It's nearly time! Saturday's Super Wild Card clash can't come soon enough, but before Cincinnati's postseason tilt, Paul and Jay discuss playoff expectations for Joe Burrow. Will Burrow's elite regular-season passing proficiency continue and carry through the playoffs? Jay then catches up with The Athletic's Raiders insider, Vic Tafur, to recap Vegas' path to the postseason and what Bengals fans can expect from The Black and Silver. HTPG's Jay-niac reels off crucial Bengals/Radiers stats. Afterward, by popular demand, Optimistic Bobby returns to talk with Paul about the Bengals' rave-like energy and how it's permeating through Cincinnati. Lastly, the guys wrap with an RPB, Growler, AND their Super Bowl predictions.

Rundown:
(3:00) News, notes & HTPG weather forecast
(15:00) Burrow's playoff expectations
(31:00) Vic Tafur joins the show
(49:15) Optimistic Bobby time!
(1:01:30) RPB, Growler & SB predictions!

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