# @stephiesmallsshow on YouTube

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://youtube.com/watch?v=RUdyB6pfbwQ
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- **Posted:** 2026-08-12T15:17:41.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Stephie Smalls Show (@stephiesmallsshow) — https://gondola.cc/stephiesmallsshow

## Caption

The Cincinnati Bengals enter 2026 with one of the NFL’s highest ceilings — and one very familiar question: can Joe Burrow stay healthy long enough to cash in on it?

Smalls is joined by comedian and Bengals superfan Michael Turner, recently seen on Netflix’s Funny AF with Kevin Hart, to break down Cincinnati’s 2026 outlook from every angle.

After another season derailed by a disastrous defense, the Bengals finally attacked the problem. Smalls and Michael dig into the additions of Dexter Lawrence, Jonathan Allen, Brian Cook and Kyle Dugger, what Cincinnati lost with Trey Hendrickson, and why this defense doesn’t need to be dominant. It might only need to become average.

Then it’s time to bet the Bengals. Is 10.5 wins too low for a team with a favorable schedule? Is the better move to skip the short prices and take Cincinnati to win 12 or 13 games? Michael explains why he sees a path back to the AFC Championship Game — and potentially the Super Bowl — while Smalls looks for value in a market that already knows how explosive this offense can be.

They also hit Joe Burrow’s passing touchdown total, Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins touchdown props, Chase Brown’s fantasy ceiling, Mike Gesicki, deep sleeper Colby Young and the AFC North race.

Michael also talks about taking his comedy show back on the road around Bengals games this season. Follow him on Instagram @TurnerComedy and get tour dates and tickets at TurnerComedy.com. Michael will be performing around every Bengals road game this season.

Get your questions in for the next Ask Smalls Anything episode at SpeakPipe.com/StephieSmalls.

Subscribe for more 2026 NFL team previews, futures, fantasy football angles and NFL betting picks from the Stephie Smalls Show on Sports Gambling Podcast Network.

00:00 Cincinnati Bengals 2026 Preview
00:46 Michael Turner Joins Smalls
03:18 What Went Wrong in 2025?
05:26 Bengals Finally Fix the Defense
07:13 Is Cincinnati Finally Acting Modern?
10:05 Is Average Defense Enough?
13:53 Biggest Concern: Joe Burrow
14:53 Bengals Win Total & Futures
17:24 Why 10.5 Wins May Be Too Low
19:07 Betting the AFC North
21:05 Bengals Fantasy Football Targets
23:06 Chase Brown & Joe Burrow Futures
25:57 Ja’Marr Chase & Tee Higgins Props
27:17 Michael Calls for 12+ Wins
28:27 What If the Defense Fails Again?
30:05 Michael Turner’s Bengals Tour

#bengals #nfl2026 #nflpodcast

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nfl2026, nflpodcast, bengals

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