Dalton & McCarron are in a very awkward situation

[Essex Johnson]

here are four crucial games over the last 4 years that the Bengals won that to me mean more than winning in prime time and if they did not win these game possible they don't even get to the playoffs.

2012: Last game of year.. they defeat Steelers in a play in game to the playoffs .
2013 Both teams Bengals and Steelers start out 0-1, crucial early matchup ( actually prime time game) going 0-2 usually means no playoffs, Bengals defeat Steelers and go on to playoffs that year, Steelers do not
2014 Bengals beat Denver in primetime to secure playoff spot
2015 November win against Steelers, they still had some hope for division,, that win in Pittsburgh pretty much closed the door on them.

As for your point about attendance.. if less people are at the game,, it is less amped up.....