jjakq27 Posted November 25, 2011 Report Share Posted November 25, 2011 Divisional front-runner Baltimore continued their run last night by winning the Harbaugh Bowl. I got to see parts of the game and both teams played lights-out defense. For all of my doubts I gotta give them credit for their three game run. They are far from perfect but are one of the top teams in the AFC right now. In the earlier game, any hope that Miami had is probably officially gone since they lost to Dallas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GapControl Posted November 25, 2011 Report Share Posted November 25, 2011 Assuming a win against the Brownies, the most likely teams to overtake the Bengals in the wildcard chase are the Jets and Chargers. I'm convinced Tebow-Ball will fall apart as suddenly as it has appeared. My fear is the Bengals pull themselves out the chase by losing to the Browns. That really puts a hole in our sails. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjakq27 Posted November 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2011 Schaub's injury will hurt the Texans but they still have a tough running game. Beating them in two weeks would help minimize any Wild Card tiebreaker issues with anyone from that division since we beat Tennessee and Jacksonville already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
membengal Posted November 25, 2011 Report Share Posted November 25, 2011 Still rooting like hell against the Jets from here on out. And in general. But specifically, from here on out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjakq27 Posted November 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2011 We got win our games first and foremost. Then it's time to root against the Jets, Chargers and the Broncos among others.. Facing the Steelers and Ravens again will be a real test of this team but also an opportunity to make their mark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwillycuse Posted November 25, 2011 Report Share Posted November 25, 2011 Divisional front-runner Baltimore continued their run last night by winning the Harbaugh Bowl. I got to see parts of the game and both teams played lights-out defense. For all of my doubts I gotta give them credit for their three game run. They are far from perfect but are one of the top teams in the AFC right now. In the earlier game, any hope that Miami had is probably officially gone since they lost to Dallas.All I know is I have watched the last 4 ravens games and wow are they referee assisted. 3 PI calls in the endzone against the Cardinals. Iffy calls against the bengals and steelers that drastically affected the games, and the PI call yesterday that led to points instead of an interception. They lose at least 2 of those games otherwise.With that aside I think the Bengals have the 6th seed locked up at a minimum. If they win this week Ill be confident of that. 10 wins seals it, 11 wins 50% chance at division title, 12 wins win AFC north. 9 wins could still get wild card.9 wins could do it as well - our contendersTennesee 5-5, We have tie breaker and they have NO, Houston, Buffalo,indy, jax and TB left. Not a terribly tough schedule but again, Tenn isnt very good. 4-2 at best 3-3 I think is the reality. 8-8 Denver 5-5 - Denver has tie breaker but I think SD beats them this week. Oakland should win the west but they will beat each other up out there. Denver cant keep winning either. NE, Buffalo, Chicago, SD, KC, Minn left , really cant believe they are 5-5, but Tebow will get them to 7-9 or 8-8. But t hats all. Defense has been their bright spot lately.Buffalo 5-5 - We own tie breaker - falling fast - jets, titans, chargers, dolphins, broncos, patriots - Very tough schedule - 4 of those teams in wild card hunt plus pats and dolphins playing great football. i think 3-3 for 8-8 max, but they seem to be folding so at least beat the jets and ill be happy.Jets 5-5 - my biggest worry - buff, wash, kc, eagles, giants, dolphins. medium to tough schedule, Miami is our friend - at best they go 4-2 - 9-7 their best record. Browns 4-6 - need to beat them this weekend - not going deep into their schedule but the havent played the steelers or ravens yet - hopefully browns can win 1 of those 4 (for a chance they need 5-1 not going to happen)San diego 4-6 - baltimore, detroit, oakland,buf, denver, jax (5-1 at best and i dont think they can pull that off 9-7 at best)KC I guess 4-6 - Maybe not - they have no chanceBengals are i the drivers seat for sure. This all can break down differently if someone gets on a run. What I see is a bunch of mediocrity. Including the Bengals. Its time for someone to step up and take that spot. This week is very important. Bengals lose and it gets real tough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earendil Posted November 25, 2011 Report Share Posted November 25, 2011 Still rooting like hell against the Jets from here on out. And in general. But specifically, from here on out.I always root like hell against the Jets. I can't stand Rex Ryan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierCat Posted November 27, 2011 Report Share Posted November 27, 2011 Jets & Titans keep pace going to 6-5 with wins today.Bills fall to 5-6.Late games in progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BengalszoneBilly Posted November 27, 2011 Report Share Posted November 27, 2011 Jets & Titans keep pace going to 6-5 with wins today.Bills fall to 5-6.Late games in progress.Of course out here in AZ the Broncos game is on. Surprisingly it a pretty good game! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
membengal Posted November 27, 2011 Report Share Posted November 27, 2011 Jets & Titans keep pace going to 6-5 with wins today.Bills fall to 5-6.Late games in progress.The Jets are the issue. The Titans are not. Not with us having beaten them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stripes Posted November 27, 2011 Report Share Posted November 27, 2011 Denver can become an issue if they win today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
membengal Posted November 27, 2011 Report Share Posted November 27, 2011 Denver can become an issue if they win today.I just don't see Tebow getting them to 10 wins with that remaining schedule. Decidedly unconcerned about them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BengalszoneBilly Posted November 27, 2011 Report Share Posted November 27, 2011 Denver can become an issue if they win today.As usual with the Broncos things don't look so good heading into the 2nd half.The Chargers just have to contain Tebow in the 4th. and that's easier said than done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
volcom69 Posted November 27, 2011 Report Share Posted November 27, 2011 Jets are the team that worries me, esp with there schedule. Plus the Jets have been to the playoffs they know what it takes to get there. With the bengals being young, and many of them not being in this before that could either be a good thing or a bad thing, guess we will see in the next couple of weeks here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierCat Posted November 28, 2011 Report Share Posted November 28, 2011 Denver can become an issue if they win today.Done, damnit.SD blows goats. WTF happened to Rivers??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
volcom69 Posted November 28, 2011 Report Share Posted November 28, 2011 All the teams that the bengals needed to lose won today. Well the bengals can only worry about themselves, they need to win as many games as they can....all of them would be nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
membengal Posted November 28, 2011 Report Share Posted November 28, 2011 Norv Turner is a colossal f**kwit. That series of playcalls when they were 1st and 10 at the Denver 33 in OT that resulted in lost yardage and a 53-yard field goal attempt was Marvin Lewis-esque from the 2006 last game of the year against the Steelers. Turner acted like they were comfortably in range at that point. Just f**kin' awful.And, yes, now I am worried about the Broncos. Their schedule should still cost them two more losses, but it is now weird with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spor_tees Posted November 28, 2011 Report Share Posted November 28, 2011 According to the announcers today all the teams currently seeded in the playoffs control their own destiny. Win and they are in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earendil Posted November 28, 2011 Report Share Posted November 28, 2011 Denver can become an issue if they win today.Done, damnit.SD blows goats. WTF happened to Rivers???My fantasy team has been wondering the same thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BengalszoneBilly Posted November 28, 2011 Report Share Posted November 28, 2011 Denver can become an issue if they win today.Done, damnit.SD blows goats. WTF happened to Rivers???My fantasy team has been wondering the same thing.My fantasy team didn't do too bad with Dalton, Benson, and the Bengals defense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earendil Posted November 28, 2011 Report Share Posted November 28, 2011 Mine was doing really well, but the last three weeks have been atrocious. I was the 2nd seed, and now I might not even make the playoffs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sea Ray Posted November 28, 2011 Report Share Posted November 28, 2011 According to the announcers today all the teams currently seeded in the playoffs control their own destiny. Win and they are in.Isn't that always the case? Those announcers weren't saying anything all that deep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HairOnFire Posted November 28, 2011 Report Share Posted November 28, 2011 According to the announcers today all the teams currently seeded in the playoffs control their own destiny. Win and they are in.Isn't that always the case? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonahdsage Posted November 30, 2011 Report Share Posted November 30, 2011 I'll preface by expressing my shock that we are talking playoffs. I was ridiculed by friends during preseason for saying 8-8 was best case scenario. That being said, here goes:Does our division record matter if we have more wins than anyone else in terms of winning the division? If the Bengals finish 11-5 and the steelers/ravens finish 10-6, we win the division, right? If all three finish with the same record, it would go Ravens-Bengals-Steelers because of tie breakers (Assuming we split with them)?It's hard to keep straight how division record affects standings. Hopefully one of you wizened NFL gurus can clarify. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derekshank Posted November 30, 2011 Report Share Posted November 30, 2011 I'll preface by expressing my shock that we are talking playoffs. I was ridiculed by friends during preseason for saying 8-8 was best case scenario. That being said, here goes:Does our division record matter if we have more wins than anyone else in terms of winning the division? If the Bengals finish 11-5 and the steelers/ravens finish 10-6, we win the division, right? If all three finish with the same record, it would go Ravens-Bengals-Steelers because of tie breakers (Assuming we split with them)?It's hard to keep straight how division record affects standings. Hopefully one of you wizened NFL gurus can clarify.Yes. Record is always the most important thing.Head-to-head is the first tie breaker, followed by division record... then conference record. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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