James Rapien: There's pressure on the Bengals to win in Week 1, all the headlines will be about another slow start if they lose

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Photo credit Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor celebrates a touchdown in the first quarter of the NFL Preseason Week 2 game between the Washington Commanders and the Cincinnati Bengals at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Md., on Monday, Aug. 18, 2025.

James Rapien of Bengals on SI joins Afternoon Drive. He talks about the rivalry between the Browns and Bengals, what scares him most about this matchup, if Cincinnati's defense has improved from last season, and more.

Featured Image Photo Credit: Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor celebrates a touchdown in the first quarter of the NFL Preseason Week 2 game between the Washington Commanders and the Cincinnati Bengals at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Md., on Monday, Aug. 18, 2025.