Stripes

Starting to get some push and running that football. Let's go.

Vonn Bell again!

This is one of those first halves where I want to hear from the sideline reporter that Zac Taylor could be heard through the walls screaming at his team. The game isn't over; it's a long way to go. But you have to light a spark somehow.

Either Joe has zero time, or he has plenty of time and throws a checkdown. Offensive line and receivers aren't getting it done.

No idea what Tre Flowers was doing there. That's this entire purpose.

Kevin Huber is a Marvin Lewis era prime time performer.

Another creative possession with Chase out of the backfield. That went nowhere. Creativity isn't the problem.

Defense looks great. Anarumo has been remarkable in preparing for Lamar Jackson. Keep it going. Offense, wake up.

Fucking hell

Nice evidence that "offensive creativity" is a dumb concept for the media to be complaining about all week. That possession didn't lack for creativity.

And then Chase too. North and south, folks.

Super indecisive, Mixon.

Yes. Nice form tackle 1 on 1.

Pleased to hold them to 3 there. There's a theme already in their scripted plays: run outside to capitalize on speed, probably because they don't have to double team Reader inside. Guards are freed up to move.

Big time tackle by Dax Hill.

Huber is making me question the preseason decision at his position.

Yeah we'll see. I think stopping the run might be the single most important thing here.

That's rough, my man.

Ready to roll. Can't get a week 5 game more important than this one. Set the tone in the division, avoid dropping to 0-2 against the AFCN, get over .500 ahead of a softer schedule -- hugely advantageous to win this game. Don't care how it happens. Play ugly as hell and win 10-9 for all I care.

Should be available on ordinary NBC, no cable or streaming needed.

Taylor said earlier in the week that he is confident Tee will play. It looks to me like classic Zac Taylor load management for both of them, and I am fine with that.

Cade York is no Evan McPherson.

Fuck off Brandon Staley

I loved the Shelvin pick at the time, but at this point I’d be stoked to see anything from him. He did make a nice play on 4th down in the Titans playoff game. I guess.

I’d have liked to see one as well. They do seem to like Cam Sample as a versatile option.