You know you’re in for a good time when your guest shows up in Bengals orange and black, ready to talk trash about Skyline Chili and break down win totals. That’s exactly what happened on this week’s episode of The Stephie Smalls Show, when comedian and Bengals superfan Michael Turner joined Producer Ryan and me to do a full-on Cincinnati Bengals 2025 NFL season preview.
I call it “hard-hitting analysis with a side of chicken wings” — Michael calls it “therapy for Bengals fans.”
Bengals 2025 Outlook: Win Totals, MVP Odds, and Trash Talk
Michael’s not just a Bengals fan. He’s a maniac who does the Road Warrior Tour, hitting every Bengals road game, doing a comedy set the night before, then spending game day tailgating and heckling. Naturally, we dove deep into the Bengals’ 9.5 win total, the mandatory Joe Burrow MVP bet (+500), and why Ja’Marr Chase’s receiving yard line at 1300.5 is basically an insult.
We also discussed why Tee Higgins could hit 1,000 yards, Chase Brown could be the fantasy breakout RB of the year, and why betting the over on opponent points every week might be the sneaky move until the Bengals learn how to tackle.
Why Michael Turner Thinks This Offense Could Be Historic
Michael is convinced this offense could put up video game numbers in 2025 — we’re talking Burrow throwing darts, Chase breaking tackles, and Higgins eating up chunk plays. The catch? That defense still looks like a revolving door. But hey, as Michael says, “We might not make the playoffs, but we’ll win you your fantasy league.”
Also, there’s a heated debate over Skyline Chili. I’ve never had it. Michael says try it while sitting on the toilet. I’m still undecided.
LIVE Best Ball Draft with Green Means Go
After the Bengals deep dive, Green Means Go joined us for a LIVE Underdog Fantasy Best Ball Mania draft. This is where the chaos truly sets in — players get sniped, ADP goes out the window, and Producer Ryan starts sweating like it’s a playoff game.
We shared sleeper picks, roster construction tips, and my personal philosophy: scroll down your draft board and embrace the weird picks — because that’s where championships are won… or lost hilariously.
Final Thoughts
Whether you’re a Bengals fan, a fantasy football addict, or just here for the sports betting angles, this episode is packed with NFL 2025 predictions, fantasy football strategy, and enough Cincinnati slander to get us banned from Skyline Chili for life.
