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Talking heads typically deal with the entire league, and that means they know jack shit about the nuances of any individual team. That's better than it used to be in the podcast space, but on television they're all worthless.

Also, forgive my hyperbole, but I think this is just the truth: Ja'Marr Chase is one of the most talented wide receivers in NFL history.

As much as Browns fans hate us. And as much as we hate them. I think we both hate Pittsburgh more. Neener neener

Oh, one last thing, and this will be the only time you ever hear me say this: Mike Tomlin was right. Sucks to be him. (Browns fans, enjoy this one.)

Also fuck you vegas. Hope the bookies ate shit.

The wheels of prophecy e’er turn. The river doth flow unto the sea. And the dead cat doth bounce.

Jake Browning will throw a TD in this game (in garbage time after Flacco builds a 30 point lead). *huffs paint*

Unibrows across Cincinnati in solidarity.

This was a winnable game with a sane amount of ball security. Can’t imagine how one might address that problem. Aliens may have left clues in the pyramids.

I’m a Jersey cow, a ruminant. A Jersey cow in a field. A man walks in the field and puts a television in front of me. It’s not the farmer, it’s a different man. Although my cow brain can’t comprehend it, the television displays the Bengals versus Lions football game. I remain, a Jersey cow in a field. I stare. I contemplate nothing.

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

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

If Bengals can pull this off they have a chance. I think Bengals could win the home stand and if they do they will be 5-4 or 6-3 going into the bye. If they can beat the Pats they could 6-5 or 7-4 going into the Thanksgiving game, where hopefully Burrow is able to play. If not, two more losses to the Ravens and Bills. Then weeks 15-18 should be winnable. I'm hoping the Ravens lose that TNF to the Dolphins because of some numbers I'm playing with. I'm looking at what teams will win 9 games. Pats lost to the Steelers, but they need to lose to the Bills, Saints/Bucs/Falcons, Bengals, Giants, Ravens, and Jets. They will be 9-8 then. Ravens could lose to the Chiefs, Vikings, Browns, Steelers, Bengals, and Packers. However, they could lose twice to the Steelers. And I'm not sure they will go 3-0 in that home stand. Something tells me they'll let one slip. Steelers have already won two games they were not supposed to, but lost one. But looking at the AFC North narrative and the fact that the Texans are likely not winning the AFC South three games behind(meaning two AFC teams will not repeat as division champs and it's NOT going to be the Chiefs), they're going to probably win the division. It is someone else's turn. Chargers are likely going to win until week 6, 8, 9, or 10. If they don't blow it against the Giants. The Broncos, however, are 1-2 and I expect them to lose to the Eagles, Jets/Giants(London trap), Chiefs, Commanders, Raiders at least with possible losses to Bengals, Chiefs again, Packers, and Jaguars. I think winning this game makes 10-7 possible if Burrow beats the timeline, where a head to head over the Pats is enough to beat them out if they win more then 9 games. We have to realize Vikings at home are tough, and when they're coming off a home loss already, that's never good for anybody. This loss may be a bit exaggerated as they got two defensive TDs and Bengals played well defensively. Texans got tossed around there last year, and I'm expecting the Eagles to lose there.

You could be right. Keeping expectations minimal is definitely the smarter play with this franchise.

Speaking of favorites, this one is me in the car back and forth to work EVERY day. Great song, great commercial. The drum stick trick is hilarious !!

One more Ravens loss would probably be the fork. Stay out, Jackson.

I'd give it more time as far as determining judgement on O-line. The pressure metrics over that last 8 quarters have dropped significantly. But vs. Pittsburgh the ball was out most of the time on time or in the dirt. Flacco isn't playing hero ball. But at some point he'll be forced too as teams will adjust to him in the Bengals offense. I think going under center and making attempts at running had a big effect, then of course Chase breaking some of his longest runs was a huge benefit.

Marvin Jones, and Sanu, the dude had some great WR, the one and only thing the Bengals know how to draft

It’s really not that complex, Andy did it for years with the pre-snap read system. Flacco is effectively doing the same thing, at least as far as familiar teams are concerned. There’s nothing they can show him that he hasn’t seen, which is why Tomlin was so butthurt. So we should be a little restrained about what this means for teams like the jets and bears. But in the division, dude ought to be money.

I don’t know and could probably go look, but it appeared that Flacco was getting the ball out of his hands quickly more often than not. Very decisive.

Lol https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1APAgDq6VJ/?mibextid=wwXIfr

What a pass Flacco

Fucking stupid Zac

i guess it was worth trading a r5 for a r6

Out scouted. We miss on draft picks almist line we put the least resources possible into scouting and evaluating talent.

I miss Mike Zimmer

Can Taylor Britt inactive man how he has fallen Jermaine Burton still can’t find the field and that sucks, thought there was some talent there Still have a hard time understanding the Burton thing, he not even given a shot, unless he is that much of a trouble maker. I mean try him on kick offs or punts, hell Yoshi is struggling right now.

I’m looking forward to watching Barrett Carter play. Not sure how long I’ll be able to take it, eventually watching the Steelers beat us gets to be a little too much and I turn it off. If Carter can turn into a player, he’ll somewhat salvage Clemson’s reputation. We drafted Jackson Carmen and Myles Murphy from Clemson, and it’s difficult to forgive Dabo and Duke Tobin for that basic fraud. We got Tee Higgins from there so that salvages it somewhat. Carter being elevated to starter over a long term stalwart like Logan Wilson is, as Hoosier pointed out, quite a step for the Bengals. Welcome to the 1980s, Bengal Front Office Philosophy!

Bengals 23 Steelers 20

There certainly is nothing wrong with it at all, I like the two young LBs, Knight and Carter. I’m all for them playing and playing a lot. I just hope the coaches here can teach.

Encouraging outing from Flacco. Chase is a freak, other than Steve Smith Flacco has never had anyone to throw to on Chase’s level. We’ll win a few, screw ourselves out of a super high draft pick. The usual.

The freaking run game has not worked in years, so instead of fixing it they decide to get rid of Mixon, because yea that sure fixed it! No they have done nothing to fix it, they figure well Burrow can just throw all the time for it. It’s so freaking ridiculous we have been saying this for years, imagine this team with a running game, and they do NOTHING! Fire all coaches and start over, build an O-line around Burrow!!!

CTB is cooked. Good throw though.

Ugh well guess what did I expect at this point.

Mike Brown figured $100 in gas, is cheaper than 2 plane tickets.

I'm thinking train wreck and hoping for the smooth aerodynamic ride of a bullet train. Boy those are fun. Wish the US had them.

True. Flacco has already had 1 game week prep for Packers defense. Didn't really play very good stat wise. They did beat the Packers.

If you saw steak nuggets’ numbers from the combine, you’d agree with me - first round pick for sure, with possibility of going in the top 5. Long term starter potential who has a true killer instinct (coronary disease).

Typical coach antics. No one with eyes in their head is buying any of that baloney.

Someone get Brendan Frasier on the line, stat!

This team has RB that are great for screens and they still can’t screen the ball after all these years

Wow! A safety! Murphy is turning the corner. I smell a 5th year option.

Somehow we are still first in the AFCN. Ah, football, never change. Bengals 24 - Broncos 20.

My offer of half a Kit Kat bar has expired. Hoosiercat's prickly demeanor has cost him dearly...

Joe Brady might be a decent head coach who knows, but he has no head coaching experience. At this point I think this team needs an experienced head coach, to counter act this shit show of a front office. Someone who has experience in how to run and makes changes when they need to. I often thought of that with Zac, he never put anyone with real experience with him. Who are we kidding though nothing will happen, and if it does Darrien Simmons will be the next head coach lol.

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

Well defense gets 2 stops, the offense goes 3and out, maybe for once they can go on a drive.

So your saying there’s a chance

Let's go Cinci

Womp womp. Fun while it lasted, I guess.