It's "The Climb" edition of the Bengals Booth Podcast as the Bengals look to clinch the AFC North. Podcast features a game preview with ESPN NFL Insider Field Yates, a 1-on-1 visit with cornerback Mike Hilton and Dave Lapham on how to beat the Chiefs.
Podcast highlights include:
- 2:14 - Podcast begins with Yates talking about how surprised he is that the Bengals are in first place in the AFC North and the excitement surrounding the team in the future.
- 5:55 - Yates spoke about quarterback Joe Burrow and his best quality as a signal caller.
- 14:04 - Hilton spoke about his expectations signing with Cincinnati and why everything is coming together this season.
- 18:07 - How Hilton advises his teammates on playing meaningful games late in the season.
- 20:08 - Lapham views the Week 17 game as a litmus test for the Bengals and as a potential springboard for a deep playoff run.
- 27:47 - Looking at the Chiefs on film and why they are one of the hottest teams in the NFL.
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A look back at the Bengals-Chiefs series through the years.

Cincinnati Bengals running back BenJarvus Green-Ellis is chased by Kansas City Chiefs outside linebacker Justin Houston (50) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 18, 2012, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Chris Ochsner)

Needing a win to clinch the AFC North, wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase had 11 receptions for 266 yards and three touchdowns in Week 17 of the 2021 season against the Kansas City Chiefs.

Cincinnati Bengals free safety Reggie Nelson, left, has an exchange with Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Jeremy Maclin (19) in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Frank Victores)

Bengals wide receiver Chad OchoCinco celebrates a touchdown in a game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Dec. 27, 2009 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati.

Bengals tight end C.J. Uzomah secures the ball for a touchdown catch against the Kansas City Chiefs on Oct. 21, 2018.

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Damon Huard (11) is sacked by Cincinnati Bengals' (46) Blue Adams in the third quarter of a NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 14, 2007, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)

Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Dhani Jones (57) recovers a fumble by Kansas City Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles, bottom, in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 28, 2008, in Cincinnati. Cincinnati won the game 16-6. (AP Photo/David Kohl)

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith (11) is sacked by Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle Geno Atkins (97) in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Defensive lineman Duane Clemons rushes the passer against the Kansas City Chiefs in a game on Nov. 16, 2003 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati.

Wide receiver Tyler Boyd Jumps into the stands after scoring a touchdown against the Kansas City Chiefs at Paul Brown Stadium.

Cincinnati Bengals' Ken Anderson (14) rushes forward against Kansas City Chiefs defender Mike Bell during second quarter action of their NFL game at Riverfront Stadium on Sept. 9, 1984. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)

Cincinnati Bengals running back Cedric Benson (32) scores a touchdown on a two-yard run past Kansas City Chiefs defenders Jason Babin (94) and Derrick Johnson (56) in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 28, 2008, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)

Cincinnati Bengals safety Kyries Hebert in action during the second half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2009, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Ed Reinke)

Running back Corey Dillon rushes for a first down against the Kansas City Chiefs in a game on Nov. 16, 2003 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati.

Bengals wide receiver Chad OchoCinco stays in bounds making a catch against the Kansas City Chiefs in a game on Dec. 29, 2009 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati.

Kansas City Chiefs outside linebacker Justin Houston (50) chases Cincinnati Bengals tight end Jermaine Gresham (84) as he runs for a short gain during the first quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, November 18, 2012, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon (28) rushes forward against the Kansas City Chiefs defense during the first half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)

Bengals running back Corey Dillon rushes the football in a game at Paul Brown Stadium on Nov. 16, 2003 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Bengals defender Jim Griffin makes a tackle against the Kansas City Chiefs in an AFL game in Cincinnati, Ohio, Nov. 10, 1968. Bengals are; Jim Griffin (76) and Al Beauchamp (58) on the ground and Jess Phillips (30) and Fletcher Smith (31).

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh (84) can't hang on to a Carson Palmer pass while covered by Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Eric Warfield (44) at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Jan. 1, 2006. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)

Quarterback Joe Burrow escapes the Kansas City Chiefs pass rush and carries the ball forward.