James Rapien

Joined: Apr 5, 2020

James Rapien is the publisher of Bengals On SI. He's also the host First Word With James Rapien, a daily morning show dedicated to Cincinnati sports and the co-founder of Cincinnati Bengals Talk on YouTube. The Cincinnati native also wrote a book about the history of the Cincinnati Bengals called Enter The Jungle.

Nov 1, 2026; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) throws in the first quarter against the Tennessee Titans at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images

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Oct 25, 2026; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) runs the ball during the first quarter against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Sabau-Imagn Images

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Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Shemar Stewart (94) celebrates a sack in the fourth quarter of the NFL Week 2 game between the Houston Texans and the Cincinnati Bengals at Reliant Stadium in Houston on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026. The Bengals improved to 2-0 on the season with a 20-6 win on the road.

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Vice President JD Vance heads toward the security gate at Paycor Stadium on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026.

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Vice President JD Vance Attends Bengals Practice After Cincinnati Visit

Oct 11, 2026; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) hands the ball during the third quarter against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-Imagn Images

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Instant Takeaways From the Cincinnati Bengals' Big Win Over the Miami Dolphins in Week 5. Joe Burrow threw four touchdown passes and Cincinnati cruised to victory.

Bengals Joe Burrow (9) looks for a pass during their game against the Jaguars at Paycor Stadium on Sunday October 4, 2026. The Jaguars were up 13-3 at halftime.

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Instant Takeaways: Ja'Marr Chase Injured, Bengals Fall to Jaguars 22-17

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon (28) and Tyler Boyd take the field at Paycor Stadium Sunday, November 12, 2023.

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Former Cincinnati Bengals Star Joe Mixon Hints at NFL Comeback: 'I'm Back'

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) throws with pressure from Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward (97) in the first quarter of the NFL Week 3 game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cincinnati Bengals at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026. The game was tied at 17 at halftime.

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Biggest Takeaways From the Bengals' 30-27 Loss to the Steelers

Aug 22, 2026; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle B.J. Hill (92) walks on the field before the game against the Chicago Bears at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images

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Bengals Announce Inactives: One Youngster is Active for First Time This Season

Sep 20, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) calls an audible during the third quarter against the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images

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5 Biggest Takeaways From Cincinnati Bengals' Week 2 Win Over the Houston Texans

Aug 20, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins (12) catches a pass before playing agains the Las Vegas Raiders at Reliant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images

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The Texans will officially be shorthanded on Sunday against the Bengals. Houston ruled out Nico Collins after the star wide receiver suffered a hamstring injur

Aug 20, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins (12) catches a ball and warm-ups before the Houston Texans played the Las Vegas Raiders at Reliant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images

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Houston Texans Star Nico Collins Suffers Injury Ahead of Matchup With Cincinnati Bengals

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) checks in with head coach Zac Taylor between plays in the second quarter of the NFL Week 1 game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026.

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5 Biggest Takeaways From Cincinnati Bengals' Week 1 Win Over Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Aug 28, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Dohnte Meyers (81) catches a pass against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

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Instant Analysis: Cincinnati Bengals Make Surprising Decisions With Gameday Inactives

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) runs a play during practice at the Paycor Stadium practice facility in downtown Cincinnati on Monday, Aug. 3, 2026.

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Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow made it clear he has no plans of leaving the team or the city any time soon on Tuesday. He doubled down following Wednesday's pra

James Rapien

Joined: Apr 5, 2020

Instant Takeaways: Joe Burrow Leads Bengals to Wild OT Win Over Titans

Instant Takeaways: Joe Burrow Leads Bengals' Second-Half Rally in Dominant Win Over Ravens

Sources: Latest on Shemar Stewart's Future Ahead of NFL Trade Deadline

Instant Reaction to Shemar Stewart Being a Healthy Inactive vs. Ravens

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JD Vance Attends Bengals Practice After Cincinnati Visit

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Joe Burrow Leads Bengals to Much-Needed Win Over Dolphins: Instant Takeaways

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Instant Takeaways: Joe Burrow's Rally Falls Short, Bengals Lose to Jaguars 22-17

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Former Bengals Star Hints at NFL Comeback: 'I'm Back'

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Biggest Takeaways From the Bengals' 30-27 Loss to the Steelers

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Bengals Announce Inactives: One Youngster is Active for First Time This Season

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5 Biggest Takeaways From Bengals' Week 2 Win Over Texans

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Injuries Adding Up: Texans Set to Be Without Multiple Starters vs. Bengals

Texans Star Suffers Injury Ahead of Matchup With Bengals

5 Biggest Takeaways From Bengals' Week 1 Win Over Buccaneers

Instant Analysis: Bengals Make Surprising Decisions With Gameday Inactives

Joe Burrow Praises Bengals Ownership, Doubles Down on Future