What makes Bengals schedule 2023 harder than last year? Strictly Stripes Podcast

The Bengals' path to the Super Bowl doesn't get any easier. Part of the cost that comes with winning is facing tougher challenges through and through. Their schedule got harder than the prior season when the Bengals reached the Super Bowl. In a loaded AFC, things don't get any easier either. Part of the silver lining of such a grueling schedule is four prime-time games but the caveat is mostly playing teams that are strong Super Bowl contenders in those games. How much can the Bengals afford to start 0-2 like last year? Should the Bengals have their third-straight 5-4 start on the season, will they actually be able to overcome that type of start this time? The Strictly Stripes crew looks at all 17 of the Bengals' upcoming matchups in 2023 and assesses what makes their schedule easier -- or harder -- than last year's slate. This podcast features Mohammad Ahmad, Andrew Gillis and Michael Niziolek. Music: Starfields by Hallman Music Link: https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/nQ9ldbVF7D/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices