Week 9 Discussion (Other Teams)

[Purple Punishment]

Wow Andy Dalton has changed....18TDs and 4INTs.....

Playoff Dalton is a different Dalton

[PurpleCity5]

Playoff Dalton is a different Dalton

Yeah, but I didn't anticipate that he would be this good. I got to give him his props, the Bengals are a different team this year. 

[Purple Punishment]

Yeah, but I didn't anticipate that he would be this good. I got to give him his props, the Bengals are a different team this year.

A few great drafts on the low to mid end will get you there. I anticipate seeing Cincinati playing in the AFCCG this year

[PurpleCity5]

A few great drafts on the low to mid end will get you there. I anticipate seeing Cincinati playing in the AFCCG this year

Nah, I think they win a playoff game(Finally) but I can't see them getting past Denver or New England. 

[Bengal Billy]

Playoff Dalton is a different Dalton

Yeah,, as a Bengals fan, that's been a serious bummer.

But, Phil Simms said something about that tonight that made alot of sense. In the 4 playoff games Cincy has been in,, they've really only been expected to win 1 of those games (2013 at home vs the Chargers when Cincy won the AFCN and we're 8-0 at home).

The first game (Dalton/Green's rookie year),, they were just lucky to have been good enough to get in as a wild card.

The second game was when Houston was a heavy favorite that season,, Cincy gave then a good run but lost put to the better team.

Last season,, uumm yeah. Just about every one of their key players on offense and defense where out. They really didn't stand much chance.

There's still half a season left to play. Cincy has some very tough games left on the schedule. They'll most likely be the #3 seed hosting #6. They really need to win that one (assuming most if the team is still healthy).

#6 could very well be Steelers or Ravens this year. That is definitely NOT what the Bengals would want to see. PITT or BALTIMORE could go in there and easily be the victorious team.

[DomMcRaven]

Yeah,, as a Bengals fan, that's been a serious bummer.

But, Phil Simms said something about that tonight that made alot of sense. In the 4 playoff games Cincy has been in,, they've really only been expected to win 1 of those games (2013 at home vs the Chargers when Cincy won the AFCN and we're 8-0 at home).

The first game (Dalton/Green's rookie year),, they were just lucky to have been good enough to get in as a wild card.

The second game was when Houston was a heavy favorite that season,, Cincy gave then a good run but lost put to the better team.

Last season,, uumm yeah. Just about every one of their key players on offense and defense where out. They really didn't stand much chance.

There's still half a season left to play. Cincy has some very tough games left on the schedule. They'll most likely be the #3 seed hosting #6. They really need to win that one (assuming most if the team is still healthy).

#6 could very well be Steelers or Ravens this year. That is definitely NOT what the Bengals would want to see. PITT or BALTIMORE could go in there and easily be the victorious team.

Well Bengal Billy, I have to say that I think your team will finally win a playoff game. Every season is different. I would LOVE for you to get your first playoff win against the Steelers. Oh, what a joy that would be. I'll say this much: if you guys weren't in our division, I'd easily root for you guys to win it all. 

[Bengal Billy]

^Thanks McRaven. Yeah, every season is different. Even though the Bengals have made it to the playoffs the past few seasons, they really look like a team that finally belongs there this season.

The AFCN has been so good in recent years, the Bengals were just fortunate enough to be one of the three division teams that made it in. Last year,, injuries really did not give them a chance at that one (which stunk,, cause the Colts were beatable).

Anyway,, I think they'll get a win too. But, if they have to face an AFCN #6 seed, it's going to be tough. The Bengals usually struggle with PITT,, and Flacco in the playoffs is always a tough guy to beat (I still think you guys have a shot to get in as a #6).

We'll see though. Cincy @ Denver on MNF in week 16 could be a HUGE game. If the Bengals can get a win there, they could possibly get a "bye" and avoid WC weekend.

Still alot of games left to be played though.

Good luck the rest of the way,, and plz,, keep taking down those Squeelers!

[DomMcRaven]

^Thanks McRaven. Yeah, every season is different. Even though the Bengals have made it to the playoffs the past few seasons, they really look like a team that finally belongs there this season.

The AFCN has been so good in recent years, the Bengals were just fortunate enough to be one of the three division teams that made it in. Last year,, injuries really did not give them a chance at that one (which stunk,, cause the Colts were beatable).

Anyway,, I think they'll get a win too. But, if they have to face an AFCN #6 seed, it's going to be tough. The Bengals usually struggle with PITT,, and Flacco in the playoffs is always a tough guy to beat (I still think you guys have a shot to get in as a #6).

We'll see though. Cincy @ Denver on MNF in week 16 could be a HUGE game. If the Bengals can get a win there, they could possibly get a "bye" and avoid WC weekend.

Still alot of games left to be played though.

Good luck the rest of the way,, and plz,, keep taking down those Squeelers!

The AFC North has always been a three horse race since Dalton entered the league. The only we get in is if we win out. I don't think 9-7 gets it done. Bell is out for the season and we all know what happened the last time they played in a playoff game without him. CIN @ DEN WILL be huge. That game is for home field advantage. Should be a good game regardless.

 

And yes, we must take down the Steelers. MUST I tell ya. 

[ravefan52]

Imagine Flacco with the Dalton's supporting cast. If only..

[ravefan52]

I hate Burfict so much. Such an a**hole

Edited November 6, 2015 by ravefan52

[DomMcRaven]

Imagine Flacco with the Dalton's supporting cast. If only..

It'd be downright scary.

[Bengal Billy]

52^

Put Flacco with that Bengals offensive roster (O-line, WRs, Eifert, Bernard/Hill),,,

man, that would really be an "all-time" offense IMO.

That's the one thing that bugs me as a Bengals fan. As good as Dalton looks at times,, if that roster had a really good QB, it would be dominant.

They have to stick with Dalton right now though. It's really hard to find a top talent at QB (many teams have still been looking for years). They just don't grow on trees.

But yeah,, Cincy's offense with a Flacco, Romo, Rivers, Luck, Brees, Roethlisberger type of guy would just be outstanding. That's not even imagining a Brady or Rodgers with that roster.

They're stuck with Dalton unless a top QB prospect somehow falls in their lap in a draft (highly doubtful). They're winning games though,, so hoping Dalton keeps this level of play and even improves.

[beanfigger]

Are all of Dalton's picks against the Ravens and Steelers this year?

[DomMcRaven]

52^

Put Flacco with that Bengals offensive roster (O-line, WRs, Eifert, Bernard/Hill),,,

man, that would really be an "all-time" offense IMO.

That's the one thing that bugs me as a Bengals fan. As good as Dalton looks at times,, if that roster had a really good QB, it would be dominant.

They have to stick with Dalton right now though. It's really hard to find a top talent at QB (many teams have still been looking for years). They just don't grow on trees.

But yeah,, Cincy's offense with a Flacco, Romo, Rivers, Luck, Brees, Roethlisberger type of guy would just be outstanding. That's not even imagining a Brady or Rodgers with that roster.

They're stuck with Dalton unless a top QB prospect somehow falls in their lap in a draft (highly doubtful). They're winning games though,, so hoping Dalton keeps this level of play and even improves.

Preach. That's all I got.

[Bengal Billy]

He threw one against the Seahawks. I'm not sure if there's any against other opponents though.

Although he's only thrown 4 INT,, he really need's to improve there. At least 3 of those picks were when the Bengals were in scoring position.

Ravens - picked in the end zone trying to throw to Green (points turned away)

Steelers - picked in the end zone trying to throw to Jones (points turned away)

Seahawks - picked at the goal line trying to throw to Green I think (points turned away)

His INTS have been careless mistakes when Cincy is in scoring position. That'll come back to bite him if he keeps it up.

[Bengal Billy]

BTW,, on topic to this thread:

How are you guys viewing the Steelers/Raiders game this week?

Which team winning/losing benefits Ravens the most do you think?

Personally,, I ALWAYS want Pitt to lose. But, would Oakland losing be more beneficial to you guys?

Who u rooting for?

[JO_75]

BTW,, on topic to this thread:

How are you guys viewing the Steelers/Raiders game this week?

Which team winning/losing benefits Ravens the most do you think?

Personally,, I ALWAYS want Pitt to lose. But, would Oakland losing be more beneficial to you guys?

Who u rooting for?

 

We can agree that we always want the Steelers to lose but for our sake, we need the Raiders to lose. They would have the tiebreaker in H2H with that win IF and I mean a BIG IF it came down to it. So an extra loss would help us. We beat the Steelers, so we got the H2H and who knows how that December game will play out. 

Edited November 6, 2015 by JO_75

[JO_75]

Ok so.........

 

Bengals Remain Undefeated.... Check.

 

Do any of the remaining undefeated teams lose this week or are we going into Week 10 with four 8-0 teams? I think the Panthers are really the only team in jeopardy of losing playing The Pack but this season has been a strange one so who knows what will happen.

[DomMcRaven]

BTW,, on topic to this thread:

How are you guys viewing the Steelers/Raiders game this week?

Which team winning/losing benefits Ravens the most do you think?

Personally,, I ALWAYS want Pitt to lose. But, would Oakland losing be more beneficial to you guys?

Who u rooting for?

We can agree that we always want the Steelers to lose but for our sake, we need the Raiders to lose. They would have the tiebreaker in H2H with that win IF and I mean a BIG IF it came down to it. So an extra loss would help us. We beat the Steelers, so we got the H2H and who knows how that December game will play out. 

The way I see it, if we're going down and out to miss the playoffs, then I hope the Steelers come down with us. I love watching the Raiders this year (outside of our game of course). So yeah, I'm rooting for the Raiders this Sunday. 

[Bengal Billy]

We can agree that we always want the Steelers to lose but for our sake, we need the Raiders to lose. They would have the tiebreaker in H2H with that win IF and I mean a BIG IF it came down to it. So an extra loss would help us. We beat the Steelers, so we got the H2H and who knows how that December game will play out.

That's cool. Raiders would go to 4-4 I think. Personally, I think the Steelers will win, even though the Raiders have looked much better as of late.

[Inqui]

BTW,, on topic to this thread:

How are you guys viewing the Steelers/Raiders game this week?

Which team winning/losing benefits Ravens the most do you think?

Personally,, I ALWAYS want Pitt to lose. But, would Oakland losing be more beneficial to you guys?

Who u rooting for?

Tbh I think it'd be nice to see the Raiders make the leap. And while I appreciate the optimism towards us and wouldn't mind seeing us run the table and sneak into the playoffs (and, better yet, actually jag a win like we seem so good at), I'm honestly resigned to this just not being our season. Putting 30 on the Browns and still losing to them had me deflated enough about the fate of the season, and that was before Sr went down.

[Bengal Billy]

The way I see it, if we're going down and out to miss the playoffs, then I hope the Steelers come down with us. I love watching the Raiders this year (outside of our game of course). So yeah, I'm rooting for the Raiders this Sunday.

Lol! +1

[Bengal Billy]

Tbh I think it'd be nice to see the Raiders make the leap. And while I appreciate the optimism towards us and wouldn't mind seeing us run the table and sneak into the playoffs (and, better yet, actually jag a win like we seem so good at), I'm honestly resigned to this just not being our season. Putting 30 on the Browns and still losing to them had me deflated enough about the fate of the season, and that was before Sr went down.

Injuries have just decimated you guys this season. Even still,, every game is a very close one that could go either way. That's impressive.

Half a season left. I think the WC race is only about 3 games back (counting HTH)?

Raiders/Jets 4-3 are current #5,6.

Steelers 4-4

A bunch of teams within 3 games of each other with 8 and 9 games left.

Even with all the injuries,, you guys beat the Chargers. And, most of those teams in the WC "race" don't look to be much better than one another (Raiders, maybe). Alot of football left,, stranger things have happened.

[RaineV1]

BTW,, on topic to this thread:

How are you guys viewing the Steelers/Raiders game this week?

Which team winning/losing benefits Ravens the most do you think?

Personally,, I ALWAYS want Pitt to lose. But, would Oakland losing be more beneficial to you guys?

Who u rooting for?

I don't think either way will help the Ravens that much. But personally, I like the way the Raiders have been playing, and I kinda want to see them make it to the playoffs. I'll be rooting for them.

[beanfigger]

BTW,, on topic to this thread:

How are you guys viewing the Steelers/Raiders game this week?

Which team winning/losing benefits Ravens the most do you think?

Personally,, I ALWAYS want Pitt to lose. But, would Oakland losing be more beneficial to you guys?

Who u rooting for?

We only need one playoff spot to open up. Therefore, the other five teams (including your Bengals) that make the playoffs should win every conference game (except against us) to help us out. Maybe the Raiders are one of those teams, in which case they can win out for all I care. It will only help knock off other teams. However, that means the Jets need to keep losing to open up that last spot. It's a real longshot for us to get back in the picture, though, so for that reason alone I'm fine watching the Steelers keep losing games.

[PurpleCity5]

Side note, Hau'oli Kikaha has been really good.

[52520Andrew]

Kiko Alonso playing today which is pretty crazy considering most thought he was out for the season when he got injured.

[redrum52]

And he drops his first return as a Steeler.  Maybe he's a deep cover Ravens agent.

[Cville-Raven]

Ugh Dan fouts commentating

[poescrows]

Raiders just scored.