NO EXCUSES: Cincinnati Bengals Face MAKE-OR-BREAK Season—Joe Burrow & Zach Taylor Under Pressure

Cincinnati Bengals ramp up playoff urgency as Joe Burrow praises the team's revamped defense and offensive additions, but all eyes are on Zach Taylor’s job security. Can Taylor finally deliver with Dexter Lawrence anchoring the defense, Boye Mafe joining the front seven, and a new-look offensive line featuring Amarius Mims and Dalton Risner? Rivals like the Baltimore Ravens intensify the AFC North race, with Burrow openly circling matchups against Lamar Jackson and ex-teammate Trey Hendrickson. NFL landscape drama heats up with San Francisco 49ers considering a potential Joey Bosa-Nick Bosa duo, Detroit Lions facing a brutal divisional stretch, and speculation swirling about an A.J. Brown-Brian Thomas Jr. trade between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Philadelphia Eagles. The Washington Commanders plan a foundational shift for Jaden Daniels, while reporters like Lorin Cox face impossible holiday NFL schedules. Will these roster moves and coaching gambles change the balance of power across the league? Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Square If you’re starting a business, or running one that deserves better tools, Square helps you sell, manage, and grow without slowing down. Right now, you can get up to $200 off Square hardware at https://square.com/go/LockedOnNFL. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. 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) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.