01-26-2022, 01:15 PM
(01-26-2022, 11:03 AM)PhilHos Wrote: IF the Rams are reprensenting the NFC, I'd say we'd still be underdogs. If it's the 49ers? I think it's going to be a toss up. One of those 3 point or less lines.
That makes sense. I think the respect is cumulative, too. By beating the Raiders, the Bengals got a nice pat on the head and were congratulated on finally winning a playoff game that some thought we could win. But most still thought we were done and we couldn't beat the Titans. So, now, if you knock off the King (Patty), you'll be convincing some more people that we are legit. Some will still point out that the Niners beat us earlier this year (us beating KC is still meaningless, apparently), but anyone who watched that game knows we lost because we couldn't get out of our own way. Winning makes believers of (them) us all.
“We're 2-7! What the **** difference does it make?!” - Bruce Coslet
