The AFC Championship is drawing closer! Paul and Jay reflect on Cincinnati's tumultuous time protecting Joe Burrow against the Titans' pass rush, and what changes the protection unit will need to make before Sunday. Is the Bengals' team chemistry as potent and valuable as it is made out to be? Brian Callahan, Lou Anarumo, and C.J. Uzomah describe Cincy's locker room and how it affects the club off and on the field. Mo Egger joins HTPG to compare and contrast this Bengals team with the 2005 squad. Is this the most fun/memorable Bengals squad in franchise history? Plus, The Athletic's NFL columnist extraordinaire, Mike Sando, joins Paul to discuss if Joe Burrow is a tier-one QB, what the most surprising aspect of the Bengals has been this season, and more!

Rundown:
(3:00) Odds & ends
(7:30) Can the o-line hold on for two more games?
(19:30) Bengals team chemistry
(34:00) Mo Egger joins the show
(55:30) Mike Sando joins the show

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