Scottishbengal Posted November 29, 2013 Report Share Posted November 29, 2013 Huge game for both teams, more so the Chargers though. A SD win will keep momentuem going following the Kansas City game and keep alive a shot at the postseason, whereas as a loss will effectively kill off any play-off hopes. A win for the Bengals and a chance to hit the final stretch with some confidence and push for decent seeding in the play-offs whilst a loss will be a set back but they'd still stay top of the AFCN.Extra pressure on SD - because of the above scenario and also playing at home where they're 2-2 so needing a good performance/win ..... I like the Bengals chances going into this game, get ahead early, take the crowd out of the game and watch the heads drop on the Chargers as they see their season ending in reality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted November 29, 2013 Report Share Posted November 29, 2013 Game blacked out in SD./>http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/11/28/bengals-chargers-becomes-first-blackout-of-the-2013-season/Nothing like lessening the crowd noise for the away team !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierCat Posted November 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2013 Injury update from Hobs:INJURY PICTURE: Friday's injury report out of San Diego is going to be telling. Several key players have yet to practice this week for the Chargers, such as Hall of Fame tight end Antonio Gates (hamstring), center Nick Hardwick (neck), and wide receiver Eddie Royal (toe, chest). Right tackle King Dunlap (neck) and linebacker Jarret Johnson (hand) were limited Thursday. Johnson has worked this week after undergoing surgery last week and if he plays it's assumed it will be with some sort of cast.For the Bengals, punter Kevin Huber (kicking ankle) went limited Thursday after sitting out Wednesday, but it looks like right quard Kevin Zeitler (foot) is going to miss his second straight game after not practicing again Thursday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierCat Posted November 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2013 Game blacked out in SD./>http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/11/28/bengals-chargers-becomes-first-blackout-of-the-2013-season/Nothing like lessening the crowd noise for the away team !!! :sure:/>Sadly it isn't likely to matter much noise-wise. Part of the problem is that Qualcomm is huge, with about 6000 seats more than PBS. So we are still talking about what would be a sell-out crowd in Cincy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted November 29, 2013 Report Share Posted November 29, 2013 Hopefully Huber is ok, because he has been huge this season in terms of field positioning.The Chargers look like a team on the mend and the one guy I will be watching from the Bengals is Dunlap.I bet he ends up with a pretty good day in the Bengals win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted November 29, 2013 Report Share Posted November 29, 2013 Game blacked out in SD./>http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/11/28/bengals-chargers-becomes-first-blackout-of-the-2013-season/Nothing like lessening the crowd noise for the away team !!! Sadly it isn't likely to matter much noise-wise. Part of the problem is that Qualcomm is huge, with about 6000 seats more than PBS. So we are still talking about what would be a sell-out crowd in Cincy.What's with you and making sense ??Here I am trying to convince myself and others of the Bengals impending victory and here you come with logic and reason.D*MN YOU HOOSIER !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierCat Posted November 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2013 Sorry Army FWIW this game has gone from loss to toss-up in my book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottishbengal Posted November 29, 2013 Report Share Posted November 29, 2013 FWIW this game has gone from loss to toss-up in my book.Sports Betting here has the game very tight with an extremely slight edge to Cincy : San Diego at 20/23 and Bengals at 20/21 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stripes Posted November 29, 2013 Report Share Posted November 29, 2013 I've begun to feel worse about this game as the week has progressed. I expect a loss and hope to be wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted November 29, 2013 Report Share Posted November 29, 2013 Honestly, I wouldn't be surprised by either a loss or win.The Benglas have the talent to beat the Chargers on the west coast, but have been playing poorly over the last few games offensively.If the Bengals offense is less turnover prone than the last few games, they beat the Chargers.If not, they don't.I really think it's that simple as our defense has pretty much been consistent through this point of the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregcook68 Posted November 29, 2013 Report Share Posted November 29, 2013 Turnover war is the key. If they win that Bengals win.Most of the time when they don't turn it over they also control the ball! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottishbengal Posted November 29, 2013 Report Share Posted November 29, 2013 With having had the bye week you would expect/assume that the O has worked on routes, plays, throws, line etc to limit the opportunity to give the ball to SD. The D have had the bye week to prepare for the Chargers and scheme against them.I feel this game will be really tight and believe the 3rd down conversions may be key - keep the chains moving, keep possession, eat the clock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregcook68 Posted November 29, 2013 Report Share Posted November 29, 2013 Spot on Scottish Bengal that's the key right there.there's no reason why the Bengals shouldn't win out provided no one gets hurt and they are prepared for each team because they have more talent from A to Z than any of these next 5 teams they are facing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
volcom69 Posted November 29, 2013 Report Share Posted November 29, 2013 If they lose coming off there bye week, then they have issues! Not really sure they can afford a loss at this point, with the field goal kings (ravens) hot on there trail. Just take care of business Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stripes Posted November 29, 2013 Report Share Posted November 29, 2013 One thing I never have any confidence of during the Marvin era is the bye week making any difference in terms of preparation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted November 29, 2013 Report Share Posted November 29, 2013 Yep, not a lot of faith in thinking the bye week has made all the difference in the world.At least not during Marvins time with the Bengals. He sports a losing record after the bye. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregcook68 Posted November 29, 2013 Report Share Posted November 29, 2013 I'm hanging my hat on Whit's comment when he said that there's chemistry and hunger on this team that's different from any other of the seasons he's played. Marvin's past records and stats don't mean much to me because I believe and hope the Bengals can ride this Thomas Howard tragedy, Leon and Genos injury high like the Ravens rode the Ray Lewis retirement high last year. Time will tell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJJackson Posted November 29, 2013 Report Share Posted November 29, 2013 if not Huber, who is punting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregcook68 Posted November 29, 2013 Report Share Posted November 29, 2013 I think they signed Chad Johnson to the practice squad as the backup punter! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierCat Posted November 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2013 if not Huber, who is punting?Huber. The injury is not serious and he practiced Thursday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierCat Posted November 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2013 One thing I never have any confidence of during the Marvin era is the bye week making any difference in terms of preparation.Me either. Off any kind of break the Bengals always seem to come out flat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted November 29, 2013 Report Share Posted November 29, 2013 Marvin's past records and stats don't mean much to me.Be that as it may, Marvin hasn't been the best at preparing his team coming off the bye week.I hope that is something we see change this Sunday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
volcom69 Posted November 29, 2013 Report Share Posted November 29, 2013 Burfict sprains an ankle in practice today, and now is questionable, so that sucks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregcook68 Posted November 29, 2013 Report Share Posted November 29, 2013 Burfict out means trouble! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted November 29, 2013 Report Share Posted November 29, 2013 Calling Vincent Rey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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