Spor_tees Posted April 11, 2007 Report Share Posted April 11, 2007 ESPN posted this years strength of schedules for each NFL team and once again the Bengals got screwed. Even though they didn't even make the playoffs, they tied for the toughest schedule with the Steelers. The Ravens aren't that far behind, but what amazes me is that the Bears who were just in the Super Bowl, have the second easiest schedule in the league whereas the Raiders who had the WORST record in the league have the toughest schedule. Is the NFL sending Al Davis a message?2007 Strength of scheduleTeam Opponents' '06 win pct. Raiders .539 Bills .539 Patriots .535 Titans .520 Colts .516 Chiefs .516 Jets .516 Dolphins .512 Steelers .512 Bengals .512 Ravens .508 Browns .508 Jaguars .508 Broncos .504 Lions .504 Texans .504 Chargers .504 Redskins .500 Vikings .500 Eagles .500 Cowboys .496 Giants .496 Packers .492 Seahawks .488 Saints .484 Panthers .477 Buccaneers .473 Rams .473 Falcons .473 49ers .469 Bears .465 Cardinals .461Strength of Schedule Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Who Dey Time Posted April 11, 2007 Report Share Posted April 11, 2007 Not really. Look at the Ravens, Stealers, and Browns. They are all about the same as the Bengals.Plus, check SOS at the end of 2007 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bengal4life Posted April 11, 2007 Report Share Posted April 11, 2007 I'm confused on how the Bengals got screwed. I'm kind of glad we're in the upper tier of strength schedules, that way, we don't have to take crap from the media saying the only reason we're winning is because our schedule is easy.Please explain your thoughts on how we got screwed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spor_tees Posted April 11, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2007 Well one thing I can definitely say, if you want to win some money, bet the bank that the Bears will win their division and also put some money on them going to the SuperBowl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stripes Posted April 11, 2007 Report Share Posted April 11, 2007 Doesn't look so bad to me. After playing the schedule they did last season, this should feel like a cakewalk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spor_tees Posted April 11, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2007 I'm confused on how the Bengals got screwed. I'm kind of glad we're in the upper tier of strength schedules, that way, we don't have to take crap from the media saying the only reason we're winning is because our schedule is easy.Please explain your thoughts on how we got screwed.Because EVERY year the Bengals seem to have a upper level strength of schedule, whether they finish first place in their division or last...honestly how can that be? Something is flawed with the system when a team like the Raiders finishes dead last in the NFL and then has the toughest schedule in the NFL the following year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stripes Posted April 11, 2007 Report Share Posted April 11, 2007 Eh, the 2005 schedule was pretty easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mule99 Posted April 11, 2007 Report Share Posted April 11, 2007 Dolphins schedule was obtained by a local paper.Sun-Sentinel ArticleWeek 17 (12/30/07)Bengals @ Fins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bengal4life Posted April 11, 2007 Report Share Posted April 11, 2007 I'm confused on how the Bengals got screwed. I'm kind of glad we're in the upper tier of strength schedules, that way, we don't have to take crap from the media saying the only reason we're winning is because our schedule is easy.Please explain your thoughts on how we got screwed.Because EVERY year the Bengals seem to have a upper level strength of schedule, whether they finish first place in their division or last...honestly how can that be? Something is flawed with the system when a team like the Raiders finishes dead last in the NFL and then has the toughest schedule in the NFL the following year.Isn't the scedule you play determined by who is in your division and who you play the previous season?You also have to think who is in the Raiders division. Chargers, Broncos, and Kansas City are all playoff caliber teams. That's partially why they have the toughest schedule this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierCat Posted April 11, 2007 Report Share Posted April 11, 2007 Because EVERY year the Bengals seem to have a upper level strength of schedule, whether they finish first place in their division or last...honestly how can that be? Something is flawed with the system when a team like the Raiders finishes dead last in the NFL and then has the toughest schedule in the NFL the following year.It's all about what division you play in. The Bears get an "easy" sked even though they were in the Super Bowl because they play six games against their chump division rivals, the Vikes, Packers and Lions. OTOH, the raiders get it up the tailpipe because they have to play six games against the Chargers, Broncos and Chiefs.As for the Bengals, they draw four games against Pitt and Baltimore, two tough teams, ever year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duus Posted April 11, 2007 Report Share Posted April 11, 2007 Dolphins schedule was obtained by a local paper.Sun-Sentinel ArticleWeek 17 (12/30/07)Bengals @ FinsIn Miami at the end of December? Warm weather for our passing game? I'll take it. I actually find that to be a good thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierCat Posted April 11, 2007 Report Share Posted April 11, 2007 Dolphins schedule was obtained by a local paper.Sun-Sentinel ArticleWeek 17 (12/30/07)Bengals @ FinsCertainly a winnable game to close out the season...if we need a win to get into the playoffs this is a good place to play Miami. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spor_tees Posted April 11, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2007 Dolphins schedule was obtained by a local paper.Sun-Sentinel ArticleWeek 17 (12/30/07)Bengals @ FinsCertainly a winnable game to close out the season...if we need a win to get into the playoffs this is a good place to play Miami. Especially when the Dolphins are already out of the playoff hunt and are just trying to secure a good draft pick... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMC Posted April 11, 2007 Report Share Posted April 11, 2007 I'm confused on how the Bengals got screwed. I'm kind of glad we're in the upper tier of strength schedules, that way, we don't have to take crap from the media saying the only reason we're winning is because our schedule is easy.Please explain your thoughts on how we got screwed.Because EVERY year the Bengals seem to have a upper level strength of schedule, whether they finish first place in their division or last...honestly how can that be? Something is flawed with the system when a team like the Raiders finishes dead last in the NFL and then has the toughest schedule in the NFL the following year.When you play those in your division twice and your division is tough, then.......(Raiders)ORWhen you play those in your division twice and your division sucks, then......(Bears) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierCat Posted April 11, 2007 Report Share Posted April 11, 2007 @ Arrowhead 10/14http://www.kansascity.com/116/story/66669.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirkendall Posted April 11, 2007 Report Share Posted April 11, 2007 Dolphins schedule was obtained by a local paper.Sun-Sentinel ArticleWeek 17 (12/30/07)Bengals @ FinsCertainly a winnable game to close out the season...if we need a win to get into the playoffs this is a good place to play Miami. I'd be more worried about six of Porter's friends coming out trying to sack Palmer. However, I feel confident Levi Jones will get his payback. Even if he has to Grindhouse their asses... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mule99 Posted April 11, 2007 Report Share Posted April 11, 2007 Week 8 - 10/21 - Steelers at Bengals 1pmWeek 13 - 12/2 - Bengals at Steelers 8:15pm (NBC)http://www.postgazette.com/pg/07101/776974-66.stm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whur CHad At? Posted April 11, 2007 Report Share Posted April 11, 2007 two monday night gamesoct 1- patriots at Bengals monday night Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierCat Posted April 11, 2007 Report Share Posted April 11, 2007 Pats, @ Chiefs, Steelers for the first 3 weeks of October. Ouch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC_Bengals_Fan Posted April 11, 2007 Report Share Posted April 11, 2007 This is an NFC-AFC thing, check it out. Because the AFC is so dominant, there's a strong disparity. Note that the Bengals have the 8th hardest schedule in the AFC, so right around the middle of the pack. I'll take that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rishipatel Posted April 11, 2007 Report Share Posted April 11, 2007 This is an NFC-AFC thing, check it out. Because the AFC is so dominant, there's a strong disparity. Note that the Bengals have the 8th hardest schedule in the AFC, so right around the middle of the pack. I'll take that.This is exactly the point I was going to make. Look at all the teams at the bottom...NFC teams. While AFC teams are all at the top. It just demonstrates the superiority of the AFC over the NFC. Looks like a decnet schedule to me, especially compared to this past yr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShulaSteakhouse Posted April 11, 2007 Report Share Posted April 11, 2007 Ecspecially after the beefing up of their roster and additions this offseason, the Bengals....oh, wait....nevermind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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