10-04-2023, 10:23 AM
(10-04-2023, 10:12 AM)ochocincos Wrote: I think most expected Bengals to be 4-2 at worst going into the bye, and most had expectations of Bengals pushing for the top seed in the AFC this year.
I think that's part of the reason for so much doom and gloom already this year compared to past two years.
2021 was a cinderella year, not expected to do that well.
2022 was expectation of playoffs and probably one playoff win, but maybe not everyone had expectation of getting back to the AFCCG.
This year, it's SB/AFCCG or bust.
Injuries wreck seasons for Teams.
The Jets this year with Rodgers. The Ravens Lamar Jackson hurt last year and could get hurt again this year.
Deshaun Watson misses last week & Browns get rolled by the Ravens. (although Watson should come back, so season not wrecked yet)
If Burrow can return to form soon, then 2023 has some Hope still.
Plus one never knows which Team may get hit with that KEY injury next. (Maybe Chiefs/ Bills who knows)
