Just a reminder

[walzav29]

The Steelers lost 26-7 @ Indy on Monday night last year. A win Sunday and all are hopes will be back. We (fans) don't seem to confident that it will happen. Why are we doubting so much?

[Stripes]

I'd argue that most fans here like our chances in Denver. Considering the margin of defeat Monday night, the panic around here has been much less violent than usual.

[walzav29]

I'm nervous. I think the old Bengal ghosts are still lingering. I remember Ben when he was a rookie beating us twice, and the Bengals late season performance's under Marv seem to include a huge let down game. I'm spooked that Denver has lost 3 in a row at home, and the Bengals haven't won their since 1975. It's going to be a bummer Christmas eve with a loss.

[skyline]

The biggest difference I see between us and the Steelers is the defense.

But hey, that doesn't mean I've given up hope by any means! We can beat any team in this league on a given Sunday.

[walzav29]

I agree, but how they lost Monday is the same recipe that caused the majority of their losses this year. They have to make the other team stop them. They should stop themselves. 2-4 against the division leaders and 0-2 blowouts against the big dogs. Manning and Brady. The O-line makes a huge difference too.

[Stripes]

I'm nervous. I think the old Bengal ghosts are still lingering. I remember Ben when he was a rookie beating us twice, and the Bengals late season performance's under Marv seem to include a huge let down game. I'm spooked that Denver has lost 3 in a row at home, and the Bengals haven't won their since 1975. It's going to be a bummer Christmas eve with a loss.

That just means both teams are due a win this weekend, and hence those trends can cancel each other out.

May the most talented team (ahem, Cincy) win.

[TJJackson]

I think all the things that went wrong, mainly

1) WRs with the dropsies

and

2) poor pass protection

will not be a problem (or said better - will be less of a problem) at Denver.

Manning is one of the best QBs of our time and he played a near perfect game. Such games are rarely ever won by the opponent (in this case, us)

I have confidence that the defense will have a better game as well, particularly with the injury to Javon Walker.

I am a lot more confident about a win in Denver than I was in a win in Indy.

[Dinker]

I think all the things that went wrong, mainly

1) WRs with the dropsies

and

2) poor pass protection

will not be a problem (or said better - will be less of a problem) at Denver.

Manning is one of the best QBs of our time and he played a near perfect game. Such games are rarely ever won by the opponent (in this case, us)

I have confidence that the defense will have a better game as well, particularly with the injury to Javon Walker.

I am a lot more confident about a win in Denver than I was in a win in Indy.

Plus I hope Chuck doesn't stay in the nickle all night like Monday, bad game planning

Yeah, i know they won't because Cutler is no Manning, but still, thay need to turn the dogs loose.

Let DJax and KK's go on a couple blitzes.

[walzav29]

Do you think Chuck's defense would be quite a bit better with Pollack and Thurman? It seems like it still is missing a dominant player. or Chuck is the most unimaginable coordinators in the NFL?

[DC_Bengals_Fan]

Do you think Chuck's defense would be quite a bit better with Pollack and Thurman? It seems like it still is missing a dominant player. or Chuck is the most unimaginable coordinators in the NFL?

No, I think it would be better if they dumped Brian Simmons' body in the Ohio and went to it with Miller, Jeanty, and Landon.