# “What Counts as Success for the Bengals 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: 2026-06-16T02:53:17+00:00
Episode link: https://anthonya84.podbean.com/e/what-counts-as-success-for-the-bengals-in-2026/
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## Resource

The expectations have never been higher. In this episode of Rule the Jungle, Anthony and Will tackle one of the biggest questions facing the Cincinnati Bengals heading into the 2026 season: What actually counts as success? With Joe Burrow leading the charge and a roster loaded with talent on both sides of the ball, is simply making the playoffs enough? Does this team need to win the AFC North? Reach the AFC Championship Game? Or is it Super Bowl or bust? Anthony and Will break down the realistic floor, ceiling, and expectations for the Bengals in 2026 while debating what fans, players, and the organization should consider a successful season. They also discuss the biggest strengths of the roster, potential concerns that could derail the year, and offer their bold predictions for the season ahead. Can the Bengals finally take the next step, or will anything short of a championship be viewed as a disappointment? All that and more on this episode of Rule the Jungle!

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