Though only two games into the young NFL season, Paul and Jay have wondered just how comfortable Joe Burrow actually is in the pocket. The 2020 number one overall pick sheds light on dropping back to throw, operating from empty sets, and maneuvering in and out of the pocket. Cincinnati has rolled out a top-10 defense through the first two weeks of the year, can that continue in Pittsburgh? The Bengals have had a less than auspicious time at Heinz Field over the last decade-plus. The Athletic's Steelers shaman Mark Kaboly breaks down everything you need to know about the 2021 Steelers (and hopefully his dissenting views on the Bengals don't create bad 'JuJu'). PDJ and JM serve up a fresh RPB and Growler bet going into the weekend's divisional clash.

Rundown:

(10:15) Burrow's comfortability in the pocket

(22:30) D-line vs. Steelers' ground attack + Heinz Field stats

(34:15) Mark Kaboly helps preview Bengals-Steelers

(56:15) RPB & Growler

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Sunday's loss raised some red flags that we need to address in today's HTPG. Paul and Jay determine how often Joe Burrow is hit compared to the league average based on advanced metrics. Where does No. 9 rank among other oft-hit QBs? The guys suggest how Cincinnati can help limit QB knockdowns, including focusing more on the run game, which has been disappointing thus far. Mo Egger hops on with PDJ and JM for his weekly segment, as the trio looks at Egger's tweets while the Bengals-Bears game was in action. Plus, through two games, Ja'Marr Chase has conclusively brought the explosive element the offense has desperately needed.

Rundown:

(4:30) Burrow hits

(15:00) Improving the rushing attack & identity

(33:30) Mo Egger joins the show

(48:00) Ja'Marr's deep threat potential

(52:30) RPB

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Paul and Jay react to Cincinnati's week two loss at Soldier Field, stumbling to Evil Andy Dalton and the Chicago Bears.

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Joe Burrow's health is being drawn into question after appearing on Cincinnati's injury report following the club's week one win versus Minnesota. Is the injury serious? Should Bengals fans be concerned? Paul and Jay bring you the latest on No. 9's status. Among the other convalescents, Ricardo Allen was placed on the injured/reserve list. How is Cincinnati addressing his absence? PDJ and JM appraise the Bengals' offensive line entering week two. What did each Bengals pundit glean from the hogs' week-one performance? Jay's got some 2-0 stats (both optimistic and pessimistic). The Athletic's Kevin Fishbain, who artfully covers the Bears, joins the podcast to preview Sunday's showdown. Lastly, an RPB and week two's Growler bet. 

Rundown:

(3:30) Ricardo Allen, Joe Burrow, and the injury report

(11:30) Assessing the o-line

(19:15) Jay's 2-0 stats

(26:00) Kevin Fishbain helps preview Bengals-Bears

(43:00) RPB & Growler bet

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Following a propitious season open for Cincinnati, Paul and Jay reflect on Sunday's victory and what lies ahead. But, before then, the guys discuss Jessie Bates' ongoing contract situation. Will he sign elsewhere this offseason? The guys also examine Zac Taylor's aggressive play-calling, the offensive and defensive lines performances, and Mo Egger joins us for a new weekly segment, one whose name stands to be workshopped.

Rundown:

(8:30) Jessie Bates' contract saga

(15:00) Aggressive play-calling

(21:30) D-line wows

(30:00) Probably Informative w/ Mo Egger: JaMarr Chase

(45:30) Jays got stats

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Paul and Jay recap the Bengals' overtime victory over the Vikings on the NFL's opening weekend.

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A first for HTPG since the pandemic, Paul, Jay, Mo Egger, and other special guests gather for a live edition of the podcast from 50 West Brewing Company! A host of...hosts, who all happen to cover the Bengals, preview Cincinnati's season, answer fan questions, and more!

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IT'S. FINALLY. HERE. GAME WEEK! Paul and Jay finally swap thoughts on meaningful football with the Bengals' season opener against Minnesota on the horizon. The guys share their season predictions, including how they define success and failure, and what offensive and defensive stats/achievements are most important to the club's success. The Athletic's Vikings guru Chad Graff then joins Paul to preview Sunday's showdown.

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Rundown:

(3:00) Team captains; Trae Waynes injury

(11:30) Season predictions; defining success/failure

(25:00) RPB: Offensive/defensive stats

(48:45) Chad Graff joins to preview Bengals-Vikings

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Paul and Jay react to Cincinnati's roster moves following their final cuts.

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Paul and Jay react to Cincinnati's player cuts and the reveal of their initial 53-man roster. Which skill position players that did, and didn't, make the Bengals' roster surprised the guys? PDJ and JM grade Billy Price being traded from Cincy to the Giants for B.J. Hill. Was there writing on the wall for Price? How will Hill impact the defensive line? The guys also look at the DBs/LBs who made and fell short of, the 53-man. Also, how many more moves will Taylor's club make before week one kicks off?

Rundown:

(4:30) Skill position players on the 53-man

(19:15) Price-Hill trade & O/D-line projection

(32:30) RPB: Moves to Make

(37:15) DBs & LBs

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