Saturday NFL Reaction: Burrow, Bengals Escape + Lamar Jackson, Baltimore Ravens DOMINATE | 3 & Out

John Middlekauff is back breaking down more exciting NFL action on a loaded football Saturday. Middlekauff dives into Joe Burrow, Ja’Marr Chase and the Cincinnati Bengals knocking off Mike Tomlin, Russell Wilson and the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 18. John starts off by going in on Russell Wilson and the Pittsburgh Steelers, who seem to be “leaking oil,” against Joe Burrow and the team’s divisional rival the Cincinnati Bengals. John salutes the Bengals, led by potential MVP candidate Joe Burrow, and explains that Cincinnati fans should hold their heads high even if they miss the NFL playoffs. Middlekauff gives flowers to superstar quarterbacks Lamar Jackson and Joe Burrow, calling both players all-time greats amidst impressive seasons from both AFC North leaders. John proceeds to warn Pittsburgh Steelers fans about getting their hopes up as the team continues to slide heading toward another postseason bid. After, Middlekauff tees off on the notion of people being upset at guys resting during meaningless NFL games, and looks ahead to the increasingly-clear playoff picture. John breaks down the chances for the dominant Baltimore Ravens, led be Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry, who would have to face the defending champion Kansas City Chiefs and Patrick Mahomes en route to the Super Bowl. Finally, John’s thoughts on the Cleveland Browns season from Hell and Mike Vrabel and Rex Ryan on the coaching carousel.

2:50 // Bengals at Steelers reaction
19:16 // Browns at Ravens reaction
31:30 // Rex Ryan to interview for Jets job

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