Cincinnati Bengals WILL BE BACK on Top of AFC North in 2026 & Houston Texans are TOP FIVE NFL Team

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🗓️ 29 May 2026

⏱️ 30 minutes

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Summary

The Cincinnati Bengals have had a few down years where they should have done better, but that is all in the past and with the state of the AFC North, now is the time for the Bengals to make their leap back to the top of the division. 2026 is the year the Bengals get back on track and get back in the playoffs. The Houston Texans have been in the playoffs but have yet to get the that conference championship stage, but this year they have as good of a shot as ever. The defense was already incredible and now the offense has another offseason to improve. The Texans with a better scoring unit have a chance to be the best team in the NFL. The Denver Broncos are hoping to retain the AFC west and they should have a great chance to do so with the talent they have on the roster. The only issue is the beginning of the Broncos' schedule is as difficult a start as any team in the entire NFL.

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0:00.0	I think the Cincinnati Bengals are back
0:04.3	and are going to win the AFC North this year.
0:06.6	I'll tell you why on today's edition of Locked on NFL.
0:09.2	The new Locked-on NFL.
0:11.7	The madman Tyler Rowland is your double shot of NFL espresso.
0:15.9	With the locked-on local experts on every major story.
0:19.7	Get ready.
0:20.6	Roland is revving up.
0:22.4	The new Locked on NFL starts now.
0:25.9	Locked on podcast network.
0:28.2	Your team every day.
0:30.5	Football fans, welcome in to the Locked on NFL podcast,
0:34.0	bringing you a double dose of the NFL's biggest stories with help from our local
0:37.7	experts that know your favorite teams like no one else.
0:40.8	I am your host, The Madman.
0:42.5	Tyler Rowland, joined today by Locked-on NFL expert Nick Cattles on today's show.
0:47.3	We're going to talk about some of the teams that I think will be at the top in the
0:51.0	AFC this year.
0:52.7	The Houston Texans, who I think could be a true Super Bowl contender,
0:56.5	the Denver Broncos who are looking to get back and make it to the Super Bowl. But we'll start
1:01.3	with maybe the hottest take of them all for me, Nick. And that's, I think that the Cincinnati
1:05.8	Bengals are back. I think that they are going to win the AC North. Now, I do want to thank you for making
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