CROSSROADS: Bengals Aim to HANDLE Titans While Cam Ward's Future Takes Center Stage

The Cincinnati Bengals are the heaviest favorites in the NFL this week against struggling Tennessee Titans—can Cam Ward save his starting job, or will the Bengals' surging defense shut the door for good? The matchup features Ja'Marr Chase's explosive presence, and a high-stakes challenge for Titans quarterback Cam Ward, who faces mounting pressure after a string of turnovers. The conversation spotlights key battles, including Jeffrey Simmons vs. the Bengals' offensive line and the Titans’ chances to exploit the Bengals’ vulnerable linebacker and safety group. Both teams’ paths to victory hinge on turnovers, red zone efficiency, and adjustments from coaches Zac Taylor and Robert Saleh. Photo Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images **Join the Locked On Bengals Everydayer Club**! The Everydayer Club brings you access to exclusive video content, the Subtext insider club where you can text Jake and Joe and get Bengals updates in your text messages, ad-free audio, and Joe Goodberry's members-only Discord with over 1000 other Bengals fans—all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more: https://lockedonbengals.supercast.com/ ### **Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!** **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. **Gameday Men's Health** Book your complimentary test and consult at https://join.gamedaymenshealth.com/reasons\_to\_choose\_gameday-1201?utm\_source=lockedon&utm\_medium=podcast&utm\_campaign=NFL&utm\_network=lockedon&utm\_adgroup=corp&ghl\_tag=national,corp **Butcher Box** If you're looking for an easier way to get great meals on the table, give ButcherBox a try. Go to https://ButcherBox.com/LOCKEDONNFL to get $20 off your first box, plus your choice of free ribeye, new york strip, or filet mignon in every box for a year — with free shipping always. **Apple** You can earn up to 3% unlimited Daily Cash back on every purchase you make with Apple Card using Apple Pay. Apply in the Wallet app on your iPhone today. Subject to credit approval. Apple Card issued by Goldman Sachs Bank, USA. Salt Lake City Branch. Terms and more at apple-card-dot-com. https://learn.applecard.apple/unlimited-daily-cash?cid=apy-318-2000008800000-400000000000039&itscg=2030032&itsct=srvs-crd-P3004756-C3004897&mttnagencyid=c1a&mttnsiteid=133087&mttnpid=LockedOn%20%28Audio%29&mttnsubad=srvs-crd-P3004756-C3004897&mttnsubplmnt=&mttncc=US **PrizePicks** Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONNFL and use code **LOCKEDONNFL** and get $150 if you win your first $5 lineup! **KALSHI** Today's episode is brought to you by Kalshi. For a limited time, Download Kalshi and use code **Locked On** to get $25 when you trade $25. Kalshi. Trade what’s next. **Gametime** Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code **LOCKEDON** for $20 off your first purchase. ***FanDuel*** Make this your Most Rewarding Season Ever with FanDuel. Download the app or visit http://FanDuel.com to get started. ***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.