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The 20th most talked-about team in the NFL this week

Every Cincinnati Bengals conversation from the day's podcasts. One playlist.

The Cutdown listens to leading NFL podcasts every morning, keeps only the parts about your team, the Bengals, and cuts them into one playlist.

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This week in Bengals talk

The shows spent the week debating whether the Bengals can finally break through in the AFC North. There's real split opinion on if Cincinnati or Baltimore wins the division, but there's broad agreement that Joe Burrow and Ja'Marr Chase give the Bengals a shot at a deep playoff run if Burrow stays healthy. The defensive additions like Dexter Lawrence and an easier schedule came up a lot as reasons to believe Cincinnati could be a legit contender this year.

Written by The Cutdown's reader from this week's clips.

12 clips · 41 min. Some clips only play in the app.

In this week's clips: Joe Burrow, Ja'Marr Chase, Dexter Lawrence II, Boye Mafe, Jahmyr Gibbs, Aidan Hutchinson, Will Anderson Jr., Micah Parsons.

How it works

Only the Bengals talk. Every morning.

8 shows this morning1,300 minutes listened. 10 minutes kept.

1We listen to the NFL's biggest podcasts
Heed the CallThe Ringer NFL ShowNFL DailyGreen Light with Chris LongPardon My TakeThe Mina Kimes ShowThe Athletic Football ShowBill Simmons PodcastThe Ryen Russillo ShowThe Pat McAfee ShowFirst Things First
2We find the Bengals conversations
RavensColts as Week 1 live underdog vs. Ravens
BengalsSchrager on Bengals playoff ceiling with Burrow and Chase
BrownsSchrager picks Browns as AFC sleeper
SteelersJoey Porter Jr. contract and week one status, Rapoport report
BengalsAFC North division predictions: Bengals vs. Ravens
RavensSchrager's Super Bowl pick: Rams over Ravens
BengalsRegular season award picks including Burrow for MVP
BrownsHarold Fannin Jr. as offensive rookie of the year long shot

Scanned 8 shows · Cut 21h 30m · Kept 10m

Everything that isn't Bengals talk gets cut. Sorry, Ravens, Browns, Steelers.

3We create one Bengals playlist for you every morning
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  • Schrager on Bengals playoff ceiling with Burrow and ChasePardon My Take · 2 min
  • AFC North division predictions: Bengals vs. RavensHeed the Call · 3 min
  • Regular season award picks including Burrow for MVPHeed the Call · 3 min
  • Super Bowl prediction: Bengals reach SoFi, fall to RamsNFL Daily · 3 min
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11 NFL shows monitored/ seven mornings a week/ you pick the shows and the minutes

Talked Bengals most this week: Heed the Call (3), NFL Daily (2), Green Light with Chris Long (2).

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Common questions

Which podcasts get reviewed for Bengals conversations?

Bill Simmons Podcast, The Ryen Russillo Show, Pardon My Take, Heed the Call, The Mina Kimes Show, The Ringer NFL Show, The Athletic Football Show, The Pat McAfee Show, NFL Daily, Green Light with Chris Long, First Things First. Any time one of them has a substantive Bengals conversation, it becomes a clip.

What are the best Bengals podcasts right now?

Going by who actually talked about the Bengals this week: Heed the Call (3), NFL Daily (2), Green Light with Chris Long (2). The Cutdown reads all of the big national shows every morning and pulls the Bengals parts into one playlist, so you get the best of every one of them.

What are people saying about the Bengals today?

Lately: Schrager on Bengals playoff ceiling with Burrow and Chase, AFC North division predictions: Bengals vs. Ravens, Regular season award picks including Burrow for MVP. Press play at the top of this page to hear it, or get the app for the full playlist every morning.

When is it ready?

By about 6:30am Eastern, seven mornings a week.

Is it free? Do I need an account?

Free, and no account. Your follows and history stay on your phone.

Is this an official Cincinnati Bengals app?

No. The Cutdown is independent and not affiliated with the Cincinnati Bengals or the NFL. We just listen to the podcasts so you don't have to skip around.

Is there an Android version?

iPhone only for now.

Do you rehost the audio?

No. Every clip plays from the show's own servers, exactly like a podcast app, and every clip credits the show and links the full episode. We send listeners to shows.

Can I follow other teams too?

Yes, in the app. Follow as many teams as you want, NBA included, plus individual players, and every morning they all land in one playlist.

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