Cincinnati Bengals 2022 Part 2

[The Operator]

Picking up a guy like Chubb in the second round is incredible.

[UKFlounder]

Getting Drew Sample and Jackson Carmen there is more incredible, though not in the same way.





Picking up a guy like Chubb in the second round is incredible.

[RedTeamGo!]

I will say this.... I do have a lot of respect for Nick Chubb. I followed him while he was at Georgia. Ecstatic when the Browns drafted him (1st pick of the 2nd round). He's a young man of character.

Solid sideline video .... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dPhdtOwazOw

and Hunt is available .... https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10053629-kareem-hunt-trade-rumors-browns-rb-available-for-4th-round-draft-pick-at-deadline

Not sure Hunt is available after winning last night. He should be, but Browns might be dumb and think they can make the playoffs now.

[Sea Ray]

Getting Drew Sample and Jackson Carmen there is more incredible, though not in the same way.

It helps when you're horrible like Cleveland is. He was drafted about where Tee Higgins was. That's the advantage of being horrible come draft day. The Seahawks' steal of Metcalf in the late 2nd rd is far more impressive

[bucksfan2]

The Bengals have done an excellent job of roster building for the most part. There are some gaps right now that are rearing their ugly head.

Jonah Williams was seeing ghosts last night. That may have been the worst game I have seen out of a Bengals tackle since..........

The failure to incorporate a backup RB has hurt this team. Mixon doesn't have the burst anymore and I am just not sold on Perine being anything but a 3rd down back. Evans should be given a shot, but it just doesn't seem like it will happen.

Tee Higgins is a heck of a WR2, his first chance to be a legit WR1 didn't go so well. I doubt the Bengals do anything at the trade deadline, but getting a speedster WR to take the top off the defense allowing Higgins and Boyd to operate at their best would help. Right now they are operating with a bunch of big bodied possession WR or slot WR's. Its going to be a slog until Chase comes back.

Huber has got to go, it was evident in camp, its even more evident now. You can look at key moments in games where the punts have been either terrible, not good enough, or just plain bad. One of the reasons they kept him was for his ability as a holder, something he failed at in game 1 against the Steelers.

Drew Sample and Jackson Carman were 4th round draft picks taken in the 2nd round. Boy it would have been nice to better allocate that draft capital. You don't win every draft pick, but when you reach, people keep tabs on that.

All in all, I have no idea how this season plays out. The Browns have been a bad matchup for the Bengals for years now. Their power run game has given this D fits, especially without your best run stopper in the game. All along I thought this team would be better than the team was last year, but would fall short because SB runs are just tough and you catch lightening in a bottle. It seems like all the injury luck from last year is finally coming due this season.

[Reds Freak]

Bengals assistant coach and son of former DC, Adam Zimmer, passed away suddenly yesterday. Horrible news for the Zimmer family who has already dealt with its share of tragedy: https://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/2022/11/01/cincinnati-bengals-offensive-analyst-adam-zimmer-dies/69609367007/

Also might explain the fog the Bengals were in last night?

[WVRed]

Bengals assistant coach and son of former DC, Adam Zimmer, passed away suddenly yesterday. Horrible news for the Zimmer family who has already dealt with its share of tragedy: https://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/2022/11/01/cincinnati-bengals-offensive-analyst-adam-zimmer-dies/69609367007/

Also might explain the fog the Bengals were in last night?

My initial thoughts was no because the Zimmers had been too far removed from the players on the team.

Then I saw the Bengals rehired him as a consultant so that could very well be a possibility.

I had a stomach bug last night so I missed most of the game. Cleveland has had the Bengals number for awhile now though.

[Larkin90]

Also might explain the fog the Bengals were in last night?

Really? Please don’t make excuses for them. They were simply beaten by a better team. Better coaching, better players, better prepared.

[KoryMac5]

I didn't watch much last night turned it off in disgust...

The interior of the line has been pretty solid:

Ted Karras - 83.4
Alex Cappa - 83.2
Cordell Volson - 68.8


But the tackles are absolutely killing this team...I think they have to think about replacing Williams with Adeniji at some point. You can't keep letting Burrow get blown up each week off the edge.
La’el Collins - 46.1
Jonah Williams - 32.2

[Reds Freak]

Really? Please don’t make excuses for them. They were simply beaten by a better team. Better coaching, better players, better prepared.

Right. From the poster who wants to dump Burrow ASAP.

[Kingspoint]

Here them crickets?

That's the Bengals' front office dealing with their issues since the draft.

Their conceit and arrogance is deep-rooted.

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I didn't watch much last night turned it off in disgust...

The interior of the line has been pretty solid:

Ted Karras - 83.4
Alex Cappa - 83.2
Cordell Volson - 68.8


But the tackles are absolutely killing this team...I think they have to think about replacing Williams with Adeniji at some point. You can't keep letting Burrow get blown up each week off the edge.
La’el Collins - 46.1
Jonah Williams - 32.2

Williams should not play another snap at LT for the Bengals ever....ever...EVER!!!!!!!

[Kingspoint]

Cleveland has had the Bengals number for awhile now though.

The issues go much deeper than "they had won four in a row".

[Larkin90]

Right. From the poster who wants to dump Burrow ASAP.

So apparently we’re just going to fabricate whatever we want about each other now? Lol, less than 24 hours ago I said he was probably a top 5 QB in the league. Please find a post where I said we should dump him ASAP. I’ll be waiting.

[WVRed]

The issues go much deeper than "they had won four in a row".

7 out of their last 8?

The roles have pretty much been reversed since Baker Mayfield entered the league.

I honestly wouldn’t be surprised if the Bengals don’t win a division game this season. Pittsburgh is in prime time and Baltimore could be as well depending on how the division race plays out.

[Kingspoint]

I honestly wouldn’t be surprised if the Bengals don’t win a division game this season.

Yeah, right. That's not going to happen.

[KoryMac5]

7 out of their last 8?

The roles have pretty much been reversed since Baker Mayfield entered the league.

I honestly wouldn’t be surprised if the Bengals don’t win a division game this season. Pittsburgh is in prime time and Baltimore could be as well depending on how the division race plays out.

Depends on how healthy they are rest of the season…getting Reader and Chase back helps plug some holes in the Titanic. However you still have to find not 1 but maybe 2 competent tackles and a running back. Unfortunately the draft is in April.

Best plan get to 5-4 and heal up over the bye.

[Reds Freak]

So apparently we’re just going to fabricate whatever we want about each other now? Lol, less than 24 hours ago I said he was probably a top 5 QB in the league. Please find a post where I said we should dump him ASAP. I’ll be waiting.

You made a habit of showing up every fall Sunday to bash Burrow in the Bengal game thread. Up until about midway through the year last season, funny how that works. I don't know how to quote old posts, but here's a copied and pasted one from you comparing Burrow to Alex Smith and Jason Campbell.

Herbert > Burrow. Tua vs Burrow is a toss up at this point.

That’s a pointless debate though. It’s like arguing about who’s better between Alex Smith vs Jason Campbell while Aaron Rodgers is off...

[Redhook]

Williams is not good and there’s no way to sugar coat it. It’s not terribly surprising, but he’s a weakness and he’s looked atrocious at times. That said, to me, Collins has been more disappointing of the two. I expected him to be a decent league average right tackle, not great, but not bad which isn’t much to ask for considering what they signed him for. At this point, he’s not much better than Bobby Hart. Both Williams and Collins have been big time disappointments and major underachievers probably costing the team 2 wins already.

[Redhook]

Whew, tough 24 hours being a fan. They went from a serious Super Bowl contender to garbage in a few hours. Last night stunk, but they should be ok. Beat the Panthers, get some rest, beat the Steelers and hopefully get Chase and Reader back soon after. Losing a superstar, great DL and very good CB is tough. Last year was special and lucky. Hopefully, this snake-bitten honeymoon-inflicted team will have some good luck over the last month+ of the season. The talent is there and I’m still holding out hope.

[Larkin90]

You made a habit of showing up every fall Sunday to bash Burrow in the Bengal game thread. Up until about midway through the year last season, funny how that works. I don't know how to quote old posts, but here's a copied and pasted one from you comparing Burrow to Alex Smith and Jason Campbell.

Herbert > Burrow. Tua vs Burrow is a toss up at this point.

That’s a pointless debate though. It’s like arguing about who’s better between Alex Smith vs Jason Campbell while Aaron Rodgers is off...

So I dared to criticize him? I said that he wasn’t the bestest QB ever? I compared him to *gasp*…Alex Smith? I said that Herbert was better? Ok, now where did I say that we should dump him ASAP? Or are you just a liar?

[Reds Freak]

So I dared to criticize him? I said that he wasn’t the bestest QB ever? I compared him to *gasp*…Alex Smith? I said that Herbert was better? Ok, now where did I say that we should dump him ASAP? Or are you just a liar?

Take it easy. I don't have the energy to go back through your posting history again. Although there was one where you predicted Burrow would be holding Tua's clipboard in a few years.

But I also saw one last year where you admitted you were wrong about Burrow and Zac Taylor, which I must have missed. This will be my last post on the subject, no one wants to see this back and forth.

[RiverRat13]

Not sure Hunt is available after winning last night. He should be, but Browns might be dumb and think they can make the playoffs now.

I'm dumb enough to think the Browns can make the playoffs. There's a lot of talent on that roster.

[WVRed]

I'm dumb enough to think the Browns can make the playoffs. There's a lot of talent on that roster.

The biggest obstacle I see is DeShaun Watson. He’s been out of football for almost two years and how he fares the second half of the season will dictate a lot. I think he will be rusty and Cleveland will need him for every win they can get.

The Ravens should be the favorite in the division moving forward. They have the rest of the NFC South still, the Jaguars, Broncos, Browns, Steelers (2x) before they finish against the Bengals.

Cincinnati is headed into the second half of their schedule pretty banged up and that part is the most brutal. They still have KC and Buffalo. The Titans, Bucs, and Patriots could be problems. With their schedule and injuries it’ll be a dogfight just to make it into the playoffs.

Pittsburgh is done. Stick a fork in them.

[The Operator]

Absolutely unacceptable. They’re gonna Andrew Luck him.

[KoryMac5]

Dax Hill looks to be getting some reps at CB in practice this week...I would imagine we see him there only if an injury happens.

[WVRed]

Dax Hill looks to be getting some reps at CB in practice this week...I would imagine we see him there only if an injury happens.

I’d say Awuzie being injured is forcing the issue. He does have the versatility to play both corner and safety so there’s that.

[OldFashionedRed]

Just saw where Assistant Coach Zimmer died :(

[GAC]

I'm dumb enough to think the Browns can make the playoffs. There's a lot of talent on that roster.

They have D'Ernest Johnson and Jerome Ford in the wings if Hunt exits. They could also use Demetric Felton as an RB.

[KoryMac5]

As a beat writer I would be making efforts to ask Pollack why Williams has regressed so much this season...I haven't heard much about it at all. He was above average last year...could be the interior of the line was so bad they didn't bother much with rushing off the edge.

[Sea Ray]

As a beat writer I would be making efforts to ask Pollack why Williams has regressed so much this season...I haven't heard much about it at all. He was above average last year...could be the interior of the line was so bad they didn't bother much with rushing off the edge.

He's been on the injury list a lot this season. I think that's what's driving it

[Redhook]

As a beat writer I would be making efforts to ask Pollack why Williams has regressed so much this season...I haven't heard much about it at all. He was above average last year...could be the interior of the line was so bad they didn't bother much with rushing off the edge.

He dislocated his knee cap a few weeks ago. Of note, admirably, he played through that pain and, IIRC, he had his best rated game of the year. Outside of that game, he hasn’t been very good pre or post knee injury. I haven’t looked at the rankings, but I’d guess he’s slightly below league average for left tackles.

[KoryMac5]

He dislocated his knee cap a few weeks ago. Of note, admirably, he played through that pain and, IIRC, he had his best rated game of the year. Outside of that game, he hasn’t been very good pre or post knee injury. I haven’t looked at the rankings, but I’d guess he’s slightly below league average for left tackles.

1st amongst tackles with 8 sacks allowed his PFF grade is about a 60...he's definitely a negative in pass protection.

[Hillsdale87]

He dislocated his knee cap a few weeks ago. Of note, admirably, he played through that pain and, IIRC, he had his best rated game of the year. Outside of that game, he hasn’t been very good pre or post knee injury. I haven’t looked at the rankings, but I’d guess he’s slightly below league average for left tackles.

I had forgotten about his knee injury. Both of our tackles are struggling with injuries. Not ideal


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[bucksfan2]

He dislocated his knee cap a few weeks ago. Of note, admirably, he played through that pain and, IIRC, he had his best rated game of the year. Outside of that game, he hasn’t been very good pre or post knee injury. I haven’t looked at the rankings, but I’d guess he’s slightly below league average for left tackles.

Granted they were just clips, and going up against Miles Garrett can make people look stupid, but there were times where Willimas was tripping backwards looking for someone to grab while Garrett was after Burrow. Multiple times Williams was beaten quickly and couldn't even get his hands on Garrett.

I hope its his knee that is slowing him down, because he didn't look like a starting caliber NFL tackle Mon night.

[Redhook]

Granted they were just clips, and going up against Miles Garrett can make people look stupid, but there were times where Willimas was tripping backwards looking for someone to grab while Garrett was after Burrow. Multiple times Williams was beaten quickly and couldn't even get his hands on Garrett.

I hope its his knee that is slowing him down, because he didn't look like a starting caliber NFL tackle Mon night.

Yeah, he looked terrible Monday night similar to how bad Collins looked against the Cowboys/Micah.

[WVRed]

It’s something to get used to in this division. As long as Myles Garrett and TJ Watt are playing for the Browns and Steelers the Bengals are going to have to pay for a franchise left tackle. The Ravens don’t utilize a full pass rusher and rely more on zone coverage but this is the second divisional game where Burrow has been ineffective because of not having time to throw.

My gut feel is that Pittsburgh is going to lose out and likely end up with Will Anderson which is going to make that defense much worse to deal with.

[Tony Cloninger]

If I understand correctly Burrow cannot pass effectively from under center because we’ll just like baseball it’s all about the analytics and you can’t pass as effectively under center anymore? Or the blocking scheme in order to run effectively he has to be under center. And that can’t be adjusted apparently. When you have a franchise QB who can make other players look better it should not matter. The tackles were bad but they were not getting beat on every play. The middle was open but they don’t use it. They still don’t use the TE that can make plays. They just don’t understand the concept of the TE as an offensive weapon since Dan Ross. Mike Thomas can’t be made to look good by anyone so just go with the TE.

Figure it out from under center. This offense is barely average without Chase so adjust for at least another game. Who knows though if Chase comes back by a Pittsburgh game either.

As far as the trade deadline. They wouldn’t trade for draft picks back in 2019-20 which is what they thrive on. Why would they give them up for players.

They only seem to try when they are on the way bottom and attention and attendance drops off like it was in 19-20. They went all out after that even during the season getting waiver wire pickups. They just stop trying or barely try after that. They’re set. Go with what they have attitude. Only difference is Brown does not tell the fans. Where you gonna go?

[Bob Sheed]

Burrow said when he got here, he excels when out of an empty set shotgun. That means the Bengals better have one of the top pass blocking lines in the league, because that opens up even the best olinemen to all kinds of trickery. The Bengals have never even gotten close to having a top-tier oline.

Funny thing is, they have tried just about every half-measure you can think of to address the problem. With predictably terrible results.

"Let's just pass out of shotgun and run while under center!" Brilliant, Zac. :rolleyes:
"OK then, let's leave extra linemen and TEs in to help block!' This is better than the first idea, but now the problem is you have 3 WRs being covered by 6 defensive players.
"Fine! What about the RPO?" Sure... most NFL teams utilize this at times, but this is not college. If you use it all the time, you're going to have a bad time.

NFL defenses are not stupid. You can have the best offense in the world, but if you are one-dimensional, you will get eaten up. It's like a pitcher in baseball who can throw 110mph but only has that one pitch. Eventually hitters will start teeing off.

So I hate to say it, but until Burrow can be effective under center, the Bengals offense is one dimensional and there is only so far they can go against defenses who can rush with 4.

[Hillsdale87]

I think the reason they're bad under center is mostly because Burrow has never really had many under center reps. He didn't really do it at LSU, and then he hasn't had a full offseason yet since he was drafted. In season is not a great time to try to work on weaknesses... Hopefully it's something they can perfect in the offseason, but I don't see it getting much better this year. But I agree that it's something they need to be able to do, and I worry that it will limit the offense even when Chase comes back.

[RiverRat13]

I think the reason they're bad under center is mostly because Burrow has never really had many under center reps. He didn't really do it at LSU, and then he hasn't had a full offseason yet since he was drafted. In season is not a great time to try to work on weaknesses... Hopefully it's something they can perfect in the offseason, but I don't see it getting much better this year. But I agree that it's something they need to be able to do, and I worry that it will limit the offense even when Chase comes back.

If they fall out of playoff contention, I'd like to see them go back to some under center just for the sake of Joe's improvement.

[KoryMac5]

They can't run the ball and the RB they do have is awful in pass protection...

[Tony Cloninger]

So now Hilton cannot play because if a finger? Is that his or the coaches call? A finger? You’re already down people but that can’t be taped up and played through. And you’re not going to use Hill as a starter in the slot. Which he played in college but Jalen Davis. What do I know. I’m just a fan. But these coaches must have supreme confidence or stupidity. Not to pick up anyone out there at all. Forget about the FO and their we won’t even sign depth pieces in the off season.

This is 1989 all over again. It’s just uncanny how it is but there was no FA to ask why no help. Just always wondering why they drafted Eric freaking Ball as their 1st pick. Because sure they needed another RB.

[WVRed]

So now Hilton cannot play because if a finger? Is that his or the coaches call? A finger? You’re already down people but that can’t be taped up and played through. And you’re not going to use Hill as a starter in the slot. Which he played in college but Jalen Davis. What do I know. I’m just a fan. But these coaches must have supreme confidence or stupidity. Not to pick up anyone out there at all. Forget about the FO and their we won’t even sign depth pieces in the off season.

This is 1989 all over again. It’s just uncanny how it is but there was no FA to ask why no help. Just always wondering why they drafted Eric freaking Ball as their 1st pick. Because sure they needed another RB.

At least Dax Hill made sense. Looks like we get to see him sooner instead of later.

[Kingspoint]

Injuries finally caught up to us like they have other teams. It's too bad we couldn't win more games when we were healthy.

Get that win vs Carolina (which is a complete toss-up at this point) and sneak out of there and get to figuring out how to fix things during the Bye.

[Benihana]

If they lose on Sunday they should shut Chase down for the season.

If they win on Sunday, that still may be the right idea, unfortunately.

A hip injury like that is nothing to mess with, and unfortunately they don't have the goods to go all the way this year.

[OldFashionedRed]

It seems to me that Chase and Burrow are like bread and butter. One without the other is not going any further.

[Kingspoint]

It seems to me that Chase and Burrow are like bread and butter. One without the other is not going any further.

That's only because our Receivers after Boyd and Higgins suck really, really bad, and Mixon has never been a good Receiver, so we don't have that, either. Burrow certainly has the ability to complete passes to 9 different players every game, but the play-calling is terrible, while the depth is just as bad. Both have to improve a ton, and then you'll see Burrow's talent reveal that greatness in him, too. Burrow is exceptional at reading Defenses for his time and experience in the NFL.

[Betterread]

It seems to me that Chase and Burrow are like bread and butter. One without the other is not going any further.

What about the millions of ingredients added to bread as sandwich fillings? Bread is fine without butter.
And what about butter added to a million things as part of cooking? Butter is tremendous without bread.

[Kingspoint]

What about the millions of ingredients added to bread as sandwich fillings? Bread is fine without butter.
And what about butter added to a million things as part of cooking? Butter is tremendous without bread.

Also, just like Jefferson can be a Star with Cousins, Chase would be a Star whoever was throwing him the ball.

[Redsfaithful]

I keep thinking about Chris Evans catching that 29 yard ball on Sunday, elite, difficult catch, and then not getting any more snaps.

[WVRed]

I keep thinking about Chris Evans catching that 29 yard ball on Sunday, elite, difficult catch, and then not getting any more snaps.

What’s sad is I can see him getting cut after they draft a RB in this upcoming draft and keep someone like Perine again and then he lands with a team who knows how to use him like Burkhead with the Patriots.

[KoryMac5]

What’s sad is I can see him getting cut after they draft a RB in this upcoming draft and keep someone like Perine again and then he lands with a team who knows how to use him like Burkhead with the Patriots.

Yes NE quickly realized he was a part time role player who was good in spurts just like the Bengals did his last year here and just like the Texans realized this season after drafting his replacement.

I would like to see Taylor stop worrying so much about culture and step up and sit Mixon or at least work Evans into a package. He’s justified in doing it.

[Redhook]

Yes NE quickly realized he was a part time role player who was good in spurts just like the Bengals did his last year here and just like the Texans realized this season after drafting his replacement.

I would like to see Taylor stop worrying so much about culture and step up and sit Mixon or at least work Evans into a package. He’s justified in doing it.

Agree 100%. Per Joe Goldberry, Mixon ranks 65th out 67 RBs with a rating of 24.3. He also leads the league is sacks allowed with 3. And to top it off, he’s 51st and 53rd out of 54 in elusiveness and yards after contact, respectively. In a nutshell, collectively, he’s been the worst RB in the league this year. I see no reason why Evans, or anyone for that matter, shouldn’t get more opportunities.

In the same article I read, Mixon’s coaches were calling him out on his blocking. I’m not for publicly shaming any player, but this doesn’t bode well for Mixon’s days as a Bengal. I think his days are numbered and he won’t be on the team next year. And that’s a good thing as he’s expensive, mediocre and easily replaceable.

[Kingspoint]

I keep thinking about Chris Evans catching that 29 yard ball on Sunday, elite, difficult catch, and then not getting any more snaps.

There were dozens of thinks to think about which were just as bad as that....many worse. Standing pat was the most egregious decision.

[Redsfaithful]

There were dozens of thinks to think about which were just as bad as that....many worse. Standing pat was the most egregious decision.

No doubt, that one just stood out to me for whatever reason.

Tomorrow could be a rough one, hope they can come out with a win and regroup over the bye.

[Kingspoint]

No doubt, that one just stood out to me for whatever reason.

Tomorrow could be a rough one, hope they can come out with a win and regroup over the bye.

Can't believe the Bengals are favored by 7.0 points. I'm not touching that. I can't trust Taylor. I love the guy, but I can't trust him. Not now, anyway.

[KoryMac5]

Can't believe the Bengals are favored by 7.0 points. I'm not touching that. I can't trust Taylor. I love the guy, but I can't trust him. Not now, anyway.

Especially since Foreman owned them last year in the playoff game...

[The Operator]

Mixon with his biggest play of the year on a dump off.

[The Operator]

Touchdown!!!

Mixon with his best single drive performance of the season to start things off.

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PAT is good


7-0 Bengals

[The Operator]

3 & out!!!

Excellent start.

[The Operator]

And now a 3 & out on The Bengals offense.

Not much time for Joe to throw.

[The Operator]

The D delivers another 3 & out.

Nice play by Eli Apple along the way.

[KoryMac5]

Mixon must have read this thread this week...

[The Operator]

I don’t think that’s a touchdown.

Not enough evidence to overturn at the very least.

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Mixon must have read this thread this week...

Certainly the best he’s looked all year to this point.

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I also like the way they’re working touches in for Trent Taylor.

I like the creativity. You need that when your #1 weapon is out.

[KoryMac5]

After Mike Thomas last week we all hoped Taylor would play more today...he reminds me a lot of Welker.

[The Operator]

QB sneak gets there score!

14-0 Bengals

[The Operator]

D with another 3 & out

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Holding on Pratt nullifies a big return on the punt

[Playadlc]

This is where Carolina might try and jump some stuff. I’d go deep at some point on this drive.

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172-15 advantage in total yards right now.

Not bad.

[The Operator]

Touchdown!!! Mixon came to play!

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PAT is good


21-0 Bengals

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The defensive offside penalty nullifying the 3rd down sack on Burrow was huge.

Overall, fantastic start for the offense. They’re doing a great job with the run and also working in targets not named Higgins and Boyd. Exactly what is needed.

Burrow still under some pretty heavy pressure.

[The Operator]

Intercepted by Pratt!! Woah!

[Playadlc]

This is complete domination.

[The Operator]

Don’t like a design run for Burrow there.

Way too much traffic.

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Touchdown!!! Mixon getting to eat!!

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PAT is good


28-0 Bengals

[The Operator]

Bengals regain the ball after a defensive penalty gave the Panthers their only 1st down.

[The Operator]

Mixon over 100 yards before the half.

[Playadlc]

I know Carolina is 2-6, but this has to be one of the most dominating 30 minutes in Bengals history.

[The Operator]

I’m legit surprised they went away from the run there.

Bengals with only their 2nd punt of the game.

[The Operator]

Bates with the INT!!!

Wow wow wow

[The Operator]

Jonah gives up another sack

[Ohayou]

Can't imagine why Carolina wouldn't bring in Mayfield now, but I'm not complaining lol.

[Playadlc]

That’s a TD.

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35-0.

[The Operator]

Touchdown!!!

Mixon pulls the “Al Bundy” and scores for the 4th time. Wow.

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PAT is good


35-0 Bengals

[Reds Freak]

The Bengals need to get out of the AFC North this year and into the NFC South.

[The Operator]

Panthers fumble the kickoff, Bengals recover but time expires.


Utter domination in the first half.


35-0 Bengals

[The Operator]

Now, the primary goal needs to be considering the health of the players.

Maybe let Burrow get to 200 yards in the air but if the score gets much more out of hand he needs to sit. The only reason not to would be to get more reps with some of the other receivers.

[The Operator]

Panthers open the 3rd with a huge kickoff return.

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Mayfield in the game.

[The Operator]

Panthers convert for a TD on 4th down.


35-7 Bengals

[The Operator]

Mixon with touchdown number 5!!!

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PAT is good


42-7 Bengals

[Hillsdale87]

Mixon is going to get a random drug test after this game [emoji23][emoji23].


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[The Operator]

Brandon Allen takes over at QB.

That’s the correct move.

[KoryMac5]

Been waiting 2 years for a game like this…

[The Operator]

Been waiting 2 years for a game like this…

We all needed this.

[The Operator]

Am I the only one who saw Huber go down after kicking that punt?

No flag so maybe he just slipped.

[The Operator]

Sooo, lost in all of this the last few weeks….

McPherson has been looking pretty pedestrian.

[RiverRat13]

Great win. Didn’t get much help in the other early games with the Jets, Dolphins and Chargers all pulling out close wins.

[KoryMac5]

Bye week comes at a good time injuries to Dax Hill and Chris Evans today...

[Kingspoint]

P J Walker's QB Rating was Zero. I suppose that must be because you can't have a negative rating.

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Starters getting some rest there was like an extra day off.

[Kingspoint]

I know Carolina is 2-6, but this has to be one of the most dominating 30 minutes in Bengals history.

You can't dominate more than to have the opposing QB earn a QB rating of Zero, while your Offense puts up five Touchdowns.

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Am I the only one who saw Huber go down after kicking that punt?

No flag so maybe he just slipped.

Old people fall down for no reason all the time.

[Kingspoint]

Well, that first half gives me a lot more trust in Taylor at calling plays.

Incredible respons by Anarumo's Defense, with inexperienced players getting a bulk of playing time.

[Kingspoint]

Geaux Saints!

[WVRed]

Random thought I had while reading the college football thread:

If the Bengals ever moved on from Zac, could you imagine Burrow running Josh Heupels tempo offense? I know the odds of both happening (Zac getting fired or Heupel leaving Tennessee) are slim to none but that offense would be scary with Burrow under center.

[Sea Ray]

Random thought I had while reading the college football thread:

If the Bengals ever moved on from Zac, could you imagine Burrow running Josh Heupels tempo offense? I know the odds of both happening (Zac getting fired or Heupel leaving Tennessee) are slim to none but that offense would be scary with Burrow under center.

Burrow's not mobile enough for Heupel's offense. I also don't think it translates well to the NFL

[Wonderful Monds]

Sooo, lost in all of this the last few weeks….

McPherson has been looking pretty pedestrian.

I’m hopeful yesterday was at least a symptom of only being used once in a non PAT scenario. It is a bit concerning though, but I think he’ll ultimately be okay.

[KoryMac5]

I don't think I can remember Mixon running this hard in years...he was a man possessed.

From what I read in the Athletic they went back to more Pin/Pull looks in the running game. I would think until Chase gets back we will see more of a power running game.

First game out of the bye is Pitts.

[Kingspoint]

I don't think I can remember Mixon running this hard in years...he was a man possessed.

From what I read in the Athletic they went back to more Pin/Pull looks in the running game. I would think until Chase gets back we will see more of a power running game.

First game out of the bye is Pitts.

He even turned it up a gear with that run to the outside on the right side for the TD.

[Bob Sheed]

The reports of Mixon's demise we're a tad premature.

[RiverRat13]

https://twitter.com/willie_lutz/status/1589654245363834880?s=20&t=VoFfGFLRgHsrDqNxXuDPYQ

[Hillsdale87]

Burrow's not mobile enough for Heupel's offense. I also don't think it translates well to the NFL

My understanding is that Heupel's offense is similar to the Briles Baylor offense, correct? I read an article recently about how it's set up so that the QB is only reading half the field. Obviously an awesome college offense, but agreed on translation to the pro game.


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[Sea Ray]

My understanding is that Heupel's offense is similar to the Briles Baylor offense, correct? I read an article recently about how it's set up so that the QB is only reading half the field. Obviously an awesome college offense, but agreed on translation to the pro game.


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I think that's correct. Often times I'll see receivers on the inactive side not even run patterns. I think that's nuts but what do I know? Those receivers take maybe one step and then just stop and watch the play like they were gifted expensive seats

[KoryMac5]

Highest PFF grades for Sunday

Joe Mixon - 93.4
Joe Burrow - 89.9
Jessie Bates III - 89.9
Trey Hendrickson - 81.8
Alex Cappa - 79.3

[Kingspoint]

Highest PFF grades for Sunday

Joe Mixon - 93.4
Joe Burrow - 89.9
Jessie Bates III - 89.9
Trey Hendrickson - 81.8
Alex Cappa - 79.3

Thanks for finding that. I couldn't find it anywhere and I searched really hard for it. I know Bates has been stepping up lately with our Defense losing players. I think he graded in the 80's against the Browns (or was it the Falcons, I don't remember, though they both had crappy Quarterbacks). To lose Awuzie for the season and then have Bates come up with a game like that, even if it was against P. J. Walker, it's still great to see.

They go into the break winning a game instead of losing two of them like last season.

Running that much lets them use Collins to do what he does best. Seems like he should maybe be playing LG. I think that's what he played his first two seasons in Dallas.

The Bengals had a great game regarding penalties, too. I think it was 5 for 35 yards. Considering how many subs played snaps, that's really good.

[Kingspoint]

I think that's correct. Often times I'll see receivers on the inactive side not even run patterns. I think that's nuts but what do I know? Those receivers take maybe one step and then just stop and watch the play like they were gifted expensive seats

Unacceptable.

[Kingspoint]

https://twitter.com/willie_lutz/status/1589654245363834880?s=20&t=VoFfGFLRgHsrDqNxXuDPYQ

So much for Jonah Williams's problems being the fault of Volson. Looks more the other way around. Volson would be better if Williams didn't suck so much.

The idea of switching Volson to RT and Collins to LG doesn't make sense now as Collins and Williams shouldn't be on the same side. Maybe the best move would be to switch Volson and Williams. If Volson can pass-block like that, the first time that Williams has to leave a game for any reason, I move Volson to LT to see if that's a possibility for the future....letting Williams walk, trading him, or moving him inside or to the right side in place of Collins, who could move inside to LG.

From Left to Right:

Volson-Collins-Karras-Cappa-Williams

Whitworth started at LG, I believe.

[Kingspoint]

From Hobson:

If you don't think the NFL is cyclical, what about this? Bengals punter Kevin Huber's streak of appearing in 138 straight regular-season games is on the table this bye week as special teams coordinator Darrin Simmons mulls giving Drue Chrisman a shot in the Nov. 20 Sunday night game in Pittsburgh. It was a Sunday night game in Pittsburgh on Dec. 15, 2013 when linebacker Terence Garvin broke Huber's jaw and sidelined him for the last two games of the regular season and the Wild Card. Those are the only games Huber has missed in amassing a Bengals-record 216 appearances. But with Huber ranked next-to-last in the NFL with a 37.4-yard net average, Simmons said Monday a conversation is to be had on the topic. Chrisman, in his second year on the Bengals practice squad, went back there this year after Huber won the job in a training camp competition. "We've constantly been evaluating this whole thing," Simmons said. "Obviously, our punting game has got to improve. We're not getting out of it what we need to get out of it, in terms of flipping the field. It's something we'll take a look at over this bye week and try to figure out what the best thing is going forward."


Chrisman, out of Ohio State, has been no stranger. He's been suited for pregame warmups. "As a specialist that's on the practice squad, the one thing that's difficult to do is they don't get live game action," Simmons said. "A punter and a kicker, their heaviest day of kicking is always on game day. It's not just the punts or kicks that happen during the game, it's all the stuff that happens during pre-game warmup, it's all the kicks they have in the net. It's all the stuff that adds up. I just wanted to get Drue into a routine where he feels what a real game week is like for him. We're just trying to simulate that as close as we can."

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The reports of Mixon's demise are greatly exagerrated.

:thumbup:

[Tuff Nut]

Bengals week 11 game against Steelers in Pittsburgh has been flexed to Sunday afternoon at 4ish. Chiefs/Chargers flexed to the night game.

[WVRed]

Bengals week 11 game against Steelers in Pittsburgh has been flexed to Sunday afternoon at 4ish. Chiefs/Chargers flexed to the night game.

I’m actually happy with this. Kentucky plays Gonzaga at 7:30 so now I get to watch both instead of flipping back and forth.

[Sea Ray]

Is there a certain point in the season where games can be flexed or can they do this anytime they want?

[Tuff Nut]

The article I read, that had theses games flexed, said the league does it at least 12 days prior.

[WVRed]

Is there a certain point in the season where games can be flexed or can they do this anytime they want?

I think there is a certain limit of how many prime time games a team can play. The Bengals were at the max with 5. The Monday night game against Buffalo is safe because they can only flex Sunday Night games.

I’m not surprised the Steelers game got flexed but there are plenty of other opportunities for the Bengals to move back into Sunday night. KC, Tampa, New England, and Tennessee. Not to mention Baltimore if the division is on the line.

[Hillsdale87]

Unacceptable.

It generally seems to work pretty well for Tennessee. Maybe not ideal for QB development though


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[Ohayou]

Notre Dame TE, Michael Mayer, shares who his favorite NFL team and player is:

https://twitter.com/Wrightreportt/status/1590895338877227015/video/1

Unfortunately, Mayer most likely will be a Top 10-15 pick. :(

[WVRed]

Notre Dame TE, Michael Mayer, shares who his favorite NFL team and player is:

https://twitter.com/Wrightreportt/status/1590895338877227015/video/1

Unfortunately, Mayer most likely will be a Top 10-15 pick. :(

As brutal as the second half of the Bengals schedule is, it’s not impossible to think they could be in that range.

Doubtful but possible.

[Kingspoint]

As brutal as the second half of the Bengals schedule is, it’s not impossible to think they could be in that range.

Doubtful but possible.

Only if Burrow went down for the season in the next four weeks. That's the only way that is possible, otherwise the Bengals will have double-digit wins; and, they will be drafting 32nd if Burrow stays healthy the rest of the season.

[Kingspoint]

Fortunately, the Bengals will be in a position to draft BPA throughout the draft.

[KoryMac5]

Fitzpatrick out for the Steelers with an appendectomy

[Ohayou]

Fitzpatrick out for the Steelers with an appendectomy

And Watt is back.

[The Operator]

Watching The Dolphins, a team The Bengals beat no less, just absolutely dismantle The Browns today just makes Zac Taylor’s absolute inability to ever beat them that much more strange.

The Browns just aren’t that great. But they look like world beaters whenever we play them.

[WVRed]

Watching The Dolphins, a team The Bengals beat no less, just absolutely dismantle The Browns today just makes Zac Taylor’s absolute inability to ever beat them that much more strange.

The Browns just aren’t that great. But they look like world beaters whenever we play them.

I think the Bengals caught the Dolphins at the perfect time. Tua wasn’t himself because of the week before and should have never played against the Bengals in the condition he was in.

If the two teams meet again in the playoffs especially in Miami if the Bengals get a Wild Card it could be a different ending.

The Browns have a pass rusher though. That’s all you need to make Burrows life a living hell. TJ Watt next week is the same way, makes some games closer or losses when they shouldn’t be.

[Bob Sheed]

Watching The Dolphins, a team The Bengals beat no less, just absolutely dismantle The Browns today just makes Zac Taylor’s absolute inability to ever beat them that much more strange.

The Browns just aren’t that great. But they look like world beaters whenever we play them.

The Browns get pressure by only rushing 4 in the Bengals, and they can run the ball.

That's the recipe for Bengals kryptonite right there.

[Redsfaithful]

White tiger uniforms this week!

[WrongVerb]

Reader cleared for practice.

[Betterread]

I think the Bengals caught the Dolphins at the perfect time. Tua wasn’t himself because of the week before and should have never played against the Bengals in the condition he was in.

If the two teams meet again in the playoffs especially in Miami if the Bengals get a Wild Card it could be a different ending.

The Browns have a pass rusher though. That’s all you need to make Burrows life a living hell. TJ Watt next week is the same way, makes some games closer or losses when they shouldn’t be.

The Bengals made the Jets and ‘ Fins look awful, but vrs other teams those two teams are really good. And it shows me that when the Bengals match up well against a team, they emphasize their advantages very strongly.

[Kingspoint]

I think the Bengals caught the Dolphins at the perfect time. Tua wasn’t himself because of the week before and should have never played against the Bengals in the condition he was in.

If the two teams meet again in the playoffs especially in Miami if the Bengals get a Wild Card it could be a different ending.

The Browns have a pass rusher though. That’s all you need to make Burrows life a living hell. TJ Watt next week is the same way, makes some games closer or losses when they shouldn’t be.

What the hell are you talking about? Since last season, Burrow is the best Quarterback in the NFL when facing pressure.

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Reader cleared for practice.

Says he probably won't play vs Pittsburgh, which is fine.

[Hillsdale87]

What the hell are you talking about? Since last season, Burrow is the best Quarterback in the NFL when facing pressure.

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Says he probably won't play vs Pittsburgh, which is fine.

He's the best against the blitz. But is that the same as when a 4 man rush is consistently getting home quickly. I haven't seen the numbers so you may be right, but there's not much a QB can do when there are 7 in coverage and the front 4 are killing the OL, like in the Pitt, Dallas, and Cleveland games


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[Boss-Hog]

Says he probably won't play vs Pittsburgh, which is fine.

It's not definitive at this point, but Reader is expected to play this Sunday vs. Pittsburgh.

[Kingspoint]

It's not definitive at this point, but Reader is expected to play this Sunday vs. Pittsburgh.

From Hobson yesterday...

"Although head coach Zac Taylor is optimistic about Reader playing in Pittsburgh, Reader says he's not sure if he can go and will take it day-by-day."

When a player, who's itching to play, says that, I take that to be on the negative side of "likely to play".

Pittsburgh sucks. We don't need him. It's much more important to give him one more week of healing, especially with others coming back already.

We already have enough Cavalry answering the call against Pittsburgh. If we can't beat Pittsburgh after a Bye without Reader, then we should just mail in the season, because we suck.

[Kingspoint]

He's the best against the blitz. But is that the same as when a 4 man rush is consistently getting home quickly. I haven't seen the numbers so you may be right, but there's not much a QB can do when there are 7 in coverage and the front 4 are killing the OL, like in the Pitt, Dallas, and Cleveland games


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"Against the blitz" is one grade PFF keeps track of, while "against pressure" is another.

Volson is the highest rated Rookie Lineman in the NFL so far this season, btw. Karras and Cappa are both much improved and doing at least the minimum of what we expected. So, we've hit on 3 of 4 new OL spots that we addressed in the off-season. That's a remarkable achievement, one that I've never seen any team succeed at in one season. That the one spot we didn't address got worse has been the greatest disappointment, even more than Collins. There's still a lot of time left in this season for both Tackles to turn it around. Collins still run-blocks very well. The Bye will have helped a ton to correct at least a few things along the O-Line. If anything, to just get the pass-protection significantly better. Burrow has helped the O-Line tremendously by getting rid of the ball sooner, and that should continue. Finding another Receiver that Burrow can trust has to emerge from the Bye, also.

The way Anarumo makes adjustments at Halftimes, better than any D.C. I've ever seen in the history of the NFL points to us having the same improvements to the Defense this season as we had after the Bye last season. Give this man time to prepare and information about the opponents, and he's like John Churchhill, the First Duke of Marlborough ( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Churchill,_1st_Duke_of_Marlborough ). He never lost a battle. He's the greatest land General England ever had.

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It keeps looking like we are going to have a new Punter this week.

[Boss-Hog]

From Hobson yesterday...

"Although head coach Zac Taylor is optimistic about Reader playing in Pittsburgh, Reader says he's not sure if he can go and will take it day-by-day."

When a player, who's itching to play, says that, I take that to be on the negative side of "likely to play".

Pittsburgh sucks. We don't need him. It's much more important to give him one more week of healing, especially with others coming back already.

We already have enough Cavalry answering the call against Pittsburgh. If we can't beat Pittsburgh after a Bye without Reader, then we should just mail in the season, because we suck.Even that quote doesn't mean he probably won't play - it just says that he isn't sure whether he'll be able to at this point in the week, which is probably exactly how he was told to answer that question when it was inevitably asked. In reading and listening to outlets beyond bengals.com, barring any setbacks in practice this week, he should be back on Sunday.

[Bob Sheed]

New punter means new holder for Shooter.

Who... Hasn't been shooting well of late.

[RiverRat13]

So what are the odds that Mike Brown caves and gets a new turf after the season?

[Boss-Hog]

New punter means new holder for Shooter.

Who... Hasn't been shooting well of late.I think if they were going to make that move during the bye, which certainly would've made sense, Huber wouldn't have been out there during yesterday's walk through. So as far as I can tell, it's Huber for at least another week, but he's obviously on very thin ice at this point.

[Redhook]

So what are the odds that Mike Brown caves and gets a new turf after the season?

0% unless he’s forced to by the NFL or someone else pays for it.

[Redhook]

Even that quote doesn't mean he probably won't play - it just says that he isn't sure whether he'll be able to at this point in the week, which is probably exactly how he was told to answer that question when it was inevitably asked. In reading and listening to outlets beyond bengals.com, barring any setbacks in practice this week, he should be back on Sunday.

I hope Reader plays this Sunday, but on snap count, so he’s ready for Henry the following game. I’m assuming that he’ll need some time to get back to game shape.

[Kingspoint]

I think if they were going to make that move during the bye, which certainly would've made sense, Huber wouldn't have been out there during yesterday's walk through. So as far as I can tell, it's Huber for at least another week, but he's obviously on very thin ice at this point.

Huber said that he's preparing as if he's going to be the Punter, but Hobson implied that he's already seen his last punt as a Bengal, and you can tell in Huber's quotes that he doesn't think he's going to get the call against Pittsburgh.

[moewan]

So what are the odds that Mike Brown caves and gets a new turf after the season?

They installed new turf a couple of seasons ago, also Mike Brown isn't making decisions anymore, he's just a figure head now, Pumpkin and hubby are calling the shots.

[KoryMac5]

0% unless he’s forced to by the NFL or someone else pays for it.

We had a practice bubble at 0 for years as well...

New turf means longevity for high dollar investments...so he may be open to it.

[Bob Sheed]

Huber said that he's preparing as if he's going to be the Punter, but Hobson implied that he's already seen his last punt as a Bengal, and you can tell in Huber's quotes that he doesn't think he's going to get the call against Pittsburgh.

Throwing the new punter in there to hold, Not giving the new FG battery 100 percent of the FG reps in practice, especially given the opportunity of a bye week...

Would be incredibly short sighted.

If they just plop the new punter in to hold, and Shooter shanks the game winner again, the Bengals coaches will have no one to blame but themselves.

[Redsfaithful]

https://twitter.com/KelseyLConway/status/1592953451130281985


Based off what I’ve seen at practice, my guess is Drue Chrisman is going to start for the #Bengals at punter this week. He took the first reps during the special teams portion of practice today. Kevin Huber is here and it’s likely Darrin Simmons will rotate them through today

[KoryMac5]

Throwing the new punter in there to hold, Not giving the new FG battery 100 percent of the FG reps in practice, especially given the opportunity of a bye week...

Would be incredibly short sighted.

If they just plop the new punter in to hold, and Shooter shanks the game winner again, the Bengals coaches will have no one to blame but themselves.

Chrisman has been with the Bengals for 2 years he has taken reps with McPherson in the past...says Mac isn't too particular when it comes to ball placement. Said he learned how to hold at OSU. Speculation is they may release a player and keep both.

[Boss-Hog]

Chrisman has been with the Bengals for 2 years he has taken reps with McPherson in the past...says Mac isn't too particular when it comes to ball placement. Said he learned how to hold at OSU. Speculation is they may release a player and keep both.That seems like a bad use of a roster spot to have two punters if only temporary. Couldn't they just elevate Chrisman from the PS for one game if the concern is whether or not he can perform in a game?

[KoryMac5]

That seems like a bad use of a roster spot to have two punters if only temporary. Couldn't they just elevate Chrisman from the PS for one game if the concern is whether or not he can perform in a game?

Yep pretty much what Perrotta said on twitter:

If this is trending this way, the options are:

1.) Sign Crisman to the active roster from the PS, and waive a plyr to make room;or

2.) Use 1 of the 2 weekly standard PS elevations on Chrisman

If Huber waived,his salary is GRTD via term pay & would effectively stay on the books

[Kingspoint]

"All of our (offensive) linemen, when they hear the weather for Sunday and they hear the weather for practice, some guys are like 'ahh,'" Taylor said. "You see the linemen are like, 'Yes, this is what we've been waiting on.'"

No snow according to NOAA....none at all. In fact, perfect conditions.

https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=40.4385&lon=-79.9973#.Y3XM4HaIa00

[bucksfan2]

I know there is more than meets the eye on the punter battle, but the Bengals have used a practice squad roster spot for two years on Christman. They know what they have in him, and they have kept him for two seasons. They also know what Huber is and what he is not.

Too often coaches are slow to move on from players who have been with the team for a while. There is familiarity whereas a new player brings uncertainty. If you wanted experience in holding for McPherson, that should have been blown out of the water week 1 when Huber failed to do his job. Now them going 10 games with Huber may come to roost because there may be a bad hold from Christman, who just hasn't done it in a live game in over two years.

[Boss-Hog]

Yep pretty much what Perrotta said on twitter:

If this is trending this way, the options are:

1.) Sign Crisman to the active roster from the PS, and waive a plyr to make room;or

2.) Use 1 of the 2 weekly standard PS elevations on Chrisman

If Huber waived,his salary is GRTD via term pay & would effectively stay on the booksOption two is fortunately what they're going with for the game tomorrow, but it sounds like they're keeping Huber through at least this week to see how Chrisman does vs Pittsburgh. Assuming it's not a total disaster, I'd have to think that spells the end of Huber's run as a Bengal.

D.J. Reader has also been activated from IR and will play tomorrow.

[KoryMac5]

Chase is officially off crutches with a chance to play against Tenn.

[The Operator]

Hate to see Huber’s time drawing to a close, he’s a local boy and has had a great career, but it’s past time to address the issue. All good things come to an end.

He’ll be remembered as a good one for a long time.

[The Operator]

Not a great first series.

3 & out

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Nice first punt for Chrisman

[Kingspoint]

Blatant pass interference first 3rd down attempt with the Steelers CB holding Hurst's arm like a vice-grip.

Not called, of course.

[The Operator]

Bengals D responds with a 3 & out of their own

[Kingspoint]

Hate to see Huber’s time drawing to a close, he’s a local boy and has had a great career, but it’s past time to address the issue. All good things come to an end.

He’ll be remembered as a good one for a long time.

Not me. Not at all.

55 yards net punt pinning the Steelers inside their 5 on the kid's first attempt.

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Bengals D responds with a 3 & out of their own

Without major help from the refs.

[The Operator]

Shooter with a FG

3-0 Bengals

[The Operator]

Perine!!!

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PAT is good


10-3 Bengals

[Kingspoint]

Neither Higgins or Boyd has a catch. That needs to change drastically on the next posession.

[The Operator]

Steelers with a big kick return


Must be windy, neither team kicking into the end zone

[The Operator]

Hendrickson with some sort of injury


Crap

[Kingspoint]

Hendrickson with some sort of injury


Crap

Bates took out his legs. Hendrickson was the Steelers' pre-meeting target that they came up with.

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After they took Hendrickson out, that left them the opportunity to run to that side.

All part of the plan.

[The Operator]

Steelers did whatever they wanted on that drive. TD Najee Harris.


10-10

[RiverRat13]

Zero pressure, even when they blitz.

[The Operator]

Zero pressure, even when they blitz.

Zero pressure and very unprepared for Pickett’s ability to run.

[Kingspoint]

There ya go!

[The Operator]

Steelers got away with a late hit

[The Operator]

Perine again!

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PAT is good


17-10 Bengals

[The Operator]

BS defensive holding call gives Steelers a first down

[The Operator]

As usual The Bengals get flagged for things The Steelers get away with

Garbage

[Roy Tucker]

Ticket tack calls going against the Bengals.

[The Operator]

Ticket tack calls going against the Bengals.

It never fails. Steelers can do whatever the hell they want but The Bengals will get flagged for literally anything close.

[Kingspoint]

The Refs are handing this game to the Steelers on every 3rd down.

Several missed personal foul calls and PI calls on the Steelers.

[RiverRat13]

https://twitter.com/real10jayy__/status/1594459728914092036?s=46&t=Yy7M3gat8Dy5llMmgpeVuA

[The Operator]

One of the worst offenses in football is looking pretty good against this defense.


With some help from the refs, no doubt. But The Steelers get that sort of help every week and they’re still poorly ranked. Lou better dial up some adjustments at the half.

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17-17

[RiverRat13]

The defense has been total garbage on 3rd down, even factoring in the bogus penalties.

[The Operator]

Crap now Higgins is hurt

[plantmanky]

Why is Bates out there? He is being his useless lazy self and costing this team, week after week. Just pay him to go away.

[The Operator]

Jesus

[The Operator]

That touched the ground but 0 chance they overturn a Steelers INT

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Shocker

[The Operator]

20-17 Steelers at the half

Steelers also receive 2nd half kickoff


Better make some big adjustments on defense because they’re getting absolutely pushed around by an offense ranked near the bottom of the league in almost every category. They’re getting absolutely ZERO pressure on Pickett.

[Ohayou]

Why is Bates out there? He is being his useless lazy self and costing this team, week after week. Just pay him to go away.

I don't understand the Bates hate at all. No, I wouldn't pay him to be the highest paid safety in the league, but he's been solid overall this year.

[plantmanky]

I don't understand the Bates hate at all. No, I wouldn't pay him to be the highest paid safety in the league, but he's been solid overall this year.

Did you not watch the TD play where he was lost out of his mind. Multiple times this season it continues to happen cause hes a lazy player, that wants no part of playing.

[The Operator]

Defense with a 3 & out


Just what we needed

[Ohayou]

Did you not watch the TD play where he was lost out of his mind. Multiple times this season it continues to happen cause hes a lazy player, that wants no part of playing.

Lol what does that even mean? I guess Hendrickson is lazy too, with his 4 sacks on the year.

[The Operator]

Lol what does that even mean? I guess Hendrickson is lazy too, with his 4 sacks on the year.

Cincy fans hate players who want to be paid

[The Operator]

Nothing doing this series

Burrow gets sacked and is under pressure every play

[Kingspoint]

51 Net-Yard punt inside the 10!

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Nothing doing this series

Burrow gets sacked and is under pressure every play

Great Field position. That means a lot. Excellent series.

[Roy Tucker]

Steelers know how to get right to the borderline. Heyword hit Burrow on that 3rd down and took him down hard but let up juuuust s little at the end. I thought it was roughing but it wasn’t called.

[RiverRat13]

Nothing doing this series

Burrow gets sacked and is under pressure every play

That sack was on Joe. Looked like he thought the middle was open to run but it got closed quickly.

[The Operator]

What the hell lol

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That’s the first “invalid fair catch” call I have ever seen

[The Operator]

Irwin!!

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Bengals retake the lead!

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PAT is good


24-20 Bengals

[The Operator]

I know one thing… not sure if it was a design run or not where Burrow took it to the 1, but I don’t wanna see that again. Heyward had a hold on his leg as he was going down. Let’s not try to use our QB with a history of knee injuries like Josh Allen.


But I digress. 24-20 Bengals!

[RiverRat13]

Joe is locked in. He’s been just about perfect except for the tipped balls.

[Kingspoint]

What the hell lol

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That’s the first “invalid fair catch” call I have ever seen

I have seen two others, but still.

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I know one thing… not sure if it was a design run or not where Burrow took it to the 1, but I don’t wanna see that again. Heyward had a hold on his leg as he was going down. Let’s not try to use our QB with a history of knee injuries like Josh Allen.


But I digress. 24-20 Bengals!

Yeah, but I put money on Burrow rushing for a TD today.

[The Operator]

Are you kidding me

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Wow

[KoryMac5]

Can Pickett keep pace…I don’t see him throwing a perfect game from here on out.

[KoryMac5]

The Watt brothers live in my nightmares

[plantmanky]

He always throws the ball low, gotta work on that.

also worth noting that collins should have blocked him outside, not inside but Collins is our weakest OL so guess we should expect that.

[GAC]

I simply don't understand Ohio teams. :bang:

[The Operator]

Pretty miraculous to only give up a FG there


24-23 Bengals

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Nice kick return from Trayveon Williams!

[The Operator]

Don’t love burning a timeout already


Better than a mistake though I suppose

[GAC]

I have not seen the entire game, but it seems to me that Pittsburgh's getting more pressure on our quarterback then we theirs. Wrong?

[The Operator]

So many batted down passes

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Awful

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Shooter makes it from 54


27-23 Bengals

[RiverRat13]

Monster kick by Shooter. Terrible turf and the wind blowing.

[RiverRat13]

I have not seen the entire game, but it seems to me that Pittsburgh's getting more pressure on our quarterback then we theirs. Wrong?

That is correct.

[KoryMac5]

Monster kick by Shooter. Terrible turf and the wind blowing.

So much for his demise…he looks locked in today. D needs to get a pick.

[The Operator]

Huuuuuge spot to finally get a sack


Awesome

[GAC]

What's this bs with Bengal and Steeler players laughing and hugging each other, and patting on the butt? LOL

[The Operator]

Awful spot for a false start


Ugh

[The Operator]

Ugh

Gonna need more magic from the defense

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Incredibly good field position for The Steelers

[Roy Tucker]

Burrow has the eyes of an assassin.

[The Operator]

Perine again!!!!

Bengals take a 2 score lead!!!

[Roy Tucker]

Perrine is having a nice game. Big TD.

[The Operator]

PAT is good


34-23 Bengals


Now we need some more lights out defense

[Kingspoint]

After the 13-yd Harris run, I put on my Bengals' hoodie jacket, and it's nothing but good since then. Stealers went backwards and we went for a TD and Boyd got involved.

[Roy Tucker]

I don’t think the announcers realize the Steelers are going for it on 4th and 9

[The Operator]

Bengals take over on downs!!!

[The Operator]

Would’ve been nice to grab a few first downs there

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Wow I totally lost track of the fact they were in field goal range

Shooter makes it from 44


37-23 Bengals

[The Operator]

Well it’s not over yet

D drops an INT, Steelers punch it in the end zone


37-30 Bengals


On side kick assuredly coming

[goreds2]

What's this bs with Bengal and Steeler players laughing and hugging each other, and patting on the butt? LOL

Jinx

[The Operator]

Bengals win!!!

And with that, they’re back into a wild card spot. Progress…

[RiverRat13]

Steelers love to launch themselves with their helmets.

[UKFlounder]

I didn’t think they’d hold them off in the second half.

Glad they did.

All wins are good

[The Operator]

Steelers love to launch themselves with their helmets.

I feel like there should be a rule where being ejected for something like that is for a set number of game minutes, not just the rest of the game being played.

Pickens missed all of 44 seconds thanks to that cheap shot. He SHOULD have to miss at least the first half of the next game (if not the first 59:16 of next game) as well if the NFL actually cared about this stuff.

[BuckeyeRed27]

Love beating the Steelers.

[KoryMac5]

Tough win on the road...team has some momentum going.

Get Chase back and some things can happen for this team.

[The Operator]

After the 13-yd Harris run, I put on my Bengals' hoodie jacket, and it's nothing but good since then. Stealers went backwards and we went for a TD and Boyd got involved.

Glad I’m not the only one who does this, haha. I changed shirts at half time, switched drinks, even swapped out the soap I was using to wash my hands after restroom breaks.

The big key was getting the baby from my wife and holding her most of the second half. She’s been pretty good luck for me when I’ve been carrying her during games.

[membengal]

Steelers love to launch themselves with their helmets.

they are 100% coached to do it. And it is rarely called. I hate them so very much.

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I so very very very enjoy beating the Steelers.

And also so very very very enjoy Joe Burrow being this team's quarterback.

[KoryMac5]

Glad I’m not the only one who does this, haha. I changed shirts at half time, switched drinks, even swapped out the soap I was using to wash my hands after restroom breaks.

The big key was getting the baby from my wife and holding her most of the second half. She’s been pretty good luck for me when I’ve been carrying her during games.

My wife wore Bengals gear before the 1st 2 games of the season...she hasn't wore gear before a game since. Coincidence I think not...

[Stray]

He's had prettier stat lines, but that's about as good as I've seen Burrow play.

[membengal]

He's had prettier stat lines, but that's about as good as I've seen Burrow play.

the 2 INTs were not remotely his fault.

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here's the Burrow stats on the game-clinching drive, backed up on their 8 to start it


LanceMcAlister
@LanceMcAlister
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1h
Burrow on game-sealing drive
8 plays/93 yards
4 of 4 passing, 80 yards
27 Boyd, 32 Irwin, 15 Boyd,
6 Perine.

Rushes
Perine -2, 5, 2
Williams 8

#Bengals

[Hillsdale87]

So do people still think Higgins is overrated and not worthy of being a #1?


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[Redhook]

Glad I’m not the only one who does this, haha. I changed shirts at half time, switched drinks, even swapped out the soap I was using to wash my hands after restroom breaks.

The big key was getting the baby from my wife and holding her most of the second half. She’s been pretty good luck for me when I’ve been carrying her during games.

:laugh:

[The Operator]

My wife wore Bengals gear before the 1st 2 games of the season...she hasn't wore gear before a game since. Coincidence I think not...

It’s wonderful to know that we as fans are all doing our part.

:p

[pedro]

I find this all somewhat hard to process. I’m 54 years old. The Bengals have only won 18 times in Pittsburgh in my lifetime. They just put 37 points on the board on the road against a good defense with an injury riddled team and walked away with a win, and yet I’m left thinking they didn’t play that well and should have done better. It’s very confusing.

Hopefully their team health will improve. The next few weeks will be tough. That said, it’s hard to ever count this team out, which is something that is hard for me to comprehend but which I’m certainly enjoying.


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[KoryMac5]

I find this all somewhat hard to process. I’m 54 years old. The Bengals have only won 18 times in Pittsburgh in my lifetime. They just put 37 points on the board on the road against a good defense with an injury riddled team and walked away with a win, and yet I’m left thinking they didn’t play that well and should have done better. It’s very confusing.

Hopefully their team health will improve. The next few weeks will be tough. That said, it’s hard to ever count this team out, which is something that is hard for me to comprehend but which I’m certainly enjoying.


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Next few weeks will be interesting especially with Chido out...the defense has to play like they did in the 2nd half. Better coverage and better pressure on the QB.

[Sea Ray]

Love beating the Steelers.

You bet. I hope the Steelers take many years evaluating whether Pickett is right for the team or not...

[KoryMac5]

You bet. I hope the Steelers take many years evaluating whether Pickett is right for the team or not...

They need to get up to the top 5 and I don't think they are bad enough to do it...I would think they will go O line probably a tackle. Still sweet seeing them 3-7.

[KoryMac5]

Titans, Chiefs, Browns, Bucs...

I would think you would be happy at 3-1 over the next 4

[Sea Ray]

They need to get up to the top 5 and I don't think they are bad enough to do it...I would think they will go O line probably a tackle. Still sweet seeing them 3-7.

With Colts, Falcons, Panthers and Raiders 4 out of the next 5 weeks, they'll likely blow that chance for a top five and maybe top ten, pick

[bucksfan2]

One thing that I think rarely gets mentioned is how disciplined a team the Begnals are. They don't beat themselves, they don't get stupid penalties, they come ready to play, and they make some pretty good second half adjustments. Its a nice sea change from the Marvin era when there were games they wouldn't come to play, got killed by stupid penalties, and often beat themselves.


So do people still think Higgins is overrated and not worthy of being a #1?


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I thought when Chase went down Tee had a chance to really prove himself as a legit #1 and make himself a ton of money. The first couple of games were a mixed bag, but the guy balled out last night. That was fun to watch.

[Falls City Beer]

I find this all somewhat hard to process. I’m 54 years old. The Bengals have only won 18 times in Pittsburgh in my lifetime. They just put 37 points on the board on the road against a good defense with an injury riddled team and walked away with a win, and yet I’m left thinking they didn’t play that well and should have done better. It’s very confusing.

Hopefully their team health will improve. The next few weeks will be tough. That said, it’s hard to ever count this team out, which is something that is hard for me to comprehend but which I’m certainly enjoying.


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It's like following the 99 Reds but for multiple seasons. It's confusing but a blast.

[The Operator]

This thread is approaching 1,000 posts so it’s time for a new one:


https://www.redszone.com/forums/showthread.php?123829-2022-Cincinnati-Bengals-Part-III