CINCINNATI — Crank it up fool! Renowned musician Bootsy Collins will perform 'Fear Da Tiger' at halftime of Monday Night Football.
The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer said he is bringing The ZAPP Band back together to perform the early 2000s song celebrating the Bengals as they take on the Buffalo Bills Jan. 2.
Cincinnati's favorite bassist remixed the song last season after the Bengals won their first playoff game in 31 years. "Fear Da Tiger 2022" still had the same chorus, but included updated lyrics that featured the famous "Ickey Shuffle" as well as Ja'Marr Chase's touchdown celebration of choice, "The Griddy."
CRANK IT UP FOOL
— Cincinnati Bengals (@Bengals) December 27, 2022
Bootsy Collins is performing his legendary song, "Fear Da Tiger" at halftime during MNF! pic.twitter.com/DxSHnco0pp
Both the Bengals and the Bills have clinched the playoffs, but Monday's game will still have playoff ramifications. The Bengals clinch the AFC North with a win and Ravens loss or tie, or a tie and Ravens loss.
Buffalo can also clinch home-field advantage and a first-round bye with a win and a Chiefs loss.
While much will be made of the quarterback matchup between superstars Joe Burrow and Josh Allen, eyes will be on the Bengals offensive line after La'el Collins had season-ending knee surgery for a torn ACL and MCL in his left knee.
Hakeem Adeniji is expected to take Collins' place, though coach Zac Taylor said the team hasn't "made any determinations" yet. Former Bengal Andrew Whitworth's Twitter notifications have been blowing up with suggestions he should reunite with his old team. Taylor laughed at the possibility in his press conference Tuesday.
Monday's game will air on WCPO 9. Kickoff is at 8:30 p.m.
