01-09-2023, 06:29 AM
(01-08-2023, 11:58 PM)LebanonFan Wrote: I know “vanilla” gets thrown around a lot but it sure looked like it today. Defense lined up in straight 4-2-5 all game with no disguised coverages, no blitzes.
I think once the Bengals were up 17-0 they had the luxury of being able to pull back for next week- knowing the Ravens would probably not be able to get to 20 points
Exactly. People saying 'second half 3 points... shut out in the 2nd half against the Pats!'... those aren't the same things for one, and we'd have been stupid to go for it in the 2nd half yesterday. The game was won at 17-0.
Definitely needed the game. Even if the NFL's decision was that we'd win yesterday by default, I'd still rather we played yesterday. Team needed the game, get the Bills game out of our systems and move forward. Yesterday's game was imperative for that.
The fact we won comfortably was more than enough for me. We'll be a much better team next Sunday.
