# Are the Bengals True Contenders? Can Cincinnati Win It All in 2026?

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Podcast: [Rule the Jungle podcast: A Cincinnati Bengals Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/rule-the-jungle-podcast-a-cincinnati-bengals-podcast-6590139)
Published: 2026-05-09T21:44:56+00:00
Episode link: https://anthonya84.podbean.com/e/are-the-bengals-true-contenders-can-cincinnati-win-it-all-in-2025/
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Duration seconds: 7410

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Anthony Anderson and Will Appleton break down the Cincinnati Bengals’ offseason moves — from Dexter Lawrence and Jonathan Allen to key draft picks — and debate whether the upgraded defense and returning health make them legitimate Super Bowl contenders in 2026. They discuss AFC rivals, coaching changes, roster depth, rookie impact, and how cohesion and health will determine if the Bengals can finally reach the top.

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