Mike Santagata

Joined: Apr 23, 2024

Mike Santagata is an offensive line and film expert. He's written and analyzed Bengals film for the past four years. He also hosts the Always Gameday in Cincinnati podcast and is a regular guest on the Locked On Bengals podcast.

Clemson defensive lineman Peter Woods (11) during the second quarter at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, S.C. Saturday, September 6, 2025.

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Cincinnati Bengals Film Breakdown: Amarius Mims Takes Step Forward, Still Room to Improve

Nov 2, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Chicago Bears tight end Colston Loveland (84) runs with the ball for a 58-yard touchdown play against Cincinnati Bengals safety Jordan Battle (27) during the fourth quarter at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images

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Film Breakdown: How Cincinnati Bengals Defense Became Historically Bad. The Bengals have the worst defense in the NFL. They're on pace to be one of the worst in league history.

Flacco hands off the ball to Chase Brown

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Film Breakdown: Analyzing Cincinnati Bengals' New and Improved Run Game

DJ Turner breaks up a pass to Romeo Doubs

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DJ Turner's Shines Bright in Cincinnati Bengals Film Review The third-year cornerback has made a leap this season!

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Cincinnati Bengals Film Breakdown: Why Jake Browning Was Benched After Three Starts. The Bengals benched Jake Browning this week in favor of Joe Flacco, whom they traded for on Tuesday.

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Film Breakdown: Why Cincinnati Bengals Rushing Attack Is Broken and What Makes Them the Worst Ground Game in the NFL

Sep 14, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals offensive tackle Orlando Brown Jr. (75) runs onto the field before the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images

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Cincinnati Bengals Film Breakdown: Orlando Brown Jr. Plays Well Against Jacksonville Jaguars Star Josh Hines-Allen

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Film Breakdown: Cincinnati Bengals First Round Pick Shemar Stewart May Be a Star. Stewart made his NFL debut on Sunday for the Bengals. Cincinnati took him 17th overall in the 2025 NFL Draft.

Aug 7, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Cincinnati Bengals guard Dylan Fairchild (63) against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

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Cincinnati Bengals Film Breakdown: Examining Dylan Fairchild's Exceptional Preseason

Jan 9, 2023; Inglewood, CA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs offensive lineman Dylan Fairchild (53) against the TCU Horned Frogs during the CFP national championship game at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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Cincinnati Bengals NFL Draft Film Breakdown: Will Dylan Fairchild Be Able to Protect Joe Burrow as a Rookie?

Sep 7, 2024; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks linebacker Demetrius Knight Jr. (17) celebrates after a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Kentucky Wildcats at Kroger Field. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

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NFL Draft Film Breakdown: What Demetrius Knight Jr. Brings to Cincinnati Bengals' Defense. The Bengals selected Knight with the 49th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.

Sep 2, 2023; College Station, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies defensive lineman Shemar Stewart (4) in action during the first half against the New Mexico Lobos at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

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NFL Draft Film Breakdown: What Shemar Stewart Brings to Cincinnati Bengals' Defense. The Cincinnati Bengals picked Stewart with the No. 17 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.

Mike Santagata

Joined: Apr 23, 2024

NFL Draft Film Breakdown: Why Peter Woods May Be Perfect First-Round Pick for Bengals

NFL Draft Film Breakdown: Is Ohio State Star Sonny Styles a Perfect Fit for the Bengals?

Breaking Down Rueben Bain Jr.’s Film: Is He What the Bengals Need in 2026 NFL Draft?

Film Breakdown: How Scott Peters Fixed Cincinnati Bengals Wide Zone Run Scheme

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Bengals Film Breakdown: Amarius Mims Takes Step Forward, Still Room to Improve

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Film Breakdown: How Cincinnati Bengals Defense Became Historically Bad

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Film Breakdown: Analyzing Bengals' New and Improved Run Game

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Bengals Defender Has Taken Major Leap, Shines Bright in Latest Film Review

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Bengals Film Breakdown: Why Jake Browning Was Benched After Three Starts

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Film Breakdown: Why Cincinnati Bengals Rushing Attack Is Broken

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Bengals Breakdown: Analyzing Orlando Brown Jr.'s Week 2 Performance vs Josh Hines-Allen

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Film Breakdown: Cincinnati Bengals First Round Pick Shemar Stewart May Be a Star

Cincinnati Bengals Film Breakdown: Examining Dylan Fairchild's Exceptional Preseason

Bengals NFL Draft Film Breakdown: Will Dylan Fairchild Be Able to Protect Joe Burrow as a Rookie?

NFL Draft Film Breakdown: What Demetrius Knight Jr. Brings to Cincinnati Bengals' Defense

NFL Draft Film Breakdown: What Shemar Stewart Brings to Cincinnati Bengals' Defense