In The Trenches with Dave Lapham

Laps Keys To Bengals Victory Atlanta Falcons

The NFL season enters Week Seven, and Dave Lapham Keys to Victory returns as the Cincinnati Bengals (3-3) head back to Paycor Stadium for a much-needed home game against the Atlanta Falcons (3-3) after two weeks on the road.
Injuries are again front and center as the Bengals will be without linebacker Logan Wilson and defensive linemen Josh Tupou and Jeffrey Gunter. Likewise, the Falcons will be without receiver Jared Bernhardt and defensive back Dee Alford.
Both teams are coming off big wins, and this game will place the winner with a winning record for the first time this season.
Two former Heisman Trophy winners will battle as Marcus Mariota (2014) takes on Joe Burrow (2019) in a battle between the NFC and AFC.
To learn about all the "KEYS" to a Bengals victory, jump into In The Trenches with Dave Lapham, presented by First Star Logistics.

Jimmy Burrow | Saints Win - Falcons - Joe Burrow Foundation

Jimmy Burrow may have hung up his whistle, but he's always ready and willing to talk football In The Trenches with Dave Lapham, presented by First Star Logistics.
The father of Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow enjoyed a long and successful career coaching at the college level before retiring to watch Joe during his final year at LSU. Now, he is helping lead a new team with the launch of the Joe Burrow Foundation.
Coach Burrow and Lap breakdown the Bengals win over the New Orleans Saints, take a look at Sunday's opponent, the Atlanta Falcons, and the launch of the Joe Burrow Foundation with Joe and his parents at the forefront of helping families in Cincinnati, Southeast Ohio, and Louisiana.
To Donate, visit https://joeburrow.org/

Bengals Safety Michael Thomas | Leader On and Off The Field

Cincinnati Bengals safety Michael Thomas may not have the spotlight shine on what he does each week for the Bengals. But ask those from top to bottom in the Bengals organization what Thomas has brought to the team since he arrived last season, and all would agree he's a significant reason special teams and the locker room are some of the best in the NFL.
Thomas grew up in Houston, Texas, with a love of playing sports, especially baseball. However, his father's stories about the game of football quickly turned his attention to the game. When Jim Harbaugh took over at Stanford and called, Thomas soon realized how much he could receive from trading the game for an education that would serve him after the cheering stopped.
While the NFL didn't knock down his door, Thomas found his former college coach willing to give him another opportunity with the San Francisco 49ers. Soon the Miami Dolphins, New York Giants, Houston Texans, and Bengals would follow, bringing Thomas back to another of his coaches, Bengals defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo.
Anarumo knew Thomas was a guy the Bengals needed in their locker room, and he quickly became one of the leaders on a team that surprised many by reaching the Super Bowl.
Get In The Trenches with Dave Lapham, presented by First Star Logistics, as we welcome Michael J. Thomas.

Injury Impact On The Cincinnati Bengals

The Cincinnati Bengals enter Week Seven of the 2022 NFL season with a 3-3 record and NFC South foe the Atlanta Falcons heading to Paycor Stadium.
With standout defensive tackle D.J. Reader having been out for the past few weeks after being placed on injured reserve, Lou Anarumo's defense was showing the depth Duke Tobin, and the Bengals front office had built with the play of Josh Tupou. However, Tupou left Sunday's game against the New Orleans Saints, walking around in a boot. 
If both Reader and Tupou cannot go against the Falcons, rookie Zach Carter and second-year waiver wire pickup Jay Tufele will see the most snaps they've seen this season in helping B.J. Hill man the inside.
Add in the loss of rookie edge rusher Jeffrey Gunter who was lost during warmups against the Saints, and the Bengals front has been hit hard.
However, maybe the most significant hit could come if linebacker Logan Wilson is forced to miss a game or two after being sidelined in the fourth quarter against the Saints with an injury to his repaired shoulder that saw him miss time last season.
On offense, Tee Higgins and Jonah Williams are showing their NFL tough fighting through injuries to play big roles in last week's win over the Saints.
We dig into how the injury bug has hit the Bengals on In The Trenches with Dave Lapham, presented by First Star Logistics.

Dave Lapham Postgame | Bengals Big Win Over Saints

Following his duties on the First Star Logistics Bengals radio network calling the Cincinnati Bengals 30-26 win over the New Orleans Saints, Dave Lapham jumped In The Trenches to give his postgame thoughts on the Bengals big road win.
The defense came up with the plays when it was needed most; however, it was the Bengals offense that saw their star power step forward as Joe Burrow and Ja'Marr Chase reminded fans in the Superdome why they were cheering for the duo just a few years ago when they led LSU to a College Football National Championship.
Get Laps thoughts before getting on the bus for the return flight to Cincinnati.

Laps Keys To Bengals Victory New Orleans Saints

The NFL season enters Week Six with the Cincinnati Bengals (2-3) on the road again for a match-up with a member of the NFC South, the New Orleans Saints (2-3), with both teams looking to even their record with a third win on the season.
With a lengthy injury report, the Saints are expected to start former Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton as Jameis Winston recovers from a back/ankle injury. Also ruled out for the Saints are receivers Jarvis Landry, Michael Thomas, Deonte Harty, cornerback Marshon Lattimore, and defensive end, Payton Turner.
The Bengals also have their share of injuries to deal with as receiver Tee Higgins is still day-to-day, and left tackle Jonah Williams has spent extended time in the training room all week working to return from an injury to his knee. In addition, tight end Hayden Hurst has been limited by a groin issue and has been limited. Still, backup Devin Asiasi was not listed as questionable despite being limited all week.
To learn about all the "KEYS" to a Bengals victory, jump into In The Trenches with Dave Lapham, presented by First Star Logistics.

Bengals QB Coach Dan Pitcher | Ravens - Saints and Joe Burrow

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback coach Dan Pitcher is back In The Trenches with Dave Lapham, presented by First Star Logistics, talking about the Bengals recent loss to the Baltimore Ravens, the upcoming match-up against the New Orleans Saints, the challenges presented by defenses each week, and of course, Joe Burrow.

Cincinnati Bengals DC Lou Anarumo | Movin On To Saints

Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo has always been generous with his time on In The Trenches with Dave Lapham, presented by First Star Logistics.
Anarumo returns to close the book on the Bengals 19-17 loss to the Ravens and their next opponent, the New Orleans Saints.
In this early breakdown, we discuss how the Saints useTaysom Hill and Alvin Kamara and look at what they do at quarterback as Jameis Winston has missed the past two games allowing former Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton to show he's still got the ability to lead a team to wins.
This and much more are covered as Coach Anarumo returns to In The Trenches.

Dave Lapham Postgame | Bengals Fall To Ravens 19-17

The Cincinnati Bengals took one on the chin as they fell to the Baltimore Ravens on the road 19-17. Despite running back Joe Mixon having his best game of the season, and Joe Burrow leading the offense in what many felt would be the game-winning touchdown drive, it was Lamar Jackson setting up the "GOAT" of all kickers and future Hall of Famer, Justin Tucker with a 43-yard field goal as time expired.
Dave Lapham spoke with Dave Berk following the game to give his postgame thoughts about the loss and what the Bengals must do as they return to the road next Sunday for a match-up with the New Orleans Saints.
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Laps Keys To Bengals Victory Baltimore Ravens

The NFL season enters Week Five with the Cincinnati Bengals (2-2) on the road for a primetime AFC North match-up against the Baltimore Ravens (2-2), pitting Joe Burrow against Lamar Jackson.
The Ravens enter with a 27-25 advantage in the series. However, the Bengals impressively won both contests last season.
Can Burrow and the Bengals snap their history of poor performances on Sunday night, having played 19 times in primetime but going 3-16, including losing nine straight?
Dave Lapham gets In The Trenches, presented by First Star Logistics, to give you several keys to watch for if the Bengals are to continue their winning ways against the Ravens.

Gerry Sandusky | All You Need To Know About 2022 Baltimore Ravens

Longtime Baltimore Ravens radio play-by-play man Gerry Sandusky returns to In The Trenches with Dave Lapham, presented by First Star Logistics, to give all the details of what Cincinnati Bengals fans should expect when the Bengals head to M&T Stadium for their primetime NFL match-up with Lamar Jackson and the 2022 edition of the Ravens.
Sandusky has ties to the Brown family as his father, John Sandusky, played for Paul Brown when he was in charge of the Cleveland Browns in the 1950s.
Jackson gets the majority of the attention when talking about the Ravens. However, he's got some weapons, especially tight end Mark Andrews.
The defense has always been a staple of the Ravens attack. Nothing has changed with defensive end Calais Campbell leading the way up front and Marcus Peters and Marlon Humphrey looking to close down the back side to Joe Burrow and the Bengals passing attack.

Cincinnati Bengals Center Ted Karras | On To The Next

Cincinnati Bengals center Ted Karras knows the success of the past two weeks has been uplifting to fans and the team. However, he also knows there is no time to bask in the recent success as the Baltimore Ravens will be looking to get back at the Bengals after dropping both games in 2021.
Karras returned to In The Trenches with Dave Lapham to discuss earning a captain role for his second NFL team, working with new teammates Alex Cappa, La'el Collins, Jonah Williams, and rookie Cordell Volson.
Learn more about the Ravens and some key battles Karras expects to see on Sunday night.