Sunday is in sight! But until the day of Super Bowl LVI, Paul and Jay present a monumental episode of HTPG previewing Bengals-Rams. The guys set the scene from LA, discussing the perceived energy and tenor from both fanbases and teams. Afterward, the great Cris Collinsworth speaks his mind about the Bengals' return to the big game, Ja'Marr Chase's greatness, and more. The duo contemplate a bushel of RPBs before segueing into Paul's interview with The Athletic Football Show's host, Robert Mays. The pair's conversation ranges from the Bengals' change in philosophy, if this run is imitable, and what a Super Bowl means to Cincinnati. The guys touch on some prop bets, and then welcome on NFL Network analyst and ex-Bengal Andrew Hawkins to reflect on the changing of the guard in Cincy. Lastly, our last Growler Bet and prediction of the year!

Enjoy the Super Bowl, all!

Rundown:
(4:00) News & notes + Uzomah update
(11:00) Setting the scene
(22:30) Cris Collinsworth interview
(30:30) RPBs
(42:15) Robert Mays joins the show
(1:06:30) Prop bets
(1:16:30) Andrew Hawkins chat
(1:24:30) Growler + Predictions

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