Stripes

This seems like the kind of game the Detroit Lions, as a franchise, would lose when they’re having success. Both teams are known for playing weird games that subvert expectations. The Bengals still possess great skill position talent, and Detroit’s secondary can be had on a good day. So I tell you what, boys. I am feeling this one. Lions 41 Bengals 6

Tom outdid himself this time. We're at the end. In more ways than one.

Unfortunately, the final two games are Miami and Cleveland. Primed for the bounce.

Go Reds. The whole series being in LA is hot bullshit, but Go Reds.

Hard to get spanked by 38 and 25 points in consecutive NFL games. Backup QBs are no excuse for that.

Bengals: if you really believe this season isn’t dead in the water, go get Kirk Cousins and redo his contract for a one year rental. If you don’t, then don’t sit around waiting for nothing to happen. Trade Trey. Trade Tee if you want. Fire Tobin and Taylor. And any other coaches you like. Start over with Joe and Ja’Marr. (they’ll do nothing)

Probably five more declined

Team is going nowhere. Waste of time.

Amarius Mims is disappointing so far this season.

Good play, Knight.

I’ve seen Logan Wilson lined up on a WR three times. Fire everyone.

More flags, please. There haven’t been enough flags.

Total ineptitude. That blue chip talent we get at the 7th pick is going to look great before their training camp injury next year.

CTB is cooked.

Rhekow’s second shank of the season already.

Riley Moss hates playing the Bengals

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Excellent defensive start.

Healthy start on offense.

This one feels like a battle hard, look better, and lose anyway kind of game.

Rudi was one of the first players to truly usher in my fanhood. I didn't really care about football until after Ohio State won it all in 2002 (go figure, I don't give a crap about them now), and I decided to watch the Bengals in 2003. The unique character of that season was perfect to pull me in permanently, with Kitna playing way over his head, beating the 9-0 Chiefs, and having Carson Palmer sitting on the bench waiting to elevate the team in the following seasons. But there was also Rudi, playing in Corey Dillon's place most of the season, blowing up the stat box and earning his signature RUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUDI chants at Paul Brown Stadium. It's deeply unfortunate to lose him, especially in that way. Given the means and the age, it's difficult to look past the specter of CTE. Who knows.

7.5 point underdogs. That's a bigger spread than I expected.

They’re also 1-2.

While I don’t think Lou was without fault, I definitely blame Duke Tobin first and foremost (for both sides of the ball).

The offense has committed five turnovers and two of them went for defensive touchdowns.