The Cincinnati-Tennessee Prediction Thread

[BengalNation1281]

Before MNF, I didn't know what to think about this game. After MNF, I am absolutely sure what to think.

Bengals 34, Titans 20

This will be the game where the offense finally gets it right and starts to convert in the red zone. Palmer will have another solid game. Rudi will go over 100. Chad will catch for over 100 and 2 touchdowns. The defense will continue to work out the kinks and get good pressure on the QB. Justin will have at least one more sack. Tory will get another interception.

3-4 going into the Dallas game. Mark my words.

BN1281

[Bobcat Bengal]

Slow down, homie.

We are playing AWAY from PBS, at a hostile environment.

Worst Run D in the league, versus Chris Brown.

Since McNair might not play, expect to see HEAVY doses of this guy until we are able to prove that we can stop it. BTW, that streak of 100 yrd games continued on Monday.

But, I DO believe that their confidence is WAAAY high after that win, and it might continue going into Tennessee.

You know what they say, wait and see.

I think they'll pull it out, but it won't be as large a margin as what you have.

[San Antonio Bengal]

Bengals win by a FG: 27 - 24

[WhoDey42]

Bengals win 24-17 :player:

[HoosierCat]

This game is definitely winnable. Tennessee's defense is arguably worse than ours, and with both McNair and Brown battling injuries, their offense (which hasn't been much better than ours, either) is likely to struggle. But it is an away game, and comes after a short week for the Bengals. Vegas is calling a toss-up, installing the Titans as 3.5-pt. favs, which is basically home field advantage.

I don't see motivation and intensity as a problem for either team; both have to know that a 2-5 record means you're almost certainly playing out the string for the rest of the year. 3-4, though, you still have a shot, tho you'll need some help.

So...it will come down to who wants it more. I think it ends up as a close, low-scoring affair won by Shayne "53" Graham. Bengals 16-13.

[vettespd20]

I think that its going to be a hard fought game but i think we will take this one 24-14

[CincyJay]

Well, in keeping with our theme for the season, i think it will be another hard fought game. Will the questionability of McNair and Brown, the entire scheme of the game could change. With Brown out, we need to focus on stopping the vertical pass attack McNair has led for years, but not so much this year. If McNair is out, we need to put 8 in the box and stuff the run. Making Volek throw the ball against our corners would be a pleasant sight for Marvin and our secondary.

My prediction(s):

w/o McNair and Brown - Cincy 27 - Titans 12

w/McNair and Brown - Cincy 24 - Titans 20

w/o one of the two - Cincy 30 - Titans 17

Either way we win, just the struggle to get there depends!!

[skyline]

Check this out...

http://forums.titansonline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2728

[schweinhart]

On paper, this thing should be about 27-13 Bengals.

The Titans have nothing to play for season wise but will want to end their 3-game skid in worst way. Plus, more than ever, this game w/ nothing really on the line for them will be a true refelection of their coach, who has no quit.

Titans 23

Bengals 20

In OT

[Staticx682004]

If we show up and we are on the road....

Bengals 28

Titans 21

If we don't show up and being on the road.....

Bengals 14

Titans 32

[BengalszoneBilly]

For the Pittsburg game I picked Cincy, and they lost. For the Cleveland matchup I picked the Bengals and they lost. In the Broncos game I picked Denver, and they lost. Should I do the Bengals a favor and pick the Titans?

[BengalBax]

Loss of focus

Titans 20

Bengals 10

[The_Next_Big_Thing]

Increased Focus

Bengals 20

Titans 10

[belmontbengal]

Focused focus but it is on the cheerleaders

Bengals 13

Titans 28

[MoellerWhoDey]

I'll pick the Bengals in this one on the road.

Cincy 35

Tennessee 32

The Bengals will have trouble stopping the run.

[jditty47]

low scoring game, we win 13-10.

[bengalsfan33]

We'll win this!

We are coming off a shockingf win over the Broncos, and were going to be so pumped for this game...

Bengals-23

Titans-13

[Nedmold]

First time here...good luck SUNDAY. I come in peace. I am a Titan's fan, as you know we are not having a great start. :player:

[BengalNation1281]

Slow down, homie.

We are playing AWAY from PBS, at a hostile environment.

Worst Run D in the league, versus Chris Brown.

Since McNair might not play, expect to see HEAVY doses of this guy until we are able to prove that we can stop it.  BTW, that streak of 100 yrd games continued on Monday.

But, I DO believe that their confidence is WAAAY high after that win, and it might continue going into Tennessee.

You know what they say, wait and see.

I think they'll pull it out, but it won't be as large a margin as what you have.

Maybe I was still feeling a little bit of that MNF joy, but I think we can do it.

Brown and McNair are both dangerous, but McNair has really been a non-factor so far this season, Volek has a tendency to throw interceptions, and our defense faced a dangerous running back on Monday and still gave up over 100 yards without letting him do any significant damage. Brown might have a good game, but our defense showed that they can bend but not break, and that is all that they have needed to do all season.

So I will stick by my 34-20, but I can see why others might think that I am being a little too homerific.

If you really want to see homers, go to the link for the Tennessee prediction thread on their board.

BN1281

[Barbarian]

Bungles crash back down to earth:

Titans 16

Bungles 10

Chris Brown breaks BOTH LEGS and still runs for 130+.

[WhoDey42]

Barb, you just love to go to EVERY topic on here and put your famous negative spin on everything don't you?

So...what's the over/under on the number of days it takes barb to come back if we win Sunday?

[Barbarian]

Barb, you just love to go to EVERY topic on here and put your famous negative spin on everything don't you?

So...what's the over/under on the number of days it takes barb to come back if we win Sunday?

Hey rook--look at the number of posts I have on here.

I'm always here--I'm just not a geekola--I log off sometimes. I have a life--and unlike you, I get some ass. Good ass too--not guys asses like yourself.

So, go back to posting at www.villagepeoplerock.com's webboard. They love you there!

[WhoDey42]

I'm always here--I'm just not a geekola--I log off sometimes. I have a life--and unlike you, I get some ass. Good ass too--not guys asses like yourself.

So, go back to posting at www.villagepeoplerock.com's webboard. They love you there!

I'll give you that...that was pretty funny. But seriously, I don't care what you do outside of this board.

[Barbarian]

I'm always here--I'm just not a geekola--I log off sometimes. I have a life--and unlike you, I get some ass. Good ass too--not guys asses like yourself.

So, go back to posting at www.villagepeoplerock.com's webboard. They love you there!

I'll give you that...that was pretty funny. But seriously, I don't care what you do outside of this board.

Obviously you do. You questioned why I haven't logged on to post something in days.

Just so you won't have another baby, I was on the road--on business. I had more important things to do. Plus, our firewall monitors all the web sites I go to while I'm out there.

So, now that I'm home, I thought I would post and have some fun.

Jesus. I never thought I would have to explain myself to a rookie. LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[BengalszoneBilly]

our firewall monitors all the web sites I go to while I'm out there.

Your company computer useage policy doesn't allow an occasional visit to a non business related website, even if it isn't pornographic, violent, or subversive? I mean NFL football is pretty main stream America! Either your company has a webmaster who is some kind of Nazi control freak, or somebody where you work at some time REALLY took advantage and abused some liberties, and screwed it all to hell for the rest of you!