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
CINCINNATI -- The Bengals have their way of doing business and it's not going to change despite all the criticism from the outside. Now, it's just a matter of trying to get their players and agents to play along. Sometimes that is a massive challenge given the current state of talks with first round pick Shemar Stewart and star edge rusher Trey Hendrickson. James Rapien joins Trags to discuss how the Bengals do business now could define their roster flexibility going forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
CINCINNATI -- Ja'Marr Chase held court with reporters for over 18 minutes after OTA practice Tuesday outside Paycor Stadium. He spoke about leadership, setting goals, the Olympics and what drives him going into a season. Joe Burrow received an award for overcoming adversity in 2024. The two are the key leaders to the 2025 Super Bowl hopes of the Bengals. Paul Dehner Jr. joins JRP to discuss both superstars, their leadership styles and what makes their personalities so unique. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
CINCINNATI -- Phase 3 of offseason workouts begin this week at Paycor Stadium and on the Kettering Health Practice fields for the Bengals as teams ramp up their install of offensive, defensive and special teams work. The Bengals are expected to have most of their rookies participate except first-rounder Shemar Stewart and defensive edge Trey Hendrickson. Joe Burrow expected on hand as well as many other star players. Richard Skinner of Local12.com joins Trags to discuss the latest from OTAs and the 2025 Bengals schedule breakdown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
CINCINNATI -- The Bengals welcome their rookies officially to Phase 2 of their offseason workouts on Monday while still waiting for first round pick Shemar Stewart and second rounder Demetrius Knight Jr. to sign their rookie contracts and start participating in full. The Bengals feel good about their group of first-year players because of character and leadership. Will that lead to better production and results? Trags welcomes Jay Morrison of BengalsTalk.com and SI.com to break it all down on this week's Jungle Roar Pod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices