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We're going camping! Bengals, Colts, Lions and Vikings

Aug 22, 2026 · 1h 43m

Summary

The Athletic’s NFL writers discuss the Bengals’ calm training camp, highlighting their shift to under-center offense and a revamped defense anchored by Dexter Lawrence. The episode then shifts to the Colts, where Daniel Jones is fully healthy and leading the offense, while Alec Pierce’s return from injury remains uncertain. The segment also touches on Indianapolis’s ongoing search for a third wide receiver.

Topics discussed

Sponsors: Mod.com, Upwork, and Gabb Kids Phone Cincinnati Bengals: Training camp, offense, and defense Indianapolis Colts: QB health, WR depth, and defensive questions Detroit Lions: Secondary injuries, O-line, and new OC Minnesota Vikings: QB competition, Kyler Murray, and defense
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