Stripes

Rock solid leadership at all three levels of the organization. Mike Brown, Zac Taylor, and Joe Burrow

The Bengals are the better team by a mile. The unique mental health situation makes the game very difficult to project though, and I don’t blame them if the game goes poorly. If they are able to perform to their own lofty standard after just six days, then that would be a truly monumental feat.

Detroit again would be very fair for both franchises.

If the game isn’t resumed, and we end up with a Bengals/Bills playoff game, then play it at a neutral site.

Nobody wants that W. It’s a tie. They had better not try to play this game tomorrow.

Let these teams take a tie and end this game

Everything about this stadium screams “postseason dress rehearsal” right now. Boyd is out there fielding punts.

Seems the entire Prince thing really was gamesmanship. Odd. I do feel more comfortable with Adeniji starting though. We’ll see about swing tackle situations.

Burrow’s primetime look just impregnated me.

The tailgate energy is electric two hours out.

The Bills jumped to 2.5 point favorites today. Not sure why. Might just be the money coming in on them already.

Jay Morrison made everyone on Twitter puke by insinuating the Browning elevation was Burrow-related. But no. They did it this time last season too. Gets their guy a game check.

Yep, quite possible. They’d be the worst playoff team, so bring ‘em on.

Joe Burrow can clinch a division tomorrow. Joe Burrow can break out cigars tomorrow. I like our chances.

Pittsburgh blows

Alright. Optimally this gross PIT/BAL game ends in a tie. That's just as good as a BAL loss for us. But yanno.

Broncos teaser TD.

Denver made a huge play that was erased with a terrible OPI call, and then the Chiefs promptly scored. So frustrating.

Whatever happens, I have zero fear of this Chiefs defense.

The game is close due to two Chiefs turnovers. That'll likely have to continue. Denver's defense has looked baffled trying to deal with Mahomes.

It's entirely possible if the Bengals fail to win the AFC North. They'd be the 5-seed and probably play the wild card round in Jacksonville.

Like I was saying. Touchdown Denver. 10 - 6 Broncos

To nobody's surprise, Denver sucks.

Watson currently has a lower passer rating than Zach Wilson.

From the “who do you want the Bengals to face in the first round” perspective, I could also root for the Jets. I think they’d be the best 7-seed to host over the Dolphins or Patriots if the Bengals get the 2-seed (but all three should be favorable anyway).