Joe Burrow's last four games

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(01-28-2022, 05:52 PM)Nate (formerly eliminate08) Wrote: Pretty sure it will be a great game regardless of who wins, but I think we edge them out with our D compared to theirs.

Great minds must think alike, eh Nate?  

I was just going through and looking at their defensive performances over their last four games:

Gave up 475 yards and 34 points to Cincinnati
Gave up 364 yards and 24 points to Denver
Gave up 257 yards and 21 points to Pig Ben and the steelers
Gave up 442 yards and 31 points to the Bills

The Bengals over the same four game stretch:

Gave up 334 yards and 21 points to the Ravens
Gave up 414 yards and 31 points to KC
Gave up 385 yards and 19 points to the Raiders
Gave up 353 yards and 16 points to the Titans

I omitted the Cleveland game since there weren't many starters.  That mini-bye I still believe is a big difference for the Bengals.  Every team is beat up by the end of the season, with this one the longest season (17 games) in NFL history.   I agree with a number of folks on here that this game will come down to whichever defense can force a few punts and generate maybe a couple turnovers.  I see Joe Burrow pulling out ALL STOPS this game and he will likely be running the ball for a few first downs if he sees the right defense and everyone running away from him.  Just please slide, Joe.

The defense seems to be hitting its stride right now.  Bates played big in the last two games, and the LBs (Wilson, Pratt, and Bailey) are showing they belong as well.  The defensive line will still have a huge challenge with Mahommes, but Reader, Hubbard, Hill, and Hendrickson are all playing really well.

Who Dey, my friends.  Let's enjoy this moment and then celebrate like crazy after they win.