Pre-Game Thread Bengals @ Pats

[Real fan 02]

Unless Stephen gets a HC gig I don't think it's happening here.

Agreed, the saying is sometimes you have to go to grow!

 

[signbabybrady]

Agreed, the saying is sometimes you have to go to grow!

Hopefully he sticks around for at least one more year. Lots of work to do on offense continuity on D can only help.

 

[PatsFan2]

Bengals are too balanced I it will be a pitch and catch game for them. The Boo birds will be out sending a message to the Krafts and BB about the Offensive product. I don't think we'll see a #10 Jersey in the stands unless worn by a family member. It's only relative for Mac from now on.

 

[Pats1971]

I do believe NE will win this game.

They have kind of had Cincinnati's number through the years.

No the superbowl contending teams had their number, this team has not had anyones number.

 

[archstanton543]

No the superbowl contending teams had their number, this team has not had anyones number.

They have the Jets' number but that's it.

 

[Pats1971]

I don't believe Bengals can improve thier play off seeding. They have nothing to play for or gain? even though they beat KC, KC has # 1seed in hand. Hopefully Burrow, chase and Higgins decide to rest.

Wishful thinking.

Ok, first of all, yes they can improve their seeding, KC does not have 1 seed wrapped up because they are not even 1 seed right now. Nobody is resting.

 

[Pats1971]

They have the Jets' number but that's it.

I dont count the Jets.

 

[PATSYLICIOUS]

Bengals are too balanced I it will be a pitch and catch game for them. The Boo birds will be out sending a message to the Krafts and BB about the Offensive product. I don't think we'll see a #10 Jersey in the stands unless worn by a family member. It's only relative for Mac from now on.

Probably the least confident I’ve been for a meaningful game in a long time unfortunately. Its crazy, we control our own destiny with 3 games left but so little hope we can win this game. Haven’t beat a good team all year and this may be the toughest yet. Plus not totally confident in the strength of our locker room and what the response will be to last week’s catastrophe.

I am pretty much in line with sbb’s prediction… the defense might play their guts out and keep it within reach for a while until the offense lays them to pasture. Or the defense might just say whats the use.

 

[Real fan 02]

Ok, first of all, yes they can improve their seeding, KC does not have 1 seed wrapped up because they are not even 1 seed right now. Nobody is resting.

Ok, who has the better strength of victory, overall AFC record? Better record against common opponents.. the Bengals have none of that! They just have the win over them Chiefs. Those are the formulas the NFL uses for seeding.. KC does.. they aren't catching KC foe the number 1 see is allim saying.. so again how can Cincinnati improve? Only # 1 seed gets the Bye!

 

[ashley]

A relatively quiet game for Judon:

 

[Real fan 02]

A relatively quiet game for Judon:

All those players had those stats becuase of judons presence

 

[ashley]

All those players had those stats becuase of judons presence

Judon is on the outside, I saw the back/tight end hitting Uche more than Judon. Not sure Judon was getting doubled this game. His presence only helps the line though, I get it. Would like to see more pressures going forward though. With him, Uche, Ekuale and Barmore, we should be really good at getting pressure with 4 .

 

[Real fan 02]

Judon is on the outside, I saw the back/tight end hitting Uche more than Judon. Not sure Judon was getting doubled this game. His presence only helps the line though, I get it. Would like to see more pressures going forward though. With him, Uche, Ekuale and Barmore, we should be really good at getting pressure with 4

Judon is on the outside, I saw the back/tight end hitting Uche more than Judon. Not sure Judon was getting doubled this game. His presence only helps the line though, I get it. Would like to see more pressures going forward though. With him, Uche, Ekuale and Barmore, we should be really good at getting pressure with 4 .

Judon lines up outside, however he turns inside on blitz packages, he was also dropping in coverage wich was odd.. however his presence alone will alert OCs and lineman to make sure he's blocked up, therefore allowing others to make plays..

Barmore was also disruptive inside, allowing Uche and others to keep heat on the QB.

 

[Patsfan1958]

Ugh...

 

[Real fan 02]

Ugh...

So does this go on MPs resume? Since he's not the official OC , after all patriots will have to actually pay him next season

 

[PATSYLICIOUS]

Ok, who has the better strength of victory, overall AFC record? Better record against common opponents.. the Bengals have none of that! They just have the win over them Chiefs. Those are the formulas the NFL uses for seeding.. KC does.. they aren't catching KC foe the number 1 see is allim saying.. so again how can Cincinnati improve? Only # 1 seed gets the Bye!

If they beat buffalo next week theyll have head to head over both buf and kc. So I believe theyd just have to win out and hope kc loses 1 game to get the 1 seed

 

[PatsFan2]

Probably the least confident I’ve been for a meaningful game in a long time unfortunately. Its crazy, we control our own destiny with 3 games left but so little hope we can win this game. Haven’t beat a good team all year and this may be the toughest yet. Plus not totally confident in the strength of our locker room and what the response will be to last week’s catastrophe.

I am pretty much in line with sbb’s prediction… the defense might play their guts out and keep it within reach for a while until the offense lays them to pasture. Or the defense might just say whats the use.

That's it see that PatsFans?? We haven't beaten a good Team yet all year. Our next three opponents will be in the playoffs and we will not!

 

[State]

Judon was used as a decoy. Lining up as an end then dropping back in coverage. Made the Raiders linemen first look to him and let others, esp Bentley, slip through.

Won’t work as well vs the Bengals.

The Bengals will look to take advantage and target Tavai or Bryant whenever they are in the game. Especially Tavai who is weak in pass coverage.

 

[PWRxWLF]

I have a lot of mixed emotions. This team has no chance to win the SB. It just doesn’t. There’s no way in hell. So, one part of me wants to see them tear up the league and play spoiler, and the other part of me just wants them to get better draft position. That way Bill can trade out, get more picks, and hopefully keep reloading the youth of this roster. Either way, I’d love to just see the younger guys keep increasing their playing time, show some improvement, and give us some things to look forward to next year.

 

[Chevy]

Yesterday was a killer. Absolute killer.

I watched yesterday because they are my team. Just like I watched every horrible game in 1982, 1990, 2000, etc.

Down 3-17 I was annoyed. I had become emotionally detached at that point. The game had become background noise. I can live with that.

Then the Dugger pick...Then they tie it up....Then they take the lead. I was now re-engaged emotionally and invested in the outcome and the future. "Hey we can go 8-6 and have a good chance at making the playoffs"!

Then the last LV drive and the Meyers play.

Emotionally disembowled.

Thats sports.

Honest losses don't hurt so much. You hate them, but when you're just simply out played it's easier to handle.

Stupid, self-inflicted losses just eat at you. Especially when it's a case of desperation where none should have existed.