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Playoff hopes are gone, but fireworks could be on deck as the Cincinnati Bengals and Arizona Cardinals square off in a high-octane Week 17 battle. Can Joe Burrow torch the Cardinals’ battered secondary? Will Jacoby Brissett keep pace with Trey McBride and Michael Wilson?
James Rapien and Alex Clancy break down quarterback futures, key defensive concerns, and roster moves impacting Tee Higgins, Ja’Marr Chase, and Marvin Harrison Jr. Get unique insights on Zac Taylor’s strategy, the Bengals’ urgent offseason needs, and whether injuries should spare Jonathan Gannon’s job. Which team takes momentum into 2025?
0:00 – Bengals vs Cardinals: Season in Review
Kickoff to the crossover show, where James Rapien and Alex Clancy frame the matchup as a faceoff between teams missing the playoffs. Discussion includes the state of both the Bengals and Cardinals, major struggles, and quarterback issues shaping their disappointing seasons.
7:00 – Roster Construction and Offseason Needs
In-depth conversation around team-building philosophies: paying wide receivers, failed draft picks, and questionable free agency decisions. James Rapien and Alex Clancy analyze what went wrong for each franchise, focusing on Bengals’ roster decisions (Tee Higgins, Ja’Marr Chase), coaching futures, and lessons learned.
14:35 – Matchups and Game Keys
Detailed look at the on-field matchups for the upcoming game—how Jacoby Brissett and Cardinals playmakers might target the Bengals’ defensive weaknesses, and vice versa. Both hosts highlight which players and strategies could define Sunday’s outcome, with a closing conversation about the teams’ young talent and injury impacts.
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