In The Trenches with Dave Lapham

Laps Keys To Bengals Victory Kansas City Chiefs

Week 13 of the NFL season is upon us, and the Cincinnati Bengals (7-4) continue their climb back up the standings of the AFC on a three-game winning streak and a rematch of last season's AFC Championship game against the Kansas City Chiefs (9-2).
We've heard from Bengals quarterback coach Dan Pitcher and defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo. Now, Dave Lapham gets In The Trenches, presented by First Star Logistics, to give his Keys To Bengals Victory over the Chiefs.
While all signs point towards star receiver Ja'Marr Chase being back on the field, there are still questions about running back Joe Mixon, who continues to go through concussion protocol.
Wins last season came dramatically against the Chiefs. Still, the Bengals' offense and defense are looking to make a statement against the high-powered Chiefs offense, with quarterback Patrick Mahomes and tight end Travis Kelce leading the way.
Joe Burrow and Mahomes will have all eyes on this game, as they are two of the top quarterbacks in the NFL, with many comparing this match-up to some of the all-time great quarterback battles of the past.
Paycor Stadium will be rocking for this as the Bengals look to Rule The Jungle to keep their winning streak going.

Bengals QB Coach Dan Pitcher | Joe Burrow - Titans Win - Chiefs Next

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback coach Dan Pitcher has been with star quarterback Joe Burrow each step of the way since he arrived in Cincinnati to take over the Bengals offensive attack.
The numbers speak for themselves, as Burrow has become one of the top quarterbacks in the NFL in such a short time.
Pitcher jumps back In The Trenches with Dave Lapham, presented by First Star Logistics, to discuss Burrow's continued growth, the growth of those around him as the Bengals have seen success without standout receiver Ja'Marr Chase and star running back Joe Mixon as well as the teams win over the Tennessee Titans and upcoming top NFL match-up with the Kansas City Chiefs.

Bengals DC Lou Anarumo | We’ve Got To Make Plays Against Kansas City

Cincinnati Bengals defensive mastermind Lou Anarumo returns to In The Trenches with Dave Lapham, presented by First Star Logistics, to give his final thoughts on the impressive win over the Tennessee Titans and take a look ahead at Sunday's match-up against the Kansas City Chiefs.
As one of the top defensive units in the NFL, Anarumo is taking nothing for granted as he prepares his defense for the challenges of facing the duo of Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce, along with a solid offensive line featuring Orlando Brown and Dayton, Ohio native Joe Thuney.
Anarumo knows last season's success; seeing the Bengals win two games against the Chiefs is in the past, and it's a new year with new challenges. 
Are you taking advantage of getting some behind-the-scenes information from one of the top defensive coordinators in the NFL? 
If not, you're missing an excellent opportunity to know more about what the Bengals might be doing on Sunday when the Chiefs come to Paycor Stadium looking to stop the Bengals three-game winning streak.

Dave Lapham Postgame Thoughts | Cincinnati Bengals Down Tennessee Titans

We told you the Cincinnati Bengals would need to keep the "Big Boy" pads out when they headed to Nashville to take on the Tennessee Titans.
The men in the stripes answered the call against the Titans as they played every snap all out, earning their seventh win on the season and learned after the game the Baltimore Ravens fell to the Jacksonville Jaguars to place them in a tie at the top of the AFC North.
As the Bengals' offense continued to play without star receiver Ja'Marr Chase and learned late in the week that they'd also be without running back Joe Mixon, and there was no shortage of players stepping up to help in the 20-16 win.
Joe Burrow was his usual self going 22-of-37 for 270 yards and one touchdown, with Samaje Perine posting a combined 115 yards of offense with a rushing touchdown and Tee Higgins posting seven catches for 114 yards a touchdown.
But it wasn't all about the offense in the win, as Lou Anarumo had the Bengals' defense primed to stop Derrick Henry again with rookie Cam Taylor-Britt and Mike Hilton coming up with big plays.
Postgame thoughts by Dave Lapham, In The Trenches, is presented by First Star Logistics.

Laps Keys To Bengals Victory Tennessee Titans

Week 12 of the NFL season is upon us, and the Cincinnati Bengals (6-4) are back in the AFC hunt, looking to take another step toward reaching their 2022 season goals.
Coming off a big win over the Pittsburgh Steelers a week ago, the Tennessee Titans (7-3) are looking to answer for last year's playoff loss to the Bengals by keeping Joe Burrow and company from coming to Nashville and taking back another big win.
The Bengals know they'll be without running back Joe Mixon in this game and will look towards last week's star, Samaje Perine, Trayveon Williams, and Chris Evans, to carry the load.
Questions remain despite talk early in the week that Ja'Marr Chase could return to the field in this game. Burrow and the offense showed they're not a one-man offense against the Steelers and will need to see a repeat performance against the Titans. However, the heavy load might have to be carried by Lou Anarumo and his defensive unit as they look to stop the power running of Derrick Henry, the leading rusher in the National Football League, coming into the weekend.
A Bengals win, and they'll be standing with the same record they had a year ago when they made their run to become AFC Champions and reach the Super Bowl. A loss, and you're staring at the Kansas City Chiefs coming to Paycor Stadium with one of the best overall records in the NFL this season.
First Star Logistics presented In The Trenches with Dave Lapham, Keys To Bengals Victory.

Jim Breech | Huber - Chrisman Battle - Bengals Offensive Attack - Tennessee Titans

Former Cincinnati Bengals kicker Jim Breech knows all about being in a battle for your job in the NFL. Breech experienced both sides of the battle during his long career before being a member of the Bengals and then during his time in the stripes. 
Breech looks at the battle between Bengals longtime punter Kevin Huber and the young leg of Drue Chrisman.
Breech also discusses In The Trenches with Dave Lapham, presented by First Star Logistics, how the Bengals offense, even without star receiver Ja'Marr Chase, can beat you running the ball or using the arm of quarterback Joe Burrow to strike through the air.
Sunday, the Bengals travel to Nashville to battle the Tennessee Titans in a game the Bengals need to win to keep pace in the AFC North and the overall AFC playoff picture, and Breech shows off his football knowledge by breaking it down.

Bengals DC Lou Anarumo | Steelers Win - Tennessee Titans Next

Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo returns to In The Trenches with Dave Lapham, presented by First Star Logistics, to discuss the Bengals road win over the Pittsburgh Steelers that saw his defense play another significant role in the team's success.
Anarumo talks about the players that stepped forward in the win and then dived into Sunday's opponent, the Tennessee Titans, who will be looking to strike back at the Bengals for knocking them out of the playoffs last season.
What will Anarumo's defense need to do to help the Bengals reach their seventh win of the season? 
Stop the solid running attack the Titans present with power back Derrick Henry and pressure quarterback Ryan Tannehill like they did just several months ago.
Do you want to know more about defensive play in the NFL? 
Then make sure to catch the latest installment with Coach Anarumo.

Dave Lapham Postgame Thoughts | Cincinnati Bengals Down Steelers

The Cincinnati Bengals returned to action Sunday afternoon, looking for their first win in the AFC North and to continue the style of play they showed before taking a week away for their bye week. The Pittsburgh Steelers were looking to continue their strong showing from the previous week but found the Bengals ready to start their march to stay on pace with the Baltimore Ravens in the North and goals of making another run in the AFC playoffs in reach.
 
Joe Burrow may have seen T.J. Watt make another big-time play against him, but in the end, Burrow and the Bengals offense were ready to pick the Steelers defense apart as Burrow passed for four touchdowns 355 yards in the 37-30 win. Tee Higgins showed why he's also a number one NFL receiver with nine catches for a season-high 148 yards as running back Samaje Perine took three Burrow passes for touchdowns. Burrow's other touchdown went to Trenton Irwin, the first of his NFL career.
 
The Bengals also received several solid performances from the defensive side, as Sam Hubbard and Trey Hendrickson each pressured Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett.
 
Drue Chrisman survived the pressure of his first regular season NFL game after being brought up to replace longtime Bengals punter Kevin Huber against the Steelers. He delivered with three punts, including two putting the Steelers inside the twenty.
 
Following the game, Lap took time before jumping on the bus to give his postgame thoughts on the Bengals win, the injury to Joe Mixon, and the Bengals next opponent, the Tennessee Titans, presented by First Star Logistics.
 
 

Laps Keys To Bengals Victory Pittsburgh Steelers Game 2

For the second time during the 2022 NFL and Cincinnati Bengals season, we provide Laps Keys To Bengals Victory against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Entering the game, the Bengals hold a 5-4 record but remember Week One of the season when they came up three points short in overtime to the Steelers with five turnovers, 23-20 in front of their home fans.
While Joe Burrow is still missing a vital part of the Bengals high powered offense in receiver Ja'Marr Chase, before their bye week, the offense was hitting on all cylinders against the Carolina Panthers.
Now, instead of Mitch Trubisky leading the Steelers' offense, rookie Kenny Pickett is in charge and feeling good coming off an impressive 20-10 win over the New Orleans Saints last Sunday.
There is a lot on the line for both teams, with the Bengals having more to lose as they are looking for their first AFC North win on the season and look to recapture the magic they enjoyed at this stage last season when they came off their bye week and marched all the way to the Super Bowl.
First Star Logistics presents Laps Keys To Bengals Victory.

Ken Anderson | Bengals - Steelers Bring Your Lunchbox

Number 14 in your Bengals program, number One in all Bengals hearts, Ken Anderson returns to In The Trenches with Dave Lapham, presented by First Star Logistics, to discuss all things Cincinnati Bengals and Pittsburgh Steelers.
As Bengals Nation knows, Anderson is one of the all-time greats in franchise history and entered the inaugural Bengals Ring of Honor in 2021. After playing for the Bengals from 1971-1986, Anderson took a few years off before returning to the game as the Bengals quarterback coach in 1993. From 1996 to 2000, he served as the team's offensive coordinator and returned from 2001 to 2002 as a quarterback coach.
After a four-year stint with the Jacksonville Jaguars, Anderson would coach quarterbacks for the Pittsburgh Steelers from 2007-2009, working for current Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin.
Who better to talk about Sunday's match-up between the two AFC North teams than Anderson?
During his visit, we spoke about the rivalry between the two teams, the play of Joe Burrow, Joe Mixon, Ja'Marr Chase, and the other offensive weapons, along with Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett and the Steelers' offensive and defensive attack.

Replay In The Trenches Livestream - Are The Bengals Ready For Second Half?

Did you miss Dave Lapham In The Trenches, from the First Star Logistics studio Livestream on Tuesday? Dave talks all things Cincinnati Bengals as the Bengals are back from their bye week and working towards Sunday's match-up against the Pittsburgh Steelers in a must-win game if they hope to win another AFC North title and make the playoffs. 

Ted Karras Brings It Every Day On and Off The Field

One of our favorite guests on In The Trenches with Dave Lapham, presented by First Star Logistics, is Cincinnati Bengals center, Ted Karras.
Karras joined us during his time off as the Bengals take the weekend off for their annual bye week before hitting the final stretch of the 2022 NFL season.
Can the Bengals win all three of their AFC North match-ups, starting with the Pittsburgh Steelers, when they return to action next Sunday?
Can the Bengals make the playoffs and make another push to reach the Super Bowl?
Karras breaks down how the team finished against the Carolina Panthers and how the offensive line is coming along at the midway point of the season.
You won't want to miss this special bye-week Sunday release of In The Trenches.
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