The Cincinnati Bengals are kicking off their 2025 season against an AFC North rival. Joe Burrow and Cincinnati's high-powered offense will look to start 1-0 against Myles Garrett and the Cleveland Browns' defense. James Rapien breaks down what he's paying attention to most during the Battle of Ohio, including the Bengals' new-look defense under new coordinator Al Golden, Ja'Marr Chase and the Bengals' wide receivers vs. Denzel Ward and the Browns' secondary, and more!

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