We are average

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(11-03-2022, 09:05 AM)EatonFan Wrote: I hate to break it to everyone, but our team is average.  We've really been kind of average for two years.  

We have an elite QB and a solid D which, in the playoffs, means a W a lot of time.

The frustrating thing is that we have a winning record against winning teams (3-2) and a losing record against losing teams (1-2).

So, all is not lost.  The NFL is about parity and we're seeing it week after week.

Granted, our schedule looks tough, but if we keep winning against winning teams... we're still in this.

Losing Chido for the season is a really tough obstacle to overcome.  He took away every team's #1 WR and now Apple will be doing that.  Frightening.  

As far as beating winning teams, that is something this team has done for a while now.  They get up for their best competition, and play down to their lowest competition, often losing a close one.  If we had Chido, I would feel optimistic about games like KC and Buffalo, but without him, I don't think the Bengal can score at that rate.  

I know trade deadline has come and gone, but I think you can still steal from teams PS.  Dreaming they find a hidden gem for depth at CB and WR.