BENGALS SQUAD SHOW: Bengals' O-Line a STRENGTH? Chase Brown EXTENSION? DIVISIONAL ROUND PREDICTIONS

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🗓️ 16 January 2026

⏱️ 72 minutes

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For years, the Cincinnati Bengals' offensive line was one of the biggest liabilities in the NFL. After a slow start this season, the offensive line seemingly got a lot better. Is it now a strength of this Bengals team going into 2026? Alex Frank, Mike Santagana, and Art Valero discuss how the Bengals' offensive line has shedded their liabilities and what makes them now a reliable unit going into 2026. A player who benefitted mightily from the offensive line improving was running back Chase Brown. While most of the focus is on DJ Turner and Dalton Risner when it comes to contract extensions, Alex ignites the conversation on Chase Brown and the importance of the Bengals to get him re-signed. This weekend, the NFL Divisional round of the Playoffs features four great games. The guys break down each of them and give their picks for the four games. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Rocket Money Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at http://RocketMoney.com/LOCKEDON Betterhelp This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. BetterHelp makes it easy to get matched online with a qualified therapist. Sign up and get 10% off at http://BetterHelp.com/LOCKEDON. DripDrop Right now, DripDrop is offering podcast listeners 20% off your first order. Go to http://dripdrop.com and use promo code lockedonnfl. Ultimate QB Ultimate QB is totally free to play, has no ads, and works 100% offline — perfect for when you want to sneak in a quick game or two on the go. Just head over to http://ULTIMATE-QB.COM. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. So before tip-off, check the FanDuel app and see what’s dropping during NBA Happy Hour — every Friday from 6 to 7:30 PM Eastern. A little basketball, a little action, and a whole lot of Friday energy. PrizePicks Download the PrizePicks app today and use code LOCKEDONNFL to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup. Click Here: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LO... Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNFL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. Zocdoc Stop putting off your doctor’s appointments and get the care you need. Go to http://Zocdoc.com/lockedonnfl to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

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0:00.0	For almost a decade, the Cincinnati Bengals have had trouble fixing their offensive line,
0:08.1	but it's better late than ever.
0:10.3	They appear to have found an offensive line that is good, Mike's antagonist.
0:16.3	The Bengals' offensive line, good?
0:18.6	I think it's pretty good and room to grow with the young players. And don't forget to give credit to Scott Peters the offensive line good? I think it's pretty good and room to grow with the young players.
0:22.1	And don't forget to give credit to Scott Peters the offensive line coach, too,
0:25.3	who I think has done a heck of a job.
0:27.3	And coach, you know what most benefits from an offensive line?
0:31.4	Running backs, Chase Brown, breakout this season, high expectations going in the next season.
0:38.5	Oh, no, without a question.
0:40.0	You know, those old line guys have really done a great job with him.
0:43.4	He seems to be starting to get in sync with the more reps he takes.
0:49.6	He understands now, I think, how things are being blocked,
0:53.7	so he can read the soft spots
0:55.8	on the defense.
0:57.2	And between that and him being an extension of Karras in the middle is really helping him
1:05.3	in protection as well.
1:07.7	He hasn't, you know, he's missed a few, which they all do because they'll,
1:11.3	they'll get too excited about one thing or the other. But you know what? He's come a long way
1:15.7	and it's done a great job. A lot of players on this team have come a long way,
1:20.1	including in the secondary plus our divisional playoff fix, all that and much more coming up
1:25.1	on Bengals Squad. Today, it's the Bengals Squad.
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