Is It Really New Or Will The Past Rear Its Ugly Head?

[BengalChris]

(09-27-2021, 08:15 PM)GodFather Wrote: From Pro Football Network.

"To say the Cincinnati Bengals have a history of collapsing under the lights is an understatement. Since 2003, the Marvin Lewis-led Bengals were 9-31 in primetime games. The Bengals’ misfortune is perhaps best summed up in the 2016 home playoff loss to Pittsburgh. Despite having the lead and the ball in Pittsburgh territory with 1:36 to go, a fumble and two bizarre personal fouls left the Bengals on the losing end, still seeking their first playoff win since 1991. The Bengals don’t just lose big games; they find creative ways to do it, each one seemingly more heartbreaking than the last."

Yeah, well we haven't seen anything better out of Zac for the last 2 plus years either, so I fail to see the point. The record is 8-26-1 and when I look at this year's remaining schedule I only see 4 games where I expect the Bengals to be favored (JAX, DET, NYJ, PIT). They'll need to take those games, plus three more to end with a winning record.

Got to realize that Pittsburgh is a team that is falling apart and beating them today doesn't take the effort or skill it would have taken 3 or 4 or 5 years ago.

This year has to play out to the end.