Cincinnati Bengals 2021 Part V

[membengal]

Also, chase on the first TD? That acceleration was tecmo bowl bo Jackson type insanity.

[The Operator]

Past Bengals teams don’t win that game. They just wouldn’t have.

My blood pressure is just now coming back down but man, this feels awesome. Our QB just went toe to toe with Patrick Mahomes and not only came away with a win, Burrow put up WAY bigger stats on the day than Mahomes.


Mood right now:


https://c.tenor.com/Mh6rg5TDIpgAAAAC/simpsons-hook-it-to-my-veins.gif

[Sea Ray]

Balt, Pitt and Browns all still alive according to ESPN.

I’d say they all would need lots of help though.

Chargers just ran a KO into the end zone for a TD. If they win, the Browns are eliminated along with the Dolphins, They're up 27-6 now on the Broncos, 4th qtr

[membengal]

I am not sure they’e won a more important game in team history as an underdog in that manner. We stood toe to toe with the chiefs. And won. In a game we and they really needed. I cried a little.

[Dom Heffner]

Zac Taylor almost blew it- what up
with those 4th and goal calls? Terrrrrrrible play calling there.

[Tuff Nut]

3rd and 27...........THIRD AND 27.....Are you &&&^^%%$$$ kidding me?????... Ya gotta know where they are going?? In defense of Ward, he was there. Great defense.....too bad Chase had a hand'le' on it, and hauled it in.. play will go down in Bengal lore. It propelled yall to a division, and regardless of how this year ends, you have put others on notice. Kudos. JUst an unbelievalbe ending. Ya'll got lucky on the 4th down call.....not saying it wasn't a penalty, just lucky that KC made a penalty. Wish the officials would let some of the tic tac stuff go, and yes it was called on both sides..let the players play..Enjoy your run. AS an aside my wife has been a Bengal fan(as well as a Reds fan)...She always liked their uniforms...guess she doesn"t remember they didn't always wear stripes.

[KoryMac5]

Zac Taylor almost blew it- what up
with those 4th and goal calls? Terrrrrrrible play calling there.

I like the move to go for it didn't like all the QB sneaks...Burrow needs to learn a thing or 2 from Brady on how to sneak properly.

[RiverRat13]

Chase probably doesn't have his day today had Higgins not blown up the last 4 weeks. Pick your poison, defenses.

[BuckeyeRed27]

I like the move to go for it didn't like all the QB sneaks...Burrow needs to learn a thing or 2 from Brady on how to sneak properly.

That whole sequence once mixon picked up the first down at the 1 was interesting from a strategy standpoint. It was hard to tell if they were trying to score or not, but they didn’t really want to on first or second down.

[Hypnotoad]

I'm still blown away at only 3 second half points allowed after the 4 TD 1st half. Heck, the whole idea of halftime adjustments seems to novel to me after all this time - "Wait - you can DO that?"

[Reds Freak]

Anyone have a first round opponent preference? I'll take anyone but the Chargers.

[The Operator]

Anyone have a first round opponent preference? I'll take anyone but the Chargers.

Part of me wouldn’t mind getting a second shot at them.


But I have no idea. I just want a win in the playoffs.

[membengal]

Zac Taylor almost blew it- what up
with those 4th and goal calls? Terrrrrrrible play calling there.

He put the ball in Burrow’s hands. I would rather that than Mixon into the teeth of a
Goal line D.

[Fil3232]

And Mixon scored on the first 4th and goal. I loved him leaving the offense on the field.

[membengal]

I like the move to go for it didn't like all the QB sneaks...Burrow needs to learn a thing or 2 from Brady on how to sneak properly.

They were not trying to score on the qb sneaks. They were forcing chiefs to burn their timeouts and then run clock. It was high wire dangerous but you can’t accuse ZT of being scared. That was high wire risky.

[KoryMac5]

They were not trying to score on the qb sneaks. They were forcing chiefs to burn their timeouts and then run clock. It was high wire dangerous but you can’t accuse ZT of being scared. That was high wire risky.

Romo made reference to Burrow possibly not trying to score, the post game quotes will be interesting if the media ask about that. Personally I thought he was really close on one of the sneaks.

[traderumor]

personally, this old man was yelling "KICK THE BALL!!!!!!!! KICK THE BALL!!!!!!!!!!" on the 4th and 1.

[0-2 Count]

Who Dey!

[Tuff Nut]

Anyone have a first round opponent preference? I'll take anyone but the Chargers.

As well as they have been playing and with Taylor running the ball, the Colts could be a tough out. Wentz won't win a game if it comes down to him, but he might play well enough not to lose. They are an AFC team that I wouldn't take lightly.

[KoryMac5]

No easy match ups in the playoffs...take whoever comes and let them try and figure out the triplets

[WVRed]

As well as they have been playing and with Taylor running the ball, the Colts could be a tough out. Wentz won't win a game if it comes down to him, but he might play well enough not to lose. They are an AFC team that I wouldn't take lightly.

I’m confident enough in our run defense to stop Taylor and I don’t think Wentz can win the game by himself.

I’d like to avoid the Patriots. Belichick vs Burrow just seems like a first round exit.

Colts and Raiders would be my preference. No to NE.

[Todd Gack]

No easy match ups in the playoffs...take whoever comes and let them try and figure out the triplets

The recipe is pretty simple. It's a lot easier said than done though: Use your front 4 to get pressure or learn how to effectively blitz at the right times. Out of the 3 guys, I'd rather Tee try and beat them.

Just another thought: I would go "soft" coverage in a sense that I would force Zac to call as many plays as possible before he screws up. Then get much more aggressive in the RZ, Absolutely cannot let Chase beat you down field. Statistically speaking, if there's any knock on Burrow are that his stats in the RZ and Inside 10 will be one of the worst playoff QBs. They're not awful but they're not great either.

If those other guys do it, then so be it. I'd even try and let Mixon beat us.

Again, easier said than done.

[Todd Gack]

I’m confident enough in our run defense to stop Taylor and I don’t think Wentz can win the game by himself.

I’d like to avoid the Patriots. Belichick vs Burrow just seems like a first round exit.

Colts and Raiders would be my preference. No to NE.

I was afraid we would lose today and then somehow end up with @Tennessee in the 1st round which would be my nightmare. I don't think we can win at KC or NE on the road but I'm not that scared anywhere else. I just think Tennessee is a bad matchup no matter where we play. I'd be fine with NE at home.

[WVRed]

I was afraid we would lose today and then somehow end up with @Tennessee in the 1st round which would be my nightmare. I don't think we can win at KC or NE on the road but I'm not that scared anywhere else. I just think Tennessee is a bad matchup no matter where we play. I'd be fine with NE at home.

I don’t see the appeal with Tennessee. Derrick Henry going down should lessen their chances, right?

Tannehill strikes as much fear in me as Wentz does.

[KoryMac5]

I don’t see the appeal with Tennessee. Derrick Henry going down should lessen their chances, right?

Tannehill strikes as much fear in me as Wentz does.

Henry is back and running at full speed...I would think he will be back for rd 1...no easy outs.

[Todd Gack]

I don’t see the appeal with Tennessee. Derrick Henry going down should lessen their chances, right?

Tannehill strikes as much fear in me as Wentz does.

They're well coached. They sack the QB a lot and get INT's. They're the least sexy team in the AFC but they scare me. Of course, COVID and injuries will change a lot.

[RiverRat13]

I'd like to see the Raiders knock off the Chargers and be the Bengals round 1 opponent.

[Todd Gack]

Romo made reference to Burrow possibly not trying to score, the post game quotes will be interesting if the media ask about that. Personally I thought he was really close on one of the sneaks.

IMO, I think they were TRYING to score but they were basically like "IF we don't score, no big deal, we'll go again." IMO, i thought it was the right call on the sneaks. I absolutely did not agree with the 4th down call but we were fortunate.

[RiverRat13]

IMO, I think they were TRYING to score but they were basically like "IF we don't score, no big deal, we'll go again." IMO, i thought it was the right call on the sneaks. I absolutely did not agree with the 4th down call but we were fortunate.Along those lines, it's crazy how bad they are at QB sneaks. I don't know if it is Burrow's fault or the IOL, but those should be almost automatic.

[Todd Gack]

Along those lines, it's crazy how bad they are at QB sneaks. I don't know if it is Burrow's fault or the IOL, but those should be almost automatic.

Well, that's the weakest part of our line so it's not unusual to see that.

[Bob Sheed]

Any word on Burrow and Spain?

Burrow came off limping but seemed fine afterwards. Spain went off in a cart.

[Todd Gack]

Any word on Burrow and Spain?

Burrow came off limping but seemed fine afterwards. Spain went off in a cart.

FYI, Carman played another garbage game. He was lucky he didn't called for a false start on 3rd and inches.

[membengal]

Any word on Burrow and Spain?

Burrow came off limping but seemed fine afterwards. Spain went off in a cart.

Spain is an ankle. Burrow appears fine.

[Stray]

Any word on Burrow and Spain?

Burrow came off limping but seemed fine afterwards. Spain went off in a cart.

Burrow aggravated a knee injury from the Chargers game. Not the same knee from last year, but said he could have played if he had to and that it's good enough. He didn't seem overly concerned with it, and was dancing in the locker room after the game.

[Bob Sheed]

With the Browns eliminated, they don't have anything to play for but pride next week.

There's a chance, with a win and KC loss next week, the Bengals could move up to a #2 seed. Should the Bengals rest their starters next week vs the Browns or try to go for the #2 seed?

I'm conflicted. The safe move is to rest the starters. But that could come a the cost of momentum and a potential extra home game.

Thoughts?

[Todd Gack]

With the Browns eliminated, they don't have anything to play for but pride next week.

There's a chance, with a win and KC loss next week, the Bengals could move up to a #2 seed. Should the Bengals rest their starters next week vs the Browns or try to go for the #2 seed?

I'm conflicted. The safe move is to rest the starters. But that could come a the cost of momentum and a potential extra home game.

Thoughts?

Do we have a chance at #1 seed? If we do, you are a FULL GO. If not, just take it easy.

[Sea Ray]

I don't know that I want Clowny and Garrett rushing after Joe B for 3 hrs next week. I agree the win is on the table and would be helpful but it's not worth risking a Joe injury

[Sea Ray]

The Bengals offense has kinda gone against the book in the NFL, "it all starts up front." Don't draft a QB and hood ornaments before you have a foundation"

Burrow, Chase and Co are putting up record numbers with a not so good O line. Go figure

[RiverRat13]

Let's see if the Browns play hard or pack it in tomorrow night.

[Bob Sheed]

Do we have a chance at #1 seed? If we do, you are a FULL GO. If not, just take it easy.

To my untrained eye, if the Titans and Chiefs lose next week and the Bengals win, the Bengals would have the #1 seed because of conference wins. I'm sure I'm wrong, there's usually more to it.

[membengal]

Getting 1 seed would require titans to lose to Texans so…1 most likely not happening.

[Todd Gack]

Getting 1 seed would require titans to lose to Texans so…1 most likely not happening.

Well, anyone with some type of search function can see that Houston beat Tennessee, IN NASHVILLE, already this year.

[Tuff Nut]

With the Browns eliminated, they don't have anything to play for but pride next week.

There's a chance, with a win and KC loss next week, the Bengals could move up to a #2 seed. Should the Bengals rest their starters next week vs the Browns or try to go for the #2 seed?

I'm conflicted. The safe move is to rest the starters. But that could come a the cost of momentum and a potential extra home game.

Thoughts?

With regard to the 1st round, does it matter if you are 2nd or 3rd...home game either way, right? got to win to advance. Realistically I do not see KC or TN losing to the Donkeys or the Texans. Titans will have home field throughout.

[Tuff Nut]

Well, anyone with some type of search function can see that Houston beat Tennessee, IN NASHVILLE, already this year.

Yeah, blind squirrel gets the nut. I was betting Miami would have giving Tennessee a game today.

[Fil3232]

Well, anyone with some type of search function can see that Houston beat Tennessee, IN NASHVILLE, already this year.

All the more reason to not expect it to happen. TEN will not take them lightly.

[Sea Ray]

To my untrained eye, if the Titans and Chiefs lose next week and the Bengals win, the Bengals would have the #1 seed because of conference wins. I'm sure I'm wrong, there's usually more to it.

I "think" New England would also have to lose as they have the tie breaker over us

[RiverRat13]

I "think" New England would also have to lose as they have the tie breaker over usNE needs Buffalo to lose or they are a wild card regardless. But you are correct that division winner NE would be a higher seed than division winner Cincinnati.

[Sea Ray]

They were not trying to score on the qb sneaks. They were forcing chiefs to burn their timeouts and then run clock. It was high wire dangerous but you can’t accuse ZT of being scared. That was high wire risky.

Andy Reid agrees with you and he oughta know:


Andy Reid said he felt the Bengals weren't trying to score at the 1 yards line after the 2-minute warning

https://twitter.com/ByNateTaylor/status/1477754148661731334?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5 Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1477754148661731334%7Ctwgr% 5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fclutchpoints.com%2Fchiefs-news-andy-reids-pissed-off-reaction-after-controversial-loss-to-bengals%2F

[mhs95_06]

I like the move to go for it didn't like all the QB sneaks...Burrow needs to learn a thing or 2 from Brady on how to sneak properly.

Technique was perfect for what he was trying to do -- not lose yardage, but not break the plane to score!

[Sea Ray]

Andy Reid is pi$$ed


Reid wasn’t mincing words after the Chiefs loss, as everybody in the room could feel his energy. Taylor added that this is the maddest he’s seen Reid after a contest.

https://clutchpoints.com/chiefs-news-andy-reids-pissed-off-reaction-after-controversial-loss-to-bengals/

[mhs95_06]

With regard to the 1st round, does it matter if you are 2nd or 3rd...home game either way, right? got to win to advance. Realistically I do not see KC or TN losing to the Donkeys or the Texans. Titans will have home field throughout.

If you get 2 seed, you're lined up for a home game in the 2nd round, If #3 seed you can only be home if #7 beats #2.

[RiverRat13]

https://twitter.com/JakeLiscow/status/1477853460225839108?t=ZSVM1Edt_O_QZ_OJetNeEQ&s=19

Carman almost became Michael Jordan 2.0...

[GAC]

You know what blew me away as I watched that game? KC had 4 sacks of Burrow, but I lost count on the number of times Joe was under pressure, hurried, scrambling for his life - and yet made it happen, found a receiver, etc.

My golfing buddy, and fellow Brown's fan, was watching the game and texted me afterwards ... WE NEED A BURROWS! :lol:

Andy Reid's pissed huh? Well good. I don't like Andy Reid. Whiner lol

They have the #3 seed, but still need to win next week vs Cleveland in order to secure it correct? Because Buffalo and N.E. also both stand at 10-6. (that 49er game still kind of hurts)

GO BENGALS then. I may be a Brown's fan, but I'm also a loyal Ohioan, and the Browns, even if they win, have a small glimmer of hope. This Bengal's team can make it to the Super Bowl. You just beat KC (last year's winner), and played a close one with the Packers earlier. Heck! The Browns, despite Mayfield's 4 INTs, played a close one with GB and almost beat them. Not that impressed with GB. Rodgers chokes it in the post-season ;)

I'm just hoping the Chargers don't somehow make it, because they could be trouble for the Bengals.

[ScotlandRed]

Give me the chargers, give me Burrow over Herbert, give me payback for earlier in the season, give me not giving them a 24-0 head start. I don’t give a ****.

[Sea Ray]

You know what blew me away as I watched that game? KC had 4 sacks of Burrow, but I lost count on the number of times Joe was under pressure, hurried, scrambling for his life - and yet made it happen, found a receiver, etc.

My golfing buddy, and fellow Brown's fan, was watching the game and texted me afterwards ... WE NEED A BURROWS! :lol:

Andy Reid's pissed huh? Well good. I don't like Andy Reid. Whiner lol

They have the #3 seed, but still need to win next week vs Cleveland in order to secure it correct? Because Buffalo and N.E. also both stand at 10-6. (that 49er game still kind of hurts)

GO BENGALS then. I may be a Brown's fan, but I'm also a loyal Ohioan, and the Browns, even if they win, have a small glimmer of hope. This Bengal's team can make it to the Super Bowl. You just beat KC (last year's winner), and played a close one with the Packers earlier. Heck! The Browns, despite Mayfield's 4 INTs, played a close one with GB and almost beat them. Not that impressed with GB. Rodgers chokes it in the post-season ;)

I'm just hoping the Chargers don't somehow make it, because they could be trouble for the Bengals.

The Chiefs lost handily to the Bucs in last years SB. I do think the Chiefs are the class of the AFC and very well could win it all this yr

[Chip R]

That whole sequence once mixon picked up the first down at the 1 was interesting from a strategy standpoint. It was hard to tell if they were trying to score or not, but they didn’t really want to on first or second down.

Those plays were fine but going for it on 4th down was stupid. If they didn't get in, all KC had to do was go 60 yards and kick a FG. Or there would have been OT and ask the Chargers how their OT game went with KC. They got bailed out by that penalty. And Burrow got hurt on that play too although it doesn't appear serious. But what if it had been serious?

I'm not usually a proponent of this but KC may have been better off letting them score a TD with around 2 minutes to go. Bengals would have been in prevent and Mahomes would have had a good chance to tie it.

[traderumor]

Andy Reid is pi$$ed



https://clutchpoints.com/chiefs-news-andy-reids-pissed-off-reaction-after-controversial-loss-to-bengals/

If he thinks he got jobbed on the late flags, hopefully he reviews tapes before incurring unnecessary fines. You can't bring down guys by the neck of their shoulder pads, tackle and lay on receivers trying to run routes, or knock a receiver in the head when he tries to run the route.

It is also a bit humorous that the tweeter lumps in "not trying to score" with Reid's angry post game fit. Is this another one of those unwritten rules that the Bengals violated, "thou shalt not milk the clock against a top tier NFL team"?

[BuckeyeRed27]

Those plays were fine but going for it on 4th down was stupid. If they didn't get in, all KC had to do was go 60 yards and kick a FG. Or there would have been OT and ask the Chargers how their OT game went with KC. They got bailed out by that penalty. And Burrow got hurt on that play too although it doesn't appear serious. But what if it had been serious?

I'm not usually a proponent of this but KC may have been better off letting them score a TD with around 2 minutes to go. Bengals would have been in prevent and Mahomes would have had a good chance to tie it.

Right but if you kick the FG they still have around 45-50 seconds to go force OT or possibly win. Going for it was certainly risky, but not that risky. Like I said, it was interesting from a strategy standpoint. I think Mixon probably tried to score, but just picking up the first was a huge play.

[Chip R]

Right but if you kick the FG they still have around 45-50 seconds to go force OT or possibly win. Going for it was certainly risky, but not that risky. Like I said, it was interesting from a strategy standpoint. I think Mixon probably tried to score, but just picking up the first was a huge play.

I'd rather be up 3 with 45-50 seconds to go than go to OT. If KC won the toss, they could have gone down and scored a TD and the Bengals wouldn't have even got to touch the ball. No division title, playoffs in doubt, must win game against CLE next week on the road. Plus, IIRC, KC was out of timeouts. It would have been no sure thing for them to tie or win it in regulation.

[KoryMac5]

Chase on his first quarter TD almost reached 22 mph...thats crazy fast I can't even do 22 mph on a bike

[RiverRat13]

Chase on his first quarter TD almost reached 22 mph...thats crazy fast I can't even do 22 mph on a bike


It was fun to hear Nantz's call. He hit a gear that Nantz wasn't expecting.

[CmdrCody]

You know what blew me away as I watched that game? KC had 4 sacks of Burrow, but I lost count on the number of times Joe was under pressure, hurried, scrambling for his life - and yet made it happen, found a receiver, etc.

My golfing buddy, and fellow Brown's fan, was watching the game and texted me afterwards ... WE NEED A BURROWS! :lol:

Andy Reid's pissed huh? Well good. I don't like Andy Reid. Whiner lol

They have the #3 seed, but still need to win next week vs Cleveland in order to secure it correct? Because Buffalo and N.E. also both stand at 10-6. (that 49er game still kind of hurts)

GO BENGALS then. I may be a Brown's fan, but I'm also a loyal Ohioan, and the Browns, even if they win, have a small glimmer of hope. This Bengal's team can make it to the Super Bowl. You just beat KC (last year's winner), and played a close one with the Packers earlier. Heck! The Browns, despite Mayfield's 4 INTs, played a close one with GB and almost beat them. Not that impressed with GB. Rodgers chokes it in the post-season ;)

I'm just hoping the Chargers don't somehow make it, because they could be trouble for the Bengals.

Hate to burst your bubble, but the Browns were eliminated yesterday.

[Playadlc]

Chase on his first quarter TD almost reached 22 mph...thats crazy fast I can't even do 22 mph on a bike

One of the most impressive speed displays I’ve ever seen on a football field. It was truly incredible.

[WrongVerb]

Bengals need to win in week 18, or have Buffalo and New England both lose in order to keep the #3 seed.

[The Operator]

Chase on his first quarter TD almost reached 22 mph...thats crazy fast I can't even do 22 mph on a bike

I bet Michael Scott would have broke that play up easy.



https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=4OYKsYJY3cw

[RiverRat13]

Bengals need to win in week 18, or have Buffalo and New England both lose in order to keep the #3 seed.

If Tennessee is the 1 seed, I wouldn't mind the 4 seed.

[dubc47834]

As well as they have been playing and with Taylor running the ball, the Colts could be a tough out. Wentz won't win a game if it comes down to him, but he might play well enough not to lose. They are an AFC team that I wouldn't take lightly.

As a Colts fan, I would prefer playing the Bengals against the other options. It's not because I don't think they are a good team, but experience. Not necessarily Burrow, I know he has big game experience at LSU, but the other players and the coaching staff. The Colts have experience up and down the roster and on the sidelines. We may lose that game, but I'd take my chances on the Bengals if I had to chose.

[Hillsdale87]

I'd rather be up 3 with 45-50 seconds to go than go to OT. If KC won the toss, they could have gone down and scored a TD and the Bengals wouldn't have even got to touch the ball. No division title, playoffs in doubt, must win game against CLE next week on the road. Plus, IIRC, KC was out of timeouts. It would have been no sure thing for them to tie or win it in regulation.

Mahomes would have had to go 40 yards in 50 seconds. So yeah, not easy, but it's something we've all seen him do plenty of times.

Even if it hadn't worked out, I'd much rather have a HC who errs on the side of agressiveness instead of playing not to lose.


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[WrongVerb]

Marvin Lewis coached team never wins that game yesterday.

[membengal]

If Tennessee is the 1 seed, I wouldn't mind the 4 seed.

this.

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Marvin Lewis coached team never wins that game yesterday.

And, in fact, never did. He never ever had a team that won that important a game in that manner. Not even close.

[RedTeamGo!]

To defend Marvin just a teeny bit - he also never had a Joe Burrow.

[WVRed]

To defend Marvin just a teeny bit - he also never had a Joe Burrow.

But he did have Carson Palmer. Until Kimo happened Palmer was on the same trajectory Burrow is now.

A lot of people forget how good that team was. One fluke play and it was gone.

[RedTeamGo!]

But he did have Carson Palmer. Until Kimo happened Palmer was on the same trajectory Burrow is now.

A lot of people forget how good that team was. One fluke play and it was gone.

Yeah, that’s true. However, I don’t think Palmer was as good as Burrow is.

[KoryMac5]

Highest-graded #Bengals in Week 17 (min. 25 snaps):

1️⃣ Ja’Marr Chase, WR- 91.3
2️⃣ Chidobe Awuzie, CB- 88.5
3️⃣ Jonah Williams, OT- 85.7
4️⃣ Joe Burrow, QB- 80.3
5️⃣ Mike Hilton, CB- 72.0

Boyd was at 65 and Jackson Carmen was at 64.5

Chido has been an absolute home run signing...he basically shut down Hill one of the more explosive players in the NFL.

[The Operator]

Yeah, that’s true. However, I don’t think Palmer was as good as Burrow is.

I’ve been thinking about this a lot lately and maybe I’m way off base.

But I think Palmer had more raw ability than Burrow does. The ball flew out of his hands, at least before the UCL injury in 2008. Burrow has a good arm too but Palmer had a rocket launcher.

What I think separates the two is what’s on the inside. Burrow has a freakish competitive drive in him and that elevates his overall package to greater heights than Palmer. Burrow refuses to lose and when losses do happen you can tell it’s about like having a tooth pulled for him. I just didn’t see that from Palmer.


Just riffing on my part, but that’s how it has seemed to me.

[KoryMac5]

I’ve been thinking about this a lot lately and maybe I’m way off base.

But I think Palmer had more raw ability than Burrow does. The ball flew out of his hands, at least before the UCL injury in 2008. Burrow has a good arm too but Palmer had a rocket launcher.

What I think separates the two is what’s on the inside. Burrow has a freakish competitive drive in him and that elevates his overall package to greater heights than Palmer. Burrow refuses to lose and when losses do happen you can tell it’s about like having a tooth pulled for him. I just didn’t see that from Palmer.


Just riffing on my part, but that’s how it has seemed to me.

Agreed Palmers arm was so strong...that ucl sapped him of his ability to make those sideline throws pop. He turned into the pick 6 king after that injury.

Burrow's biggest strength is pocket presence and ability to read a defense...he has an average arm that with work could be above average.

If given the choice between both at the 2 yr mark I would give the edge slightly to Burrow.

Burrow reminds me a lot of Montana...

[RedTeamGo!]

I’ve been thinking about this a lot lately and maybe I’m way off base.

But I think Palmer had more raw ability than Burrow does. The ball flew out of his hands, at least before the UCL injury in 2008. Burrow has a good arm too but Palmer had a rocket launcher.

What I think separates the two is what’s on the inside. Burrow has a freakish competitive drive in him and that elevates his overall package to greater heights than Palmer. Burrow refuses to lose and when losses do happen you can tell it’s about like having a tooth pulled for him. I just didn’t see that from Palmer.


Just riffing on my part, but that’s how it has seemed to me.

It’s kinda funny. I spent the last 20 years arguing strongly how important analytics and tangibles are. As I’ve gotten older I’ve realized how important intangibles are for QB position.

[The Operator]

It’s kinda funny. I spent the last 20 years arguing strongly how important analytics and tangibles are. As I’ve gotten older I’ve realized how important intangibles are for QB position.

Agreed. It’s what separates a Peyton Manning from a Ryan Leaf, as it were.

[RedTeamGo!]

Agreed. It’s what separates a Peyton Manning from a Ryan Leaf, as it were.

Ehhh, I think meth and mental instability also separates Leaf and Manning

[Todd Gack]

this.

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And, in fact, never did. He never ever had a team that won that important a game in that manner. Not even close.

That's just an ignorant statement. The 2005 Steelers game IN PITTSBURGH was pretty special.

And if Palmer doesn't tear his ACL, we probably win that playoff game too.

[UKFlounder]

To me, Burrow may be the kind of guy you like on your team but probably don't if he's the opponent. He doesn't exactly lack self-confidence. I think that is a big difference between him and Palmer/Dalton. He "knows" he's going to win, goes on the field expecting it and, if he loses, expects success the next time. Maybe I'm misreading him, but he's playing great and he knows it.

[KoryMac5]

That's just an ignorant statement. The 2005 Steelers game IN PITTSBURGH was pretty special.

And if Palmer doesn't tear his ACL, we probably win that playoff game too.

2005 was 17 yrs ago...that team was really good with Rudi, Chad, and TJ...similiar to this team in they were fun and easy to root for.

I would think it is safe to say yesterday was the biggest home win in PBS history.

[KoryMac5]

I listened to Taylor's press conference today while the daughter was at dance...he said at no point did he tell Burrow or Mixon to not score. He said the emphasis due to what happened to SD a few weeks ago was to not reach the ball out across the goal.

[membengal]

Which...makes it pretty hard to score from just outside the 1 on a sneak...

ZT isn't gonna come out and say it but we all have eyes...

[Bob Sheed]

I’ve been thinking about this a lot lately and maybe I’m way off base.

But I think Palmer had more raw ability than Burrow does. The ball flew out of his hands, at least before the UCL injury in 2008. Burrow has a good arm too but Palmer had a rocket launcher.

What I think separates the two is what’s on the inside. Burrow has a freakish competitive drive in him and that elevates his overall package to greater heights than Palmer. Burrow refuses to lose and when losses do happen you can tell it’s about like having a tooth pulled for him. I just didn’t see that from Palmer.


Just riffing on my part, but that’s how it has seemed to me.

Also, Palmer didn't have the vocal leadership thing either.

We haven't seen the leadership talent combo since Boomer.

Kitna was a vocal leader, but he lacked talent, and there was the whole off-putting over the top Jesus thing.

Dalton had the talent for a bit, I guess, but didn't have the charismatic leader gene.

Burrow is special. Not Gronk trying to buy insurance special. Really special. As a long time Bengals fan, that's awesome and a bit scary at the same time.

[KoryMac5]

Which...makes it pretty hard to score from just outside the 1 on a sneak...

ZT isn't gonna come out and say it but we all have eyes...

I take Taylor at his word he was pretty firm and quick to answer the question.

I think it was more along the lines if we score here great if we burn more clock that works too...just don't turn it over.

Worked out well for the Bengals regardless...

[Reds Freak]

To me, Burrow may be the kind of guy you like on your team but probably don't if he's the opponent. He doesn't exactly lack self-confidence. I think that is a big difference between him and Palmer/Dalton. He "knows" he's going to win, goes on the field expecting it and, if he loses, expects success the next time. Maybe I'm misreading him, but he's playing great and he knows it.

I actually think Burrow seems to be well-liked and respected across the league, by both teams and their fans.

[Todd Gack]

2005 was 17 yrs ago...that team was really good with Rudi, Chad, and TJ...similiar to this team in they were fun and easy to root for.

I would think it is safe to say yesterday was the biggest home win in PBS history.

I don't even think that was the the most important win at home in our history. The Chiefs 2003 win was more important and bigger than yesterdays for a lot of reasons.

Marvin gets a lot of crap around here, and a lot of it is fair. But the guy took THE worst organization in sports (if not, one of) and turned them into a winner in spite of Mike Brown still being, well, Mike Brown. Zac is lucky Mikey boy is handing off his duties to other people in his family and giving him more freedom.

The 2005 Steelers game in Pittsburgh was better IMO. Anyone who lived through the suffering of the 90s knows the 2003 and 2005 games were better and more important than yesterday. But we're splitting hairs and we could debate this all day. Just my opinion.

[KoryMac5]

I don't even think that was the the most important win at home in our history. The Chiefs 2003 win was more important and bigger than yesterdays for a lot of reasons.

Marvin gets a lot of crap around here, and a lot of it is fair. But the guy took THE worst organization in sports (if not, one of) and turned them into a winner in spite of Mike Brown still being, well, Mike Brown. Zac is lucky Mikey boy is handing off his duties to other people in his family and giving him more freedom.

The 2005 Steelers game in Pittsburgh was better IMO. Anyone who lived through the suffering of the 90s knows the 2003 and 2005 games were better and more important than yesterday. But we're splitting hairs and we could debate this all day. Just my opinion.

Marvin was good at first changed the culture...changed how they drafted as a team...did a lot for the community...he got cranky at the end though which happens. I prefer to remember young Marvin.

[Todd Gack]

Marvin was good at first changed the culture...changed how they drafted as a team...did a lot for the community...he got cranky at the end though which happens. I prefer to remember young Marvin.

TO appreciate Marvin, you have to understand how bad the culture was before he got here and not many Bengals fans do today. He stayed here too long but he literally turned around this organization himself. He's the reason we were able to sustain some of the success we have today. If and when we win a Super Bowl, the guy deserves a ring for it.

[KoryMac5]

TO appreciate Marvin, you have to understand how bad the culture was before he got here and not many Bengals fans do today. He stayed here too long but he literally turned around this organization himself. He's the reason we were able to sustain some of the success we have today. If and when we win a Super Bowl, the guy deserves a ring for it.

Been a fan since 81 so I get it...Marvin gets a lot of flack over the way things ended...he was the perfect coach at the right time for the team...2005 was just really bad luck. Been surprised that a team has not hired him. Thought he would have been good for a young team in need of a stabilizing force.

Just look at his coaching tree...Jay Gruden and Mike Zimmer both had somewhat successful runs with Minnesota and Washington.

[RedTeamGo!]

Also, Palmer didn't have the vocal leadership thing either.

We haven't seen the leadership talent combo since Boomer.

Kitna was a vocal leader, but he lacked talent, and there was the whole off-putting over the top Jesus thing.

Dalton had the talent for a bit, I guess, but didn't have the charismatic leader gene.

Burrow is special. Not Gronk trying to buy insurance special. Really special. As a long time Bengals fan, that's awesome and a bit scary at the same time.

Gronk is perhaps the best TE in the history of football. Will be a hall of famer. I’d say he is special any way you slice it.

[KoryMac5]

Gronk is perhaps the best TE in the history of football. Will be a hall of famer. I’d say he is special any way you slice it.

Bob is referring to his USAA commercial...where he utters that line.

[RedTeamGo!]

Bob is referring to his USAA commercial...where he utters that line.

People still watch commercials?

[The Operator]

People still watch commercials?

At least until the “Skip Ads” button pops up when I’m listening to music on YouTube, yea…

[Benihana]

Joe Burrow is the best player the Bengals have ever had. And I don’t say that lightly.

[Bob Sheed]

People still watch commercials?

If you watch football and haven't seen that commercial, I'm impressed. They even sneak it in to the 30 second split screen commercial time.

[RedTeamGo!]

If you watch football and haven't seen that commercial, I'm impressed. They even sneak it in to the 30 second split screen commercial time.

I tune commercials out mentally. Granted, I’m usually chasing a 3 year old around the house or answering my 6 year old son’s questions. So many questions.

[Reds Freak]

Evidently McPherson is dealing with a mysterious ailment, which may explain the short kickoffs yesterday and Taylor's 4th down motivations yesterday.

[Todd Gack]

Joe Burrow is the best player the Bengals have ever had. And I don’t say that lightly.

I would agree.

[Todd Gack]

Been a fan since 81 so I get it...Marvin gets a lot of flack over the way things ended...he was the perfect coach at the right time for the team...2005 was just really bad luck. Been surprised that a team has not hired him. Thought he would have been good for a young team in need of a stabilizing force.

Just look at his coaching tree...Jay Gruden and Mike Zimmer both had somewhat successful runs with Minnesota and Washington.

I just think it's completely ignorant of a true Bengals fan to say Marvin would've never won games like that when he did. He never won the playoff games because he lacked a true leader and BAD LUCK at QB. He never had as much say as the coaching staff does here. We only took losers like Chris Henry, Odell Thurman, and Vontaze because ownership wouldn't dole out the money we are doing now. Trust me, Marvin knew how to win. He just wasn't allowed to do completely do it. He did the best with what he had.

I think we'll get a playoff win this year, but it's gonna take Zac doing a helluva lot more to do what Marvin did. Again, as someone who suffered through the end of the Super Bowl era and then the awful 90's and early 2000s, I kinda take it personally when a frontrunner like membengal makes statements like that.

[Bob Sheed]

Steelers are coming... Again...

You already know right?

This will be another showdown, watch...

[BuckeyeRed27]

Steelers are coming... Again...

You already know right?

This will be another showdown, watch...

Steelers need the Colts to lose in Jacksonville. I mean…it could happen…

[Redsfaithful]

i WISH it would be the Steelers, can't imagine our luck will be that good

[Playadlc]

Steelers are coming... Again...

You already know right?

This will be another showdown, watch...

No chance the Colts lose to Jacksonville.

[Rdirtypirates]

Agreed Palmers arm was so strong...that ucl sapped him of his ability to make those sideline throws pop. He turned into the pick 6 king after that injury.

Burrow's biggest strength is pocket presence and ability to read a defense...he has an average arm that with work could be above average.

If given the choice between both at the 2 yr mark I would give the edge slightly to Burrow.

Burrow reminds me a lot of Montana...

Palmer was the better talent but had no heart or leadership abilities. There is a reason he couldn't even win in college. Dude was a huge overrated disappointment. Also, a cry baby. It is amazing what hard work and heart will do to overcome lack of talent. I am glad Burrow is a Bengal. Palmer in my eyes is weak minded and weak hearted. One of the biggest disappointments in Cincinnati history.

[GAC]

Hate to burst your bubble, but the Browns were eliminated yesterday.

Ain't bursting my bubble. LOL I already stated (above) that I was rooting for the Bengals going forward. They got a legit shot. Browns nada.

[WrongVerb]

If the Bengals win, and either the Chiefs or Texans lose, and the Raiders win, and the Colts lose, the Bengals would face the winner of the Steelers/Ravens game.

[WrongVerb]

OK I've wasted enough time at this site: http://www.espn.com/nfl/playoffs/machine

Someone else can take over. :)

[membengal]

No chance the Colts lose to Jacksonville.

And no chance the ravens are ok with losing to the Steelers at home when the ravens need the win to retain a slim hope as well.

[WrongVerb]

Mark Schlereth takes the ‘L’ to continue trolling of Bengals fans (https://nypost.com/2022/01/03/mark-schlereth-takes-l-to-continue-trolling-of-bengals-fans/)


Mark Schlereth is the enemy of the jungle, and his olive branch is wilted.

The Fox Sports commentator has been going back and forth with Bengals fans all season, remarking that the team should have selected an offensive lineman to protect Joe Burrow instead of receiver Ja’Marr Chase to catch passes from him.

“Your quarterback essentially got his leg amputated on the field they had to sew it back on but what’s going to help you is a wide receiver?” Schlereth asked on “The Pat McAfee Show” after the first round of the NFL draft in April. “There’s a reason some teams perennially SUCK. They don’t understand how football works.”

https://nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/01/Screen-Shot-2022-01-03-at-5.44.00-PM.jpeg?quality=90&strip=all

[The Operator]

The Pat McAfee show and it’s cohorts all seem pretty stupid from this observer. And I include Rodgers’ bizarre rants in that too.

[Tuff Nut]

Joe Burrow is the best player the Bengals have ever had. And I don’t say that lightly.

Anthony Munoz say hi.

[Bob Sheed]

i WISH it would be the Steelers, can't imagine our luck will be that good

https://media.giphy.com/media/Ou18ZgE49Fss0/giphy.gif

mmm hmm....

[Big Red Smokey]

I would say the percentage of first round opponents:
50% - Patriots
35% - Colts
15% - The Field

It's nice that the NFL put the Chiefs on Saturday, assuming they beat Denver, I don't see any way that the Bengals feed Burrow to Garrett and Clowney Sunday. If Chiefs lose it's all systems go, but I would put the odds on the Bengals being the 4 seed.

[UKFlounder]

Mayfield officially out on Sunday

[Redsfaithful]

https://media.giphy.com/media/Ou18ZgE49Fss0/giphy.gif

mmm hmm....

two of the easiest wins of the year

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Treating this like a preseason game and going into the playoffs rested would be tremendous.

[WVRed]

two of the easiest wins of the year

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Treating this like a preseason game and going into the playoffs rested would be tremendous.

I remember when we played Pittsburgh in 2015 and Steeler fans I know who were talking smack to me said prior to the game the Bengals were going to win because they were down to third string running backs. We all know how that played out.

As much as I want to take the Steelers (and Ravens) lightly, it’s very hard to beat a team three times. Hobbled and all, Roethlisberger and Jackson have been in the playoffs and won, Burrow hasn’t.

Doesn’t matter anyways, crab cakes and Primanti Brothers would be headed in bulk to Duval County if they pulled that upset off.

[Bob Sheed]

The more I think about it, especially with Mayfield out, unless the Chiefs lose on Saturday, I would play the backups.

Not much difference between 3 and 4 seed. The only downside I see is the offense losing momentum they have built late season here.

[RedTeamGo!]

Mayfield officially out on Sunday

That actually improves the Browns

[RiverRat13]

Burrow since the bye:

171-234 (73.1%) for 2214 yards, 14 TD, 3 INT. Averaging 302 yards per game on 9.03 yards/attempt.

[membengal]

The more I think about it, especially with Mayfield out, unless the Chiefs lose on Saturday, I would play the backups.

Not much difference between 3 and 4 seed. The only downside I see is the offense losing momentum they have built late season here.

yup. This. at a minimum...

I would sit:

Burrow
Hendrickson
Awuzie
Wilson
Hopkins
Uzomah
Ogunjobi

---all either nursing injuries or coming off a season-long campaign following tough injury recoveries. Would consider sitting Mixon.

Would go with a run heavy scheme and use Perine, Williams and Evans. Would activate Shelvin and give him significant work. Would go on line with Smith/Carman/Hill/Adeniji/Prince and run the ball 60 times.

[BuckeyeRed27]

Browns aren’t gonna play anyone. Chubb got hurt against Pittsburgh. Garrett has been hurt. Ward left the game.

Maybe you scoreboard watch a little bit with the starters and bring them in, but I bet they can get the win with the backups.

[membengal]

Burrow since the bye:

171-234 (73.1%) for 2214 yards, 14 TD, 3 INT. Averaging 302 yards per game on 9.03 yards/attempt.

Is that good? That seems good…

[RedTeamGo!]

Honestly: why are there 17 games now? This last week is a joke.

[The Operator]

Honestly: why are there 17 games now? This last week is a joke.

I’m assuming it’s all about revenue for the owners. Sure can’t think of any other reason.

[UKFlounder]

Bengals Twitter:

We've made the following roster moves:
- Placed S Vonn Bell, LB Akeem Davis-Gaither, DE Trey Hendrickson, C Trey Hopkins & G Quinton Spain on the Reserve/COVID-19 list.
- Signed K Elliott Fry to the practice squad.
- Placed TE Mason Schreck on the Practice Squad/Injured list.

[membengal]

That cinches it for me - Burrow sits. Don't want him taking snaps with Hill at C in a game that is essentially meaningless.

[RiverRat13]

Honestly: why are there 17 games now? This last week is a joke.

How is it different than Week 16 in previous years? You always have had teams sit people if they've already clinched.

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Honestly: why are there 17 games now? This last week is a joke.

How is it different than Week 16 in previous years? You always have had teams sit people if they've already clinched.

[Sea Ray]

Is that good? That seems good…

I don't know...it's not 10 yds an attempt...

[Sea Ray]

That cinches it for me - Burrow sits. Don't want him taking snaps with Hill at C in a game that is essentially meaningless.

Covid list on Tuesday doesn't necessarily mean they're out on Sunday but...I would sit Burrow

[Tony Cloninger]

In 2015 the Bengals had a barely average 2nd string QB wining that game for them until Jeremy Hill could not hang on to the football. The rest of course was 2 players being stupid and the Refs not penalizing Joey Porter for going onto the field.

[WVRed]

That cinches it for me - Burrow sits. Don't want him taking snaps with Hill at C in a game that is essentially meaningless.

I’m just as concerned about them signing another kicker.

[Bob Sheed]

Honestly: why are there 17 games now? This last week is a joke.

Goddell was on the Peyton/Eli show last night and addressed that question.

He wants to do away with all preseason games, have bigger rosters, and more real games.

Also, there is an emphasis on divisional opponents playing each other in the last 2 weeks, because even if they are out of the playoff hunt, many times they will still play each other hard because of pride.

I don't think we're going to see that this Sunday vs the Browns. I think it will look more like a preseason game. Now I'm hoping they rest everybody and if they all quarantine with each other until the playoffs, all the better.

My Long-Time Bengals fan intuition says Burrow and/or Chase will get placed on the covid list right before playoffs and they'll lose. I hope I'm wrong but that seems like the most plausible Greg Cook scenario at this point that would for sure be decidedly pure uncut Cincinnati Bengals.

[Tony Cloninger]

Goddell was on the Peyton/Eli show last night and addressed that question.

He wants to do away with all preseason games, have bigger rosters, and more real games.

Also, there is an emphasis on divisional opponents playing each other in the last 2 weeks, because even if they are out of the playoff hunt, many times they will still play each other hard because of pride.

I don't think we're going to see that this Sunday vs the Browns. I think it will look more like a preseason game. Now I'm hoping they rest everybody and if they all quarantine with each other until the playoffs, all the better.

My Long-Time Bengals fan intuition says Burrow and/or Chase will get placed on the covid list right before playoffs and they'll lose. I hope I'm wrong but that seems like the most plausible Greg Cook scenario at this point that would for sure be decidedly pure uncut Cincinnati Bengals.


Good grief.

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Goddell was on the Peyton/Eli show last night and addressed that question.

He wants to do away with all preseason games, have bigger rosters, and more real games.

Also, there is an emphasis on divisional opponents playing each other in the last 2 weeks, because even if they are out of the playoff hunt, many times they will still play each other hard because of pride.

I don't think we're going to see that this Sunday vs the Browns. I think it will look more like a preseason game. Now I'm hoping they rest everybody and if they all quarantine with each other until the playoffs, all the better.

My Long-Time Bengals fan intuition says Burrow and/or Chase will get placed on the covid list right before playoffs and they'll lose. I hope I'm wrong but that seems like the most plausible Greg Cook scenario at this point that would for sure be decidedly pure uncut Cincinnati Bengals.


Good grief.

[KoryMac5]

Goddell was on the Peyton/Eli show last night and addressed that question.

He wants to do away with all preseason games, have bigger rosters, and more real games.

Also, there is an emphasis on divisional opponents playing each other in the last 2 weeks, because even if they are out of the playoff hunt, many times they will still play each other hard because of pride.

I don't think we're going to see that this Sunday vs the Browns. I think it will look more like a preseason game. Now I'm hoping they rest everybody and if they all quarantine with each other until the playoffs, all the better.

My Long-Time Bengals fan intuition says Burrow and/or Chase will get placed on the covid list right before playoffs and they'll lose. I hope I'm wrong but that seems like the most plausible Greg Cook scenario at this point that would for sure be decidedly pure uncut Cincinnati Bengals.

Those demons have all been excised from existence with The win against KC. As a long suffering fan base it’s time to let go of thoughts like this.

[Tony Cloninger]

Those demons have all been excised from existence with The win against KC. As a long suffering fan base it’s time to let go of thoughts like this.

No they still have to win a playoff game. But even I’m not this negative.

[membengal]

NFL network has the game replay Wednesday night at 8.

[Stray]

The more I think about it, especially with Mayfield out, unless the Chiefs lose on Saturday, I would play the backups.

Not much difference between 3 and 4 seed. The only downside I see is the offense losing momentum they have built late season here.

I feel the same way. Burrow is absolutely on fire right now, and resting him may hurt that...but I'd still rather give him an off week to heal up for a playoff run. Not just him, Mixon and many others as well.

[Stray]

NFL network has the game replay Wednesday night at 8.

Gonna have to DVR it and keep. Such an amazing game in so many different ways.

[Stray]

The playoff thing is more about the Bengals than it is about this team. All of our dudes are young, if they one and done it doesn't mean anything. I'm certain we have a decade sized window opening right now. I mean I think of Boyd as the old dude among our weapons, and he's only 27 years old.

But obviously I'd love to go ahead and get that playoff win outta the way so it can stop being talked about. With Burrow it's different, the Bengals past doesn't matter anymore.

[UKFlounder]

RIP, Ross Browner, part of my earliest memories of the Bengals

https://www.bengals.com/news/bengals-super-bowl-stalwart-ross-browner-passes-at-67

[GAC]

If the Bengals win, and either the Chiefs or Texans lose, and the Raiders win, and the Colts lose, the Bengals would face the winner of the Steelers/Ravens game.

And the Bengals will kick the hell out of them, just like they did in the regular season. If they do face either, the game will be in Cincy.

There's a new sheriff in town. ;)

[GAC]

Marvin Lewis coached team never wins that game yesterday.

That's a positive for HC Taylor. In his 3rd year as HC his team is 10-6, locked up the AFC North title - not an easy thing to do. this is a tough conference - and is heading for the post-season. He's also a candidate for Coach of the Year. And rightly so, IMO, after going 4-11-1 last season.

[KoryMac5]

RIP, Ross Browner, part of my earliest memories of the Bengals

https://www.bengals.com/news/bengals-super-bowl-stalwart-ross-browner-passes-at-67

They had a really good defensive line on that 81 Super Bowl Team...

[membengal]

Random thoughts rattling around my brain about the season to date...

---I see now very clearly that ZT had a plan to manage Burrow's entry into the season - and it was a very appropriate plan. Frustrating at the outset, but makes a ton of sense in hindsight in terms of Burrow's knee recovery and the line being new together.
---That said, this team's ceiling will be reached when they are able to fully turn him loose every game like they have the last few.
---Drafting Chase was the ABSOLUTE RIGHT CALL
---THAT said, seriously upgrading the line to where Burrow is only getting sacked a league average of times (say - 25-30) as opposed to 50+ is the final piece toward Super Bowl(s)
---The two games that Burrow just put together would have been ridiculous at any time in a season/career, BUT - to do it in two must win games against good teams...well. Damn.
---Chase's game against the Chiefs was the most consistently dominant performance I have seen from a Bengals player since Dillon set the NFL rushing record (at the time) against the Broncos. The difference...a crucial win game against a top opponent as opposed to Dillon doing that in the midst of yet another sad season against a team that overlooked them. The last time I remember giggling in awe at an athletic feat by a Bengals player before the jaw dropping moment of Chase planting his foot and cruising in hyper-drive for the opening TD against the Chiefs were those Dillon second half runs against the Broncos. Some players are just...different.
---We all know Burrow is also just...different. It's the little things, and the big things. But him turning to the sidelines as Chase ran into the end zone with the 69-yard catch to pull us to within 28-24 on Sunday with a screamed "LET'S GO" was the kind of thing that felt like a football general firing up all the troops. That the defense rose to the occasion after that is...not surprising in hindsight.
---People have said that Burrow's ability to process and problem solve will only grow exponentially as he sees more formations and adds them to his mental rolodex, and, 26 games in, I believe that.
---Add in, he is going to grow in this offense with Chase AND Higgins - aged 21 and 22 - the mental connection he already has with Chase and is building with Higgins is gonna be beyond anything we've ever seen with this franchise I suspect.
---I was still cautiously hopeful on ZT, especially when he finally FINALLY cut ties with Turner at o-line coach, but it is really heartening to see the buy-in he was selling to players pay off. I think he can be a really good coach going forward in terms of results.
---I was much less hopeful on LouA, but good on ZT for sticking with him as it turns out. And good on LouA for staying with his vision. I can see the path to the D being "good enough" in support of this offense in the coming years for championships.
---The recruitment of players in FA about to be HELLA easy. And, we are about to win all sorts of FA battles that we never used to because players are gonna take a bit less at times if all else about the offers is mostly equal to play with Joe Burrow. We were already seeing that, but that's about to become even more so.

Anyone else got random stuff they want to chat about? React?

This is the happiest I have been in a LONG time as a fan. Pre-knee Carson probably the last time I was this hopeful. Fingers crossed.

[Sea Ray]

RIP, Ross Browner, part of my earliest memories of the Bengals

https://www.bengals.com/news/bengals-super-bowl-stalwart-ross-browner-passes-at-67

Another covid death. Most likely unvaccinated. Senseless

He was an example of the Bengals drafting the best player available. D line was not much of a need but drafted him anyway and it sure worked out in the end. I'm an advocate of the BPA theory

[Sea Ray]

Random thoughts rattling around my brain about the season to date...

---I see now very clearly that ZT had a plan to manage Burrow's entry into the season - and it was a very appropriate plan. Frustrating at the outset, but makes a ton of sense in hindsight in terms of Burrow's knee recovery and the line being new together.
---That said, this team's ceiling will be reached when they are able to fully turn him loose every game like they have the last few.
---Drafting Chase was the ABSOLUTE RIGHT CALL
---THAT said, seriously upgrading the line to where Burrow is only getting sacked a league average of times (say - 25-30) as opposed to 50+ is the final piece toward Super Bowl(s)
---The two games that Burrow just put together would have been ridiculous at any time in a season/career, BUT - to do it in two must win games against good teams...well. Damn.
---Chase's game against the Chiefs was the most consistently dominant performance I have seen from a Bengals player since Dillon set the NFL rushing record (at the time) against the Broncos. The difference...a crucial win game against a top opponent as opposed to Dillon doing that in the midst of yet another sad season against a team that overlooked them. The last time I remember giggling in awe at an athletic feat by a Bengals player before the jaw dropping moment of Chase planting his foot and cruising in hyper-drive for the opening TD against the Chiefs were those Dillon second half runs against the Broncos. Some players are just...different.
---We all know Burrow is also just...different. It's the little things, and the big things. But him turning to the sidelines as Chase ran into the end zone with the 69-yard catch to pull us to within 28-24 on Sunday with a screamed "LET'S GO" was the kind of thing that felt like a football general firing up all the troops. That the defense rose to the occasion after that is...not surprising in hindsight.
---People have said that Burrow's ability to process and problem solve will only grow exponentially as he sees more formations and adds them to his mental rolodex, and, 26 games in, I believe that.
---Add in, he is going to grow in this offense with Chase AND Higgins - aged 21 and 22 - the mental connection he already has with Chase and is building with Higgins is gonna be beyond anything we've ever seen with this franchise I suspect.
---I was still cautiously hopeful on ZT, especially when he finally FINALLY cut ties with Turner at o-line coach, but it is really heartening to see the buy-in he was selling to players pay off. I think he can be a really good coach going forward in terms of results.
---I was much less hopeful on LouA, but good on ZT for sticking with him as it turns out. And good on LouA for staying with his vision. I can see the path to the D being "good enough" in support of this offense in the coming years for championships.
---The recruitment of players in FA about to be HELLA easy. And, we are about to win all sorts of FA battles that we never used to because players are gonna take a bit less at times if all else about the offers is mostly equal to play with Joe Burrow. We were already seeing that, but that's about to become even more so.

Anyone else got random stuff they want to chat about? React?

This is the happiest I have been in a LONG time as a fan. Pre-knee Carson probably the last time I was this hopeful. Fingers crossed.

Let me start by acknowledging that you were the first in these parts that believed in this team, the 2021 Cincinnati Bengals. Your posts this past summer were very convincing that we had a shot to be competitive. Building upon that, as I looked further I started to believe too, if they could stay healthy etc etc. That's exactly what happened. Our 1st rd pick stayed healthy. Our FAs worked out. You showed clairvoyance with this team

We really are talented, particularly on the offensive side. Our weakness (and every NFL team has one) is the O line. That will likely limit how far we go in the post season.

I'd be tickled pink if we can win a playoff game, get that monkey off our back, and build from there. They've already exceeded my expectations. My hope was that they could go 8-9, be respectable and then start a string of playoff appearances next yr

[oregonred]

Mixon Covid positive and out for the Browns game. Looks like it is going around the team this week with Bell, Spain, Hopkins and Hendrickson on the list yesterday.

Thank goodness they won the Chiefs game and wrapped up the division.

Looking like a rest everyone week and letting the chips fall for either the #3 or most likely the #4 seed

[Reds Freak]

Mixon Covid positive and out for the Browns game. Looks like it is going around the team this week with Bell, Spain, Hopkins and Hendrickson on the list yesterday.

Thank goodness they won the Chiefs game and wrapped up the division.

Looking like a rest everyone week and letting the chips fall for either the #3 or most likely the #4 seed

Assuming everyone is back next week, this forcing the Bengals hand to rest starters might be a blessing in disguise.

[membengal]

Burrow resting Sunday.

GOOD.

[The Operator]

I have this very real fear that Burrow is gonna get covid right before the playoffs.


Make the bad thoughts stop….

[WVRed]

Burrow resting Sunday.

GOOD.

Now just put him and Chase in bubbles until game time.

[Hillsdale87]

Now just put him and Chase in bubbles until game time.

It'll be interesting to see what they do with receivers. Allen is fine, but I'd rather not have our receivers risking injury off of a bad pass from the backup QB.

[Redsfaithful]

Just want to put on the record that I think this team has a great shot at winning a title this year. They're hot right when you want to be hot. I'm not afraid to say it.

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It'll be interesting to see what they do with receivers. Allen is fine, but I'd rather not have our receivers risking injury off of a bad pass from the backup QB.

Auden Tate time.

[Sea Ray]

I have this very real fear that Burrow is gonna get covid right before the playoffs.


Make the bad thoughts stop….

It's real simple: just don't test him. Didn't the NFL quit testing vaccinated folks who are asymptomatic?

[Reds Freak]

Just want to put on the record that I think this team has a great shot at winning a title this year. They're hot right when you want to be hot. I'm not afraid to say it.

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Auden Tate time.

The practice squad is huge now. I'm not sure how NFL roster rules work but could they call up all those guys for next week?

[Sea Ray]

Just want to put on the record that I think this team has a great shot at winning a title this year. They're hot right when you want to be hot. I'm not afraid to say it.

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Auden Tate time.

Tate is still on the injured list

[Hillsdale87]

It's real simple: just don't test him. Didn't the NFL quit testing vaccinated folks who are asymptomatic?

This is what I'm confused about. I thought that was the case, but Taylor today said a lot of the guys who tested positive were asymptomatic.

[oregonred]

BJ Hill also on the COVID list and out for Sunday. The line is now Cleveland +6 for the Allen/Keenum showdown

[Redsfaithful]

Tate is still on the injured list

Booo forgot about that.

Mike Thomas' time to shine then.

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This is what I'm confused about. I thought that was the case, but Taylor today said a lot of the guys who tested positive were asymptomatic.

Maybe he just meant extremely mild, I've noticed some people use that kind of interchangeably.

[Big Klu]

RIP, Ross Browner, part of my earliest memories of the Bengals

https://www.bengals.com/news/bengals-super-bowl-stalwart-ross-browner-passes-at-67


They had a really good defensive line on that 81 Super Bowl Team...

Eddie Edwards, 1st rd. pick (#3 overall) in 1977 out of Miami (FL)

Wilson Whitley, 1st rd. pick (#8 overall) in 1977 out of Houston

Ross Browner, 1st rd. pick (#8 overall) in 1978 out of Notre Dame


I would say Paul Brown made defensive line a priority in those two drafts.

[WrongVerb]

Speaking of...

Former Bengals defensive end Ross Browner dead at 67 (https://www.wlwt.com/article/former-bengals-defensive-end-ross-browner-dead-at-67/38675231#)


Ross Browner, a member of the Cincinnati Bengals' first Super Bowl team, has died. He was 67.

Browner died of complications from COVID-19, the Bengals report, after having the illness for a month.

[Redsfaithful]

Higgins reminds me of a cross between Chad (body control) and AJ Green (everything) and he doesn't even get talked about much because Chase is Randy Moss. So insane.

[The Operator]

Higgins reminds me of a cross between Chad (body control) and AJ Green (everything) and he doesn't even get talked about much because Chase is Randy Moss. So insane.

Higgins would be the #1 on many other teams. Boyd is another guy flying under the radar. He’s only 27 years old with back to back 1,000 yard seasons in 2018-2019 and he’s 3rd on the list.

It’s insane how good this receiving core is. The last time The Bengals had one this good was at least back to 2005 with Chad/Housh/Henry and I would dare say this group is even better than they were.


Gotta fix that offensive line but it’s hard not to be extremely excited about this offense for the next 5 years at least.

[GAC]

I'm not even going to watch the game now (with all these players resting, having surgery, etc, etc.) lol

IF ... the Bengals end up the 4th seed, that's really not that bad of a situation (as one poster mentioned earlier). Not risking injury needlessly, giving players an extended rest to also heal, is more important.

Still wouldn't be surprised to see the Bengals win Sunday. The game is really meaningless to the Browns too. Why risk injury?

[WrongVerb]

Green/Jones/Sanu were pretty solid as well. But they're no match for the trio going now. Crazy.

[bucksfan2]

Green/Jones/Sanu were pretty solid as well. But they're no match for the trio going now. Crazy.

I think we shortchange that trio because they had one great season and then FA hit.

I think Chase/Boyd/Higgins compliment themselves well. I don't think Higgins is a #1 WR in this league, but compliments Chase very well. Boyd is a great slot guy when you have weapons on the outside. Its like the developed the perfect trio of WR's. Game breaking all pro potential WR. Big bodied, great hands outside WR. And one of the best slot WR's in the game.

[forfreelin04]

I think we shortchange that trio because they had one great season and then FA hit.

I think Chase/Boyd/Higgins compliment themselves well. I don't think Higgins is a #1 WR in this league, but compliments Chase very well. Boyd is a great slot guy when you have weapons on the outside. Its like the developed the perfect trio of WR's. Game breaking all pro potential WR. Big bodied, great hands outside WR. And one of the best slot WR's in the game.

I think all 3 could be potential WR1's in this league. If Boyd is on the Lions, the Jags, or the Jets, he's their new number 1. This Bengals team has an embarrassment of riches.

I love Uzomah's toughness and his leadership, but if they get a true TE1 in the draft or in free agency next year? WHOA is all I can say.

In regards to the offensive line, there's certainly room for improvement. However, I would be curious to know how many of Joe's sacks are due to him not reading the defense properly or holding onto the ball too long. I imagine he will improve on both of these things in the future.

[WVRed]

I think all 3 could be potential WR1's in this league. If Boyd is on the Lions, the Jags, or the Jets, he's their new number 1. This Bengals team has an embarrassment of riches.

I love Uzomah's toughness and his leadership, but if they get a true TE1 in the draft or in free agency next year? WHOA is all I can say.

In regards to the offensive line, there's certainly room for improvement. However, I would be curious to know how many of Joe's sacks are due to him not reading the defense properly or holding onto the ball too long. I imagine he will improve on both of these things in the future.

Im hoping TE is addressed in the draft.

Doesn’t have to be early but I’d be happy with Sam LaPorta or Jeremy Ruckert. Iowa is tight end U and Ruckert would probably be a higher pick if he played somewhere that utilized TEs more.

[membengal]

https://youtu.be/3EaCXDgITIk

[Sea Ray]

Speaking of...

Former Bengals defensive end Ross Browner dead at 67 (https://www.wlwt.com/article/former-bengals-defensive-end-ross-browner-dead-at-67/38675231#)

Why do you suppose we happened to be talking about the Bengals defensive line of the late 70s?

[Sea Ray]

Higgins would be the #1 on many other teams. Boyd is another guy flying under the radar. He’s only 27 years old with back to back 1,000 yard seasons in 2018-2019 and he’s 3rd on the list.

It’s insane how good this receiving core is. The last time The Bengals had one this good was at least back to 2005 with Chad/Housh/Henry and I would dare say this group is even better than they were.


Gotta fix that offensive line but it’s hard not to be extremely excited about this offense for the next 5 years at least.

Higgins was #1 on this team until Chase came along. This is definitely the best WR group this franchise has ever had. To think we heard in Sept that this team is short on talent. I won't bother to go back and dig that up. This team has scary good talent. The O line is NOT stacked with talent, granted. They've also been blessed with good health.

[Sea Ray]

I think we shortchange that trio because they had one great season and then FA hit.

I think Chase/Boyd/Higgins compliment themselves well. I don't think Higgins is a #1 WR in this league, but compliments Chase very well. Boyd is a great slot guy when you have weapons on the outside. Its like the developed the perfect trio of WR's. Game breaking all pro potential WR. Big bodied, great hands outside WR. And one of the best slot WR's in the game.

You think there are 30 better WRs than Higgins? He's better than anything the Steelers and the Ravens have. He's pretty comparable to what the Browns have in Jarvis Landry.

[Tony Cloninger]

Why do you suppose we happened to be talking about the Bengals defensive line of the late 70s?

Eddie Edwards was good. Should have received more All Pro consideration. Browner was good but could disappoint while Whitley underachieved. The defense still led the AFC in fewest rushing yards allowed in 1980 and 1983.

[WVRed]

Higgins was #1 on this team until Chase came along. This is definitely the best WR group this franchise has ever had. To think we heard in Sept that this team is short on talent. I won't bother to go back and dig that up. This team has scary good talent. The O line is NOT stacked with talent, granted. They've also been blessed with good health.

What’s scary is you consider the WR corps the Bengals have had over the last 20 years:

Chad/TJ/Henry
AJ/Jones/Sanu
Chase/Higgins/Boyd

That’s not even factoring in the one year of Terrell Owens which flamed out immensely.

[UKFlounder]

Or, and I know it’s a different position, but he was a receiving threat, the Pro-Bowl year of Tyler Eifert.



What’s scary is you consider the WR corps the Bengals have had over the last 20 years:

Chad/TJ/Henry
AJ/Jones/Sanu
Chase/Higgins/Boyd

That’s not even factoring in the one year of Terrell Owens which flamed out immensely.

[WVRed]

Or, and I know it’s a different position, but he was a receiving threat, the Pro-Bowl year of Tyler Eifert.

Forgot about him, and Jermaine Gresham too.

I know I posted this earlier but I hope the Bengals take either LaPorta or Ruckert to add to weapons for Burrow.

[Rdirtypirates]

I have this very real fear that Burrow is gonna get covid right before the playoffs.


Make the bad thoughts stop….

Honestly for you I don't think they will. Throughout the whole game threads you are constantly negative. They are going to the playoffs and have a great core for five years. This is not the same old Bengals, maybe try enjoying it instead of your hot negative takes a quarter into the game.

[Big Red Smokey]

I'm actually pretty good with 4 seed. Would rather play Tennessee in Round 2 and only have to face 1 of Josh Allen/Mahomes in playoffs if it gets that far and both those teams win their first round games.

The Patriots are setup to do what the Bengals are best at, and that's stopping the run. Obviously Williams had a good game Sunday cause there was so much effort towards trying to stop KC's passing game but that's not New Englands MO.

Also, I wouldn't be surprised at a win. Listening to Hear that Podcast Growling yesterday and Zac Jackson who covers the Browns basically said the Browns are gonna treat this like a preseason game in regards to Garrett and some of their other young guys. Not gonna risk injury in a game that literally means nothing. Plus a loss helps their draft position. Would be nice for the Broncos to upset the Chiefs Saturday though

[RiverRat13]

I'm actually pretty good with 4 seed. Would rather play Tennessee in Round 2 and only have to face 1 of Josh Allen/Mahomes in playoffs if it gets that far and both those teams win their first round games.

The Patriots are setup to do what the Bengals are best at, and that's stopping the run. Obviously Williams had a good game Sunday cause there was so much effort towards trying to stop KC's passing game but that's not New Englands MO.

Also, I wouldn't be surprised at a win. Listening to Hear that Podcast Growling yesterday and Zac Jackson who covers the Browns basically said the Browns are gonna treat this like a preseason game in regards to Garrett and some of their other young guys. Not gonna risk injury in a game that literally means nothing. Plus a loss helps their draft position. Would be nice for the Broncos to upset the Chiefs Saturday though

Agree with this. I will say that the #3 seed would be better in two scenarios - the Raiders beat the Chargers (the Bengals would get the Raiders as the #6), or if the Chargers beat the Raiders and then beat the Chiefs. The Bengals would then get to host two playoff games (assuming they beat the Colts).

[KoryMac5]

https://www.yahoo.com/news/video-shows-mic-d-joe-171333881.html

Burrow mic'd up is must see TV...

[oregonred]

It's early in Denver but starting to look like the Bengals should have been planning all out to win tomorrow...

[WVRed]

It's early in Denver but starting to look like the Bengals should have been planning all out to win tomorrow...

Chiefs are up now

[The Operator]

Chiefs are up now

Denver answered with another score to take the lead back.

[The Operator]

Denver answered with another score to take the lead back.

And the Broncos decided to fumble in the red zone, to be returned by The Chiefs for a touchdown. Ouch.

[WVRed]

Broncos likely just gave the game away. Wow.

[The Operator]

Broncos likely just gave the game away. Wow.

Yea that sucks.


Always makes me laugh seeing droves of people wearing KC jerseys in road stadiums. There are always exceptions, but I’d say there’s about a 99% chance that most of those people had never heard of The Kansas City Chiefs prior to Patrick Mahomes.

Same story when The Padres came into town and suddenly there was a huge contingent of Padres fans in Cincinnati. Oddly enough, I don’t remember that before Tatis came along.

/shrug

[WVRed]

Yea that sucks.


Always makes me laugh seeing droves of people wearing KC jerseys in road stadiums. There are always exceptions, but I’d say there’s about a 99% chance that most of those people had never heard of The Kansas City Chiefs prior to Patrick Mahomes.

Same story when The Padres came into town and suddenly there was a huge contingent of Padres fans in Cincinnati. Oddly enough, I don’t remember that before Tatis came along.

/shrug

Or Cubs, or Cardinals

Or Steelers coming to PBS

[Big Red Smokey]

Ha, just made that same comment to a buddy about all the "new" 2018 Chiefs fans.

Get ready for the Bengals to be the same way in around 2024 at the current rate.

The Denver 9 yard line giveth (Khalid Kareem) and taketh away (Melvin Ingram)

[WrongVerb]

Texas breasts the Titans and the Bengals win gives them the 2nd seed.

[forfreelin04]

Texas breasts the Titans and the Bengals win gives them the 2nd seed.

I'm sure the Titans would like that. :eek:

[The Operator]

I'm sure the Titans would like that. :eek:

Depends on whose breast he’s talking about….

[WrongVerb]

Breasts... lol

[CmdrCody]

Texas breasts the Titans and the Bengals win gives them the 2nd seed.

Wow that’s definitely the “wrong verb”
What a fitting handle. [emoji41]

[goreds2]

With the Kansas City Chiefs beating the Denver Broncos on Saturday, they take the top AFC seed if Tennessee loses to the Texans on Sunday. If the Titans win that matchup, they’ll be the No. 1 seed.

As for the Bengals, they can obtain the No. 2 seed if the following things happen: They beat the Browns, the Texans upset the Titans and either a Bills win over the New York Jets or a Patriots loss to the Dolphins.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nfl/how-bengals-can-still-steal-afcs-no-2-playoff-seed-on-sunday/ar-AASAopI

How Bengals can still steal AFC's No. 2 playoff seed on Sunday

[RedTeamGo!]

I think it’s weird bengals aren’t trying to win today

[Rdirtypirates]

I think it’s weird bengals aren’t trying to win today

They don't need much to beat this Browns team.

[RedTeamGo!]

They don't need much to beat this Browns team.

I agree, but I don’t get it, they could potentially get up to a 2 seed with a win.

[Big Red Smokey]

So zero defensive starters on field that drive.

[The Operator]

Allen slips and falls, Clowney touches him and gets credit for a sack. Lol

[WrongVerb]

I wonder what it would take for the Bengals to trade for Myles Jack before next year.

[UKFlounder]

Being swept by Cleveland would be the most Zac Taylor thing ever.

[Roy Tucker]

Judging by who is playing, I think I’ll watch a movie.

Bengals are making like they’re 5-time Super Bowl winners by not playing guys. I hope they don’t come out looking asleep next weekend.

[RiverRat13]

Good day to find out where the depth needs upgraded in the off-season. Backup QB and WR4 aren't as pressing as offensive line or defense, but still places they could improve.

[RiverRat13]

Judging by who is playing, I think I’ll watch a movie.

Bengals are making like they’re 5-time Super Bowl winners by not playing guys. I hope they don’t come out looking asleep next weekend.It's scary enough to watch Burrow behind the normal line. No way you play him once Spain and Hopkins were ruled out.

[CTA513]

I wish they blacked this game out

[KoryMac5]

I might think of promoting Mike Daniels next week...guy always plays hard.

[Wonderful Monds]

If they had played Burrow today he definitely would’ve gotten injured, you don’t tempt fate like that if you’re the Bengals.

Also I’m not watching the game so I don’t know if he’s at the stadium today, but I would have told him to not show up just to reduce his chance of exposure to covid before the first round game.

[The Operator]

Ricardo Allen ruled out with a concussion.

Hargreaves has apparently rolled an ankle and had to leave on the cart.

[KoryMac5]

With the amount of players dropping like flies today Bengals did the right thing resting their starters.

[The Operator]

If they had played Burrow today he definitely would’ve gotten injured, you don’t tempt fate like that if you’re the Bengals.

Also I’m not watching the game so I don’t know if he’s at the stadium today, but I would have told him to not show up just to reduce his chance of exposure to covid before the first round game.

Burrow did not travel with the team. Thankfully. No reason to tempt fate with covid if you aren’t playing him.

[The Operator]

Clowney forces Allen to fumble then he fumbles it right back to Drew Sample.

[Tony Cloninger]

I think it’s weird bengals aren’t trying to win today

Don’t like this not trying at all stuff. Same thing that Marvin did in 2005 at KC and against the Jets in 2009.

I don’t remember if there was a chance to move up seeds in those years though. If their legit hurt fine. Let them rest. However I always thought those teams were not good enough just to take a week off. Not playoff experienced enough to just do that. Players are going To get hurt at some point. If Burrow hasn’t yet getting sacked this many times why not try at least a few drives to start the game.

[WrongVerb]

Titans with a 2 touchdown lead over the Texans. Bengals aren't getting #2.

[The Operator]

Bengals force a fumble and take it down for the score.


Might be the only points we get today. Lol

[WrongVerb]

Fumble. Scoop. Touchdown.

[RiverRat13]

Might need to take a hard look at my life choices at halftime that I'm watching this...

[Reds Freak]

I just see this as a fourth preseason game. No reason to think they weren't ready to play Week 1 and no reason to think they won't be ready to play next weekend. To me, health > seed.

Although I can see the Steelers squeaking in and somehow the Bengals matched up with them.

[The Operator]

I just see this as a fourth preseason game. No reason to think they weren't ready to play Week 1 and no reason to think they won't be ready to play next weekend. To me, health > seed.

Although I can see the Steelers squeaking in and somehow the Bengals matched up with them.

You just know someone in the NFL Marketing Department is licking their chops at the thought of all the great storylines around Big Ben going to the playoffs one last time. Barf.

[The Operator]

Trae Waynes is playing. How about that.

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Bengals with a Mike Hilton interception in the end zone as the first half expires.

[The Operator]

33 rush, 32 pass, 0/6 on 3rd down in the first half.


14-7 Browns

[KoryMac5]

Trae Waynes is playing. How about that.

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Bengals with a Mike Hilton interception in the end zone as the first half expires.

Cheap shot by the Browns at the end hopefully Hilton is not hurt as he was slow to get up...

[Reds Freak]

You just know someone in the NFL Marketing Department is licking their chops at the thought of all the great storylines around Big Ben going to the playoffs one last time. Barf.

Jax up 13-3 on Indy at the half. That's what the winner of the Ravens/Steelers game needs, right?

[WrongVerb]

Jax up 13-3 on Indy at the half. That's what the winner of the Ravens/Steelers game needs, right?

I want to see if the Chargers and Raiders will do a kneel off tonight.

[The Operator]

Jax up 13-3 on Indy at the half. That's what the winner of the Ravens/Steelers game needs, right?

I’m not sure honestly but I think so. You just know the Steelers will come out on top somehow.

It’s just how the NFL works. Lol

[WrongVerb]

Ravens lead the Steelers 10-3.

[The Operator]

Ravens lead the Steelers 10-3.

I’d rather not face them again this year either. Beating a team 3 times is just not easy.

[Boss-Hog]

Regardless the outcome in Cleveland, the Bengals can't play the Steelers (or Ravens) in the first round. The Steelers or Ravens would be locked in to the seven seed and would play the two seed, and that can't be the Bengals unless the Texans overcome a 21-7 deficit against Tennessee, the Bengals win and either the Bills win or the Patriots lose.

[Reds Freak]

Regardless the outcome in Cleveland, the Bengals can't play the Steelers (or Ravens) in the first round. The Steelers or Ravens would be locked in to the seven seed and would play the two seed, and that can't be the Bengals unless the Texans overcome a 21-7 deficit against Tennessee, the Bengals win and either the Bills win or the Patriots lose.

Ah got it, thanks Boss. I'd still just as soon not have either of them in the playoffs.

[The Operator]

Browns go for it on 4th & goal and The Bengals hold up.


We’ve still got a game going.

[Reds Freak]

What an inexcusable no-show by the Colts in Jacksonville today.

[The Operator]

Bengals recover a fumbled punt near the 50!

[The Operator]

And of course they reverse the call. Lol

[WVRed]

What an inexcusable no-show by the Colts in Jacksonville today.

I might stay up and watch the Raiders and Chargers take knees for three hours so they both clinch playoff berths.

Please let this happen. I want them to make a mockery of Goodell in this scenario.

[Playadlc]

Texans only down 3. This is an insane day.

[The Operator]

Houston with 18 unanswered to make it 21-18.


What is going on today lol

[Reds Freak]

Being swept by Cleveland would be the most Zac Taylor thing ever.

I'm cool with the sweeps of Baltimore and Pittsburgh.

[The Operator]

Titans go back ahead by 10 against Houston.

[Roy Tucker]

Watching the game now, the Bengals don’t seem to be running plays with any urgency down 21-10 with 4:33 left.

[Reds Freak]

Steelers get in the end zone to go up 13-10 with 2:50 remaining.

[The Operator]

LOL you just knew The Steelers would wind up squeaking in.

[WrongVerb]

They won't beat the Titans.

[goreds2]

Texans not giving up.

[The Operator]

Bengals burn their final timeout as the play clock expires. lol

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Touchdown!!!

We’ve got a one score game.

[The Operator]

2 point attempt fails.

Bengals would still need a TD.

[The Operator]

Looked like The Bengals had recovered the on sides kick but The Browns have possession.

[The Operator]

Keenum sneaks for the 1st down.

That’s the game.

[Reds Freak]

They won't beat the Titans.

They just did a few weeks ago IIRC.

[WrongVerb]

They just did a few weeks ago IIRC.

Looks like they'll be going against the Chiefs, if anyone.