FRAUD WATCH: Browns & Steelers are Pretenders! Bengals GEAR UP for Key Divisional Clash

The Cincinnati Bengals eye a post-bye surge as the AFC North is a jumbled mess after the Browns stole one from Ravens in Lamar Jackson's absence. Can Joe Burrow and Zac Taylor maintain their strong track record after byes and put the Ravens on notice in a high-stakes Week 7 matchup? Jake Liscow and Joe Goodberry break down the Bengals’ historical success after the bye, the chaotic AFC North standings, and whether Cleveland and Pittsburgh are real contenders or just early-season pretenders. Key topics include offensive trends, the Ravens' growing injury list, and why Cincinnati’s run game could be crucial in late-game and overtime scenarios. Photo Credits: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images ### **Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!** **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 **Gusto** Try Gusto today at http://gusto.com/LOCKEDONNFL, and get three months free when you run your first payroll.  **Odoo** **Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at** https://Odoo.com/lockedon**.** **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** Get three hundred fifty dollars in Bonus Bets — GUARANTEED — when you bet five dollars every day for seven days. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COM ***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.