for the first time this season on the road. Trags and Skinny break it all down in this episode of the Jungle Roar Bengals Postgame Pod. Burrow’s replacement, Flacco completed 31-of-47 passes for 342 yards and threw three touchdowns while Rodgers threw a pair of touchdown passes to tight end Pat Freiermuth, including a 68-yarder for the go-ahead score with over two minutes to go to put the Steelers up, 31-30. Rodgers finished with four touchdown passes in total, all to tight ends. [embed]https://twitter.com/Bengals/status/1979026077486907899[/embed] Aaron Rodgers vs. Joe Flacco didn’t disappoint in the fourth-ever matchup of 40-year-old quarterbacks. With Cincinnati's lead pass rusher Trey Hendrickson out with a hip injury, the 41-year-old Rodgers was able to scramble often, buying more time to find receivers downfield. Rodgers finished 22-of-32 for 244 yards two touchdowns and two interceptions. Steelers running back Jaylen Warren added 127 yards on 16 carries. The game ended when DJ Ivey batted Rodgers 60-yard heave to the end zone as time expired. Ja’Marr Chase had a team-record 16 catches on 23 targets for 161 yards and a touchdown. Running back Chase Brown was key in Cincinnati's first-half rally with explosive runs of 37 and 27 yards. Brown finished with 108 yards on 11 carries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GREEN BAY -- The Bengals dropped their fourth straight game Sunday at Lambeau Field, 27-18, to the Green Bay Packers. The Bengals had next-to-zero offense in the first half and good defense, as they trailed only 10-0. But they found offensive rhythm in the second half behind new quarterback Joe Flacco, who threw a pair of fourth-down touchdowns in the second half. But the defense allowed three long, game-sealing scoring drives. Skinny and Trags break down Sunday's loss and whether there's real hope for the Bengals to break out of it on a short week when they host the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday night at Paycor Stadium. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CINCINNATI -- The Bengals were embarrassed again for three quarters Sunday against the Lions before Jake Browning and the offense woke up in the fourth quarter, scoring 21 points and making it somewhat close in a 37-24 loss before a disgusted Bengal crowd at Paycor Stadium. Browning threw three more interceptions and has eight on the season to go with six touchdowns. Both Browning and Zac Taylor took ownership for the embarrassing loss that dropped the Bengals to 2-3 on the season. Trags and Skinny discuss if the fourth quarter offers real hope going forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

DENVER -- For a second straight week, the Bengals were blown out on the road, 28-3, by the Broncos at Mile High. The team was outgained 512-159, the fourth-worst margin in team history. They gained only nine first downs an had more penalties (11) than first downs. Trags and Skinny break it all down, including Ja'Marr Chase's comments afterward, calling out the team's effort. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MINNEAPOLIS -- The Bengals committed five turnovers and allowed the Minnesota Vikings to score 31 points off turnovers in a humiliating 48-10 loss Sunday at US Bank Stadium. Jake Browning was intercepted twice, including once by Isaiah Rodgers for a pick-6. Rodgers also punched the ball free from Noah Fant and raced 66 yards for a touchdown, becoming the first player in NFL history to force two fumbles and score two defensive touchdowns in a game. The Bengals were shellshocked afterward. Trags and Skinny break down the locker room reaction and what the Bengals need to do to move forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CINCINNATI -- Joe Burrow suffered a left big toe injury midway through the second quarter that knocked him out of the game. He did not return and could be out several weeks with the injury. Jake Browning came on in his place and rallied the Bengals to a 31-27 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars when he leaped into the end zone on a quarterback keeper with 18 seconds remaining to cap a 15-play, 92 yard drive, which included two fourth-down conversions. Ja'Marr Chase had 14 catches on 16 targets for 165 yards and a touchdown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CLEVELAND -- It might have been ugly but it was a win for the Bengals on opening day in Cleveland. Joe Burrow threw for just 113 yards and the offense could muster just 141 yards total offense but the defense intercepted Joe Flacco twice off deflected passes off receivers' hands and the Bengals held on for a 17-16 win over the Browns. Also helping the Bengals' cause was a missed extra point and a missed 36-yard field goal by Andre Szmyt. Noah Fant had a touchdown reception and Chase Brown ran for a touchdown in the first season-opening win since 2021. Richard Skinner of Local 12 joins Trags to break it down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CINCINNATI -- Bengals long-time radio analyst and newest inductee to the team's Ring of Honor this October, Dave Lapham, breaks down how the Bengals can finally open their season with a win this Sunday in Cleveland. He details how his former coach Paul Brown despised the Browns and always had extra motivation to beat the Browns anytime he could. The key will be in the trenches, controlling Myles Garrett and not letting Jerome Ford run roughshod over the Bengals defense. Can the Bengals respond? Lap breaks it all down with Trags. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CINCINNATI -- The Bengals have plenty of roster decisions to make ahead of Tuesday's 4 p.m. ET cutdown deadline in the NFL. Who fills out the back end of the offensive and defensive lines? Who are the backup safeties? What about injuries to Jermaine Burton and Daijahn Anthony and could they impact the final 53-man roster? What about players still out there in Justin Simmons or a trade for a player like New England safety Kyle Dugger? Plenty to break down with FOX 19's Jeremy Rauch on the latest edition of the Jungle Roar Pod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CINCINNATI -- Following their second preseason game in Washington against the Commanders, a 31-17 win, concerns have been raised over the state of the Bengals defense. Head coach Zac Taylor said after the game that he loves his defense and where it stands. The Bengals are also looking for depth along their offensive line after Lucas Patrick left Monday's game with an unspecified injury while Cody Ford and Cordell Volson did not dress. Veteran guard Dalton Risner was in Cincinnati Tuesday visiting with the Bengals. And Mitchell Tinsley made two leaping touchdown grabs late in the first half to perhaps seal his roster spot. Charlie Clifford of WLWT-TV in Cincinnati joins Trags to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CINCINNATI -- One preseason game is in the books and two remain before the season opener against Cleveland on Sept. 7. The offensive line is coming into shape, the defensive line has depth, the secondary seeks consistency and the run game might be the secret weapon of this Bengals offense in 2025. Geoff Hobson of Bengals.com joins Trags to discuss in the latest edition of the Jungle Roar Pod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CINCINNATI -- The Bengals open the preseason against the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles Thursday night in Philadelphia. Trags has the main storylines heading into PS Week 1, what to expect in terms of playing time and which battles to watch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CINCINNATI -- Preseason games are finally here and the Bengals are ready to roll out Joe Burrow and the offensive starters for the first time since 2021. How will head coach Zac Taylor and the Bengals play it? Who has looked impressive so far in camp? How big of an impression will the rookies make in the preseason and what jobs are at stake? Richard Skinner of Local 12 joins Trags to discuss on the latest episode of the Jungle Roar Pod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CINCINNATI -- With training camp finally underway and rookies Demetrius Knight Jr. and Shemar Stewart finally signed, the Bengals defense is coming together. Only Trey Hendrickson remains unsigned and on the did not report list. Kelsey Conway of the Cincinnati Enquirer joins Trags to discuss the vocal secondary and what they have to prove under first-year defensive coordinator Al Golden, the role safety Geno Stone could play this season. And just how important will Chase Brown be to the offense this season? All this and much more on the latest edition of the Jungle Roar Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CINCINNATI -- With training camp finally here, the Bengals are ready to start preparing for the 2025 season, once again with optimism and Super Bowl expectations abound. But there are two contactual issues hanging over the team, namely the extension of star edge rusher Trey Hendrickson and the unsigned first-round pick Shemar Stewart. How will those two issues impact preparations? Are the Bengals Super Bowl-caliber without them on the field to start camp? How will the two guard positions on the offensive line shake out? Who are some of the players to watch closely? Jay Morrison of BengalsTalk.com and SI.com joins Trags to discuss on the eve of camp opening. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CINCINNATI -- Training camp is just a week away and the Bengals are gearing up for July 23 outside Paycor Stadium. We look back on the latest selections for the Bengals Ring of Honor announced on Wednesday as Dave Lapham and Lemar Parrish take their rightful places in the distinguished group. Then James Rapien and Trags look ahead to the biggest issues facing the Bengals, such as will Shemar Stewart and Trey Hendrickson be at camp, who will be the leaders on defense and where does Joe Burrow fit in the ranking of NFL quarterbacks? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CINCINNATI -- The Bengals are enjoying another optimistic summer with Super Bowl expectations as Joe Burrow leads the team into the 2025 NFL season. What have the Bengals done this offseason to justify that optimism? What are the expectations placed on this coaching staff and how will they respond? Will the defense respond with a better season and how will Chase Brown complement this Bengals offense? Dan Hoard, the Voice of the Bengals, joins Trags to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CINCINNATI -- The Bengals will be looking to fill a big void on defense this season, with the departure of all three defensive captains. Who on the current roster could step forward and be more of a vocal leader and also be more productive for defensive coordinator Al Golden? Regan Holgate of FOX19 Cincinnati joins Trags to discuss the likes of Dax Hill, Joseph Ossai, Myles Murphy and Geno Stone taking big steps forward this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CINCINNATI -- The Bengals are off on their summer break. But there's plenty to discuss about their recently completed offseason practices and workouts beyond Trey Hendrickson and Shemar Stewart. Geoff Hobson of Bengals.com joins Trags to discuss the most important goals that were accomplished this offseason, why the run game is poised to become an underrated part of the explosive Bengals offense and why Zac Taylor is looking on the inside to improve the Bengals preparation for 2025. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CINCINNATI -- With mandatory minicamp about to begin, the Bengals have lots of questions on the defensive side of the ball. Will Trey Hendrickson report? Will rookies Shemar Stewart and Demetrius Knight Jr. sign? What is the depth behind Geno Stone and Jordan Battle? Richard Skinner of Loca12.com joins Trags to discuss how the Bengals handling their business has impacted the coaching staff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices