2022 Cincinnati Bengals - Part III

[The Operator]

Please continue Bengals discussion here.

[RiverRat13]

Trenton Irwin better be WR4 when Ja'marr comes back. I don't need to see Mike Thomas again.

Edit - seems as though the Bengals agree. They waived Mike Thomas (I assume this means he goes to the practice squad).

[KoryMac5]

PFF grades per Twitter:

Germaine Pratt - 91.5
Joe Burrow - 91.4
Tee Higgins - 89.1
Trey Hendrickson - 79.8
Jonah Williams - 78.5

[Bob Sheed]

Perine can catch! All I had ever seen him do before this season is run up the middle for short gains. But he has great blocker awareness in the open field, and I'd say he even has a burst.

Irwin looked like a solid #4 our there.

New punter punted and did fine holding for Scooter too. I'd say that's it for Huber.

We are really lucky to have Burrow at QB.

The Bengals weaknesses seem to change from work to week. Now I'd say their big weakness is the secondary. KC and Buffalo games might be rough.

Wondering if Mixon will miss the next game. Williams looked pretty good running it too.

Love beating the Steelers. Two dirty hits from them, naturally.

[KoryMac5]

Perine can catch! All I had ever seen him do before this season is run up the middle for short gains. But he has great blocker awareness in the open field, and I'd say he even has a burst.

Irwin looked like a solid #4 our there.

New punter punted and did fine holding for Scooter too. I'd say that's it for Huber.

We are really lucky to have Burrow at QB.

The Bengals weaknesses seem to change from work to week. Now I'd say their big weakness is the secondary. KC and Buffalo games might be rough.

Wondering if Mixon will miss the next game. Williams looked pretty good running it too.

Love beating the Steelers. Two dirty hits from them, naturally.

Did you not watch the playoff game vs KC same exact play. Plus he is probably our best blocker as far as picking the blitz up. Perine gets banged on a lot here but he’s incredibly solid and versatile for this team.

[Redsfaithful]

Yeah the Perine TD vs. Kansas City is an all-timer as a Bengals fan. Really low point and he gave such a spark.

[KoryMac5]

From Dan Orlovsky:

No one is even close

Joe Burrow when his O-line wins
(last 2 seasons):

72% Comp pct (1st in NFL)
9.4 Yds/att (1st)
41% 1st downs/att (1st)
114.4 Pass rtg (1st)


Eye popping stat there...

[ShyGuy]

Even without Chase I'm still not sure how or why the team fared so badly against the Browns. Coming from a Browns fan here. Many fans have had it with Stefanski and Woods.


Was nice to see the team beat Pittsburgh though. These games coming ahead against the Titans, Chiefs, and Bills have appeal to me even as someone neutral to the Bengals. But aah it be cool to see them do well. Good luck

[Kingspoint]

PFF grades per Twitter:

Germaine Pratt - 91.5
Joe Burrow - 91.4
Tee Higgins - 89.1
Trey Hendrickson - 79.8
Jonah Williams - 78.5

Pratt had himself a DAY!!!

Whoo-hoo!!! Jonah didn't suck!!! Have to give credit to the BYE and the ability to spend time on correcting some issues, or at least two issues, whatever they chose to concentrate on.

[Kingspoint]

It's about time!!!

From NBC Sports w/ NBC Sports' comments:

Bengals waived WR Mike Thomas. Thomas was tasked with filling in for Ja'Marr Chase after Chase exited in Week 7 with a hip injury. Thomas saw an increased role in Week 8, with Chase sidelined, but failed to haul in his only target. The veteran receiver hasn't caught a pass since Week 5 and has just two receptions for 38 yards on the season.

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Trenton Irwin better be WR4 when Ja'marr comes back. I don't need to see Mike Thomas again.

Edit - seems as though the Bengals agree. They waived Mike Thomas (I assume this means he goes to the practice squad).

I'm pretty sure that's a done deal.

[Hillsdale87]

Pratt had himself a DAY!!!

Whoo-hoo!!! Jonah didn't suck!!! Have to give credit to the BYE and the ability to spend time on correcting some issues, or at least two issues, whatever they chose to concentrate on.

Hopefully Jonah just needed a break to get healthy and will now be good the rest of the season


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[RedEye]

I honestly think Jonah's kneecap dislocation could have been a bigger part of his issues than any technical flaws. Can't imagine what it must be like to try to plant your body on a gimpy knee like that with 300-pound linemen driving into you. Hopefully he's feeling better and this is a sign of things to come.

[Redsfaithful]

I honestly think Jonah's kneecap dislocation could have been a bigger part of his issues than any technical flaws. Can't imagine what it must be like to try to plant your body on a gimpy knee like that with 300-pound linemen driving into you. Hopefully he's feeling better and this is a sign of things to come.

I've broken my knee before (not the same, but in the same universe) and I really have no clue how he has played. Superhuman.

[moewan]

I've broken my knee before (not the same, but in the same universe) and I really have no clue how he has played. Superhuman.

Vitamin T, will do that for you

[The Operator]

I've broken my knee before (not the same, but in the same universe) and I really have no clue how he has played. Superhuman.

Yea, I’m with you. I haven’t broken a knee but about 8 months ago I tore a piece of cartilage in my knee. I was advised to not have surgery right away since I was able to do most things again after staying off my feet for a few days after the injury. But even then, there are still times where I pivot the wrong way or put a little too much bounce into my step and it’ll light me up like a Christmas tree.

I’m not sure I’d be up for a flag football game, much less an NFL game. The injuries these guys play through are just incredible feats of human strength.

[Stray]

Our remaining schedule is nuts but I think we're up for it. The way Burrow is playing right now I like our chances against anyone (except maybe the lowly Browns).

[Kingspoint]

Our remaining schedule is nuts but I think we're up for it. The way Burrow is playing right now I like our chances against anyone (except maybe the lowly Browns).

In the NFL, it only matters if you can win post-Thanksgiving, and that goes for everyone, regardless of their record.

Marvin Lewis would always melt post-Thanksgiving. You could set your watch to it.

[Kingspoint]

Hopefully Jonah just needed a break to get healthy and will now be good the rest of the season


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Getting healthy matters, but as you know, there was more than health going on there. If it was only two issues they worked on over the bye, the results were clear that some major improvement occurred. There's hope now that he can get to where he was last season. Every week the opponents get tougher and the games are more meaningful. So, he's got to take another step forward. He can't play at the same level he did against Pittsburg. He's got to do better than that against the Titans, just to get another overall rating in the high-70's.

[Kingspoint]

Cincinnati Bengals from 11/22

Waived: OL Isaiah Prince
Signed from practice squad: WR Trenton Irwin

[Kingspoint]

Next on the menu....the Titans.


News of the Titans...

Vrabel: Todd Downing Remains Titans OC

November 22nd, 2022 at 4:50pm CST by Sam Robinson

Todd Downing‘s Friday DUI arrest is the subject of an internal Titans investigation and an NFL probe. The Tennessee offensive coordinator could face league discipline, and depending on the results of the league’s inquiry, the Titans could as well.

For now, however, Downing remains in place as Tennessee’s OC. Though, Mike Vrabel was quick to caution that status depends on the findings of these investigations. A Downing suspension under the league’s personal conduct policy will likely commence at some point, but nothing will presumably come to pass until his criminal case concludes. “We’ll continue forward with how things work with Todd as our offensive coordinator, but those things can change,” Vrabel said, via The Nashville Tennesseean’s Nick Suss. “I want to make sure everybody understands that. At any point in time we can hear from the league. The legal process, those things can obviously change. I want to make sure everybody understands that.”

After their Thursday win at Lambeau Field, the Titans landed back in Tennessee at 2:11am CT. Downing was pulled over for DUI at 3:49am. This timeline has led to obvious speculation the 42-year-old assistant was drinking on the team plane. In light of the revelation that Britt Reid was drinking at the Chiefs’ facility before his car accident that led to a 4-year-old girl suffering severe injuries, the NFL figures to take this matter seriously. Players and coaches are prohibited from consuming alcohol in team settings. The NFL, however, has not disciplined the Chiefs in connection with that 2021 incident. It will be interesting to see how the league’s Titans investigation unfolds. The Titans brought Downing back to the OC level last year, promoting him from tight ends coach to replace Arthur Smith, who had also climbed from tight ends coach to play-caller to Falcons head coach. Downing did not fare well as the Raiders’ OC in 2017, a one-and-done stint in that role, but has resurfaced calling plays for the AFC South-leading Titans. Downing has been an NFL assistant since 2005, but this arrest could certainly affect his career trajectory.

[WrongVerb]

Yea, I’m with you. I haven’t broken a knee but about 8 months ago I tore a piece of cartilage in my knee. I was advised to not have surgery right away since I was able to do most things again after staying off my feet for a few days after the injury. But even then, there are still times where I pivot the wrong way or put a little too much bounce into my step and it’ll light me up like a Christmas tree.

I’m not sure I’d be up for a flag football game, much less an NFL game. The injuries these guys play through are just incredible feats of human strength.

I tore my meniscus about 10 years ago. Never had surgery, but did do PT for about 6 weeks. I've had zero pain with it, although I can't do any activity that requires me to twist or turn quickly on that leg. That's the only time I feel it is moving like that.

[OldFashionedRed]

Pretty much the Bengals have to win out going forward, is that right? A girl I work with at work actually said last week that she thought that because the Bengals went to the Super Bowl last year, that they are automatically in the playoffs this year :)

[KoryMac5]

Pretty much the Bengals have to win out going forward, is that right? A girl I work with at work actually said last week that she thought that because the Bengals went to the Super Bowl last year, that they are automatically in the playoffs this year :)

If they want to win the division they need to win out...

Wild Card you probably think no more than 1 or 2 losses rest of the way.

[Boss-Hog]

If they want to win the division they need to win out...

Wild Card you probably think no more than 1 or 2 losses rest of the way.10-7 should get them in as a wild card, so 4-3 or better. If you want to be positive, shoot for 11-6. FWIW, 538 has them projected at a 59% chance to make the playoffs but only 12% to win the division, which I'm sure is due to the rest of the Bengals' schedule and the Ravens' being very weak. On top of that, Baltimore is currently a game ahead plus very likely to win a tiebreaker based on the Bengals' 1-3 division record.

[Sea Ray]

Pretty much the Bengals have to win out going forward, is that right? A girl I work with at work actually said last week that she thought that because the Bengals went to the Super Bowl last year, that they are automatically in the playoffs this year :)

If the goal is to make the playoffs, they can still lose quote a few. Their competition for that last playoff spot is NE, the Chargers, Jets and Indy. If they come in 2nd with that group, they're in.

Winning the division is a very low probability so I'm not even thinking about that

[bucksfan2]

I didn't realize how soft Baltimore's schedule was going forward. Looking at the schedule I do think they pull away..... but they haven't looked all that impressive as of late.

If you are the Bengals, you want to make the playoffs first and foremost, but avoiding having to play both KC and Buffalo is key. Although they have to run that gauntlet in the regular season!

[Redhook]

If the goal is to make the playoffs, they can still lose quote a few. Their competition for that last playoff spot is NE, the Chargers, Jets and Indy. If they come in 2nd with that group, they're in.

Winning the division is a very low probability so I'm not even thinking about that

10 wins will most likely get in. Chargers look like they have the easiest schedule going forward and they’re getting some receivers back. The Colts are toast as they’d almost have to win out and that’s not happening. It’s looking like the Bengals, Jets or Pats for the last spot (not necessarily the 7th seed). Jets and Pats have terrible offenses and pretty tough schedules. Both of them could struggle to win more than 9. It wouldn’t surprise me if the 7th seed only has 9 wins and gets in via tiebreakers.

[Redhook]

Winning the division is a very low probability so I'm not even thinking about that

Agreed. I’m thinking the Bengals will have to beat Baltimore, the last game, to get in the playoffs. I’m kind of thinking it’d be better if Baltimore has already wrapped up the Division and will be resting starters that game.

[Playadlc]

The Bengals have figured out how to dice up cover 2 and 2 safety deep looks. I think teams will shift to defending us with more single high looks.

With Chase back, this is now a Super Bowl caliber team. It probably already was.

[Kingspoint]

I know this was the original projection, Chase back for the Titans' game, but it has me worried that he could use a little more time off, especially with all of the players we got back last week and how well we looked on both sides of the ball last week.

[Tony Cloninger]

Why are the keeping 2 punters when you need depth at OL and probably CB. I just wish they could have picked up another CB or even a DT.

Hope Chase is healed up enough that it doesn’t become a chronic issue this year or in the future.

[Benihana]

I am very concerned about them bringing back Chase too soon and what that could mean for his future.

[KoryMac5]

I am very concerned about them bringing back Chase too soon and what that could mean for his future.

Chase had 0 pain he was non weight bearing until the avulsion fracture healed...once healed there is no reason to keep him out of the line up.

[KoryMac5]

Why are the keeping 2 punters when you need depth at OL and probably CB. I just wish they could have picked up another CB or even a DT.

Hope Chase is healed up enough that it doesn’t become a chronic issue this year or in the future.

I was a bit shocked they didn't grab a corner...but at midseason who is going to come off the street and give you legit snaps. I think that is why they decided to go with Britt. The punter is procedural its Chrisman's job to lose...he was on the practice squad so they could call him up for 2 weeks before making it permanent.

[Benihana]

Chase had 0 pain he was non weight bearing until the avulsion fracture healed...once healed there is no reason to keep him out of the line up.

That’s not what the orthopedists I know have said.
Also, he is still “limited” in practice. Anyone thinking he’s fully healed doesn’t know anything about hip injuries.

[Kingspoint]

Chase had 0 pain he was non weight bearing until the avulsion fracture healed...once healed there is no reason to keep him out of the line up.

He was still on crutches less than 7 days ago.

[Boss-Hog]

He was still on crutches less than 7 days ago.That's because he was almost assuredly told to be on crutches (non weight bearing) until the break fully healed. I have no idea whether they're rushing him back or not, though I'd like to think they wouldn't with such a key long-term player, but the fact that he was limited in practice Wednesday and Thursday and on crutches last week really doesn't tell us much in terms of whether he's ready to play or not. Players recovering from injury are almost always limited when returning to practice (meaning they didn't get their full reps as they're eased back in), and I've zero doubt that was the plan to ease him back in to see how he feels after practicing. Some players recovering from injury don't even practice at all the week before playing in a game, so the limited designation alone doesn't mean a whole lot. The fact he was on crutches last week doesn't tell us whether he was or wasn't still in any sort of pain or if they're rushing him back; it just means they wanted him staying off the hip until they were satisfied it was healed. Keep in mind, the original timeline (estimate) for this injury was four to six weeks, and Sunday will be five weeks since he last played.

[KoryMac5]

That’s not what the orthopedists I know have said.
Also, he is still “limited” in practice. Anyone thinking he’s fully healed doesn’t know anything about hip injuries.

No ortho doc would allow him to be weight bearing and practicing if the fracture wasn't healed. My understanding was it was a hairline fracture which would allow it to heal quicker. As Boss stated above these fractures have a 4-6 week window.

The labrum tear is trickier and will not heal on it really depends on Chase and if he is experiencing pain from movement. All reports are he is pain free.

Burrow said he felt good running at practice and expects him to play. The Bengals know they have a significant investment in him I doubt he will play unless he feels 100%.

https://www.si.com/nfl/bengals/news/doctor-weighs-in-jamarr-chase-injury-potential-recovery-time

[Hillsdale87]

No ortho doc would allow him to be weight bearing and practicing if the fracture wasn't healed. My understanding was it was a hairline fracture which would allow it to heal quicker. As Boss stated above these fractures have a 4-6 week window.

The labrum tear is trickier and will not heal on it really depends on Chase and if he is experiencing pain from movement. All reports are he is pain free.

Burrow said he felt good running at practice and expects him to play. The Bengals know they have a significant investment in him I doubt he will play unless he feels 100%.

https://www.si.com/nfl/bengals/news/doctor-weighs-in-jamarr-chase-injury-potential-recovery-time

Exactly. I don't think the Bengals are going to risk the rest of the season to get Chase back for a regular season game


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[KoryMac5]

Mixon out again today so he is doubtful for Sunday...

Media states Chase is in full gear for Friday's practice.

[oregonred]

Patsies losing at Minn helped quite a bit for the WC Chase. NE at 6-5 has a pretty tough schedule with the Bills 2x, Miami and Bengals

Baltimore benefitting from the last place schedule at 8-9 last year. The next two weeks they get Jax and Denver while the Bengals get Tennessee and KC. The Cowboys/Giants (both lost) was the other schedule difference.

[KoryMac5]

Hearing on Twitter that Chase is out...

He's making the trip they may have him test it out but doubtful he plays.

[KoryMac5]

Looks like Bengals were targeting KC for Chase's return all along, according to twitter reports Irwin's performance made it easier to hold him out 1 more week.

[KoryMac5]

Looks like Bengals were targeting KC for Chase's return all along, according to twitter reports Irwin's performance made it easier to hold him out 1 more week.

Chase is out running pregame routes and looks really sharp...Twitter may have to rethink him being out.

[KoryMac5]

Chase is out running pregame routes and looks really sharp...Twitter may have to rethink him being out.

Goldsmith confirms Chase is out...

[Tony Cloninger]

Chase is out running pregame routes and looks really sharp...Twitter may have to rethink him being out.


Then why have him running out there if you’re going to sit him anyways. What a waste of time for this. If he can run out there why can’t he at least play some of the game. Just throw a long one and let them know he’s not a decoy.

[Todd Gack]

Then why have him running out there if you’re going to sit him anyways. What a waste of time for this. If he can run out there why can’t he at least play some of the game. Just throw a long one and let them know he’s not a decoy.

Because he's obviously not healthy? Like we already stated, he was just on crutches last week.

[The Operator]

Stupid OPI by Chris Evans stalls out a promising drive.

Bengals punt.

[The Operator]

Defense stops them around midfield.

Titans punt.

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Deep punt combined with a penalty back The Bengals up very close to their own end zone.


Probably familiarity bias but seems like we get bit with a LOT of special teams penalties.

[KoryMac5]

Then why have him running out there if you’re going to sit him anyways. What a waste of time for this. If he can run out there why can’t he at least play some of the game. Just throw a long one and let them know he’s not a decoy.

He's been practicing all week...why wouldn't he be out with the team.

I am sure they wanted to get a gauge as to where he was and how he felt.

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Stupid OPI by Chris Evans stalls out a promising drive.

Bengals punt.

WWE Style shoulder to the Titans player...he has to sell that better.

[The Operator]

Not Burrow’s greatest series there.

Bengals punt again.


Titans will start near midfield, they’re definitely winning the field position battle so far.

[The Operator]

Bengals work around an encroachment penalty to still force a 3 & out.

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Yet another holding penalty for the punt return team.

[The Operator]

Offense looking lifeless since that first series stalled out.

[KoryMac5]

Nothing working right now...

[The Operator]

Titans again start with fantastic field position.

[The Operator]

Titans have it rolling now. Might be lucky to get away with a field goal here.

[KoryMac5]

Titans have it rolling now. Might be lucky to get away with a field goal here.

Not sure they are rolling Tannehill has not been sharp today...and Henry has been stuffed. Titans have the advantage of great field position so far.

[The Operator]

Defense stiffens up and hold them to a FG.


3-0 Titans


Time to wake up, offense.

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Not sure they are rolling Tannehill has not been sharp today...and Henry has been stuffed. Titans have the advantage of great field position so far.

Right. Although it seemed like a ton of offense for how this contest is going. Lol


Defense has done a great job stopping Henry.

[Sea Ray]

Let's see if we can execute a special teams play without a penalty

[KoryMac5]

What a pass to Hurst by Burrow...great catch.

[KoryMac5]

I thought Burrow had a seem to run there...on 3rd down. Bad drop by Higgens that series.

[The Operator]

A bad drop by Higgins leads to another stall out but Shooter puts points on the board.


3-3

[RiverRat13]

Killer drop by Tee.

[Roy Tucker]

Game has the earmarks of a low scoring slugfest.

[KoryMac5]

You can not let Henry get a full head of steam....he is not human.

[The Operator]

Well that was a very Bengal play.

Henry goes on a huge run, Bengal catches up and forces fumble, Titan still lands on the ball. Touchdown.


Ugh


10-3 Titans

[Roy Tucker]

Game has the earmarks of a low scoring slugfest.

Someone tell Roy to shut up.

Good play to force the fumble, unlucky it was recovered in the end zone.

[Betterread]

I know Tenn got the TD but that tackle and strip by Taylor-Britt was a WOW play. He’s got my attention.

[KoryMac5]

All the calls going against Bengals today....

[The Operator]

Another OPI

Ugh

[Kingspoint]

Penalties are killing us this whole game.

[The Operator]

Absolutely nothing working.


Bengals punt again.

[Roy Tucker]

At least Crisman is kicking well.

[KoryMac5]

I know Tenn got the TD but that tackle and strip by Taylor-Britt was a WOW play. He’s got my attention.

Agreed we haven't really had a guy who could do that on this team...

[Kingspoint]

Absolutely nothing working.


Bengals punt again.

On both sides of the ball. Gave up a 3-and-10 for 25 yards when it should have been a punt or very long FG attempt, and then the Henry run. Where are the Safeties in all of this?

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At least Crisman is kicking well.

Our most valuable player so far.

[KoryMac5]

Another flag...

[The Operator]

Yet another stupid penalty on the punt team backs us up.


Jesus.

[Roy Tucker]

3rd punt team penalty.

[The Operator]

Perine takes a dump pass for 32 yards. Needed that.

[KoryMac5]

Nice work by Samje today!

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Hurst has been a great find...

[KoryMac5]

Burrow is moving so well in the pocket today.

[Kingspoint]

Great Response by Joe B on this drive.

[Kingspoint]

Force your will!!!

[Hillsdale87]

Even though Mixon has been better recently, I'm not sure Perine isn't a better fit


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[Roy Tucker]

Nice power run.

I groaned when they telegraphed lining up in a heavy line but it worked.

[The Operator]

Perine!!! He’s making his time count!!


PAT is good


10-10 ballgame

[Sea Ray]

Perine takes a dump pass for 32 yards. Needed that.

I'm not seeing anything that Mixon does that Perine can't. Zero dropoff

[KoryMac5]

Adeniji with a heck of a block...

Perine hit the hole so much quicker than Mixon.

[The Operator]

Finally a special teams penalty not against The Bengals. Lol

[Kingspoint]

Nice power run.

I groaned when they telegraphed lining up in a heavy line but it worked.

Everyone knew what was coming but we could not be stopped. We forced our will there.

Collins can definitely run-block very well.

[The Operator]

I'm not seeing anything that Mixon does that Perine can't. Zero dropoff

I’ve thought this since the Jets game where Mixon struggled all day then Perine methodically milked the clock.

[Kingspoint]

I'm not seeing anything that Mixon does that Perine can't. Zero dropoff

Mixon wouldn't have had that Offensive Penalty on the 1st Drive that took us out of FG position and potentially a TD drive, and instead led to a punt.

Mixon will fumble a lot less than Perine will. Perine will fumble two times this year before Mixon has his next fumble.

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About time the Titans get a penalty that effects a drive.

[Kingspoint]

I will take "down by 3 with TEN getting the ball to start the 2nd Half". Could have been much worse.

[KoryMac5]

Mixon wouldn't have had that Offensive Penalty on the 1st Drive that took us out of FG position and potentially a TD drive, and instead led to a punt.

Mixon will fumble a lot less than Perine will. Perine will fumble two times this year before Mixon has his next fumble.

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About time the Titans get a penalty that effects a drive.

Perine has fumbled twice in his entire career...

[Kingspoint]

Perine has fumbled twice in his entire career...

How many fumbles per carry is all that matters.

[The Operator]

They miss the field goal!!! Huge break!!

[KoryMac5]

Randy Bullock's calf continues to haunt teams...

[The Operator]

Alright. Let’s see some adjustments coming out of halftime.


All tied up at 10-10

[Roy Tucker]

Titan rookie kicker misses the chip shot figgie.

[Boss-Hog]

Mixon wouldn't have had that Offensive Penalty on the 1st Drive that took us out of FG position and potentially a TD drive, and instead led to a punt.

That penalty was on Chris Evans, not Perine.

[Hillsdale87]

I think Mixon is likely a better runner, but Perine looks pretty good this year, and the difference in pass protection is massive


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[Kingspoint]

10 is apparently the magic number for halftime of today's early games.

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That penalty was on Chris Evans, not Perine.

I did not know that.

Makes more sense as I was surprised when I thought it was Perine. He seems so much smarter than that.

[Sea Ray]

How many fumbles per carry is all that matters.

His last fumble was 2017. Just sayin'...

[The Operator]

Defense opens the 3rd with a 3 & out!!

[KoryMac5]

And another flag...on a punt return...on Tenn this time though.

[Sea Ray]

That penalty was on Chris Evans, not Perine.

I was wondering what penalty he was referring to

[KoryMac5]

Killer flag on Collins I thought the 3rd down spot was bad there...

[The Operator]

Another stupid penalty kills us.

[Hillsdale87]

This field looks terrible. Cost Boyd there. Looked like they would have had the first if he stayed up

[KoryMac5]

Taylor-Britt looks to be a keeper.

[The Operator]

Defense doing good work.

[KoryMac5]

The Titans punter crushed that ball 71 yds...though it did end up a touchback

[Kingspoint]

The Titans punter crushed that ball 71 yds...though it did end up a touchback

Net-51 is always great.

[Kingspoint]

Nice catch, Boyd!

[KoryMac5]

Looked like a late hit there on Boyd or atleast unnecessary

[KoryMac5]

Damn was hoping Taylor would keep going with the run there on 1st down...

[Kingspoint]

That's a hit to the head.

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Boo all you want. The Titans knew what they were doing. Shut the '//// up, announcers!!!

[KoryMac5]

This field is absolute garbage today...

[Kingspoint]

Alright!

Got the lead.

Our Defense doesn't get to play with a lead too often.

[The Operator]

Intentional grounding penalty by Burrow derails the drive but Shooter still turns it into points.


13-10 Bengals

[The Operator]

Another big play and a stupid roughing penalty.


Titans about to go ahead.

[The Operator]

Sooooo close to an INT but at least they held it to a field goal.


13-13

[Redhook]

If the Bengals stop beating themselves in the 4th, they might actually win this game.

[The Operator]

That’s a catch. Total BS if they overturn that.

[KoryMac5]

Knees are down inbounds looked good to me...but I am biased

[Sea Ray]

That’s a catch. Total BS if they overturn that.

I think Tenn will lose a TO over that one

[The Operator]

Tee!!!!!

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PAT is good


20-13 Bengals

[Sea Ray]

Love the TD...but our receivers are getting no separation today

[KoryMac5]

Just throw it up Joe and let Tee work

[KoryMac5]

Henry got popped by Pratt

[KoryMac5]

Hilton has 0 fear

[The Operator]

Defense rebounds to hold them to a FG.


20-16 Bengals


Let’s get some more points.

[KoryMac5]

Now is the time for Burrow to go one one of those game ending drain the clock drives...

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Typical Bengals game this season...close and stressful

[Hillsdale87]

Higgins is not a #1!! [emoji1]


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[Sea Ray]

This from a Titans fan:

"Best run defense in the league and they killed us."

They're impressed with our power running game

[Ohayou]

Stop with the pitches. Just asking for a loss of yards.

[RiverRat13]

Should have thrown it on 2nd down.

[The Operator]

Wow that penalty is a huge break

[Ohayou]

Well, okay then.

[The Operator]

Wow wow wow what a way to win a game


I’m so used to penalties like that being AGAINST The Bengals! Wow

[WrongVerb]

That'll work.

[Sea Ray]

My girlfriend said "what a wimpy way to win"

She's not wrong...but I'll take it

[KoryMac5]

Nice win today on the road and Tenn is tough!

[WrongVerb]

Wow wow wow what a way to win a game


I’m so used to penalties like that being AGAINST The Bengals! Wow

We disparage Taylor as play caller. But NOT having penalties like that is very much on the head coach and the culture they establish.

Nice to see the Bengals grab that one.

[The Operator]

My girlfriend said "what a wimpy way to win"

She's not wrong...but I'll take it

No style points in the NFL. I’ll take that every week.


My wife couldn’t understand why The Bengals would undo that field goal and then knee it. She asks a lot of questions on the rare occasions she doesn’t run off to another room to due to my yelling. Lol

[RiverRat13]

Vrabel knew it as soon as the flag came out.

Big boy win.

[WrongVerb]

My girlfriend said "what a wimpy way to win"

She's not wrong...but I'll take it

Just win.

[The Operator]

Our friends in Jacksonville are doing their best to help us out.


Need them to get another defensive stop now.

[The Operator]

Ravens fumble!!!

[KoryMac5]

Vrabel knew it as soon as the flag came out.

Big boy win.

Great shot by the camera crew there on Vrabel.

[Sea Ray]

No style points in the NFL. I’ll take that every week.


My wife couldn’t understand why The Bengals would undo that field goal and then knee it. She asks a lot of questions on the rare occasions she doesn’t run off to another room to due to my yelling. Lol

Your post got a good chuckle in my household :) We sooo get what you're saying

[Betterread]

Great road win for the Bengals. Beat a good team and played well in all phases, except for the running game and the running game was good enough. Good game to watch, too.

[The Operator]

Your post got a good chuckle in my household :) We sooo get what you're saying

I figure it’s a pretty common phenomenon, lol.


She actually asks some really good questions - lots of times about rules and procedural things. There’s been plenty of times I just have to go “I’ll explain at halftime” or after the game, haha.

[KoryMac5]

Great road win for the Bengals. Beat a good team and played well in all phases, except for the running game and the running game was good enough. Good game to watch, too.

Tenn allows 82 yds per game Bengals were well over that at 108...I thought the run game kept moving the chains when we needed to.

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I remember calling for Lou to be fired 2 years ago...man was I wrong.

Hilton and Pratt both need game balls today.

[pedro]

Bengals new punter sure seems like he’ll stick.

And nice to see Irwin making plays too.


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[The Operator]

Ravens go back ahead with a TD but The Jags will get the ball back with 2 minutes left.


Come on guys, do us a solid.

[WrongVerb]

Jax jax jax

[KoryMac5]

Wow what a game in JAX!

[Playadlc]

Incredible drive by Jacksonville.

What a great day for the Bengals.

[WrongVerb]

Win out. Win the division.

[Ohayou]

Wow, I thought Tucker had that one...phew.

[The Operator]

JAGS!!!!!

Justin Tucker finally misses a field goal. They tried him from 67 yards, it looked good, just not long enough.


Bengals and Ravens now both at 7-4 although Baltimore still holds the head to head. I’ll take that. Excellent day of football.

[KoryMac5]

Some awesome games on TV today...

[pedro]

Pretty great day for the offense considering both Mixon and Chase were out.


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[Fil3232]

Today was my favorite game in a long time. There’s so much to be said for guys stepping up, and the physicality they played with was awesome to see.

-OL is gelling and Burrow is getting the ball out quick. Awesome combo
-I love Cam Taylor-Britt. He’s got that dog in him.
-Perine is a great back in the shotgun looks they like. He and Mixon are 1A and 1B as far as I’m concerned. And Williams provided two awesome sparks. His second run was ANGRY.
-DJ Reader makes the defense elite. They know who they are and they play so disciplined. Bravo.
-Chase getting hurt could be a blessing in disguise. The offense has adjusted and guys have stepped up. They’ve become much more physical. Now work him back in and let’s see them really take a jump to elite.
-McPherson is a great weapon.
-I’ve seen enough from Chrisman, let’s thank Huber and fill his roster spot with depth somewhere.
-Tee Higgins is a WR1. That’s not up for debate.
-Irwin made the play of the game imo. What a catch. Great story he is.

Can’t wait for next week!

[The Operator]

Ted Karras was riled up after the game (anyone else notice The Titans defense diving at their knees during a kneel down?) and absolutely gave it to some Titans fans on his way to the tunnel.

WARNING: NSFW LANGUAGE


https://mobile.twitter.com/MarkVSlaughter/status/1596996061721419776?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcam p%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet

[Redhook]

Today was my favorite game in a long time. There’s so much to be said for guys stepping up, and the physicality they played with was awesome to see.

-OL is gelling and Burrow is getting the ball out quick. Awesome combo
-I love Cam Taylor-Britt. He’s got that dog in him.
-Perine is a great back in the shotgun looks they like. He and Mixon are 1A and 1B as far as I’m concerned. And Williams provided two awesome sparks. His second run was ANGRY.
-DJ Reader makes the defense elite. They know who they are and they play so disciplined. Bravo.
-Chase getting hurt could be a blessing in disguise. The offense has adjusted and guys have stepped up. They’ve become much more physical. Now work him back in and let’s see them really take a jump to elite.
-McPherson is a great weapon.
-I’ve seen enough from Chrisman, let’s thank Huber and fill his roster spot with depth somewhere.
-Tee Higgins is a WR1. That’s not up for debate.
-Irwin made the play of the game imo. What a catch. Great story he is.

Can’t wait for next week!

Yep, there are a ton of positives right now. While they didn’t win by many points today, they outplayed the Titans on both sides of the ball. The Bengals defense played great outside of 2 big plays. And, their offense was pretty well rounded. Take away some of the stupid penalties and they would’ve won handily over a solid team playing at home.

[UKFlounder]

A different version, cool, but no language issues

https://twitter.com/thejacobwalker/status/1597037648237166592?s=61&t=3UAtV-2AA8E4aKkvKrDaIQ




Ted Karras was riled up after the game (anyone else notice The Titans defense diving at their knees during a kneel down?) and absolutely gave it to some Titans fans on his way to the tunnel.

WARNING: NSFW LANGUAGE


https://mobile.twitter.com/MarkVSlaughter/status/1596996061721419776?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcam p%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet

[Stray]

Derrick Henry with 17 carries for 38 yards is ridiculous. What a job by our D.

[oregonred]

So many positives today on both sides of the ball. Won the trenches on both sides of the game.

The Oline looked great and Reader was just a beast in the middle.

Fantastic win and great job by Burrow and the boys once again adjusting without Chase and Mixon. Trayveon, Perine ran mean and nasty today. Great team win!

[membengal]

One thing that I love so much is they can win a variety of ways. Shootouts, trench maulings, and hybrids of those style games

[RiverRat13]

One thing that I love so much is they can win a variety of ways. Shootouts, trench mailings, and hybrids of those style games

Absolutely. And they'll need Chase back for what will probably be track meet against KC. But it's cool to see them win in a variety of ways. Titans fans called the Bengals a finesse team. If that wasn't shown to be folly last year, it certainly was yesterday.

Hard not to see what they loved about CTB. A willing tackler to say the least. He has a ton of room to grow in coverage and I worry that this is the week that he and Apple get exposed a little bit. But I would also guess this is the week we see Dax Hill a lot for 3-safety looks. The fact that the secondary is made up of good tacklers should allow them to play a lot of dime without getting totally gashed against the run. Pratt is playing really well but he may be on the sidelines more than usual against the Chiefs.

[KoryMac5]

According to ESPN radio heads...

Lou made it a point to show his defense how they stopped Henry last season in the playoffs. His point you need willing tacklers which isn't easy as Henry is huge. He made it a point that the secondary had to get involved like last year to bring him down. Make Tannehill beat you...

great strategy and excellent coaching

[membengal]

Ted Karras was riled up after the game (anyone else notice The Titans defense diving at their knees during a kneel down?) and absolutely gave it to some Titans fans on his way to the tunnel.

WARNING: NSFW LANGUAGE


https://mobile.twitter.com/MarkVSlaughter/status/1596996061721419776?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcam p%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet

I keep watching that. On a loop. What a signing Karras was.

[The Operator]

I keep watching that. On a loop. What a signing Karras was.

The man eats glass for breakfast. It’s the exact energy you want from an offensive lineman.

[membengal]

The man eats glass for breakfast. It’s the exact energy you want from an offensive lineman.

It's hard to imagine a better fit with Burrow too in terms of center. Shared mentality.

[KoryMac5]

Supposedly the Titans D line was diving at the Bengals Offensive lineman's knees during the kneel down which sparked the jawing and emotion from Karras. I like the fire...

[membengal]

they 100% were. Dirty as hell.

[traderumor]

I have to say its funny to see the social media dummies coach firing recommendations turn from Zac Taylor to Ryan Day this weekend. Two young coaches in tune with their players and how to play the game today who rile up all the "fire the bum" demons after any loss.

[The Operator]

Supposedly the Titans D line was diving at the Bengals Offensive lineman's knees during the kneel down which sparked the jawing and emotion from Karras. I like the fire...

They absolutely did. I noticed it right when it happened and couldn’t believe it. I’ve watched loads of football and had never seen anyone do that before. My wife didn’t get why I was so upset so I explained to her that kneel downs are a formality and that should never occur. Such a dirty thing to do. It’s disappointing to see that out of a team coached by Vrabel.


I didn’t see this for myself, but a friend of mine on Facebook swears that on multiple occasions Burrow got up in the Titans face because they tried to wrench his knee after the play was already over and he was down. Haven’t seen any video but the guy who said it isn’t the type to make stuff up.

If I had any faith in Roger Goodell I would expect some discipline but we all know better on that front.

[KoryMac5]

PFF Grades are in from Tenn

Joe Burrow - 87
BJ Hill - 86.2
Tee Higgins - 79.8
Cam Taylor-Britt - 79.7
Mike Hilton - 78.9

Bengals also missed exactly one tackle yesterday...

[Kingspoint]

PFF Grades are in from Tenn

Joe Burrow - 87
BJ Hill - 86.2
Tee Higgins - 79.8
Cam Taylor-Britt - 79.7
Mike Hilton - 78.9

Bengals also missed exactly one tackle yesterday...

That's the way it looked to the eye, too.

Think about Reader, Hill, Hendrickson, Hubbard, Tupoa, Ossai, Sample and Carter, and that's a formidable front-four rotation. I'd have to say that was Taylor-Britt's coming out party. Burks got that long reception, but Taylor-Britt was all over him well-covered. Just a great catch by Burks, who looks to be a stud.

[membengal]

They absolutely did. I noticed it right when it happened and couldn’t believe it. I’ve watched loads of football and had never seen anyone do that before. My wife didn’t get why I was so upset so I explained to her that kneel downs are a formality and that should never occur. Such a dirty thing to do. It’s disappointing to see that out of a team coached by Vrabel.


I didn’t see this for myself, but a friend of mine on Facebook swears that on multiple occasions Burrow got up in the Titans face because they tried to wrench his knee after the play was already over and he was down. Haven’t seen any video but the guy who said it isn’t the type to make stuff up.

If I had any faith in Roger Goodell I would expect some discipline but we all know better on that front.

here it is:

https://twitter.com/bengals_sans/status/1597387010364563457?s=20&t=7vbD00ztvGFRk-zmpJ99YQ

[Kingspoint]

The man eats glass for breakfast. It’s the exact energy you want from an offensive lineman.

Yes. Has a ton of his dad in him.

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here it is:

https://twitter.com/bengals_sans/status/1597387010364563457?s=20&t=7vbD00ztvGFRk-zmpJ99YQ

The personal foul (hitting a defenseless player) on the play before on the FG attempt (and make), too.

[Kingspoint]

They absolutely did. I noticed it right when it happened and couldn’t believe it. I’ve watched loads of football and had never seen anyone do that before. My wife didn’t get why I was so upset so I explained to her that kneel downs are a formality and that should never occur. Such a dirty thing to do. It’s disappointing to see that out of a team coached by Vrabel.


I didn’t see this for myself, but a friend of mine on Facebook swears that on multiple occasions Burrow got up in the Titans face because they tried to wrench his knee after the play was already over and he was down. Haven’t seen any video but the guy who said it isn’t the type to make stuff up.

If I had any faith in Roger Goodell I would expect some discipline but we all know better on that front.

That's all the crap the Saints' Defense used to do and the franchise was eventually fined over $1M with their HC getting suspended for an entire season.

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I figure it’s a pretty common phenomenon, lol.


She actually asks some really good questions - lots of times about rules and procedural things. There’s been plenty of times I just have to go “I’ll explain at halftime” or after the game, haha.

...or, why it was important that JAX was going for two, etc.

[Kingspoint]

Derrick Henry with 17 carries for 38 yards is ridiculous. What a job by our D.

9 of those 17 Runs went for a yard OR LESS!

[Kingspoint]

Man, I love Lou Anarumo.

It's so cool that my favorite REDS' Coach of all-time and my favorite Bengals Coach of all-time are both named Lou.

[Kingspoint]

Brandon Wilson designate for return over the weekend.

[Stray]

PFF Grades are in from Tenn

Joe Burrow - 87
BJ Hill - 86.2
Tee Higgins - 79.8
Cam Taylor-Britt - 79.7
Mike Hilton - 78.9

Bengals also missed exactly one tackle yesterday...

CTB keeps getting better. Another great pick and we need him down the stretch.

[Sea Ray]

here it is:

https://twitter.com/bengals_sans/status/1597387010364563457?s=20&t=7vbD00ztvGFRk-zmpJ99YQ

I'm not seeing any diving at the knees or anything. Where's the problem here?

[Danny Serafini]

There was nothing dirty there. I read something earlier in the year from a coach (it may have been Vrabel, I don't remember) that he does this every time to try and put pressure on the o-line and force a bad snap. They know it's a super low percentage chance, but why not take a shot at it. You only have to go back to Vikings/Bills a couple weeks ago to see that the snap isn't 100% automatic.

[Kingspoint]

I'm not seeing any diving at the knees or anything. Where's the problem here?

The play before on the FG attempt. TEN got called for hitting a Defenseless player, thus the 1st down and the game.

[OldFashionedRed]

Win against Titans was a huge one. Chase isn't healthy, Mixon is out, Burrow is wearing down from the sacks, the O-line IMO isn't as improved as we all hoped. And, yet, Bengals still went in there and won! Isn't there a cornerback that's also out for the Bengals? Get that guy and Mixon back, hopefully Chase heals that hip up, and we're looking good.

[Redhook]

Win against Titans was a huge one. Chase isn't healthy, Mixon is out, Burrow is wearing down from the sacks, the O-line IMO isn't as improved as we all hoped. And, yet, Bengals still went in there and won! Isn't there a cornerback that's also out for the Bengals? Get that guy and Mixon back, hopefully Chase heals that hip up, and we're looking good.

It was a huge win and one of their most impressive over the past 2 years. Chase and Mixon will probably be back this week against the Chiefs. The O-Line stunk for a year and a half, but they have improved recently and this past Sunday, they played a great game. I’m not completely convinced the OL is as good as they looked Sunday, but if it is, watch out!

Also, you’re referring to the Awuzie, the CB. Unfortunately, he tore his ACL and is out for the year.

[membengal]

my 2 tix for the Chiefs game...

Secondary market is nuts, but I would prefer they go to a Bengals fan, obviously. Tickets in my part of stadium (north end zone Section 124 row 21 seats 13 and 14) are being listed for $300 - $400+ each (face value $113 each) - but would be glad to make them available to someone on here for $200 each.

Anyone interested? Shoot me a PM if so. Posting on this board first before other outlets as I want this crew to have first chance...

(will hold this open here until noon est and then post elsewhere)

---Aaron

[RedEye]

I'm not seeing any diving at the knees or anything. Where's the problem here?

I think the diving at the knees was actually the play before and was penalized to end the game. In the vid that was posted by Sans on Twitter, it looks like they are still trying to hit Burrow even on a kneel-down play ... and did so three times in a row apparently.

[Sea Ray]

I think the diving at the knees was actually the play before and was penalized to end the game. In the vid that was posted by Sans on Twitter, it looks like they are still trying to hit Burrow even on a kneel-down play ... and did so three times in a row apparently.

I'm fine with them trying to hit Burrow. It's up to his O-line to protect him. That's what they're there for

In that Twitter video accompanying that post, I didn't see anything dirty

[Todd Gack]

I'm fine with them trying to hit Burrow. It's up to his O-line to protect him. That's what they're there for

In that Twitter video accompanying that post, I didn't see anything dirty

I don't see anything either.

I mean, these same people complaing about this were probably cheering on Vontaze Burfict for years. But whatever.

[Todd Gack]

It was a huge win and one of their most impressive over the past 2 years. Chase and Mixon will probably be back this week against the Chiefs. The O-Line stunk for a year and a half, but they have improved recently and this past Sunday, they played a great game. I’m not completely convinced the OL is as good as they looked Sunday, but if it is, watch out!

Also, you’re referring to the Awuzie, the CB. Unfortunately, he tore his ACL and is out for the year.

Meh, we beat an average team on the road. If anyone would look at Tennessee's resume, they'd notice that their best win came vs the Redskins.

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CTB keeps getting better. Another great pick and we need him down the stretch.

Amazing to me how Lou can find some snaps for CTB and yet Dax Hill is still sitting the bench. Lou seems like a pretty creative guy and yet Dax still isn't seeing the field that much in spite of being a somewhat versatile player?

[Todd Gack]

One thing that I love so much is they can win a variety of ways. Shootouts, trench maulings, and hybrids of those style games

That's what makes us so dangerous. But we HAVE to stay healthy. Another injury in the secondary (or OL for that matter) would be killer for us.

[RedEye]

I'm fine with them trying to hit Burrow. It's up to his O-line to protect him. That's what they're there for

In that Twitter video accompanying that post, I didn't see anything dirty

Well, I don't know then.

[Sea Ray]

That's what makes us so dangerous. But we HAVE to stay healthy. Another injury in the secondary (or OL for that matter) would be killer for us.

We've weathered injuries pretty well so far this year. If we did suffer another injury to the secondary (God forbid) maybe we'd see more of Dax Hill or Taylor-Britt

[WrongVerb]

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[KoryMac5]

Meh, we beat an average team on the road. If anyone would look at Tennessee's resume, they'd notice that their best win came vs the Redskins.

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Amazing to me how Lou can find some snaps for CTB and yet Dax Hill is still sitting the bench. Lou seems like a pretty creative guy and yet Dax still isn't seeing the field that much in spite of being a somewhat versatile player?

It's not easy to win on the road in the NFL and Tenn is an above average with King Henry....I wouldn't exactly consider them meh.

Dax Hill wasn't playing last few weeks due to injury...Lou has stated he was working on him taking over the Tre Flowers role on 3rd downs right before he got hurt.

[KoryMac5]

Tua has come along way from being a one read guy...the additions of Waddle and Hill were huge. Miami has done a nice job rebuilding that program.

[KoryMac5]

From the Athletic:


“It was a chippy, physical game that they didn’t concede at the end,” he said. “There were some punches thrown. It was Jeffery Simmons. I got punched in the face. It was ridiculous. He should be fined.”

That is why Karras was fired up walking off the field...

https://theathletic.com/3954916/2022/11/30/bengals-ted-karras-titans/

[Redhook]

Meh, we beat an average team on the road. If anyone would look at Tennessee's resume, they'd notice that their best win came vs the Redskins.

It wasn’t just that they beat the Titans, it was how. They completely stopped one of the best RBs in the game, they protected Burrow and ran pretty well against one of the better defenses in the league. They dominated the trenches on both sides of the ball which, to be honest, I don’t recall them doing that another time over the past few years.

[Kingspoint]

From Hobson...

The Bengals had a fairly muted reaction to Chiefs safety Justin Reid's curious remarks on Wednesday in which he appeared to say he was going to shut down torrid Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins. But Reid apparently had his uniform jerseys and names mixed up and thought he was talking about tight end Tyler Higbee. That was a mistake, too, because Higbee plays for the Rams. So it sounded like Reid was making a show of not knowing that the Bengals tight end he planned to shut down is Hurst.

"Definitely the first guy who's going to attempt to cover me that said something about me or to me or to whoever he thought he was talking about," Hurst said before Thursday's practice. "I don't care really care … You can pick anybody in this locker room and I feel like I'm the last person you probably want to talk (crap) about because I have a long memory."

Nose tackle D.J. Reader remembered he was Reid's former teammate in Houston and fired off a tweet ("Gotta know your personnel better to be making promises") and wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase got a few in. But other than that it was more like strong safety Vonn Bell. "I've got bigger fish to fry. I got (No.) 15 coming town," Bell said of Mahomes.

[KoryMac5]

From the Athletic:



That is why Karras was fired up walking off the field...

https://theathletic.com/3954916/2022/11/30/bengals-ted-karras-titans/

More on this Simmons was fined by the NFL for hitting Karras at the end of the game so we can close the book on why he told all of Tenn FU.

[Todd Gack]

It wasn’t just that they beat the Titans, it was how. They completely stopped one of the best RBs in the game, they protected Burrow and ran pretty well against one of the better defenses in the league. They dominated the trenches on both sides of the ball which, to be honest, I don’t recall them doing that another time over the past few years.

Any team that has Ryan Tannehill as their QB isn't going to do much.

[Todd Gack]

It's not easy to win on the road in the NFL and Tenn is an above average with King Henry....I wouldn't exactly consider them meh.

Dax Hill wasn't playing last few weeks due to injury...Lou has stated he was working on him taking over the Tre Flowers role on 3rd downs right before he got hurt.

So we drafted Tre Flowers replacement in the 1st round?

Again, for such a versatile player, we're being extremely unoriginal with Dax.

[Redhook]

Any team that has Ryan Tannehill as their QB isn't going to do much.

Tannehill isn’t good, at all, but the Titans are going to win their division for the 3rd straight year. They’re not good enough to make a deep playoff run, but they’re not a pushover either.

[Redhook]

So we drafted Tre Flowers replacement in the 1st round?

Again, for such a versatile player, we're being extremely unoriginal with Dax.

I agree. They’re definitely not using Dax enough. The Bengals love to redshirt their first round picks for various reasons, but there’s no excuse with Dax. Even with Bates and Bell, they could easily get him on the field much more often. Hopefully, they’ll find a way to get him on the field more for the rest of the season.

[KoryMac5]

Mixon as of this morning still has not been cleared...

Samjae is so good at pass protection it might not be that much of a negative if they rest Mixon 1 more week.

As far as Hill goes I think we see a heavier dose of him playing as Lou does like to drop 8 against KC.

[Sea Ray]

Tannehill isn’t good, at all, but the Titans are going to win their division for the 3rd straight year. They’re not good enough to make a deep playoff run, but they’re not a pushover either.

They took KC to OT at KC a few weeks ago. They're definitely one of the tougher teams and a nice win on any team's resume

[Todd Gack]

Tannehill isn’t good, at all, but the Titans are going to win their division for the 3rd straight year. They’re not good enough to make a deep playoff run, but they’re not a pushover either.

Tennessee actually had better receivers to bail out RT last year too. They're a 1 dimensional team. Henry has struggled in many other games this year outside of ours. We definitely played him well but the Bills, Broncos, and and Packers played him tough too.

[The Operator]

Touchdown!!!

It’s risky to take the ball first win you win a toss but that was one hell of a drive!

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PAT is good


7-0 Bengals

[KoryMac5]

The offense is firing on all cylinders!

[Ohayou]

19026

[The Operator]

Held them to a field goal!! Nice defensive stand in the red zone.


7-3 Bengals

[Sea Ray]

This has all the makings of a backyard brawl. Win or lose, we're one of the elite teams in the AFC (and the NFL)

[Betterread]

Referees got the memo. Treat the Bengals right! Two straight first downs by penalty.

[Sea Ray]

Referees got the memo. Treat the Bengals right! Two straight first downs by penalty.

PI was the right call. The roughing the passer call, no

[The Operator]

Teee!!!!

And now a taunting on Chase for making it rain on them. Ugh.

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PAT is good


14-3 Bengals

[Sea Ray]

Teee!!!!

And now a taunting on Chase for making it rain on them. Ugh.

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PAT is good


14-3 Bengals

Kinda surprised the Chiefs didn't opt to have that penalty on the extra point. Shows nice respect for Shooter

[Betterread]

PI was the right call. The roughing the passer call, no

That type of contact happens all the time for all teams. Not even Pi, it’s a hold. But I know you’re upset that it doesn’t suit your narrative that the Bengals never get any calls.

[The Operator]

Defense forces the punt!!!

[Sea Ray]

That type of contact happens all the time for all teams. Not even Pi, it’s a hold. But I know you’re upset that it doesn’t suit your narrative that the Bengals never get any calls.

It was PI rather than a hold 'cause the ball was in the air. When have I ever complained about the Bengals never getting any calls? That's not my schtick. I admitted right in that post that they got a break on the Roughing the Passer call

[Ohayou]

Damn, hopefully Hurst is back by second half.

[The Operator]

Chase takes a big push off OPI penalty and backs them up 19. Drive stalls and they punt.

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Damn, hopefully Hurst is back by second half.

Doesn’t sound good unfortunately. I hate that, Hurst is the dude.

[Sea Ray]

Next man up. Hurst doesn't look like he's seriously hurt but I doubt he comes back today

[The Operator]

Well the defense had 2 golden chances to take the ball back but The Chiefs score a TD.


14-10 Bengals

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Some stupid penalties by the guys today.

[Ohayou]

McKinnon nearly blasted some crewman in the face after scoring.

[The Operator]

Well that was an absolute disaster play on 4th down.

[RiverRat13]

You don’t worry about running the clock in that series you try to score a touchdown. Should have thrown it on 2nd or 3rd down.

[Roy Tucker]

Got a little too cute on 4th down. Taylor does that.

[Ohayou]

Yeah...not the first time I've seen that happen. Either QB sneak it in there or kick the FG.

[The Operator]

Stupid stupid series of events.

[KoryMac5]

Yep love the call to go...hated the playcall

[The Operator]

Yeah...not the first time I've seen that happen. Either QB sneak it in there or kick the FG.

The Baltimore game comes to mind. Zac outsmarted himself again.

[Roy Tucker]

Trouble is, Maholmes can move the team really fast.

[Oxilon]

That was a good play by Dunlap. Not sure if he knew it was coming or got lucky, but either way that’s a TD without his stop.

[WrongVerb]

Not thrilled with not taking the field goal.

[The Operator]

14-10 Bengals at the half


Love having the lead, definitely a bad taste in my mouth on that 4th down play call. Shake it off. Dial up some adjustments at halftime and get a defensive stop to start the 3rd, as The Chiefs get the ball.

[KoryMac5]

Lou has to stop the run in the 2nd half...

[Ohayou]

That was a good play by Dunlap. Not sure if he knew it was coming or got lucky, but either way that’s a TD without his stop.

As soon as I saw Taylor in motion, I saw that coming 100%. And I'm sitting here at home.

[Hillsdale87]

The Baltimore game comes to mind. Zac outsmarted himself again.

Burrow checked to it. That said I'd rather they had spread it out and let him throw


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[The Operator]

Welp. Not loving the defensive adjustments. Chiefs TD.

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PAT makes it 17-14 Chiefs


Better answer it because The Chiefs offense has awakened.

[Roy Tucker]

I think the Chiefs learned from last years playoff game that they can’t play their normal game and win. Gotta change it up like a 3rd and 4 run from the 8 yd line.

[The Operator]

Boyd drops an easy easy TD.

Oh my god.