Stripes

https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/the-chiefs-defense-is-worse-than-their-offense-is-great/ They can be exploited.

I’m actually not convinced this will be a bloodbath. The Chiefs, while extremely threatening on offense, have been horrific on defense especially without Houston. I don’t gauge any other game based upon what happens against Pittsburgh, because what happens against Pittsburgh is very much a unique beast. I’m not picking a Bengals victory in this game, but if they’re hanging in there late I won’t be surprised.

It certainly sounds familiar starting with the playoff game. Despite losing constantly the last few years they have given themselves a chance every time in Cincy... only to hand it away. "We're better". Congratulations, then, Bengals. We'll tack that asterisk onto the standings to ensure everyone is aware.

The early snaps from Dalton are a relic of the Marvin era, so I fault coaching there. Palmer used to do the same shit, because Marvin Lewis has never had a clue how to manage a game clock. I seriously wish they'd bring in a clock management coordinator. Break new ground in the league. Let someone have that specific duty who is properly equipped. It'll never happen obviously, so whatever.

Kirkpatrick whining in the locker room and saying "they ain't better than us, we better than them" just screams that this team does not learn. That shit is embarrassing. They whooped your ass in literally 68 seconds in your house. They're better. If you can't accept it, then you can't *fix* it.

It was a very poor decision to send an all out blitz on that play. Before the snap I said “oh no”.

At least Marvin will offer numerous claps of encouragement.

Similar position to the Falcons game. Put up or shut up.

Remember when the pass rush was supposed to be a strength?

CATCH THE FUCKING BALL

His only consistent purpose seems to be to absorb coverage. I think Malone can do that.

Yeah I think he has had around three balls get tipped into picks, and the hail mary to end the Panthers game was meaningless. The INT rate is misleading. I think Dalton is at least having his best year since 2015, and behind the current offensive line that may translate to his best year period.

I watched the 2003 game today. It's amazing how different a game football was just 15 years ago.

Bates has played quality ball, and I am very happy to see it -- and I definitely groaned when Iloka was dropped. Ward is probably taking DROY though.

Yes back in 2003 when we were starting to say “in Marvin we trust”.