Stripes

Very tired of these close-but-no-cigar defensive snaps that look great at first only to turn into big gains.

Gotta win today, or the schedule will look extremely unkind at 2-4.

I don't really blame the team from a process standpoint. They addressed the issue by grabbing Irv Smith to fill the Hayden Hurst role. On paper, that should be fine. It just hasn't worked out. Sometimes free agents miss. It's clearly a hole right now though, and I wonder if there are two viable solutions (not great, but viable) already present that have been left under the rug because of Irv's presumptive starting role. Both Hudson and Wilcox could provide at least what Smith has provided so far, and I suspect they could do better. Last season when Hurst was out, Wilcox did a nice job. I think he could be the tight end version of Trenton Irwin given an opportunity.

Feels good to see them play like the Bengals. I won’t say they’re “back” after one complete half against a contender for the #1 overall pick, but it’s still a good sign.

Clearly Trayveon didn’t know the play. Oops.

2.5 sacks and a strip for DPOY darkhorse Trey Hendrickson

Burrow 34/43 (79%), 304 yards, 3 TDs In case anyone thought he just forgot how to play football

Chase 14 catches and three scores. Pleased.

Irwin slipped. Meh

Second time they’ve built a ten point lead and then the defense shat itself.

Just atrocious defense.

Tackling. Come on.

Now there’s a welcome old sight. Weeping.

Hard to be less amused by a 17-14 lead, but I guess we’ll take it.

Obvious passing downs have been ugly

Time to score again. Do.

K that’ll do

I’m glad they didn’t take the points. A FG would be a giant whoopdeedoo. Gain a damned yard.

Whatever.

Nice day for Irwin on offense and STs. Woo.

Can’t overcome an injured QB if the defense offers as much resistance as wet toilet paper.

Do not like Nick Scott

At the game. Bengals fans everywhere. 1-3 hasn’t stopped us.

I appreciate his confidence, but I doubt that’s true. He can’t plant and drive. It’s screwed up his entire mechanical approach, and mechanics are critical for him.

I’ll be at the game. Let’s ensure I don’t suffer miserable Phoenix/Glendale traffic just to see another stinker. If they somehow wake up, they’re 2-3 — just like last year through five games. If not, hard to see this season amounting to a playoff appearance.