The Bengals and Browns open with high heat, trading pregame barbs as Cleveland leans on a disruptive defensive front to pressure Cincinnati’s offense. Grant Delpit fires up his unit, praising the quickness and power of Isaiah McGuire, Alex Wright, and the presence of Myles Garrett while acknowledging Maliek Collins’ veteran savvy. Ja'Marr Chase quips back, leaning on their LSU bond to fuel the rivalry. With Garrett dealing with a hip concern, the Browns’ edge and interior mix will be pivotal on Sunday.

Chase and Delpit share a storied past at LSU, turning their matchup into a personal chess game: trash talk mixed with respect, and a chance to set the tone for both teams’ seasons. Cincinnati, coming in with a healthy O-line, aims to neutralize Cleveland’s front by mixing protection schemes and tempo. The Browns must navigate the hip injury to Garrett while sprucing up pressure from the perimeters and inside, testing the Bengals’ blockers early and often.