HoosierCat Posted November 18, 2014 Report Share Posted November 18, 2014 And here comes the big Titans choke.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted November 18, 2014 Report Share Posted November 18, 2014 Glad I didn't stay up to watch the Titans blow that.I went to bed with them holding the lead at the end of the 3rd.Looks like that tie isn't hurting us all that much at this point in time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottishbengal Posted November 18, 2014 Report Share Posted November 18, 2014 The AFC North title is in our own hands, just gotta take care of business when we can Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregcook68 Posted November 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2014 Glad I didn't stay up to watch the Titans blow that.I went to bed with them holding the lead at the end of the 3rd.Looks like that tie isn't hurting us all that much at this point in time.The Bengals definitely control their own destiny.However, if I've done the math right, if the Ravens and Browns win next week, and the Bengals lose in Texas, then they go from first to last and back on life support!!They need to take the momentum and passion from New Orleans right through the last 6 games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted November 18, 2014 Report Share Posted November 18, 2014 With the race in the AFCN being so close, I don't think being in first or last makes that much of a difference at this point.It's not like there's 3 games separating 1 and 4. If the Bengals beat the teams they should, beat the Browns and at least split with the Steelers, they will be ok. Lose back to back weeks against the Texans and Bucs and it's over in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregcook68 Posted November 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2014 With the race in the AFCN being so close, I don't think being in first or last makes that much of a difference at this point.It's not like there's 3 games separating 1 and 4. If the Bengals beat the teams they should, beat the Browns and at least split with the Steelers, they will be ok. Lose back to back weeks against the Texans and Bucs and it's over in my opinion.First to last may mean missing the WC.Early reports don't have Burfict playing Sunday. Still early. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierCat Posted November 18, 2014 Report Share Posted November 18, 2014 Playing Dalton's career back in your mind, what percentage would you say that Bad Andy shows up?Along these lines, I was looking at Andy's situational stats for this year and there are certain times when BA has been showing up.1. Passes 21-30. In his first 20 passes in games this year Dalton has thrown 7 TDs and 3 INTs. But attempts 21-30? 2 TDs, 5 INTs.2. Own 21-50 yard line. Everywhere else on the field he's thrown 9 TDs and 3 INTs (including 6-0 in the red zone). But between the 21-50 on the Bengals' side of the field it's 2 TDs against 6 INTs (he's also 0/1 inside their own 20).3. Home games. Andy has 6 TDs and no picks on the road. At home? 5 TDs to 9 INTs.Looking back, only 2 repeats as a problem in 2013 (2 TDs, 9 INTs, plus 1/4 inside own 20), 2012 (5/11 plus 0/4 inside own 20) and 2011 (0/7 on Bengals side of field, 5/16 outside red zone). So to sum up, 30 of Andy's 58 career picks have been thrown between his own 21 and 50 yard line, and 42 of 58 on his side of the field.So, my modest suggestion to minimize BA's appearances starts with ball-security-friendly playcalling on their own side of the field, especially between the 21 and 50 yard lines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregcook68 Posted November 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2014 Playing Dalton's career back in your mind, what percentage would you say that Bad Andy shows up?Along these lines, I was looking at Andy's situational stats for this year and there are certain times when BA has been showing up.1. Passes 21-30. In his first 20 passes in games this year Dalton has thrown 7 TDs and 3 INTs. But attempts 21-30? 2 TDs, 5 INTs.2. Own 21-50 yard line. Everywhere else on the field he's thrown 9 TDs and 3 INTs (including 6-0 in the red zone). But between the 21-50 on the Bengals' side of the field it's 2 TDs against 6 INTs (he's also 0/1 inside their own 20).3. Home games. Andy has 6 TDs and no picks on the road. At home? 5 TDs to 9 INTs.Looking back, only 2 repeats as a problem in 2013 (2 TDs, 9 INTs, plus 1/4 inside own 20), 2012 (5/11 plus 0/4 inside own 20) and 2011 (0/7 on Bengals side of field, 5/16 outside red zone). So to sum up, 30 of Andy's 58 career picks have been thrown between his own 21 and 50 yard line, and 42 of 58 on his side of the field.So, my modest suggestion to minimize BA's appearances starts with ball-security-friendly playcalling on their own side of the field, especially between the 21 and 50 yard lines.Two things seem to come to mind with him and the 'team' as a whole, and I bet their record and success is much higher when the following happen:1. When they score on their first possession, they all seem to feed off of that.2. When the running game is on, they all seem to feed off of that.Not sure if there can be a search for this or not.I would say these things are probably true on most all teams, that have above average QBs with the knowledge of the game and offense.I don't think there are very many games, not saying there aren't ANY, but minimal percentages, that can be sited, where he tanks, and tanks all by himself.His passes are uncatchable, fumbles the ball himself, throws interceptions that should have never been thrown and are definitely his fault, calls audibles that are disastrous, etc.He plays poorly, but the receivers do not drop balls, run good 'follow through' routes, and the defense plays sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted November 18, 2014 Report Share Posted November 18, 2014 With the race in the AFCN being so close, I don't think being in first or last makes that much of a difference at this point.It's not like there's 3 games separating 1 and 4. If the Bengals beat the teams they should, beat the Browns and at least split with the Steelers, they will be ok. Lose back to back weeks against the Texans and Bucs and it's over in my opinion.First to last may mean missing the WC.Not this week and why I said "at this point", but as I mentioned, if they lose to the Texans and Bucs, it's over.I just don't see the other teams continuing to lose. Hell, the Steelers should have lost last night, but won.I expect the winning to continue for AFCN teams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierCat Posted November 18, 2014 Report Share Posted November 18, 2014 Tough day for AFCN RBs. First Ben Tate gets the ax in Cleveland, now Legarret Blount is kicked off the Steelers for quitting on the team last night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
volcom69 Posted November 18, 2014 Report Share Posted November 18, 2014 I saw Jason Avant released from the Panthers I would rather see him then Greg Little, considering he is getting benched here now lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierCat Posted November 20, 2014 Report Share Posted November 20, 2014 Some interesting comments from the Cryptkeeper about how the combined suckage of the AFC and NFC South divisions could leave two or more teams with 10+ wins out of the playoffs./>http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/11900669/clayton-mailbag-dismal-south-divisions-creating-win-total-anomalies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierCat Posted November 25, 2014 Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 Latest playoff projections by FO:/>http://www.footballoutsiders.com/stats/playoffoddsThey see the most likely AFC results as of today as:1. New England 12-42. Denver 11-53. Indianapolis 10-64. Baltimore 10-6 (loses h2h w/Indy)5. (wc) Kansas City 10-66. (wc) Pittsburgh 10-6 (could flip depending on outcome of Pitt/KC game)Bengals (7) left out at 9-6-1. Depending on how they do the next few weeks it could easily come down to the final game in Pittsburgh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted November 25, 2014 Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 Depending on how they do the next few weeks it could easily come down to the final game in Pittsburgh.That's what i've been saying as well. Next few weeks = Bucs, Steelers, and Browns.That would end the 5 game stretch i've been talking about and if they get there after winning the next three games, that last game would be monsterous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wraith Posted November 25, 2014 Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 It would be a shame if the entire season came down to a single gacked-up 36 kick vs. Carolina. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted November 25, 2014 Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 I suppose we could look at it that way, but I would also point to the total lack of anything resembling effort against the Colts and Browns.I won't mention the Patriots game, because there simply isn't a reason to. That team is obviously much better than people thought at that time.That kick does still get me though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierCat Posted December 4, 2014 Report Share Posted December 4, 2014 Baltimore's path to the playoffs just got rougher: Ngata suspended for the rest of the regular season for PEDs./>http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/11977442/baltimore-ravens-haloti-ngata-suspended-4-games-peds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted December 4, 2014 Report Share Posted December 4, 2014 Was it the Elk Penis spray Ray Lewis used or something else ??We beat them twice this year with Ngata, so color me not concerned either way around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted December 4, 2014 Report Share Posted December 4, 2014 Ohhhhhhh, the Adderall defense huh ?? That medication you can easily obtain a prescription for ??Well, that's assuming there's actually a need for the medication of course.Bonehead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earendil Posted December 4, 2014 Report Share Posted December 4, 2014 Isn't that what half the Seahawk defense gets away with using? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted December 4, 2014 Report Share Posted December 4, 2014 So do all of these guys happen to have ADHD ??Seahawks ?? Yeah, here you go and some other thoughts./>http://seattletimes.com/html/seahawks/2019776708_adderall28.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earendil Posted December 4, 2014 Report Share Posted December 4, 2014 Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsbengalsbucks Posted December 4, 2014 Report Share Posted December 4, 2014 This week is huge. If Cincy can win, and both Cleveland and the Ravens lose. 9-3-1 with the rest at 7-5 would be almost a lock on the championship. The colts should beat the Browns and with the Ravens losing two big names on the D this week the Dolphins should win also.That leaves the Bengals to step up and take advantage of the opportunity that this week gives them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stripes Posted December 4, 2014 Report Share Posted December 4, 2014 If Cincy wins this week then I am going to start thinking about the 2 seed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsbengalsbucks Posted December 4, 2014 Report Share Posted December 4, 2014 If Cincy wins this week then I am going to start thinking about the 2 seed.Championship first seeding after that, but oh H#!! yes! WHO-DEY! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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