DUEL: Joe Burrow vs. Browns' FIERCE Pass Rush | Can Bengals O-Line Protect Their Star?

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🗓️ 3 September 2025

⏱️ 32 minutes

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Can the Cincinnati Bengals overcome their history of slow starts in Week 1 against the Cleveland Browns? Joe Burrow and the Bengals face a formidable challenge in Myles Garrett and the Browns' fierce defensive line, while Ja'Marr Chase's matchup with Denzel Ward always provides fireworks. James Rapien and Locked On Browns' Spencer German break down key battles, potential strategies, and the impact of Joe Flacco leading the Browns' offense. From protecting Burrow to controlling the clock, both teams have clear paths to victory. We cover every angle of this year's Week 1 AFC North clash in Cleveland!

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0:00.0	The Browns are primed to play spoiler to the Bengals in week one.
0:04.8	Meanwhile, Joe Burrow and the Bengals are eyeing a fast start.
0:08.1	It's time for crossover Thursday right here on Locked on Bengals and Locked on Browns.
0:19.5	You are Locked on NFL crossover. part of the Locked-on Podcast Network.
0:26.0	Your team every day.
0:31.1	Welcome in. It's a crossover event between Locked-on Browns and Locked-on Bengals, the two teams squaring off in week one to open up the 2025 season. And it's two teams really that are expected to be headed in opposite directions. Bangles very much in the playoff, maybe even Super Bowl conversation with Joe Burrow. Browns are in the conversation and maybe have the first overall pick next year.
0:56.9	But they clash in week one with some exciting storylines,
0:57.8	which will break down with you,
1:01.4	including whether or not the Bengals can get off to a fast start this season.
1:06.4	We'll also look at some key matchups and reveal each team's path to victory.
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1:29.6	James, let's start with what you teased in our cold open there, just the idea that this Bengals team, since Zach Taylor's been here, has really struggled to get off to hot starts of the season. Last two years, one and three to begin the
1:34.3	year. The only year they've won, they've been a better than 500 in the first four games of
1:38.8	a season, was the year they went to the Super Bowl in 2021. but they have seemed to really prioritize changing that this year.
1:47.1	Where do things stand?
1:48.5	And how was this team sort of approached the preseason and training camp
1:51.5	to try to buck that trend that we've seen in recent years?
1:54.7	Yeah, it's been the theme of the offseason, for sure.
1:56.5	And dating back to January when Zach Taylor made the call to fire Lou Anarumo and multiple other coaches that were under contract.
2:05.2	And he mentioned it that day, hey, we have to start faster.
2:07.7	We have to be better early in the season.
2:10.4	And it makes sense.
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