Cincinnati Bengals coach Zac Taylor probably has a gazillion things going through his mind right now as Super Bowl LVI looms. But for sure, he's not sweating it one bit.

Taylor and the Bengals arrived in Los Angeles on Tuesday, a few days ahead of their much-awaited title showdown with the Los Angeles Rams. Aside from enjoying hometown advantage, the Rams are pegged by most observers to win the crown. Taylor knows it, and according to a report by Pro Football Talk, he even let his players know that the Rams are 4.5-point favorites.

While it was clearly meant to fire up Joe Burrow and company, Taylor knows the only numbers that will matter on Sunday are the ones on the final scoreboard.

“My message was simple: ‘We are here for a reason. This is not a fluke. We are not underdogs. This is just the last test of the season. We belong here.'”

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The Bengals are in the Super Bowl for the first time since 1988 when they lost to the San Francisco 49ers. They are led by Burrow, who's only in his third year in the NFL, but he has definitely shown the moxie of a seasoned quarterback. He will have his hands full against Rams star Matthew Stafford, who's playing his best football yet.

But for now, Taylor wants the Bengals to relax in their first night in Los Angeles, and he's confident his wards know when to turn the switch.

“I have a mature disciplined team. I know they will do the right thing. I told them, ‘Whatever you do, remember you are here for one mission, the game.’”

Also, an In-N-Out run probably won't hurt.