HoosierCat

None of these guys want to be the reason they drop a game. If SOMEONE calls them “soft” again I swear I will find him and cram a bag of footballs down his throat.

Yeah, I think we can put all the 2021 Bengals were a fluke, easy schedule, blah blah blah bs to bed permanently.

Weather report from cbs. Wind could be an issue.

Bengals are 3.5-point road favorites in this one. O/U 40.5.

Yup. Even if the Jags lose the Bengals secure a spot with a win Sunday. Meanwhile, the Rams were eliminated by last night’s loss, tied for earliest elimination of a defending champ ever.

Damnit 62 is too young. https://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/mlb/reds/2022/12/19/tom-browning-former-reds-pitcher-with-perfect-game-dies-at-62/69741778007/

Aw, damnit. Memo to any who need to hear it: if you are struggling with alcohol, there is lots of help out there. https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/35286702/medical-examiners-alcohol-caused-adam-zimmer-death

2-4 weeks per the Enquirer. So he might be back for the Ravens, but I wouldn’t bet on it. https://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/nfl/bengals/2022/12/19/cincinnati-bengals-de-sam-hubbard-calf-injury-update/69740666007/

There was also the assist from Gio. But yeah they had like five TOS and three were forced. Pratt’s pick was especially noteworthy IMO. (And speaking of INTs they should have had two in the first half but our DBs have hands of stone.) Bucs might have leant a hand but the Bengals firmly won this game.

Hubbard (calf) was in a walking boot after the game yesterday. Zac didn’t have an update after the game so we’ll just have to see how that progresses. CTB (shoulder) and Mike Hilton both said postgame they would be good to go vs. the Pats. Obviously it’s not up to them but that’s encouraging.

Yes, head to head is the first tiebreaker as long as the teams aren’t in the same division. Then you apply the divisional tiebreaker first. Obviously doesn’t apply to KC or Buffalo.

Oh, in case anyone missed how the Pats lost today… (Annoying I know click through)

Good man! And yup Lady Luck cashed in a lot of chips today!

I pulled a you today and bailed out of this thread in the Q2. Did give me a chance to find a few more Bengals fans on Mastodon tho. Whodey!

This week’s challenge: If this game starts off badly, can ANY of the usual game thread suspects NOT throw in the towel before halftime?

I don’t think he had control but they won’t overturn it

D getting shredded

Tipped ball

Sigh

Aaaaand the Texans choke…

Oh god OT

Chiefs back on top by 3. Good game at least.

Texans retake the lead 21-16.

KC is up now so you can relax.

Yeah I thought Miami was at 9 wins so I think 2 is the best we could do this weekend if everything fell our way. But bottom line is now the bengals control their destiny for the 3 seed minimum. Miami up 8